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Much like the rest of the country, property in Sublette County has skyrocketed, making it hard for people to afford to live there. But some residents say they don’t think prices will come back down. The median cost of a home in Sublette is about 25 percent more than the state as a whole, according to a recent Wyoming Economic Analysis Division report.
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As real estate values continue to skyrocket in Jackson Hole, that means property taxes are rising as well. In many cases, that's making it more difficult for older folks on fixed incomes to continue to live in Teton County. KHOL's Will Walkey reports on a proposed solution that would put tax revenues back into the pockets of longtime locals throughout Wyoming.
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Real estate prices have reached new heights in many of our region's ski towns. In Jackson Hole, Wyoming, buyers spent a record $2 billion in the first nine months of 2021. Meanwhile, the number of homes on the market is at an all-time low. That's pricing out many long-time residents. The Mountain West News Bureau's Maggie Mullen reports.
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Hanukkah started Sunday at sundown and is observed through Dec. 6. Jewish communities around the state are excited to gather with new and old members. Last year, many events had to be held outside or were canceled.
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Jackson Hole is in a unique position in Wyoming. While it's a cornerstone of the state's economy, it's often considered separate from the equality state. Energy and natural resources reporter Cooper McKim recently visited the western Wyoming town to gauge how locals felt about the state and the area's future. He spoke with news director Bob Beck about the visit.
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An ecology Ph.D. student is in Jackson Hole this fall studying winter ticks and their effect on the local moose population, and he's getting some help from a furry sidekick.
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The pandemic has not only led to crowded hospitals but it's also impacted housing. The exploding housing market in Jackson and other communities is leading Teton County advocates to once again push for a real estate transfer tax. Wyoming Public Radio's Kamila Kudelska has more.
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Eight out of the top ten snowiest winters at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort occurred in the last 15 years. Jim Woodmencey, Mountain Weather meteorologist, said this aligns with a trend of cooler weather in the valley in the last decade.
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Back in 2016, Teton County was struggling with bears eating crab apples. The solution...make cider out of those apples. With that Wyoming's one cidery was born. Wyoming Public Radio's Kamila Kudelska has this story.
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The Jackson Hole affordable housing department has increased the money they can provide to help pay for downpayment assistance. The increase comes as officials work to make sure houses are owned by the local workforce.