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01/28/2025

Journalists, sheriff’s office, legal experts have no confirmation of ICE raids despite recent rumors, but are on alert.

“We continue to receive reports, but we haven’t been able to confirm them."

Journalists, sheriff’s office, legal experts have no confirmation of ICE raids despite recent rumors, but are on alert.

01/28/2025

HB 172 would allow concealed carry of fi****ms in facilities across the state.

“Like most rights, the right secured by the Second Amendment is not unlimited. From Blackstone through the 19th century cases, commentators and courts routinely explained that the right was not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose.”

HB 172 would allow concealed carry of fi****ms in facilities across the state. Supporters say it’s meant to protect “soft targets,” like public schools and state government buildings, from being targeted by mass shooters. Challengers point to a study that shows removing gun-free zones doesn't ...

01/28/2025

One bill would cause the closure of Wyoming’s only clinic that provides procedural abortions. The other would require pregnant people to “catch” their fetal tissue following a medication abortion and return it to their physician for disposal.

“[This bill] provides for basic common sense regulations for surgical abortions to protect the health and safety of women who choose to get a surgical abortion."

One bill would cause the closure of Wyoming’s only clinic that provides procedural abortions. The other would require pregnant people to “catch” their fetal tissue following a medication abortion and return it to their physician for disposal.

01/27/2025

With its newfound power, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus set out to pass its top five priorities within the first 10 days of the legislative session. WyoFile and Wyoming Public Radio break it down.

With its newfound power, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus set out to pass its top five priorities within the first 10 days of the legislative session. The group says it hit the mark within eight days. WyoFile and Wyoming Public Radio break it down.

01/27/2025

Mayor says filmmaker brings a “new voice” and “new perspective”

“I was in a pool of really great candidates and wasn’t sure how this was going to go out. But I’m grateful that the council has trusted me with this position and I’m excited to get to work on behalf of the town.”

Mayor says filmmaker brings a “new voice” and “new perspective”

01/27/2025

Hot Off the Press 2025 is right around the corner.

Join KHOL, WyoFile and the Jackson Hole News&Guide on Thursday, February 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. as we go behind the scenes of local reporting.

The evening will feature print, radio and photojournalists from all three publications sharing stories on fractures and fusions in our community – with talks on the coverage behind the wolf story, the passing of 399 and the Teton Pass landslide.

Tickets are $10. Visit 891khol.org or jhcenterforthearts.org/events for more details.

📸: Tony Walsh
Photos from our 2024 Hot Off the Press event

Book tickets online for Hot Off the Press at the Center for the Arts, Jackson Hole.

01/24/2025

The 12th annual snowplane rally celebrated ingenuity and hardiness from the early to mid-20th century.

The 12th annual snowplane rally celebrated ingenuity and hardiness from the early to mid-20th century.

01/24/2025

The order, announced Tuesday, revokes a 2011 ban from arrests in “sensitive places.”

The order, announced Tuesday, revokes a 2011 ban from arrests in “sensitive places.”

01/24/2025

House Bill 133 would punish public officials who fail to report undocumented residents, including up to a decade behind bars.

House Bill 133 would punish public officials who fail to report undocumented residents, including up to a decade behind bars.

01/21/2025

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Jan. 20. In Jackson, about a dozen of the president’s supporters gathered to celebrate the inauguration in below-zero temperatures on the Town Square.

“Trump’s speech today at his inauguration after he was sworn in is the best, most inspiring political speech I’ve ever heard in my life."

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Jan. 20. In Jackson, about a dozen of the president’s supporters gathered to celebrate the inauguration in below-zero temperatures on the Town Square.

01/20/2025

Leaders of Jackson Hole for Free Palestine and Jackson Hole Jewish Community are hopeful, but not without reservations.

“I think the one small silver lining from the last 15 months is that very few people can say now that they’re not aware of the conflict."

Leaders of Jackson Hole for Free Palestine and Jackson Hole Jewish Community are hopeful, but not without reservations.

01/20/2025

The first act includes establishing legal definitions for “biological sex,” “man” and “woman,” and bathroom bans, while the other would ban DEI initiatives in state government and UW.

“Essentially, what this bill does is it restores our state government to the colorblind approach that the Constitution originally intended. The current administration sold DEI as a benign way to address inequalities, but the words for which these letters stand have been twisted really beyond all recognition.”

The “What is a Woman Act” includes establishing legal definitions for “biological sex,” “man” and “woman,” and bathroom bans. Another would ban DEI initiatives in state government and UW.

01/20/2025

Democrats vow to continue working with colleagues while mitigating the effects of bills they believe are based on talking points and emotion – what one lawmaker calls, “coffee shop bills.”

“On behalf of your minority caucus, I know that we can craft solutions that reflect the values of this great state."

Democrats vow to continue working with colleagues while mitigating the effects of bills they believe are based on talking points and emotion – what one lawmaker calls, “coffee shop bills.”

01/17/2025

Wyoming Game and Fish has detected the first positive case of chronic wasting disease on an elk feedground south of Pinedale.

The always fatal, easily transmissible brain disease is seen as a major threat to big game in North America, including western Wyoming’s elk populations.

Wyoming Game and Fish has detected the first positive case of chronic wasting disease on an elk feedground south of Pinedale.

01/17/2025

Three of five years remain for a plan responding to concern over too many visitors. It’s 10% complete.

“It’s [tourism] kind of like a dirty word. When we look at or are talking about managing the destination sustainably, it’s really that balance between the economy, community needs and the impacts on the environment.”

Three of five years remain for a plan responding to concern over too many visitors. It’s 10% complete.

01/17/2025

The State Building Commission voted unanimously to move the rule change forward. If it’s approved by legislative leaders, Wyomingites visiting the Capitol might soon be able to pack heat along with their notepads and pencils.

“What we really want to give the people of Wyoming is this: the freedom to bear arms across the board. We will give that to them in the bill that I’m running.”

The State Building Commission voted unanimously to move the rule change forward. If it’s approved by legislative leaders, Wyomingites visiting the Capitol might soon be able to pack heat along with their notepads and pencils.

01/14/2025

It’s our Winter Membership Drive!

KHOL is a space where volunteer DJs from all walks of life can shrug off the everyday and share their musical passion. KHOL is a space where we value informing the community on news and events. KHOL is a space where community can grow and gather. Powering community radio is no easy feat, but much of this is possible because of you!

And now with our Winter Membership Drive, you too can be a part of this rad local community!

All recurring members receive a KHOL Membership card, which grants you access to discounts all over town. If you’re an overachiever and want to go a step further, donate at $89 or above and receive an exclusive KHOL x Switch Fleece hat (while supplies last). If you want to be tapped into new music hand-selected by DJ KnewJack, become a member of the KHOL Record Club (only 6 spots remaining and the Record Club is closed at the end of the week).

No matter how you choose to donate, we’re happy to have your support — you’re part of the KHOL team.

01/14/2025

Talks for what people will be allowed to do on the land – and how the state will use the sale proceeds – are slated to start this year.

“I don’t like to sacrifice one place for the benefit of some other place."

Talks for what people will be allowed to do on the land – and how the state will use the sale proceeds – are slated to start this year.