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Good morning to you Jackson! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Jackson hikers just unlocked $100,000 to protect High School Butte
  • Jackson bookkeeper accused of embezzling nearly $1.5 million from local business
  • See how one Jackson bull elk commands his fall-season harem

Also on today's calendar: Raptors and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and warm, temps: high: 72, low: 36.
  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Land Trust meets 1,000 High School Butte Hike goal, town accepts land (jhnewsandguide.com) — High School Butte access in Jackson is close to being permanently protected after residents logged over 1,000 hikes in two days, triggering a $100,000 donation toward buying the trailhead parcel. With SPET funds, town council support, and church cooperation, the Jackson Hole Land Trust is nearing its $1.2 million goal, with extra hikes now raising money for future trail maintenance and habitat work.
   

2. United States of America v. Laura Marie Means (morelaw.com) — A Jackson woman has been charged in federal court with a long-running wire fraud and tax evasion scheme that allegedly stole nearly $1.5 million from a prominent Jackson family's lodging and hospitality business. Prosecutors say she kept remote control over payroll and accounts after moving to Hawaii, then used that access to embezzle funds for more than six years.
   

3. SNAPPED: Bull elk wrangles cows, calves (buckrail.com) — An elk herd was recently photographed in Jackson showcasing rut season in full swing as a bull bugled among cows and calves against vivid fall foliage. The piece explains how each bull's distinctive bugle attracts females and warns off rivals, highlighting a dramatic seasonal wildlife display locals may witness around the valley.
   

4. Lower Valley Energy's new rate structure takes effect Thursday (buckrail.com) — Lower Valley Energy customers in the Jackson area will see October bills change as a new rate structure adds a demand-based charge while keeping per-kilowatt-hour costs the same. Overall revenues will rise about 6%, with individual impacts depending on each household's peak 15-minute usage, which members can track and estimate through LVE's online tools.
   

5. New Safe Pass Program takes effect Oct. 1 (localnews8.com) — Drivers heading over Teton Pass from Jackson now face new safety rules, as Wyoming's Safe Pass Program takes effect Oct. 1 and requires heavier vehicles and trailers to complete an online self-certification course. After a summer of serious crashes, local fire, EMS, and safety advocates say the education-focused program is a crucial first step, while pushing for more enforcement and funding along the corridor.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Volleyball @ Star Valley
    Pinedale Middle School Pinedale, WY 82941
    4:00 pm
  • Cross Country @ Wyoming Indian Invitational
    Ethete
    4:15 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • Family Story Time →
    Dubois Branch Library, 202 North 1st Street, Dubois
    11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Teton Distributors posted a job opening for P/T Merchandiser in Jackson. Apply here.
  • Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country posted a job opening for Sales Merchandiser in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

Ok Jackson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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