Community Corner

🌱 Driver in fatal Teton Pass crash headed toward Wilson pleads not guilty

Happening soon: Raptor Adaptations: Masters of Survival on the Wilson Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday October 1st Patch AM
Thursday October 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello again Wilson! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Driver in fatal Teton Pass crash headed toward Wilson pleads not guilty
  • How could the Moose‑Wilson pathway change travel for Wilson residents?
  • Will START's funding gap change bus options for Wilson commuters?

Also on today's calendar: Raptors of Wyoming: Habitats and Homes.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 73 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 74, low: 36.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 75 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dump truck driver pleads not guilty in fatal Teton Pass crash (jhnewsandguide.com) — A dump truck driver has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor homicide‑by‑vehicle charges stemming from a July 7 crash on Teton Pass while driving east toward Wilson, a route many locals use daily. Investigators say overheated brakes and missed chances to pull over or use the escape ramp made the six‑vehicle collision, which killed two people and injured three, entirely preventable.
   

• Moose-Wilson pathway opponents, proponents lock horns (jhnewsandguide.com) — A proposed 7.1‑mile separated pathway along Moose‑Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park is drawing sharp debate that directly affects how Wilson‑area residents bike, drive, and encounter wildlife. Teton County commissioners criticized the National Park Service's process and considered, but did not approve, a letter opposing the project, while pathway advocates argue it would close a key safety gap in the local trail network.
   

• Teton Village Association looking to town businesses to close START funding gap (jhnewsandguide.com) — START's budget shortfall could affect bus service that many Wilson workers and commuters rely on between town and Teton Village. Village and chamber leaders now want Jackson businesses to help close a remaining funding gap by buying employee bus passes, while a Wilson resident and former START board member argues Village entities should shoulder more responsibility for traffic mitigation.
   

📸 Around Wilson

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilson

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Wilson Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Waste Connections, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative 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 Wilson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jackson

  • Land Trust meets 1,000 High School Butte Hike goal, town accepts land (jhnewsandguide.com)
  • SAR experts to examine evolution of alpine rescues at Thursday event (buckrail.com)
  • Buckrail Daily: Election forum tonight! // Commissioners express immigrant support // Butte hikers crush goal (buckrail.com)

Alpine

  • Habitat restoration project to start on Greys River Ranger District (buckrail.com)

Ok Wilson! 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!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Wilson