Jackson Unpacked

On this week’s episode: We go out shed hunting near the National Elk Refuge. A new law limited the opening week to Wyoming residents, but competition was still fierce. And a new immigrant resource center opened in Jackson specifically to support people from Tlaxcala, a small state in Central Mexico. Also, in the next part of our Workers series, we spend some time with barn owls and take a commute over Teton Pass. Plus, we talk to local professional skier Veronica Paulsen about her new film series on mountain athletes. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: Recent allegations of wolf abuse in the southwest part of the state have drawn attention from around the world. We talk to some of the people who have been covering the story. Later, in the latest in our radio diary series of workers in Jackson Hole, a snow plow driver shares his efforts to prioritize his crew’s mental well-being. Also, we talk to Teton County State Representative Mike Yin about his time advocating for the region in Cheyenne during the legislative session. And, a Jackson cartoonist recently got in hot water when he published a local secret. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: A local nonprofit stepped up to try to make Teton Pass more safe, by running a shuttle for recreationists. Also, in Eastern Idaho, a streak of avalanche deaths among snowmobilers has revealed forecasting gaps, but some are trying to change that. And, on both sides of the Tetons, men are gathering in groups to get mental and emotional support, in the wake of a community tragedy. Plus, in our new KHOL series on the workers making Jackson run, we shadow a Spanish language interpreter in our public schools, who’s trying to bring more Latino families into the fold. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: Jackson and Teton County officials have made it a priority to play a larger role in building relationships in the state capital and, for one local, that meant calling Cheyenne home for two weeks. Also, the future of the state’s only procedural abortion center remains uncertain under new legislation. Later we get into March Madness, but brackets for the cutest dogs. And we talk to a local photographer working to showcase the different immigrant communities in Jackson. These stories and more! Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: Jacksonites host a vigil for an Oklahoma teenager and share concerns for the safety of LGBTQ+ youth. Wyoming’s legislature passes a bill which may ban most gender-affirming care for minors if it becomes law. We look back at the bill' journey this year and residents’ reactions to the legislation. Also, The Gem State pivoted to primary caucuses this year and some local voters discuss their opinions on the new process amid low turnout. And, skijoring is a growing sport, but it’s dependent on snow. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: Teton County has seen a boom in construction in recent years, with old homes being demolished and mansions going up in their place, but what happens to the old structures? One organization is trying to repurpose them and address the region’s worsening housing crisis. Plus, we head to the top of Teton Pass, where a group of skiers is hiking up in the dark — some with 90-pound packs — to honor a historic climb from the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division. Also, the potential sale of a stretch of land bordering Grand Teton National Park is shaping up to be one of the most important and controversial land-management issues facing the Wyoming Legislature this session. We look at what’s next for the Kelly Parcel. And, we introduce Dante Filpula Ankney, who recently joined the KHOL newsroom. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: The Wyoming legislative session kicks off next week, with hot topics surrounding the budget, property taxes, education and LGBTQ+ rights. Our state government reporters tell us what to expect. And members of a comedy group in Jackson share how they find community – and laughter – in the world of improv. Plus, a look at how a new law could impact shed hunting in the region and bring locals back to the feedgrounds. And we hit the ice for a game of broomball, where some players have been sliding around for a quarter century. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: We go salsa dancing! Latin Dance Night has become a monthly staple in the region, and is helping bring the community of all backgrounds together. Also, an annual sled dog race returns to Wyoming, and this year one team is a bit different from the norm. Later, we talk to one of the biggest names in Jackson’s theater community and learn about his plan to help more people get their ideas up on the stage. And Teton County has new resources for people to help improve their mental health in the cold, dark winter months. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: In new survey results of the Jackson community, locals share that they’re being forced to move away because of high housing costs. We talk to the region’s housing director about what folks are saying about their struggles to pay rent. And later, Wyoming’s only avalanche center in Jackson is trying to bring together snow observations from community members in less-studied snowpacks in the eastern half of the state. Also, we take a ride on the new airport shuttle, which won’t stick around for long if residents and visitors don’t use it. And we say farewell to longtime KHOL blues DJ Big E, who retired at the end of 2023. He talks about what kept him motivated to drive over the pass every week to share his music with listeners. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: We return to some of our favorite stories from 2023. Santa visited Jackson kids in a new multi-million dollar helicopter. Skiers said goodbye to a green billboard covered in stickers known to many as the ‘shrine of the pass.’ We went mushroom foraging in the Tetons. And a Ukrainian family is acclimating to life in the Mountain West - and their ‘freedom baby’ who made it possible to keep them together and safe. These stories + we sit down with KHOL’s music director to look back at the best songs and albums of the year and our predictions for 2024. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: We dive into issues surrounding healthcare access in our region and across Wyoming. Two Wyoming residents with opposing views feel passionately about how our state should legislate on abortion, but find commonality through conversation. An assisted living facility on the other side of Towgetee pass is trying to reach more of the state’s aging population. One reporter is investigating the causes and impacts of Wyoming's maternity desert. And, we also have a bit of fun on the slopes. Thousands of people took to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort recently, including the entire KHOL staff, to break the world record for skiing in jeans. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: Women in Jackson share their concerns about another OB/GYN clinic closing this year amid rising costs, leaving some with few health care options. We also discuss the impending court hearing that could decide the future of abortion access in Wyoming. Later, there’s a tiny fish that only lives in a thousand feet stretch of stream in Western Wyoming…and nowhere else. Also, a new festival is kicking off in Jackson this month featuring films gunning for Oscar nominations. And it could bring in some A-list celebrities to the Tetons. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: Locals and conservationists are fighting back against the proposed sale of the ‘Kelly Parcel,’ hundreds of acres of Teton County land in a migration corridor. Also, our region is losing millions of acres of agricultural land to development, but some ranchers who could make a fortune by selling, are choosing not to. Later, Hoback-based musician Aaron Davis stops by the KHOL studios to play a song he wrote off his new EP inspired by a serendipitous gift. And we learn how another mountain ski community is working to help house local workers amid an affordability crisis. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: Two Jackson political figures, with different stances on local issues, recently got together for a public one-on-one conversation. Former Mayor Pete Muldoon and current town councilmember Jim Rooks. We’ve been collaborating with StoryCorps to bring community members with different beliefs and backgrounds to talk and discover common ground. Also, filmmaker Mike Hatchet shares how he captures epic snowboarding videos in the backcountry with the help of Teton Gravity Research. And bison management in Yellowstone National Park has long been a source of conflict and collaboration. Now, the park is starting to look at updating the way it manages the iconic mammal. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: There’s a new mural on Jackson’s bike path honoring Northern Arapaho Native Americans which showcases "The Four Hills of Life." Plus, we get to know the documentarian producing the One Small Step project for KHOL and her work bringing people of diverse backgrounds together to get to know one another. Then, we hear one of the conversations in the series between a young progressive and a wealthy conservative who find common ground. Also, this month is the 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death. Young people in Laramie who were born after those tragic events share how learning of his brutal murder has impacted them. And later, Bay area band Monophonics are bringing some funk and soul to Jackson Hole. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: A local artist is documenting the issues Jackson’s working class faces in the midst of the region’s growing housing crisis. The new exhibit showcases the lives of community members struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Later, wildlife managers across the West have been stocking high, alpine lakes with fish for decades, mostly so anglers have something to catch. New research is looking into how that history changed the Rocky Mountain environment and the genetics of the fish themselves. Plus, KHOL continues with our StoryCorps initiative to connect Jackson Hole locals for one-on-one conversations. One Small Step brings people with different beliefs and backgrounds to talk and discover common ground. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: An effort is underway to change Idaho’s primary rules, in an attempt to change party leadership in the red state. And, what’s it like to document what may be the most famous living bear on earth? We talk to Grizzly 399’s photographer. Also, Teton County is home to a growing immigrant community. Now, a new nonprofit is helping increase their access to legal aid. And later, as part of our One Small Step series, we share a conversation between two local fathers. Although politically and religiously different, they discover common threads when it comes to raising teenagers. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: A group of women ascend the Grand Teton to honor a 100-year anniversary. Later we talk about bears, berries and ways to keep residents safe and bruins prepare to hibernate for winter. And we hear another conversation in our One Small Step series, which shares conversations between people with different political beliefs. Also, we go mushroom foraging — but don’t expect local hunters to quickly share up their secret spots. Plus, multi-instrumentalist and yodeler Nick Shoulders shares his take on modern country music. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: As part of KHOL’s One Small Step initiative, the head of Teton County’s Republican Party sat down with a local progressive — and they found common ground. And Ukrainian refugees are calling Jackson home while they wait for the war to end, but for some, leaving their country meant growing their families. Plus, a comedy group is regularly coming to the region and other rural communities around the U.S. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

On this week’s episode: Wyoming conservationists are working to protect more areas for the near threatened sage grouse that calls Teton County home. Later, we talk with a photographer who is helping bring attention to Black cowboys and cowgirls across the Mountain West. Also, more than thirty immigrants recently became citizens during an annual ceremony in the Tetons. It was part of an initiative to connect new citizens to national parks throughout the country. And we get to know a blind climber, who is teaching athletes to use other senses, besides sight. These stories and more on Jackson Unpacked. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.