Jackson Unpacked

The MLB has backed off from building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park. Wyoming leaders built, and are now trying to dismantle, federal land protections. A Jackson native writes a prize-winning song about exorbitant housing costs. And as early voting kicks off: Why have no Latinos run for local office in Jackson Hole? Featuring the song “The House on Cherry Street” performed by Clay Humphrey, @yourhumphrey. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live stream Sundays, Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

Jackson Hole’s only community college gets its own building after 50 years bouncing from kitchen to kitchen. Despite some ranches selling off, one near Grand Teton National Park is among many that persist. And as tensions around Flock cameras rise, we hear how another mountain town is considering its surveillance contract. Featuring the song “Beer Barrel Polka” performed by Jackson’s Hof Band. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live stream Sundays, Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

We visit the Tetons’ first ranch to control herds by satellite. Jackson Hole’s affordable housing czar, April Norton, has some advice for her successor. And Delta Lake, a darling of TikTok and AI recommendations, gets a much-needed makeover.  Featuring the song “Phases of the Moon” by Jackson band Inland Isle. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Sundays, Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

The KHOL newsroom reacts alongside Jackson voters and the rest of Wyoming to a somewhat surprising primary election full of upsets and landslides. A curious creature found in the high alpine can be a sign of climate stress. A Jackson filmmaker probes inclusivity in adventure films for a new festival. Another mountain town envisions a future where thin winters become more common and what that means for the local economy.  Featuring the song “Geodes” by Zach Freidhof, a Victor, Idaho songwriter. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Sundays, Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

Teton Pass drivers don't want to wait for government solutions to make one of the steepest commuter highways in the lower 48 safer. A former park ranger is speaking out about what she believes is a federal effort to censor exhibits at national parks. And a conversation with WyoFile’s Maggie Mullen about controversy surrounding the Wyoming Republican Party’s first pre-primary endorsements. Featuring the song “Don’t Be That Guy” by Logan, Utah-based band Jonny Ranger.Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Sundays, Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.