Teton County

Town and county leaders say they support calls for a formal resolution recognizing the value of immigrants.

A census count shows foreign-born residents make up about 14% of Teton County's population.

Many more travel here daily for work.

Such a statement could spark backlash from state and federal leaders as the Trump administration continues its deportation push.

They're friends and neighbors.

And by not doing anything, we're doing something.

Federal immigration officials have removed about 200 people from Teton County in the past year.

A May analysis found most were arrested for driving-related offenses.

81-year-old Sandy Sheptrine is urging Congress to continue protecting 167 million acres across the country.

The former Teton County Commissioner and climate advocate hikes, camps, and rafts on public lands.

I think most people strive for clean air, clean water, etc.

The roadless situation offers a space for ecosystems to thrive.

But, um, [laughs] but yeah, so this is, this is man bites dog because we report year after year on Republican infighting in this very deep red state where the biggest political clashes are between GOP factions.

Um, but to see Democratic infighting it's like, ooh, that's rare, and also, um, likelier to happen in Teton County than elsewhere because that's a blue stronghold, and there actually are Democratic power dynamics there.

We got a couple Democratic representatives out of Albany County, but that's technically a purple county, whereas Teton, um, very reliably blue, at least in the general election, even though technically they have more registered Republicans than Democrats.

Maybe we can blame Liz Cheney for that, or credit her, depending on whom you ask.

... we have seen Freedom Caucus, um, uh, infi- uh, infight...

Well, you have seen infighting in the Republican Party only because there's so many shades of red.

There are shades of blue in Teton County, um, true, and, uh, dog bites dog within the party is a dog bites man, or is a man bites dog story sometimes.

This, and this teases out what I have been trying to expound with-

My name is Matt Carr.

I'm sheriff of Teton County currently.

I've lived in Jackson since 1993.

I first moved here as a ski instructor and fly fishing guide.

It's regards specifically to ICE.

Mm-hmm.

How has it been for you to sort of be in the spotlight on the critical lens of both parties? Some of the Democratic Party is unhappy with some of the policies and maybe the things that are happening in Teton County, yet you are backed up against some of the realities of these bigger picture policies.

And again, protecting our community, the things that you have to do as a sheriff.

Wyoming families can now receive $7,000 to send their kids to private school.

KHOL's Evan Robinson-Johnson canvassed offerings in Teton County to find out if it's making a difference in enrollment.

Hi Lila, good morning.

Good morning Samantha.

A moose meanders through the trees of the rural campus, joining head of school Chris Bessonette in welcoming kids back to Teton Science Schools.

Last week marked back-to-school season for more than 3,000 students in Teton County.

About 88% go to public schools.

The rest attend a mix of private offerings.