Jackson Hole News&Guide
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspaper publishing |
| Founded | November 20, 2002 in Jackson, Wyoming, United States |
| Headquarters | Jackson , United States |
Area served | Teton County, Wyoming |
Key people | Adam Meyer (publisher), Kevin Olson (COO) |
| Products | Weekly newspaper, magazines, digital media |
| Parent | Teton Media Works |
The Jackson Hole News&Guide is a weekly publication headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming, distributed every Wednesday with an approximate circulation of 7,000 copies. It serves as the official newspaper for Teton County, Wyoming, concentrating on regional news, sports coverage, and environmental topics relevant to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
History
The Jackson Hole News&Guide was created on November 20, 2002, through the unification of two family-operated weekly newspapers: the Jackson Hole News (founded in 1970) and the Jackson Hole Guide (established in 1952). This merger integrated editorial, advertising, production, and printing functions under a single ownership structure to preserve local management amid escalating printing expenses and competitive market challenges.
Maintaining local proprietorship was a deliberate strategy to prevent takeover by major newspaper conglomerates. The combined publication was initially co-managed by Mike Sellett (formerly of the News) and Liz McCabe (formerly of the Guide) until McCabe's passing in 2012. Following that, Sellett and McCabe’s family members transferred their ownership stakes to COO Kevin Olson. Olson then formed Teton Media Works as the parent organization overseeing the News&Guide, its affiliated daily paper Jackson Hole Daily, along with magazines such as Range and Jackson Hole magazine. Additionally, Teton Media Works runs the digital marketing firm Orijin Media and the web-based news platform Buckrail.com.
In May 2021, associate publisher Adam Meyer acquired a minority ownership interest and was elevated to publisher in 2023, signaling a planned leadership transition within Teton Media Works.
Operations
The newspaper’s offices are located at 1225 Maple Way in Jackson, Wyoming. Its operational approach prioritizes journalism centered on community interests, supported by a diversified portfolio of media enterprises under Teton Media Works. This model strengthens its position within a specialized market segment.
Awards
Since its inception in 2002, the staff at News&Guide have been recognized with numerous awards across editorial writing, design, photography, and advertising from both state and national organizations such as the Wyoming Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Local Media Association, and National Press Photographers Association. These honors underscore the company’s dedication to high-quality journalism and its prominent role within the regional media landscape.