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Yellowstone bear attack victim released from hospital

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2025/09/18

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — The 29-year-old man injured by a bear in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) on Tuesday has been released from the hospital, YNP announced Wednesday evening. The park shared that the hiker had been treated for his injuries, which were deemed “significant but non-life-threatening injuries to his chest and left arm” in the […] The post Yellowstone bear attack victim released from hospital appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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TCSAR to host international search and rescue...

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2025/09/18

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) Foundation announced that the 77th Annual International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR), which is considered the preeminent mountain search and rescue conference, will be held in Jackson from Oct. 7 to Oct. 12. TCSAR expects approximately 700 people from alpine areas around the world to […] The post TCSAR to host international search and rescue conference this Oct. appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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SNAPPED: Fire suppression repair and rehab work...

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2025/09/18

JACKSON, Wyo. — As growth of the Dollar Lake Fire slows — the fire remains at 19,490 acres and 63% containment — crews are beginning the slog of fire suppression repair and rehabilitation work. According to a Tuesday Facebook post by Bridger-Teton National Forest, fire suppression repair is done to help restore the environment after […] The post SNAPPED: Fire suppression repair and rehab work begins near Dollar Lake appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Driggs’ 7th annual scarecrow contest now open for...

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2025/09/18

DRIGGS, Idaho — The Driggs Scarecrow Contest is back for its seventh year and registration is open until Sept. 24. Businesses and nonprofits in Driggs can participate in the competition to create a scarecrow and display it for community voting. There is no theme to follow, and according to the Downtown Driggs Association (DDA) Facebook […] The post Driggs’ 7th annual scarecrow contest now open for registration appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Beautiful September weather

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2025/09/18

JACKSON, Wyo. – Aside from an increasing threat of rain showers on Sunday, the next week looks spectacular across the region with highs in the 70s and lows in the 30s, along with plenty of sunshine. Recent Weather Last week, a slow-moving low pressure trough resulted in several rounds of showers and thunderstorms moving through the […] The post Beautiful September weather appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Temporary pathway closure between Garaman Park, US89...

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2025/09/17

JACKSON, Wyo. — An update from Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation states that the pathway closure between Garaman Park and US89 has been extended through Friday. The pathway is now planned to be closed on Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. “The additional time will allow crews to […] The post Temporary pathway closure between Garaman Park, US89 extended to Friday appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Caribou-Targhee plans prescribed burns near Victor

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2025/09/17

VICTOR, Idaho — Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF) announced that fire crews have planned to begin prescribed fire operations on Thursday, Sept. 18, on the Teton Basin Ranger District. Work is expected to continue through the weekend as conditions allow. “These prescribed fires are designed to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, regenerate aspen and support […] The post Caribou-Targhee plans prescribed burns near Victor appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole,

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UW’s AI Initiative receives $8.75 million for...

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2025/09/17

JACKSON, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming (UW) announced on Wednesday that it has received almost $9 million in funding to lead artificial intelligence (AI) innovation efforts across the state. The university secured $6.25 million in donation commitments from private donors, businesses and foundations for sponsored research projects, which then allowed for a $2.5 million […] The post UW’s AI Initiative receives $8.75 million for innovation efforts appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson

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SNAPPED: Black bear prepares to feast on Moose-Wilson...

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2025/09/17

JACKSON, Wyo. — Bon appétit! Bears are making their annual pilgrimage to the Moose-Wilson corridor to forage on seasonally abundant berries. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer glimpsed a black bear ready to tuck in on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Hawthorn and chokecherry shrubs line Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park (GTNP). This provides a veritable buffet […] The post SNAPPED: Black bear prepares to feast on Moose-Wilson Road berries appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Flu, Covid vaccine clinics at Senior Center open to...

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2025/09/17

JACKSON, Wyo. — As colder weather looms, the Teton County Health Department (TCHD) is hosting two walk-in Covid-19 and flu vaccine clinics for adults ages 60 and over at the Senior Center of Jackson Hole. Clinics will be held on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are not necessary. […] The post Flu, Covid vaccine clinics at Senior Center open to adults 60 and older appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Fire restrictions lifted across county, public lands

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2025/09/17

JACKSON, Wyo. — Jackson Hole Fire/EMS announced via social media that stage 1 fire restrictions across Teton County, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge have been lifted, effective immediately. “With recent moisture and cooler temperatures, fire risks are moderating,” Fire/EMS posted to Facebook. “Although fire restrictions in Teton County […] The post Fire restrictions lifted across county, public lands appeared first on

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Local cidery calls for apple harvest helpers to...

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2025/09/17

JACKSON, Wyo. — Got a hankering for locally made cider? Volunteers who lend a hand with Farmstead Cider collecting apples around town will receive half a case of cider in return, if over the age of 21. The harvest is already underway, with one volunteer day on Sept. 17. However, there is still another chance […] The post Local cidery calls for apple harvest helpers to reduce animal attractants appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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WYOWatch: Moose pair spars in Aspens

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2025/09/17

WILSON, Wyo. — Settle down, boys! Buckrail reader Scott Fossel recently happened upon this gentle-seeming moose confrontation near the Aspens development in Wilson. Fossel said the clash was happening about 20 feet away from his deck. Moose activity is ramping up as the fall rut is underway. According to Grand Teton National Park, bull moose […] The post WYOWatch: Moose pair spars in Aspens appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Bugles and bellows: Fall rut underway

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2025/09/17

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — The rut season in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is currently underway for some of the region’s largest mammals. Expect bugles and bellows as fall descends on the valley from bison, elk and moose. Wildlife viewing can be exciting during this time with males clashing and sparring but also more dangerous because […] The post Bugles and bellows: Fall rut underway appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Yellowstone: Bear injures solo hiker on Turbid Lake...

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2025/09/17

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A 29-year-old man was injured by a bear in a surprise encounter this afternoon while hiking alone on Turbid Lake Trail in Yellowstone National Park (YNP), the park announced Tuesday. The incident occurred about 2.5 miles from the Pelican Valley Trailhead in the Pelican Valley Bear Management Area, YNP stated. The man […] The post Yellowstone: Bear injures solo hiker on Turbid Lake Trail, now closed appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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SNAPPED: Summer in Yellowstone begins the fade to fall

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2025/09/16

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — While summer is the busiest season in Yellowstone National Park (YNP), fall brings with it a different kind of magic. When the crowds start to thin out, mornings get a bit more crisp and the animal kingdom prepares for a long, white winter ahead. YNP photographer Jacob W. Frank captured some […] The post SNAPPED: Summer in Yellowstone begins the fade to fall appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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County approves demolition of Hansen Courthouse in...

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2025/09/16

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the demolition of the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse during its regular meeting on Tuesday in a unanimous 4-0 vote (Commissioner Wes Gardner was not present). Demolition of both the Hansen Courthouse and the Teton County Courthouse is expected in early 2026 to make […] The post County approves demolition of Hansen Courthouse in Justice Center plan appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Explainer: Draft legislation on cloud seeding...

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2025/09/16

JACKSON, Wyo. — At the end of August, the Wyoming Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee held a meeting that ended with a vote in favor of drafting legislation to place a 10-year moratorium on cloud seeding in the state. Wyoming’s closest ground-based generators are located on the west side of […] The post Explainer: Draft legislation on cloud seeding moratorium in Wyoming appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Truck busts through Teton Pass guardrail, starts...

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2025/09/16

WILSON, Wyo. — Last night, a truck towing a trailer carrying three vehicles lost its brakes and broke through the guardrail along Teton Pass, injuring the truck’s driver and starting a small fire in the area. Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including law enforcement, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) and […] The post Truck busts through Teton Pass guardrail, starts small fire appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.

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Over half of Old Bill’s waste diverted to composting,...

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2025/09/16

JACKSON, Wyo. — At this year’s Old Bill’s Fun Run event, local organizations and volunteers helped steer hundreds of pounds of waste away from the landfill through reuse, composting and recycling. Teton County Integrated Solid Waste & Recycling (ISWR) released a statement on Monday, thanking the partners and volunteers who worked to divert more than […] The post Over half of Old Bill’s waste diverted to composting, reuse, recycling appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson

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