Buckrail Daily: Fish Creek Fire slows // Flags at half-staff for Sept. 11

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“There is nothing we cannot accomplish when we defend with all our hearts that which makes us unique in the world: our democracy. That is what the heroes and patriots of 9/11 did. And that is what we must all continue to do today.”

President Biden and Gov. Gordon made proclamations in observance of the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Today’s Top Stories

Yellowstone’s August visitation up 3% from last year

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) has shared its visitation numbers for August, noting that the park saw an uptick compared to past August. YNP hosted 871,163 recreation visits in August, […]

Library to host clothing drive/giveaway Thursday

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Library, Spread the Love Commission and the Teton County Taskforce for the Unhoused will collect and distribute gently worn clothing, camping gear and hygiene items at an event […]

Kids learn craft of writing during 2-day, free conference, Sept. 14, 15

JACKSON, Wyo. — For all kids ages 9 to 14 who aspire to learn what it takes to become an author, Jackson Hole Writers is hosting the Almost Authors Kids-Only Writing Conference […]

Colder weather slows Fish Creek Fire, evacuation order lifted

JACKSON, Wyo. — Dipping temperatures and rainfall are reducing active fire behavior in the Fish Creek Fire, which is burning across 24,904 acres in the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National […]

Gov. Gordon orders flags at half-staff statewide on Sept. 11

WYOMING — Gov. Mark Gordon has proclaimed that all U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to honor those who perished in […]

Town alerts commuters to ongoing construction on South Park Loop Road

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Town of Jackson Engineering Department announced that the installation of a new turn lane for the development at 1060 South Park Loop Road began on Monday, Sept. 9 […]

Jackson honors first responders on anniversary of 9/11

JACKSON, Wyo. — In recognition of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Department has invited residents and visitors to two memorial events to honor the emergency responders who sacrificed […]

County to hold Justice Center SPET webinar Weds.

JACKSON, Wyo. — Got a question about this November’s Special Excise Tax (SPET) ballot measure? Teton County will host a Zoom session on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon to discuss the prospect of […]