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“People are getting all worked up about a dry January, and they can’t even remember last year.”

There’s no need to panic about the weather this winter quite yet, local meteorologist Jim Woodmencey says.

Today’s Top Stories

Ski slang explained part II: More terms one might hear on the hill

JACKSON, Wyo. — In December, Buckrail ran a piece explaining some commonly heard ski slang terms in Jackson Hole. The mountain lingo lexicon is seemingly endless and can even be location-specific. In […]

Budget session to begin Monday with Gov. Gordon’s ‘State of the State’ address

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The State Legislature will convene for its biennial budget session on Monday, Feb. 9. The 21-day session will kick off with Gov. Mark Gordon’s annual address to the governing body, […]

Gas station baby changing table in Teton Valley used to make crack cocaine

VICTOR, Idaho — The Teton County (Idaho) Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) released a public safety announcement on Tuesday afternoon reminding residents that baby changing tables in gas station bathrooms are intended for just that: […]

Below-average Jan. snowfall not abnormal: ‘extremes make averages’

JACKSON, Wyo. — There’s no need to panic about the weather this winter quite yet, local meteorologist Jim Woodmencey told Buckrail on Wednesday. Though the warm temperatures and absence of precipitation might […]

State health dept. reports flu-related child death in Fremont County

WYOMING — A Fremont County child has died from influenza-related causes, according to a statement issued by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) on Thursday. The agency said the death signals the […]

History Museum to exhibit 20th century women artists, host free reception Thurs.

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole History Museum and the Paris-based nonprofit Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions (AWARE) will host a free opening reception on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 6 […]

Celebrating Black History Month: Black cowboys of the West

JACKSON, Wyo. — In honor of Black History Month, it’s time to pay tribute to the Black cowboys and cowgirls who made their mark on the Wild West. According to the Smithsonian, […]

Recap of a dry January 2026 and a preview of February

JACKSON, Wyo. – January 2026 was a very dry month overall with minimal snowfall since January 9, which marked the start of a prolonged […]

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Marianne is the Editor of Buckrail. She handles breaking news and reports on a little bit of everything. She's interested in the diversity of our community, arts/entertainment and crazy weather.