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“This is the first time the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for Jackson Hole.”

No A.C.? No problem. These local buildings will open their doors to offer temporary relief from this weekend’s heat wave.

Today’s Top Stories

JH Fire/EMS responds to fire in Aspens residential building

WILSON, Wyo. — Emergency responders were mobilized just before 8 a.m. Friday to tackle a fire in the Aspens neighborhood. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Battalion Chief Matthew Redwine told Buckrail the fire was still […]

How and where to beat the heat this weekend

JACKSON, Wyo. — This weekend, Jackson Hole is on track to experience record-setting heat, with temperatures expected to climb into the high 90s. This kind of intense heat is historically rare for […]

Kenneth Casner making third run for governor; only Dem. in the race

WYOMING — Military veteran and small business owner Kenneth Casner is hoping the third time is the charm as he runs for Wyoming governor this fall. Casner, the only Democrat in the […]

Yellowstone sees 903K visitors in June, over 1.67 million since January

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Visitation statistics for June in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) have been released, and the park is still on pace for a record-breaking year. A Thursday press release from […]

Heat safety: Follow these tips to avoid illness during imminent sizzler

JACKSON, Wyo. — With an extreme heat wave heading toward the valley, it is a good idea to be aware of the physiological affects that sizzling temps could have. Local agencies are […]

Final phase of Mormon Row restoration plan underway

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — The final phase of Grand Teton National Park’s (GTNP) renewal project at Mormon Row Historic District has begun. The restoration project is a collaboration between GTNP and […]

Afternoon fishing closures go into effect today on select Yellowstone rivers

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Soaring summer temps have prompted the closure of certain rivers in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) during the afternoons and overnight. Water temperatures in some rivers and streams have […]

Jackson Hole, Teton Valley under extreme heat watch starting Saturday

JACKSON, Wyo. — It’s going to be a scorching weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an extreme heat watch for Jackson Hole and another for eastern Idaho, in effect from Saturday […]

Police investigating hate symbol graffiti

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Police Department (JPD) is investigating an instance of antisemitic graffiti found on the back door of a downtown business. Employees at Mountain Glow, a skincare business on Broadway, […]