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Pulitzer-winning Colson Whitehead gets standing ovation at Page to Podium event

JACKSON, Wyo. — Celebrated author Colson Whitehead got the rock-star treatment Monday night when he spoke at Center for the Arts for the Teton County Library’s 20th Page to Podium event. Whitehead […]

Public Works seeks Safe Streets for All grant funding, could be final bid

JACKSON, Wyo. — At the Town Council meeting on Monday, May 18, council unanimously voted in favor of moving a grant application forward for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) federal grant […]

Hunter kills charging grizzly bear in self-defense near Ashton, Idaho

ASHTON, Idaho — A hunter shot and killed a grizzly bear in self-defense on Saturday on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF) outside of Ashton, Idaho. According to a Monday press release from […]

Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center to open for the season

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Yellowstone National Park’s Tribal Heritage Center is set to open to the public on Monday, May 25. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., […]

How a wildfire gets its name

JACKSON, Wyo. — Ever wondered how wildfires get named? Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) Public Affairs Officer Mary Cernicek answered Buckrail’s burning questions, like how did last year’s Kitten Fire get that name? In general, the […]

Jackson man gets prison sentence after methamphetamine charge

JACKSON, Wyo. — A 36-year-old Jackson man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison (plus one year of supervised release) for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to a Monday announcement by the […]

Summer slang explained: Terms you’ll likely hear this summer

JACKSON, Wyo. — The winter that never came has ended, and with it Jacksonites are swapping out their skis for mountain bikes and kayaks. Not only are folks swapping their gear, but […]

Caption this: Mountain goat strikes contemplative pose in Yellowstone

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Ever stop for a minute and ponder things? That’s what this mountain goat appears to be doing, sitting atop a travertine boulder in Yellowstone National Park. National Park […]