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“The ship returned to the base just minutes before ‘pumpkin hour,’ known as 30 minutes after sunset. Pumpkin hour originates from Cinderella, and can mean a personal curfew or deadline. For aviation crews, it indicates when a helicopter can’t fly due to darkness.”

Teton County Search and Rescue saved a snowmobiler stuck in a drainage on the western slope of the Tetons.

Today’s Top Stories

Teton County at risk for large-scale fire, challenges with water like L.A.

JACKSON, Wyo. — During the recent Los Angeles fires that devastated multiple neighborhoods, news sources repeatedly reported on the lack of available water resources. As a community at risk of experiencing a […]

SCSO responds to death in Big Piney, two in custody

BIG PINEY, Wyo. — On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a report of a possible deceased person in Big Piney. Two people are now in custody, […]

Time for Powder Hounds: Send in your snowy dog photos!

JACKSON, Wyo. — As the dead of winter rolls on, Buckrail wants to see local dogs enjoying the local weather. It’s time for the annual installment of Buckrail’s beloved Powder Hounds series. […]

Storm Warning in effect Thursday night to Friday night

JACKSON, Wyo. — The winter weather rollercoaster continues with more snow in the forecast for the end of the week. The National Weather Service’s Riverton office (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning […]

TCSAR rescues snowmobiler ‘minutes before pumpkin hour’

JACKSON, Wyo. — This week, Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) shared that on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the agency was notified of a snowmobiler stuck in a drainage on the western slope […]

TSA PreCheck appointments canceled due to technical difficulties

JACKSON, Wyo. — TSA PreCheck enrollment appointments scheduled for this week at the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) have been canceled due to technical difficulties, according to JAC. JAC was set to serve […]

Rain, unseasonable warmth, and significant snowmelt in Jackson

JACKSON, Wyo. – The town of Jackson received 11.2 inches of snow over the weekend followed by nearly an inch of rain on Sunday-Monday. From Sunday to Wednesday, temperatures were above freezing for […]

Walk like a penguin in these slippery conditions

JACKSON, Wyo. — Ever taken a tumble on an icy sidewalk? According to the Mayo Clinic, one useful tactic to avoid slipping on ice is to channel a certain flightless bird’s style […]