Buckrail Daily: TCSAR trains for avy rescues // Yellowstone lifts fishing closures

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“The snow that dusted the higher peaks did not stick around for long, but it’s just a reminder of two things… 1) snow can fall at any time of year in the mountains, and 2) fall is right around the corner (even though we will be reverting back to a summer pattern for the next little while).“

Buckrail Meteorologist Alan Smith fills us in on the weather forecast for Labor Day and beyond.

Today’s Top Stories

Trash Transfer Station and Recycling Center closed Labor Day

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Integrated Solid Waste & Recycling (ISWR) is reminding folks that both the Trash Transfer Station and the Recycling Center will be closed for Labor Day, Monday Sept. […]

TCSAR uses helicopter radar device to enhance rescue missions

WILSON, Wyo. — Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) put its RECCO Long Range Helicopter Device to use during a rescue training exercise on Monday, Aug. 26. The all-season training, which was […]

Jackson receives $5.5 million for electric vehicle infrastructure

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Town of Jackson, along with regional partners, is set to receive $5.5 million in grant funding from the federal government to bolster its electric vehicle infrastructure. The Biden-Harris […]

Warmer and drier pattern expected heading into Labor Day weekend

JACKSON, Wyo. – Following a cooler and wetter start to the week, summer weather conditions will return heading into Labor Day weekend and beyond with highs back into the 80s. Smoke from […]

Emergency Management to offer free CERT basic training in Sept.

JACSKON, Wyo. — Teton County Emergency Management will host a free four-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training over the last two weekends of Sept. The CERT training will teach participants […]

SNAPPED: A meal at the Fish Creek Fire’s operation base

MORAN, Wyo. — Firefighters combatting the Fish Creek Fire have a camp where they regroup to coordinate operations and grab some grub while they’re at it. Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) shared some […]

UPDATE: Madison, Gibbon rivers in Yellowstone now open to fishing

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) announced on Wednesday, August 28 that the Madison and Gibbon rivers are now open to fishing after the park had closed a number […]

Retired Jackson Fire Chief inducted into state Fire Service Hall of Fame

JACSKON, Wyo. — Retired Jackson Hole Fire/EMS (JHF/EMS) Fire Chief Ken Sutton was inducted into the Wyoming Fire Service Hall of Fame this month. Chief Sutton started his career with Teton County […]