Buckrail Daily: Teton, Togwotee Passes hammered with snow // Nelson Drive project advances // JHMR tram opening

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“The federal government will continue to own the land, and instead of being used for profit like many of these other forest service leases, this land will be developed by a nonprofit to house community members.”

Town Council approved a motion to secure rental rights on six units for 30 years at the proposed Nelson Drive project.

Today’s Top Stories

JHMR to open ‘Big Red’ tram on Thurs.

TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Ski season is ready to begin in earnest. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced Wednesday that its aerial tram will open for the season on Thursday, Dec. 18. The […]

Free holiday events in the valley to turn on the festive charm

JACKSON, Wyo. — For anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit, Buckrail has rounded up free events around the valley to help capture the magic of the season. Events in the […]

Teton Village WinterFest kicks off Friday with lighting, live music, art

TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Head to Teton Village on Friday to kick off the end-of-year celebration of WinterFest. The annual lighting of the Village will take place on the Village Commons from […]

WYDOT advises ‘no unnecessary travel’ over Togwotee Pass

JACKSON, Wyo. — Driving conditions are ugly today, folks. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) issued a “no unnecessary travel” advisory for Togwotee Pass, US26 between the east boundary of Grand Teton […]

Town approves SPET dollars to purchase rental rights in Nelson Drive project

JACKSON, Wyo. — After another lengthy discussion, Town Council approved a motion to allocate $4,050,000 of Specific Purpose Excise Tax (SPET) funds to the Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust to secure rental […]

Spanish and Culture students create art installation of geese on Broadway

JACKSON, Wyo. — Those with a keen eye could have already noticed a new piece installed at the ArtSpot on Broadway. According to a Tuesday press release from Jackson Hole Public Art, […]

Updated: Teton Pass open after 2-hour closure

UPDATE, 10:05 a.m.: WYDOT has reopened Teton Pass in both directions with chain law level 1 in place. Drive carefully amid the slush. WILSON, Wyo. — Heads up, commuters. The Wyoming Department […]

Overnight winter storm warning forecasts heavy snow, high winds

JACKSON, Wyo. — After another unseasonably warm weather pattern, it’s time for commuters to buckle up. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning that will be in effect […]