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“They will be tapping water in the bank earlier and need to make it stretch longer in a hotter summer.”

Water management experts are expecting high flows and low fall storage for Jackson Lake this summer.

Today’s Top Stories

Upper Snake River Basin prepares for high-flow summer, low-lake fall

JACKSON, Wyo. — The summer outlook for Jackson Lake water is a story of high flows and low fall storage, according to agency officials who perform forecasting in the Upper Snake River […]

Wildfire preparedness reminders from Teton County Emergency Management

JACKSON, Wyo. — As crews work to contain the Spread Creek Fire near Togwotee Pass, Teton County Emergency Management (TCEM) has some reminders for the community regarding wildfire preparedness. This early-season wildfire serves […]

Moose-Wilson Road, Death Canyon Trailhead among projects for GTNP improvements

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Tourism is starting to pick up, as is construction season in Jackson. Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) is no exception, and will see much more activity and […]

Wildlife agencies urge bear-wise practices on Togwotee Pass roadsides

JACKSON, Wyo. — Local, statewide and federal wildlife agencies issued a joint statement on Wednesday urging bear-watchers to change their behavior on Togwotee Pass following “significant bear jams and poor wildlife viewing […]

Organizer shuts down 2026 Ultimate Towner obstacle course race

JACKSON, Wyo. — The company behind the Ultimate Towner has announced that the obstacle course race will not take place this year. In a Thursday news release, the event’s producer Grand Dynamics […]

BTNF firewood permits on sale Friday; log decks available on Phillips Ridge

JACKSON, Wyo. — It’s never too early to start thinking about next winter’s firewood stash. Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) will begin selling personal-use firewood permits on Friday, May 15. These permits can […]

Flat Creek Bridge traffic pattern to change; don’t forget the zipper merge

JACKSON, Wyo. — The bridge-repair saga continues. Construction work on the Flat Creek Bridge on US89 has been ongoing since late April, with only two lanes open for traffic. The Wyoming Department […]

Let’s build the Jackson summer culture glossary

JACKSON, Wyo. — Buckrail readers may remember the two-part ski slang glossary released over the winter. Well, folks, it’s mid-May and we’re charging forward to a brand new season rife with slang […]