Buckrail Daily: US89 vehicle fire extinguished, ticks creeping into Wyoming

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“Most meteors that we see are caused by particles of rock no bigger than a coarse grain of salt. The larger streaks of light, which we call bolides, that seem to go a long way across the sky are caused by the walnut or grape sized particles of rock.”

The Lyrid meteor shower, the oldest meteor shower known to man, is about to peak.

Today’s Top Stories

Construction on two Yellowstone bridges could cause traffic delays this summer

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) has announced that two major road improvement projects will be underway during visitor season this year, alerting travelers that there might be traffic delays […]

Peak of the week: Lyrid meteor shower best viewing will be April 22

JACKSON, Wyo. — The peak of the Lyrid meteor shower will happen during the early morning hours on April 22, roughly around 6 a.m. According to Samuel Singer, founder and executive director […]

Student recovering at home after meningitis infection

JACKSON, Wyo. — On Thursday, April 19, the Jackson Hole Community School (JHCS) reported to Buckrail that a student who contracted the serious illness caused by bacteria known as neisseria meningitidis, or […]

Vehicle fire extinguished at US89-High School Road intersection

JACKSON, Wyo. — Residents received an emergency alert Friday morning stating that a vehicle was on fire at the intersection of US89 and High School Road. According to Teton County Emergency Management, […]

Evidence suggests ‘ticks are expanding their range into WY’

JACKSON, Wyo. — Ticks are expanding their ranges across the U.S. and raising the risk of diseases, including in Wyoming. According to Mikenna Smith, entomologist with Teton County Weed and Pest (TCWP), […]

Parks and Rec seeks winter service levels feedback

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department wants to hear from locals about its winter service levels on pathways, sidewalks, ice rinks and groomed trails. The department has launched […]

Wyoming’s inflation rate lowered, Teton County’s cost of living is high

CHEYENNE — The fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23) Wyoming Cost of Living Index (WCLI) is now available from the State of Wyoming, Economic Analysis Division, and the state’s inflation rate lowered since […]

Barrasso announces senate re-election bid

WYOMING — Wyoming Senator John Barrasso has announced that he will seek re-election this year. He has represented Wyoming in the U.S. Senate since 2007. In a campaign video released Wednesday, Barrasso […]