Buckrail Daily: Wildfire extinguished in Wilson // Northern lights tonight? // Snake River management position created

“We’re probably 6 weeks ahead of where we normally would be at this time of year, and that’s because of the funky winter without a lot of valley snow.”

Warm, dry conditions were conducive to fire spread in Wilson yesterday when a controlled burn escaped containment.

Today’s Top Stories

Parks & Rec creates new position to manage Snake River use

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Chance of northern lights shining over Jackson tonight

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Wilson blaze fought by multiple agencies: first local wildfire of season

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Private donation supports upcoming Garaman Pathway safety project

JACKSON, Wyo. — Through a generous private donation, the Garaman Pathway in Russ Garaman Park will undergo a series of safety improvements this summer in an effort to reduce speeding bicyclists. At […]

Patagonia’s Worn Wear crew to stop in Jackson for free gear repairs

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Wood Box Heroes deliver fiery southern grass to Showroom Session

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County, Scharps agree to dismiss federal lawsuit, settle for $29k

JACKSON, Wyo. — A legal dispute that arose last year over housing mitigation fees has come to a close. Shelby and Vernon “Trey” Scharp had filed a complaint in the Federal District […]

Town Council approves parklet program; changes fee to $2K per parking space

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Town Council on Monday evening voted 3-to-2 in favor of restructuring the downtown parklet program fee schedule after in-person public comment from eight community members. As defined […]