Buckrail Daily: Yellowstone visitor suffers thermal burns // Phillips Fire discovered on Teton Pass // Algae bloom in Brooks Lake

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“It’s tough to know what is normal algae versus the harmful cyanobacteria, so when around any body of water that is under an advisory, erring on the side of caution is the best practice.”

A recreational-use bloom advisory has been issued for Brooks Lake on Togwotee Pass, warning of a harmful cyanobacteria bloom.

Today’s Top Stories

Transit Director shuffle: Bruce Abel retiring, Michael Toronto appointed

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County and the Town of Jackson announced Monday that Michael Toronto has been appointed to the position of Transit Director, set to helm Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit […]

Wyoming DEQ warns of harmful algae bloom in Brooks Lake

JACKSON, Wyo. — A recreational-use bloom advisory has been issued for Brooks Lake on Togwotee Pass, warning of a harmful cyanobacteria bloom. According to a press release from the Wyoming Department of […]

17-year-old suffers ‘significant’ thermal burns at Yellowstone’s Lone Star Geyser

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) has reported its first thermal injury of the year. A 17-year-old male suffered “significant thermal burns” to his foot and ankle near Lone Star […]

Gov. Gordon, Rep. Hageman set for bridge, Teton Pass ribbon cutting Weds.

WILSON, Wyo. — Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Big Fill Slide and Snake River Bridge projects will host some heavy hitters. Gov. Mark Gordon and Congresswoman Harriet Hageman […]

Phillips Fire reported near Teton Pass; drivers asked to slow down

JACKSON, Wyo. — A wildfire has been reported on Teton Pass near Phillips Bench. Teton Interagency Fire crews responding to the 1/2-acre Phillips Fire on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton […]

Teton County passes resolution for partial fire restriction in Alta area

ALTA, Wyo. — The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted unanimously on Monday to adopt partial fire restrictions in areas of western Teton County, which will go into effect July 30 until […]

Monday morning US89 crash result of inadequate braking distance

JACKSON, Wyo. — A Monday morning car crash serves as a reminder to give other vehicles on the road plenty of space, especially when traveling at a high rate of speed. Wyoming […]

County fair zooms to a close with Figure 8 Races

JACKSON, Wyo. — Goodbye until next year, Teton County Fair! This summer’s fair week culminated in the always popular, always rowdy Figure 8 Races. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer was at the Rodeo Arena […]