Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 02/09/2023

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“If passed, HB152 would not allow for abortions in the case of incest or rape and harsher punishments would be given to providers who perform abortions.“

A bill aimed at creating a stricter abortion ban in Wyoming passed on its third reading on the House floor and will head to the Senate for consideration.

Today’s Top Stories

Foster care in Teton County, a ‘desperate’ community need

JACKSON, Wyo. – With less than five foster families in Teton County, the foster care program is no longer able to provide homes for foster children within the community. Foster care provides […]

Bill to restrict abortions in cases of rape and incest passes House

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A bill aimed at creating a stricter abortion ban in the state passed on its third reading on the House floor and will head to the Senate for consideration. […]

90 years ago today, Yellowstone records its coldest temp

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — On Feb. 9, 1933, the coldest temperature ever recorded in Yellowstone National Park was documented at the Riverside Ranger Station. The temperature plummeted to a frigid –66°F (–54°C) […]

Celebrating listed species in GTNP as the ESA turns 50

MOOSE, Wyo. – 2023 marks the 50th year for the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the United States’ primary law protecting threatened wildlife that includes key species living in Grand Teton National Park […]

Learn to navigate BTAC’s new site, free webinar tonight

JACKSON, Wyo. — Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC) is hosting a free webinar this evening, Feb. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to discuss its new website platform. Don Sharaf will host the conversation. According […]

Town warns residents of email scam

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Town has been contacted about suspicious emails about “Business-Holders Memberships.” “These are spam, phishing emails attempting to get community members to share personal information,” said the town. “If you receive […]

112 bison transferred from Yellowstone to Fort Peck

WYOMING — One hundred and twelve bison from the Yellowstone herd were recently transferred to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, according to a press release issued by Yellowstone National Park today, Feb. […]

Leftover Salmon goes acoustic for two-show run

JACKSON, Wyo. — Leftover Salmon’s bohemian jam-fusion-grass has reached epic proportions with a thirty-year build-up. They’ve likely played Teton County as much as any national touring act, and the local fanbase is […]