Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 02/24/2023

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“Idaho Fish and Game reported that the one-year-old female black bear cub seen in Victor was shot with a sedative dart but did not survive the anesthesia.“

Yesterday, Teton County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a lone grizzly cub in a tree near Sherman Park around 11 a.m.

Today’s Top Stories

New bill could bring HOV lanes to WY22

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming House approved Senate Bill SF21 Wednesday, which would authorize using and enforcing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in Wyoming. HOV lanes are lanes that are reserved for […]

CANCELED: Stalled vehicle on WY22

UPDATE 2:41 p.m.: As of 2:37 p.m. the alert for a vehicle stalled on WY22 is canceled. JACKSON, Wyo. — According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), as of 1:51 p.m. […]

Moose silhouette installed in Alta reminds motorists of wildlife on roadways

ALTA, Wyo. — Motorists traveling on Ski Hill Road in Alta may notice new wildlife artwork on the side of the road as Teton County Public Works recently installed a reflective moose […]

Fire department responds to five children feeling ill at Jackson Elementary

JACKSON, Wyo. — At 9:47 a.m. Jackson Hole Fire / EMS was called to Jackson Elementary School (JES) after receiving a report of five children feeling ill during a presentation. The students were […]

Avalanche fatality reported near Smith’s Fork in Greys River

AFTON, Wyo. — A man died Thursday when an avalanche broke above him in the Greys River area, says Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC). According to BTAC, the man was side-hilling above a […]

Local cafe owners weigh in amid business closures

JACKSON, Wyo. – Jackson Hole has recently seen two healthy cafes make the decision to close their doors after struggling to keep up with costs in the community. Healthy cafes have defined […]

UPDATE: Victor bear cub killed

UPDATE 7:30 a.m.: In a press release issued at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, Idaho Fish and Game reported that the one-year old female black bear cub seen in Victor was shot […]

ISWR awarded funding to improve composting program

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling (ISWR) was recently awarded $300,000 in funding through the Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Projects, funded by the American Rescue […]