Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 03/06/2023

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“Wildlife are frequently using area roadways this time of year and can be hard to see in low light situations.”

Deepening snow means that wildlife has moved to lower elevations and often into more developed places, increasing the likelihood of wildlife-vehicle collisions and other conflicts.

Today’s Top Stories

Purim holiday begins tonight

JACKSON, Wyo. — Purim, the Jewish holiday celebrating the salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire, begins March 6 at sundown until March 7 at sundown. Purim, pronounced POO-REEM […]

Ten Speech and Debate students qualify for national tournament

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole High School (JHHS) Speech and Debate Team put on a strong showing this past weekend at the National Speech and Debate Association’s (NSDA) District Tournament at […]

Moose-Wilson Road construction to resume early next month

MOOSE, Wyo. — Construction is set to resume in early April on Moose-Wilson Road south of Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve (LSRP). Visitors should expect a full road closure from LSRP to Granite […]

With budget, governor, Legislature land on same fiscal page

Wyofile by Maggie Mullen In a largely disagreement-free process, Gov. Mark Gordon and Wyoming’s Legislature crafted a supplemental budget that socks away a record $1.4 billion in savings while restoring funding to […]

Deepening snow is affecting wildlife, officials say

JACKSON, Wyo. — Late February snowfall in the Tetons went nearly uninterrupted, with snow falling on nine of the last 10 days of the month. So far, March has been right on […]

The Hole Horoscope: Full moon in Virgo means it’s time to clarify confusion

JACKSON, Wyo. – The full moon, which is deeply tied to a person’s inner world and emotional experiences, will be in the practical earth sign Virgo to create a powerful space to […]

Postpartum Medicaid coverage extended from 90 days to 12 months

WYOMING – On March 3, Governor Gordon signed a bill that will extend Medicaid health insurance for mothers from 90 days to 12 months postpartum. HB0004 provides “extended postpartum coverage to pregnant […]

The Virg revamps music offerings with stacked March

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Virginian has established a new mentality with music and events that leans toward arts-forward, community building. Far from what it once was but not quite what it’s going […]