Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 04/10/2023 - Buckrail

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“There won’t be someone driving around, looking at every single container and writing up a ticket.”

Enforcement of the new bear-proof trash can ordinance in Jackson’s “bear conflict zone,” will be largely complaint and conflict based, according to the town’s ecosystem stewardship coordinator.

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Enforcement of bear-proof trash cans will be ‘complaint and conflict’ based

JACKSON, Wyo. — A new wildlife feeding code that requires residential and commercial bear-resistant trash containers or enclosures on the outer edges of town took effect on April 1. Residents in the designated […]

SNAPPED: Egg hunt on the Town Square

JACKSON, Wyo. — The annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Town Square drew a large crowd Sunday, April 9, with kids of all ages searching for colorful eggs full of sweet surprises. […]

EXPLAINER: WGFD not responsible for big game wildlife removal from yards

JACKSON, Wyo. — With the high ungulate mortality rates this winter, community members may find big game carcasses in their backyard, but don’t be surprised if the Wyoming Game and Fish Department […]

Lummis pushes back against new ESA endangered listing of long-eared bats

JACKSON, Wyo. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has filed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) after the Biden Administration listed the northern long-eared bat, one of the 13 species of bats living in […]

STIs an increasing health risk in Wyo, TCHD shares local data, testing

JACKSON, Wyo — According to the Teton County Health Department (TCHD), since the start of 2023 there have been a total of 40 cases of chlamydia and seven cases of gonorrhea diagnosed […]

Library hosts children’s author for multiple presentations

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Library will host comedic children’s author Bob Shea for school visits and a presentation Thursday, April 16, in the Youth Auditorium. His picture books include the “Dinosaur […]

Expanded property tax refund program expected to offer relief to 100% more homeowners

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Applications are now open for the newly expanded property tax refund program, according to a press release from Governor Mark Gordon’s office. The program aims to assist eligible Wyoming […]

Hansen/Rancher intersection will close for five weeks

JACKSON, Wyo. — As the Rancher Street Complete Project continues, the Hansen/Rancher intersection is scheduled to close for approximately five weeks starting Monday, April 10. The extended closure will allow excavation to […]