Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 05/08/2023

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“Yellowstone’s Lower Falls likely formed as the river flowed over volcanic rock more resistant to erosion than the downstream rocks, which are hydrothermally altered.”

The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River will be one of 12 featured stamps for the new USPS collection of Waterfall Forever stamps.

Today’s Top Stories

WYDOT to patch potholes on Wilson Bridge, May 9-10

WILSON, Wyo. — Crews will patch potholes on the WY22 Snake River Bridge beginning Tuesday, May 9 at 10 a.m., according to a press release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). […]

Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12

JACKSON, Wyo. — At their May 1 meeting, the Jackson Town Council recognized Teacher Appreciation Week, running nationally from May 8-12. Town Councilmember Jim Rooks read the proclamation, which states, “Working in […]

Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff after Texas shooting

WYOMING — At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of the victims of the tragedy […]

Holocaust survivor to speak this week in Jackson

JACKSON, Wyo. — Holocaust Survivor Estelle Nadel is returning to Jackson and Teton Valley to speak to students and residents. According to a Jackson Hole Jewish Community (JHJC) press release, Nadel will […]

Who gets a say in tribal treaty hunting?

“Who gets a say in tribal treaty hunting?” was originally published on May 1, 2023, in High Country News. By Taylar Dawn Stagner, High Country News Larry McAdams stood in the snow at Fort Washakie […]

Cache Creek Road will close Monday or Tuesday

JACKSON, Wyo. — The U.S. Forest Service-Bridger-Teton National Forest has announced the Cache Creek Road (Jackson Ranger District) from the forest boundary to the parking lot will be closed for spring maintenance […]

Yellowstone’s Lower Falls to be featured on new USPS Forever stamps

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — On May 4, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River will be one of 12 featured stamps for the new collection of […]

Library now collecting donations for foster care

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Library is hosting a drive to collect new and nearly new items that children of all ages in foster care need. The drive lasts throughout May, […]