Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 06/05/2023

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“This deal would undo years of work, potentially jeopardizing the protection, maintenance and operation of our more than 420 national parks across the country.”

The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 is poised to disrupt National Park Service operations with “flat funding” for the Department of the Interior.

Today’s Top Stories

CWD positive test samples remain steady, says Game and Fish

JACKSON, Wyo. — Thirteen percent of big game animal samples that were submitted and tested by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory in 2022 had a positive result for […]

SNAPPED: Snow King Summit chairs celebrate Jackson’s ski heritage

JACKSON, Wyo. — Twenty-five salvaged Snow King Summit lift chairs have been repurposed as colorful benches and swings to form a walking corridor from downtown Jackson to the Snow King summit. The […]

Fiscal Responsibility Act to have ‘damaging impacts’ on NPS

UNITED STATES — On June 3, President Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 into law to effectively suspend the nation’s debt limit through Jan. 1, 2025, but the move could […]

Teton County releases draft of FY24 budget

JACKSON, Wyo. — On June 2, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a final draft of the County’s budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins July 1. According to a […]

Last week to submit to Wyoming Wildlife calendar photo contest

JACKSON, Wyo. — There’s one week left for photographers to submit a wildlife photo to the Wyoming Wildlife 2024 calendar. According to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, all submissions must feature […]

Road striping operations to begin in GTNP, expect delays

MOOSE, Wyo. — Travelers in Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) should plan for 15 minute delays as road striping operations begin June 5 through approximately June 16, excluding weekends. Below is a […]

BCC and Town Council meeting previews week of June 5

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and Jackson Town Council have a busy week of meetings ahead with three meetings on Monday, June 5. The BCC will […]

June 2, National Gun Violence Awareness Day

JACKSON, Wyo. — National Gun Violence Awareness Day is June 2, kicking off Wear Orange Weekend, which takes place June 2 through June 4. National Gun Violence Awareness Day is observed annually […]