Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 06/13/2023

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“…northern parts of the park received a combined 7.5 to 9.5 inches of rain and snowmelt in a 24-hour period.”

One year has passed since Yellowstone National Park received unprecedented amounts of rainfall that caused substantial flooding, rockslides and mudslides resulting in what the park now calls a “500-year flood event.”

Today’s Top Stories

Trench collapse kills Sublette County man

PINEDALE, Wyo. — A Sublette County man was killed Friday after the wall of a trench he was working in collapsed and buried him. According to a press release from Sublette County […]

Two candidates challenge Anderson for seat on Lower Valley Energy Board

JACKSON, Wyo. — Two local candidates, Max Moran and Victoria Lee, are in the running for a seat on Lower Valley Energy’s (LVE) Board of Directors. Moran and Lee are both in […]

Expect evening closures at YNP’s Northeast Entrance June 14, 21, 22

JACKSON, Wyo. — Portions of Yellowstone’s Northeast Entrance Road between Tower Junction and Lamar Valley will be closed from 7 to 9 p.m. June 14, June 21 and June 22, according to […]

One year later: A look back at Yellowstone’s historic flood event

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — One year has passed since Yellowstone National Park received unprecedented amounts of rainfall that caused substantial flooding, rockslides and mudslides resulting in what the park now calls a […]

State parks waive fees for veterans on June 14 with ‘Parks for Patriots’ program

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Military veterans will be treated to waived day-use and entrance fees across Wyoming State Parks and Historic Parks on June 14, the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites […]

WYDOT to host WY22 Corridor Project public meetings this week

WILSON, Wyo. — Two public meetings hosted by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) on June 14 and 15, are slated to discuss the environmental analysis and design of improvements to the […]

Montana hunter kills grizz in self-defense encounter

ENNIS, Mont. — On June 5, a hunter in Montana’s Madison Range killed a grizzly bear in self-defense after being charged, according to Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP). The person was […]

Don’t let bugs bug you

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) doesn’t want pesky bugs to ruin your summer. More than just a nuisance, insects can carry potentially serious diseases. But a few simple steps […]