Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 07/10/2023

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“When the Territorial Assembly sent Congress a petition for admission in 1888, the bills failed in both houses of Congress. However, the governor at the time decided to move forward as if the bills had passed.“

On July 10, 1890, Wyoming was admitted to the Union as the 44th state.

Today’s Top Stories

Teton Habitat progresses in first phase of affordable housing project

JACKSON, Wyo. — After a recent $100,000 donation from First Interstate Bank, Habitat for Humanity […]

Gordon prioritizes carbon capture as chair of Western Governors’ Assoc.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon was elected Chair of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) […]

Mountain lion spotted in Victor, Sheriff issues warning

VICTOR, Idaho — The Teton County Sherriff’s Office issued a warning Monday at 12:16 p.m. […]

Today marks 133rd anniversary of Wyo statehood

WYOMING — On July 10, 1890, Wyoming was admitted to the Union as the 44th […]

Man cited for illegally landing helicopter on west shore of Jackson Lake

Grand Teton National Park Press Release MOOSE, Wyo. — On Saturday, June 24, Grand Teton […]

Aurora could light up Jackson this week

JACKSON, Wyo. — According to the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, the Northern Lights are forecasted to have high activity with visibility on the horizon as far south as Cheyenne, Wyoming, on July […]

Jackson offers free wildlife education programs around town this summer

JACKSON, Wyo. — Jackson Hole is iconic for its access to wildlife, and this summer a number of local groups and organizations are offering free wildlife education programs to learn more about […]

UW plans nuclear research core facility

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming (UW) is planning to create a new nuclear research core facility after receiving a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The facility will […]