Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 07/17/2023

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“This isn’t the first fire at the Transfer station from a lithium battery and likely won’t be the last.”

A truck caught fire at the Teton County Trash Transfer Station on Monday. While the official cause is still pending, the fire was likely caused by a lithium battery that was put in the trash.

Today’s Top Stories

Wyo Dept. of Environmental Quality approves glamping wastewater permit

WILSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Friday that it has issued Basecamp Teton WYSPV LLC a permit to construct a small wastewater facility at its “glamping” resort […]

Woman gored by bison near Lake Lodge Cabins in YNP

Yellowstone National Park Press Release YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A 47-year-old woman was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) on Monday, the Park announced. The woman was walking with […]

TCSAR rescues hiker from Mount Glory

WILSON, Wyo. — Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) was mobilized Sunday afternoon to assist an injured male on Mount Glory. According to posts on TCSAR’s social media accounts, the 70-year-old man […]

Fire at Trash Transfer Station likely caused by lithium battery

JACKSON, Wyo. — A truck caught fire July 17 at the Teton County Trash Transfer Station and while the official cause is still pending, the fire was likely caused by a lithium […]

Teton County Emergency Management shares lightning safety reminders

Teton County Emergency Management Press Release JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Emergency Management (TCEM) issued a lightning safety refresher on Monday, reminding recreationists that summer storms can lead to danger. “Thunderstorms are […]

Game and Fish hosting public comment period, public meeting in Jackson

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Game and Fish (WGFD) is scheduled to host two public meetings about regulation proposals in Jackson and Pinedale this month, in addition to a public […]

Expect lane shift and no on-street parking on N. Cache, Tuesday

JACKSON, Wyo. — Both lanes of traffic on North Cache Street, between Deloney Avenue and Gill Avenue, will be shifted to the east, Tuesday, July 18, the Town of Jackson Engineering Department […]

Explainer: Meaning of ‘Dog days’ of summer

JACKSON, Wyo. — It’s currently the “dog days” of summer and although the term is bounced around a lot, what does the phrase actually mean and what does it have to do […]