Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 07/24/2023

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“FWP believes the hiker was alone at the time of the attack, and no bear spray or guns were found near the body. FWP and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are still investigating this incident. No bears have been captured thus far.“

A woman was found dead from an apparent grizzly bear encounter Saturday morning near West Yellowstone, Montana.

Today’s Top Stories

Yellowstone hit with first wildland fire of the season

Yellowstone National Park Press Release YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) has reported its first wildland fire of 2023. According to YNP, a visitor detected a lightning-ignited 0.1-acre fire on […]

‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ sell out every single weekend showtime in Jackson

JACKSON, Wyo. — “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” dominated box offices all over the world this past weekend, and Jacksonites turned out in droves to see both films. Every single screening of both “Barbie” […]

SJH Board discusses budget, strategic plan

JACKSON, Wyo. — The St.John’s Health (SJH) Board of Trustees met on July 20 for a regular meeting and discussed the FY24 budget and the ongoing strategic plan. CEO Jeff Sollis presented […]

Free wildflower seeds to be distributed at People’s Market

JACKSON, Wyo. — Wildflower season is in full bloom, and interested gardeners can get their hands on free wildflower seeds this week at the People’s Market. Visitors to Wednesday’s edition of the […]

Hiker killed in suspected grizzly attack near West Yellowstone

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. — A woman was found dead from an apparent grizzly bear encounter Saturday morning near West Yellowstone, Montana, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). A hiker reported […]

JPD: Don’t block the box at US89 and WY22

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Police Department is reminding the community that in spite of traffic this summer, it is illegal to stop, stand or park within an intersection. It’s commonplace in […]

One22’s school supplies drive running through Aug. 22

JACKSON, Wyo. — Even though it’s still the dog days of summer, a new school year is right around the corner. Some working families in Jackson might need assistance with the financial […]

Water levels above average in Upper Snake River Basin

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Upper Snake River system is at 75% capacity, according to data from the Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region. Jackson Lake, Palisades, Grassy Lake, Island Park, Ririe, American […]