Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 08/30/2023

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“A standoff ensued for two hours and 17 minutes, during which law enforcement officers negotiated with the man, who reportedly threatened to kill himself repeatedly and ‘discharged his two guns numerous times into the hillside.'”

The suspect in custody following Tuesday night’s active shooter incident faces charges of attempted murder, false imprisonment, reckless endangerment and property destruction.

Today’s Top Stories

Active shooter suspect faces attempted murder charge

JACKSON, Wyo. — The suspect in custody following Tuesday night’s active shooter incident was arraigned Wednesday afternoon, according to the Teton County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). Jackson resident Charlie Lucas faces charges of […]

Brief round of smoke to give way to wet and stormy Labor Day weekend

JACKSON, Wyo. – Smoke from wildfires in Oregon arrived early on Wednesday. However, this smoke event will be short-lived with clearing expected late in the day on Wednesday. The big story over […]

NPS report details YNP, GTNP visitor contributions to local economy

WYOMING — A new report by the National Park Service (NPS) analyzes the financial impact made by national park visitors to gateway communities. According to the report, 3.3 million visitors to Yellowstone […]

Suspect in custody after active shooter incident, charges not yet formalized

JACKSON, Wyo. — A suspect has been taken into custody following Tuesday night’s active shooter incident on Spring Gulch Road, according to the Teton County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). TCSO confirmed that events […]

Common hunting violations to avoid this season

WYOMING — With hunting seasons getting underway across the Cowboy State, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds hunters to familiarize themselves with the hunting regulations for the species they plan to […]

UPDATE: Spring Gulch Rd shelter in place lifted

JACKSON, Wyo. — According to Teton County Emergency Management and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, as of 11:40 p.m., the shelter in place order has been lifted for the Spring Gulch area. “The situation […]

BREAKING: Spring Gulch Rd CLOSED due to active shooter

UPDATE 10:00 p.m. – According to Teton County Emergency Management and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, the shelter in place remains in effect for the Spring Gulch Rd area as of 10:00 p.m. […]

Grizzly relocated from Togwotee Pass

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) has announced that a grizzly bear was relocated over the weekend to avoid conflicts with humans. WGFD coordinated with the United States […]