Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 09/01/2023

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“Jason was a cautious, experienced and accomplished mountain climber, having summited 30-plus 14,000-foot mountains in Colorado, all of the Grand Tetons in Wyoming, and Mt. Hood in Oregon.”

A former Teton Science Schools employee succumbed to his injuries after falling from Gannett Peak. Buckrail‘s deepest condolences go out to those impacted.

Today’s Top Stories

Climber found deceased after Gannett Peak fall

FREMONT COUNTY, Wyo. — A hiker succumbed to injuries after suffering a major fall off of Gannett Peak on Sunday, Aug. 27, according to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). FCSO received […]

Water truck presumed stolen from fairgrounds, JPD says

JACKSON, Wyo. — A large yellow water truck has gone missing from the Teton County Fairgrounds, according to the Jackson Police Department (JPD). JPD shared the news on its Facebook page on […]

Wilson Boat Ramp to close for construction Sept. 18

WILSON, Wyo. — The Wilson Boat Ramp will be closed to river users beginning Monday, Sept. 18, according to the Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department (TCJPR). The ramp will be considered […]

Missing llama found in Yellowstone

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — The pack llama who went missing in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) in August has been found, according to Yellowstone Llamas. Joaquin was found on Thursday, Aug. 31. He […]

Library to host free silent disco Sept. 8

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Library is inviting people of all ages to dance like nobody is listening. The library will hold a silent disco in an effort to boost mental […]

Yellowstone Wolf Project appoints new leader

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) announced Thursday that the Yellowstone Wolf Project has a new leader. Dan Stahler will head up the project, succeeding Doug Smith, who retired in […]

Skatepark back in action, grand re-opening set for Sept. 24

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Skatepark is open for shredding once again. The park closed in April to allow for the construction of a park expansion. Known as […]

Downtown Jackson post office cuts hours and retail, cites staffing shortage

JACKSON, Wyo. — The downtown Jackson post office has shortened its opening hours and eliminated retail services due to a staffing shortage, effective beginning Thursday, Aug. 31. “Due to the staffing shortage […]