Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY, News for 09/26/2022

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EXPLAINER: The purpose behind prescribed burns

JACKSON, Wyo. — Throughout the year, the U.S. Forest Service periodically conducts prescribed burns on public lands. Despite some general confusion, fire can be good for people and the land. Trees can […]

County to hold free emergency response training

JACKSON, Wyo. — Next month, Teton County Emergency Management will hold a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training program across a span of four days. The training is free, lunch is provided each […]

Northeast Entrance Road improvements to wrap next month

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. —In Yellowstone National Park, efforts to repair approximately five damaged sections of the Northeast Entrance Road between Slough Creek and Barronette Meadows have been underway since late June. […]

Airport recognized with two awards at Wyoming Aeronautics Coalition Conference

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) was recognized with two awards at the Wyoming Aeronautics Coalition (WAC) Conference held last week in Pinedale. Michelle Anderson received the Aviation Professional of […]

EPA public hearing in Afton to discuss Safe Drinking Act at Periodic Spring

AFTON, Wyo. — Tomorrow, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting a public hearing in Afton. The public hearing will seek input on the EPA’s preliminary Safe Drinking Water Act determinations […]

START Bus transitions to fall schedule today

JACKSON, Wyo. — START Bus will move to its fall season schedule beginning today, Sept. 26. Changes to the Teton Village Local, Town Shuttle, Circulator and Commuter service are available below. START […]

SNAPPED: Jackson Hole Marathon

JACKSON, Wyo. — The annual Jackson Hole Marathon, Hole Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon went down this morning with all races finishing on The Commons in Teton Village. Runners were treated with […]

Local firefighter helps with aid in Ukraine

JACKSON, Wyo. — Sam Stein, a local firefighter for Station 1, wanted to get involved and make a difference as the crisis in Ukraine began to unfold. Back in April, Eric Hillie, a […]