Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 10/2/2023

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“We took a leap of faith by committing to a creative, win-win solution that protects the park and local community, while allowing the mining company to walk away. There is no question Yellowstone is more valuable than gold.”

Conservation nonprofit Greater Yellowstone Coalition has successfully blocked a mining company from operating along Yellowstone National Park’s border.

Today’s Top Stories

Greater Yellowstone Coalition eliminates gold mine threat along YNP border

GARDINER, Mont. — On Oct. 1, 2023, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition (GYC) announced the successful completion of their campaign to raise $6.25 million to buy out Crevice Mining Group, LLC and end a […]

Snow King Ave. closure delayed, construction expected Oct. 4 to 6

UPDATE: Weather has delayed this construction project. Work will take place from Wednesday, Oct. 4 through Friday, Oct. 6, according to a Monday update from the Town of Jackson. JACKSON, Wyo. — Snow […]

Wyoming syphilis cases on the rise, Dept. of Health warns

WYOMING — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has reported that the state has seen a marked increase in syphilis cases in the state over the past several years, to the tune […]

New mural installed in Garaman Park depicts Arapaho lifeway

JACKSON, Wyo. — A new mural representing the Arapaho lifeway is being unveiled in Garaman Park, titled Yeneini3i’ 3o3outei’i (Four Hills of Life), on Oct. 4, Jackson Hole Public Art announced Friday. […]

The Hole Horoscope: What eclipse season means for your sign

JACKSON, Wyo. — The second eclipse season for 2023 is here, with an annular solar eclipse in Libra on Oct. 14 and a partial lunar eclipse in Taurus on Oct. 28. These cosmic occurrences […]

Munger Mountain Elementary to host Missoula Children’s Theater for week long residency

Teton County School District (TCSD) #1 Press Release JACKSON, Wyo. — Missoula Children’s Theater is headed to Munger Mountain Elementary School for a weeklong residency, Oct. 9 to 14, with a performance […]

Hunter kills grizzly bear outside of Yellowstone

GARDINER, Mont. — A female grizzly bear was shot and killed by a hunter on Tuesday, Sept. 26 in Beattie Gulch, a popular hunting spot close to the northern border of Yellowstone […]

Town Council to proclaim October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’

JACKSON, Wyo. — During the Jackson Town Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 2 a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month will be read. According to the proclamation, “The U.S. Department […]