Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY, News for 10/20/2022

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“That’s the biggest trout I’ve seen in my life!”
An Idaho angler was granted the state’s catch and release record after reeling in a 36-inch rainbow-cutthroat hybrid trout from Henrys Lake.

Today’s Top Stories

Drought, fire risk to stay high during third La Niña winter

UNITED STATES —Drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter, federal weather officials […]

BCC approves petition for Hoback Junction Water and Sewer District

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved a petition for the formation of the Hoback Junction Water and Sewer District during their Oct. 18 meeting. County Attorney Keith […]

SNAPPED: Last call for fall

JACKSON, Wyo. — According to the forecast, winter will make its debut this weekend and fall weather is on its way out. Fall in the Tetons can often feel like a fleeting […]

Grand Teton facilities, services wind down for winter

MOOSE, Wyo. — Winter is coming and so are seasonal facility and service closures in Grand Teton National Park. During the summer season, most roads and facilities are open and a full […]

Idaho angler lands record trout

HENRYS LAKE, Idaho — An Idaho angler has been granted the state catch and release record after reeling in a 36-inch rainbow-cutthroat hybrid trout from Henrys Lake. According to a news release […]

Prescribed fire operations to begin on Pine Creek Pass

DRIGGS, Idaho —Firefighters on the Teton Basin Ranger District will continue prescribed fire operations on the Red Creek Prescribed Fire Project, located on Pine Creek Pass as early as today, Oct. 20. […]

East Jackson vandalism makes a comment on Jackson’s wealth disparity

JACKSON Wyo. — A construction site on the corner of East Kelly and Vine Street in East Jackson was recently vandalized with a spray-painted message reading “Why does our well-being depend on […]

Town Council proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’

JACKSON, Wyo. — During the Jackson Town Council meeting Oct. 17 Mayor Hailey Morton Levinson proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the proclamation, “The U.S. Department of Justice estimates […]