Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 11/20/2023

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“Crews will be utilizing a helicopter in the Stinking Springs area of Hoback Canyon to do some general maintenance and refueling of the avalanche infrastructure known as the O’Bellx units, which are used to remotely trigger smaller controlled avalanches aimed at preventing dangerous conditions.“

Teton Pass and Hoback Canyon drivers might be delayed Tuesday as WYDOT performs maintenance on its avalanche infrastructure.

Today’s Top Stories

Expect delays in Hoback Canyon, Teton Pass Tuesday a.m.

JACKSON, Wyo. — Drivers should expect delays in Hoback Canyon and on Teton Pass on Tuesday morning while crews perform maintenance on avalanche infrastructure, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced Monday. […]

Town’s new Core Maintenance Facility nears completion

JACKSON, Wyo. — The new Core Maintenance Facility, located on Karns Meadow Drive right next to the START facility is slated for completion by the end of February, according to Assistant Public […]

SNAPPED: November antler displays

JACKSON, Wyo. — Fall migration in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has brought some impressive antler-toting ungulates to the valley floor, and Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer has captured these hooved specimens strutting their […]

Jackson’s Fire Captain Brian Carr promoted to Battalion Chief

JACKSON, Wyo. — On Sunday, Nov. 19, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS (JHF/EMS) announced the promotion of longtime career firefighter, paramedic and Fire Captain Brian Carr to Battalion Chief. According to JHF/EMS, Battalion Chief […]

Wolverine shot illegally in Montana, agency offering cash reward for info

WISDOM, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is looking for information regarding a wolverine that was shot and killed illegally in southwestern Montana this month. On Nov. 10, FWP wardens […]

Teton Pass: Slick with black ice

WILSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation advises commuters to slow down and allow extra time over Teton Pass due to slick conditions. As of 7:46 a.m., WYDOT reports black ice […]

Four-song dose of ‘Medicine,’ new EP from Aaron Davis

HOBACK, Wyo. — There’s a recurring mythology about songwriters being either a starving artist or a superstar. By this account, as an artist, Wyoming-based Aaron Davis wouldn’t exist. But there’s a humble […]

GTNP’s Red Shawl Day display signifies missing, murdered Indigenous people

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — From Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 19, Grand Teton National Park’s (GTNP) iconic entry sign will be draped with a red shawl to commemorate missing and […]