Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY, News for 12/08/2022

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“Visual inspection by law enforcement on the scene assessed it [the structural damage] and they did not feel safe sending people over that bridge.”
The Astoria ‘Red Bridge’ is closed until further notice as Teton County Sheriff’s Department assesses damage to the bridge.

Today’s Top Stories

Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround […]

Find the season’s sights, sounds and sales in Buckrail’s Holiday Guide

JACKSON, Wyo. — With the holidays quickly approaching, Buckrail’s Holiday Guide highlights the unique holiday offerings from businesses across Jackson Hole’s. The guide hopes to help locals and visitors alike to find […]

PAWS seeks fosters for 70 animals amid heating issue at shelter

DRIGGS, Idaho — A heating issue at PAWS of Teton Valley Animal Shelter in Driggs has prompted the shelter to seek temporary homes for all seventy of its animals. According to the […]

SNAPPED: Full moon and lunar occultation

JACKSON, Wyo. — Last night, the last full moon of 2022 rose over Jackson Hole and an astronomical event accompanied it. A lunar occultation occurred, which means the moon slowly crept towards […]

UPDATE: Astoria Bridge closed until further notice due to damage

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and it will be updated when more information is made available. UPDATE: 10:30 a.m.: Teton County Emergency Management Coordinator Rich Ochs spoke with Buckrail this […]

Audit of Idaho’s general election results finds few flaws

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A state audit of more than 19,000 ballots cast in Idaho’s general election has identified only six variations, according to a report from the Secretary of State’s office. […]

Tonight: Full moon and ‘lunar occultation’ over Jackson Hole

JACKSON, Wyo. — Step outside this evening, Dec. 7, to catch the last full moon of 2022 which will also coincide with a “lunar occultation.” According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the […]

Annual Jackson Hole record sale returns this Saturday

JACKSON, Wyo. — Jackson’s vinyl enthusiast Matt Donovan is back with his collection of hundreds of records for sale, that range in price from two dollars to standard new record prices. In […]