Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY, News for 12/2/2022 - Buckrail

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“Avalanche mitigation conducted on Teton Pass early this morning by WYDOT triggered an avalanche that pushed 10 feet of debris on the highway.”
For the first time this season, avalanche danger is rated high at elevations above 9,000 in the Teton Range.

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Avalanche danger rated high in the Tetons

JACKSON, Wyo. — For the first time this season, avalanche danger is rated high at elevations above 9,000 in the Teton Range, according to today’s avalanche forecast from Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center written […]

Rec Center adjusts hours due to lifeguard shortage

JACKSON, Wyo. — Over the next three weeks, the Rec Center will modify its facility hours due to a shortage of lifeguard staff. Beginning Monday, Dec. 5 through Friday, Dec. 23, Rec […]

High court to rule on Biden student loan cancellation plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to decide whether the Biden administration can broadly cancel student loans, keeping the program blocked for now but signaling a final answer by early summer. That’s […]

Intervenors denied, case challenging abortion ban sent to Wyoming Supreme Court

JACKSON., Wyo. — On Nov. 30, Teton County’s Ninth Judicial District Judge Melissa Owens denied the motion to intervene requested by two Wyoming lawmakers and an anti-abortion advocacy group in the Johnson […]

No school for TCSD 401 today

TETON COUNTY, Idaho — All Teton County School District No. 401 schools, have been canceled today, Dec. 2, after an overnight storm delivered 12-inch snowfall averages to the region. “No school at […]

Heads up! Early morning closure on Teton Pass tomorrow

WILSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 2, at 3 a.m. for avalanche mitigation. However, reduced visibility, winter driving conditions […]

POWJH files petition challenging wastewater facility at new glamping site on state trust land

JACKSON, Wyo. — Local nonprofit Protect Our Water Jackson Hole (POWJH) has filed a petition challenging the authorization of a wastewater facility permit by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) for […]

Game and Fish lands close for wintering wildlife

JACKSON, Wyo. — Annual closures of Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMA) in the Jackson and Pinedale regions are closing for the season Dec. 1 to provide protections for wildlife […]