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

Today’s news brought to you by Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce.

“Deep snow and bitter cold mean that animals will be seeking lower elevations near people in search of easy meals.”

Following a conflict on Monday, Idaho Fish and Game are reminding the public that extra vigilance is required when people and their pets live in close proximity to mountain lions.

Today’s Top Stories

Construction halted on wastewater facility connected to “glamping” site on state trust lands

JACKSON, Wyo. — Construction of a wastewater facility at the headwaters of the Fish Creek watershed on Wyoming State Lands has been halted due to a stay issued by the court. The […]

Harsh winter conditions increase mountain lion activity in Teton Valley

TETON VALLEY, Idaho — Following an incident Monday that resulted in the killing of a mountain lion in Victor, Idaho Fish and Game are reminding the public that extra vigilance is required […]

Largest vertical farming research facility coming to Wyoming

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Wyoming’s State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) recently approved a grant to support the development of the world’s largest and most advanced vertical farming research center in Laramie. The company, Plenty […]

SNAPPED: First light on the Tetons

JACKSON, Wyo. — Sunrise can be one of the most beautiful times in the Jackson Hole valley. Buckrail’s photographer Nick Sulzer captured a bit of magic earlier this week amid the record-breaking […]

$10K to fund more EV charging in Teton County

JACKSON, Wyo. — Ten thousand dollars in funding from the Teton Conservation District will finance an initiative by Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities (YTCC) to install more electric vehicle chargers in specific locations across […]

Groundhog Day: Phil says six more weeks of winter

Punxsutawney, Pa. — The prediction has been made. North America will see six more weeks of winter according to Punxsutawney Phil. This morning, Feb. 2, at Gobblers Knobb Park, Phil emerged from […]

3 days left to vote for Best of Jackson Hole 2023!

JACKSON, Wyo. — We have some very close categories heading into the final 3 days of Best of Jackson Hole 2023! This year’s Best of Jackson Hole nomination period ended with over […]

Town & County receive substantial ‘Safe Streets’ fed grant

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County and the Town of Jackson have been awarded a substantial grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to complete a Comprehensive Multi-Modal Safety Action Plan. The proposed […]