Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY, News from 06/19/2023

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“News finally arrived on June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger carried word that the Civil War had ended and all slaves were free.“

Today, June 19, has been regarded as a “Day of Jubilee” and a day of independence for Black people in the United States.

Today’s Top Stories

USPS unveils waterfall stamp series in Yellowstone

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — On June 13, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) unveiled 12 new stamps that aim to celebrate the variety and beauty of waterfalls throughout the U.S. at an event in Yellowstone […]

Small fire causes temporary power outage on Cache Street

JACKSON, Wyo. — A power line on Cache Street briefly caught fire on Monday morning, causing a power outage for nearby businesses. A fire truck was dispatched around 10:35 a.m. to investigate […]

Library unveils new audio-visual recording studio

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Library has announced the completion of a new recording studio available for patrons to use. The facility will provide tools for creating both audio and visual […]

SNAPPED: Plein Air Fest’s 12th year

JACKSON, Wyo. — On Saturday, June 17, the National Museum of Wildlife Art hosted the Plein Air Fest, Etc. for its 12th year. Attendees browsed and bid on fresh artworks from nearly […]

GTNP ramps up activity to protect whitebark pines

MOOSE, Wyo. — Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) is ramping up its activity to protect whitebark pines, a keystone and foundation species in the Greater Yellowstone Area (GYA) facing continued threats. On Dec. […]

What is Juneteenth?

JACKSON, Wyo. — It took two and a half years for news of emancipation to reach the then small town of Galveston, Texas. News finally arrived on June 19, 1865, when Major […]

Juneteenth Freedom Day closures

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Town of Jackson’s offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day. Jackson’s Town Council meeting has been moved to Tuesday, June 26. The Teton County […]

Tonight: Dustbowl Revival’s booty-shaking Americana

JACKSON, Wyo. — A strings and brass band known for its energetic and dance-friendly music, Dustbowl Revival has long been pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. The group celebrates […]