Weekly Roundup: Hikers mauled in Yellowstone bear encounter // Mountain lion prowls past shop // Dry start to May - Buckrail

Yellowstone hikers likely attacked by grizzly with cubs; closures still in place

May 8, 2026, 3:00 pm

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — An official update about the recent bear attack in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) was released by the park on […]

Local study suggests recreation, wildlife can coexist with proper management

May 8, 2026, 2:00 pm

JACKSON, Wyo. — A multi-year study by a coalition of local organizations and researchers indicates that many wildlife species in the Greater Yellowstone […]

Yellowstone’s South Entrance opens for season

May 8, 2026, 10:00 am

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — It’s time! Jackson’s closest entrance to Yellowstone National Park (YNP) has opened for the season. YNP’s South Entrance is the […]

Median family income in Teton County rises by nearly 5% in 2025

May 7, 2026, 3:00 pm

JACKSON, Wyo. — The median family income in Teton County rose in 2025, changing the earning limits for affordable home units through the […]

Battery charger explodes in Daniel: ‘Things could have ended very differently’

May 7, 2026, 1:00 pm

DANIEL, Wyo. — Sublette County Unified Fire (SCUF) was mobilized Tuesday morning to respond to a lithium-ion battery charger that had exploded inside of […]

April 2026 saw a return to more normal weather, while May is off to a dry start

May 6, 2026, 6:00 pm

JACKSON, Wyo. – April was slightly warmer than average in Teton County, but was colder than March, while precipitation and snowfall were above average. […]

Mountain lion prowls past west Jackson business

May 5, 2026, 4:00 pm

JACKSON, Wyo. — Who knew mountain lions shopped for bicycles? Wheel Wranglers, a bike shop located along US89 south of the intersection with […]

Yellowstone hikers injured in bear attack on Mystic Falls Trail

May 5, 2026, 8:43 am

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A pair of hikers was injured by one or more bears in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) on Monday, according […]

Wildlife collisions are down on US89 south, report says

May 4, 2026, 3:00 pm

JACKSON, Wyo. — The annual Wildlife-Vehicle Collision (WVC) summary report has been released. Since 2015, the report has been released both for informational […]

SNAPPED: Antler shed hunters find treasures

May 4, 2026, 12:00 pm

JACKSON, Wyo. — A beautiful spring weekend provided a photogenic backdrop for Wyomingites searching for shed antlers. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer was out bright […]