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E. Coli sign up at Fish Creek's Hunt Bridge
An E. coli “caution” sign posted this week near Hunt Bridge on Fish Creek warns people that, due to E. coli, they should not swim or go tubing in the creek until the sign is taken down. Some strains of E. coli can cause gastrointestinal distress. Cautions are...
Reminder: Fireworks prohibited in Teton County, public lands
JACKSON, Wyo. — As Independence Day approaches, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS wants to remind the public that fireworks are not allowed in Teton County and surrounding public lands. The ban on pyrotechnics is part of local fire regulations, as fireworks can accidentally ignite wildfires in these dry, summery conditions. Fire danger in the area was elevated to “moderate” on June 25.
Buckrail Daily: Fourth of July safety reminders // Wyo restructures mental health funding
“As Independence Day approaches, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS wants to remind the public that fireworks are not allowed in Teton County and surrounding public lands.”. Remember to make safety a priority this holiday weekend. Happy Fourth of July from Buckrail!. Today’s Top Stories. More Recent Articles. HAVE SOME COMMUNITY NEWS?
WYDOT monitoring Teton Pass 24/7
On Tuesday, four days after the Wyoming Department of Transportation reopened Highway 22 over Teton Pass, state officials said the bypass that was built less than three weeks after a landslide appears stable. “No movement to report,” said James Dahill, WYDOT’s geologist.
Commissioners deny glamping liquor licence
Teton County commissioners on Tuesday swiftly and unanimously voted 5 to 0 against a malt liquor license application from Tammah, an upscale camping company near Teton Village. The license would have allowed the West Bank glamping business to serve beer and other malt beverages to guests.
No criminal charges in death of skier Wuerslin
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office will not be pressing charges against the Idaho Falls skier who collided with Peter Wuerslin, 71, the morning of April 14 at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The decision came Tuesday after law enforcement completed an investigation into Wuerslin’s death.
Cody Legislator Concerned Immigrant Resource Center In Jackson Could Lead To Voter Fraud
State Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, is concerned about a new facility set up to assist immigrants in Jackson and Teton County. She questions whether the immigrant resource center known as “Casa Tlaxcala Jackson Hole” could potentially help people to vote illegally and receive welfare services. On Tuesday, Rodriguez-Williams...
New health fair draws patients
Next week will mark the second month for Wyoming Health Fairs operating a once-a-month blood draw and lab testing service out of the Jackson/Teton County Recreation Center. And, said Paul Nash, director of client relations with the nonprofit Casper-based lab service, the Jackson community is showing up in force, with all appointment slots filled in June and most of the slots for July filled heading into next week’s lab day.
Jackson’s high cost of living complicates the Teton County Access to Justice Center’s aims to make legal representation more accessible
No matter where you live, paying for legal fees is a major expenditure. But in Teton County, legal assistance can be impossible for many working-class people to afford when combined with the area’s high cost of living. This disparity in access to legal resources in the Jackson area is...
Garaman Pathway open following multiday closure
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Garaman Pathway is once again open to cyclists and pedestrians, Buckrail has confirmed. The pathway opened back up to users on the evening of Monday, July 1, according to Teton County Pathways Coordinator Brian Schilling. The Town of Jackson closed the pathway on Wednesday, June 26, to allow crews to clear out the Wort Ditch irrigation pipe, which had failed earlier in June. This pipe diverts water from Flat Creek through Garaman Park and along the pathway to Northern South Park for irrigation.
Stay safe this Fourth of July
Going into the Fourth of July, first responders are urging members of the public to take their fun seriously. For starters, while revelers may feel tempted to set off fireworks, it’s illegal to do so anywhere in Teton County or on U.S. Forest Service lands. The ban is intended to prevent fires.
Recap of a warm and dry June and a look-ahead to July
JACKSON, Wyo. – June 2024 was warmer and drier than average across Teton County with rainfall of only 30-40% of average. The first week of July will be cooler and breezy, with the potential for a stretch of hot weather during the second week of July. June 2024 Recap.
Wyo Cultural Trust Fund awards $30,000 for Teton County orgs
JACKSON, Wyo. — Four grant projects in Teton County collectively received $33,250 from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, the organization announced on Thursday, June 20. The grants came as part of a statewide round of funding that totaled $575,669 across 39 projects. Grants will fund projects with a focus...
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