Author: Caleb Nelson
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Members of the Powell Medical Foundation were serving root beer floats in the cafeteria of the Powell Valley Healthcare center to thank nursing and support staff as part of National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week. From delivering babies to assisting in the emergency room and caring for the elderly, nurses shoulder the responsibility for…
From 2020 to 2021, according to a recent report from the Department of Workforce Services, the state added “7,017” jobs, and total payroll increased by “$382.5” million. Even with this job growth, overall employment has “not returned to pre-pandemic levels” the report said. Compared to 2019, total employment was still down some 9,300 jobs in…
The annual Cody Horse Sale took place downtown this weekend on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, in front of the historic Irma Hotel with a large crowd in attendance. Under sunny skies and a strong breeze, there were just over 100 “gentle, well broke and sound Trail, Ranch & Rope Horses,” available for auction. For the…
On Friday, May 6th, 2022, Wyoming State Treasurer Curtis Meier officially announced his re-election campaign. He is seeking a second term in office. Prior to being State Treasurer, Meier served in the Wyoming State Senate for 24 years where he worked on a wide range of legislative committee assignments. Meier has served on a State…
The morning was cool with a light breeze for the 8th Annual Park & Pancakes (5/6/2022) near downtown Cody. Cody Country Chamber of Commerce members, as is customary, served a complimentary breakfast of flapjacks, bacon (provided by Blair Hotels), fruit, and coffee at the City Park near Cody High School. The event celebrates the opening…
A research proposal from the University of Wyoming’s Meat Science Department in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences will receive funding from the Wyoming Beef Council (WBC). The council voted to approve Dr. Cody Gifford’s study, which plans to investigate how to add “value and palatability” to the beef round. Gifford and his assistant…
Chris Flesch has been named as the new Yellowstone National Park chief of Visitor and Resource Protection (VRP). Flesch is a 17-year veteran of the National Park Service, and he succeeds Sarah Davis who retired this April. As the 19th chief ranger, Flesch’s appointment began on May 1st, 2022. With more than 275 employees to…
Northwest College is set to hold a commencement ceremony next Saturday, May 14th, 2022. The guest speakers this year include Dr. Robert Rumbolz (2022 Distinguished Faculty award winner), Ms. Sarah Anderson (2022 Distinguished Alumna), and Ms. Autumn Roundy (Student). Folks who wish to attend virtually have the option to stream via the NWC Facebook Page,…
Park County is experiencing an unprecedented increase in home values, and the factors contributing to rising home values are multifaceted and complex. One obvious reason for the increased demand for homes: Americans fled large cities during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the pandemic, certain regions of the country saw a…
Park County Republican leaders respond to the leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. They see the leak as a breach of trust but agree with Alito’s assessment, calling it “long overdue.” Last night, the website Politico published a leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion by Justice Samuel Alito.…