Author: Mac Watson
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Mayor Matt Hall of Cody spoke about his attendance of the new Navy ship named after Cody, Wyoming, the USNS Cody. Mayor Hall went down to Mobile, Alabama to attend the ceremony in February and spoke about how honored he was to attend such a wonderful christening ceremony. The mayor also spoke about how City…
It doesn’t feel like it, but Spring is almost here and with that, Summer isn’t far behind. That means the return of the thrills, spills, and chills of the Cody Nite Rodeo. Since the turn of the 20th century, rodeos and parades have been synonymous with the Fourth of July celebration here in Cody, Wyoming.…
Travis Marshall, President of Combat Warriors Inc., Wyoming Chapter, spoke about the mission statement of their group, why they take veterans who have seen combat out into the wildness to hunt, fish and camp. Irvin Reed, Vice President, also related how he got involved in Combat Warriors Inc. and how “outdoor therapy” really helps vets…
Liz Cheney, former Wyoming Congresswoman and Donald Trump antagonist, is starting a new role as professor at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics. The former Representative (R-WY), was announced by the school on Wednesday as a “Professor of Practice,” with her position being tenured through the Fall semester of 2023. The school also announced…
Krist Ishikawa Jessup, Research and Editing Manager at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, spoke about the Mineta-Simpson Institute and how construction of the new building is coming along. Krist also spoke about the current exhibit called “Parallel Barbed Wire” that deals with the incarceration of Japanese Americans and the Holocaust in Europe.
Petrina Peart, a celebrity chef based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, spoke about her experience on the Food Network cooking competition show, “Beat Bobby Flay.” She represented Wyoming very well with an impromptu coconut shrimp with mushrooms and bucatini in a coconut cream sauce. Petrina also talked about her service in the Air Force and how she…
Alex Few, Park County Open Lands Regional Director, along with Max Ludington, President of Jackson Hole Lands Trust, spoke about conservation easement here in Park County, what the benefits are and how someone with land can be part of the Lands Trust for generations to come. The also talked about the key values that PCOL…
Aaron Buck, Director of the Yellowstone Regional Airport, spoke about a number of projects going on at the airport. The building expansion project is just a tad bit behind schedule, but it’s still within budget and should be completed by August, Fliers will notice a roomier TSA experience and the airport will be able to…
Cody Mayor Matt Hall had the unique and distinct honor to represent the city of Cody at the christening of the future USNS Cody on Saturday in Mobile, Alabama. The Honorable Matt Hall delivered the ceremony’s principal address. Additional speakers included Vice Adm. Francis Morley, principal military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy…
Todd Bray, Dan Boehm, Josh Foster and Terri Bray, all from Downrange Warriors, spoke about the Reboot Program that veterans and first responders can access to help with transitioning from their military careers and first responder careers to civilian life. Many vets and first responders suffer from PTS and Downrange Warriors helps vets and first…