Author: Mac Watson
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Emily Reed, research scientist and communication specialist for the Wyoming Migration Initiative, spoke about how the migration of big game species is so important to our state. But also, how important it is for ranchers and people who own private land, to take on the responsibility to help these animals have clear, safe migratory patterns. …
Brad Cline, Veteran Service Officer for the Wyoming Veterans Commission, spoke about how the VA did in 2022, what’s in store for 2023, and what changes have happened lately for veterans. Some of the subjects that were touched on were the Pact Act, dependent/survivor benefits, pensions, and mental health claims and your rights.
Karen Horner, Park County Library Director, spoke about all the programs that are currently happening or will happen in 2023 at the library in Cody, Powell, and Meeteetse. Karen also spoke about the library foundation’s fundraiser which is happening in February. All the proceeds go to the Powell new library fund. The library system has…
Dossie Overfield and Scott Steward, Park County Commissioners, spoke about the Land Use Plan and where that project is heading, also they talked about going down to Cheyenne for the WCCA to discuss legislation with legislators. They also gave their assessment about Park County for 2023 as far as business and growth.
Jackie Hinther, Outreach Coordinator for the Park County Animal Shelter, spoke about how the animal shelter did in 2022. In fact, she spoke about how successful their TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) program for feral cats was and what is coming up in 2023.
Joe Tilden, Park County Commissioner for 12 years, spoke about the future of Park County, the grizzly bear and wolf population, and what he is looking forward to in retirement. He also touched on being an Outfitter for over 20 years and why he still goes out into the mountains.
Today on SYP it was all about the winter weather that has moved into Park County and throughout the state of Wyoming and affecting weather all across the country. Cody Beers, WyDOT Public Relations Specialist talked about when WyDOT will plow roads, what roads are open and how dangerous this weather is for people driving.…
Sandy Newsome, Representative from House District 24, spoke about bills that she wants to introduce in the upcoming legislative session, including two hunting bills and two state parks bills. She also talked about what the legislature will do with the supplemental budget. The legislative session starts on January 10th and lasts 40 days into March.
Boone Tidwell and Larry French, both Park County residents, spoke about how and why they wanted to hand count the 2020 election. They said it wasn’t to influence an outcome of an election, but to satisfy people here in the county who may have some trepidation over whether their votes are counted accurately. They also…
Janet Rosenberg, Clinical Director at Yellowstone Behavioral Health, spoke about how the holidays can have a negative affect on people. She also spoke about Seasonal Affective Disorder and how COVID impacted not only adults, but children as well.