Author: Mac Watson
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Gas prices are expected to rise by about $0.10 per gallon this summer, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), as crude oil futures inch higher on geopolitical tensions. But average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31/g today, according to GasBuddy‘s survey of 494 stations…
As temperatures rise, more people want to get outdoors. Getting outdoors can sometimes mean that a person can venture too far off the grid, which can leave someone with no cell service. That combination of being in a remote location with no way to communicate with the outside world exponentially becomes a dangerous, and sometimes…
Residents of Park County who were up and outside either Friday or Saturday night were treated to a rare, awe-inspiring light show that hasn’t occurred in over two decades. The Aurora Borealis was in full view for many to see from Wyoming, down to Arizona. Even people on the east coast, as far south as…
With more Top 10 hits than Journey, Foreigner, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-nominated band, is announcing the next leg of their farewell tour this fall, with special guests Loverboy and Lita Ford on select dates. And they will make a stop for their fans in Wyoming. After the band wraps up their first…
April Fools’ Day has been “celebrated” or recognized for centuries. But it’s true origins are murky, even preposterous, and ironically, the stories of how the day came to be may be a prank itself. Most countries recognize April Fool’s Day on April 1st. Usually, a prank is played on another person like telling someone their…
Easter is a time of renewal, rebirth, and in the Christian religion, it is the celebration of when Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified three days before. So within all the traditions and celebrations the question about Easter eggs invariable comes up. Why do we dye eggs? What significance does it play in…
Country Music star Toby Keith has died after announcing he was diagnosed with stomach cancer 6 months ago. The singer/songwriter, known for such country hits as “Red Solo Cup” and “Should Have Been A Cowboy,” passed away peacefully Monday night, according to his family. “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on Feb. 5 surrounded by…
An outpouring of condolences are being shared by politicians from Wyoming and across the country after Wyoming Senator John Barrasso announcing the death of his wife. In a media release, the senior senator from Wyoming says, “After a courageous battle with cancer, Bobbi is now at peace and at home with the Lord. In addition…
Lynne Simpson and Suzanne Bradbeer spoke about a grant that is benefitting Park County for seniors who want to tap into their creativity. Suzanne, who is a playwrite, will workshop with prompts that people can express themselves. The program starts February 6th and will meet two days a week until March 14th at the Cody…
Allison Lewis, principal of Livingston Elementary School, spoke about her path in becoming an educator and principal, what motivates her everyday to be the best principal, and a new learning initiative called the “CoLABratory,” which is a new active learning space which empowers teachers and students to learn in a different way. She also spoke…