Author: Andrew-Rossi
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It was a zero-tolerance policy for Wyoming’s grizzlies in 2022 – fewer bears were captured, but most were permanently “removed” from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Wyoming Game and Fish has released its annual grizzly bear capture report to the public, which contains data on every grizzly captured and relocated by the department in 2022. The…
Regional reservoirs are getting plenty of water from this winter’s snowmelt – so much that the Boysen Reservoir is planning an earlier-than-normal flushing flow starting Tuesday, March 28. The Bureau of Reclamation released the latest snowmelt forecasts for the major reservoirs in the Bighorn Basin. More snow means more snowmelt, which will make the region’s…
Harvesting hay from Wyoming’s highways doesn’t just mean free forage for farmers but more safety for drivers and wildlife. The Wyoming Department of Transportation reminds citizens that they are free to harvest hay from the state rights-of-way. But to do so, they must first obtain a forage permit from W.Y.D.O.T. Allowing hay harvesting creates beneficial…
The new 24/7 telemedicine program isn’t replacing in-person care, but it can help babies receive expert care without needing to be transferred elsewhere to get it. Cody Regional Health (CRH), Level I Nursery Center, recently announced their Women’s Health and Nursery staff and pediatric team will now have even greater access to neonatal intensive care…
There will be more money in Wyoming for entrepreneurial endeavors through the new Wyoming Venture Capital program, which seeks to fill the financing gaps encountered by nearly all startups. The Wyoming Business Council (W.B.C.) has created a new investment program – Wyoming Venture Capital (W.Y.V.C.). – to support the innovation and growth needs of entrepreneurs…
Several corporations are pooling over $77,000 towards infrastructure to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions on a dangerous stretch of Highway 189 near Kemmerer. The WYldlife Fund, a charitable nonprofit partner of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, announced six generous gifts totaling $77,500 from Williams, NextEra Energy Resources, Project West (Ciner), Rocky Mountain Power, Spire Storage, and…
Statistics from the Wyoming Department of Health show 2022 was a year of “fewer,” with declines in nearly every category and a return to pre-pandemic trends. Fewer deaths, births, marriages, and divorces were recorded among Wyoming residents in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to official records held by Vital Statistics Services (V.S.S.), which…
Northwest College appointed the first endowed chairs for two departments – an honor to the appointed chairholders and an enduring tribute to the donors who established them. On Monday, March 13, Northwest College announced three new endowed chairs – two in Education and one in Science. It’s the first time in the college’s history. An…
Bighorn Basin residents might want to consider attending one of the seven meetings, as the severity of this winter might affect the time and duration of 2023’s hunting seasons. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct six open-house meetings throughout the Bighorn Basin and one final meeting in Worland to discuss 2023 hunting season…
The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce has announced the resignation of its CEO, Tina Hoebelheinrich. Tina has accepted a new position and will be transitioning to her new opportunity over the next 30 days. During her tenure, the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce has replenished its reserves, grown staff, increased member benefits, and brought stability…