Author: Andrew-Rossi

A sudden, explosive fire has already claimed over 2000 acres west of Cody – and it was only discovered yesterday afternoon. The Fishhawk Fire was reported Monday about 40 miles west of Cody. When it was first discovered, the fire, which is located six miles south of U.S. Highway 14/16/20, was estimated to be just…

The public is invited to let the Cody City Council know their thoughts on the City’s plans to change electric rates. The Council will consider the rate changes at their regular meeting this upcoming Tuesday at 7 P.M. An amended ordinance with a new electric rate schedule has already passed on first and second readings.…

Powell High School quarterback Ethan Asher is in a medically induced coma after injuries suffered in a truck crash earlier this week. The Park County Sheriff’s Office reports that the crash occurred at just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27th on Lane 9 outside of Powell. According to the deputy’s report the driver of…

So far, so good, as far as the road improvement process between Cody and Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park is concerned. Cody’s Chamber of Commerce Director, Tina Hoebelheinrich, told listeners to KODI’s Partyline Show yesterday that the Fishing Bridge project is complete, and the repairs should last for at least another 20 years. Hoebelheinrich…

Another new fire has been detected in Yellowstone National Park. The half-acre Brimstone Fire was detected on Monday afternoon on the east shore of Yellowstone Lake. Officials say the small blaze was likely caused by lightning, and is burning in a spruce and fir forest. For safety reasons, the Brimstone Bay campsite near the Thorofare…

Federal funding will help the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation preserve more of the story of the Japanese Americans interred at the Relocation Camp between Cody and Powell during World War II. Earlier this month, the Foundation received two sizeable federal grants to advance its objectives in Wyoming. The first grant, from the National Park Service,…

Summer is almost over. How do we know? Because the Cody Nite Rodeo finals are happening this week. The three-day finale this weekend wraps up the 81st season of the Cody Nite Rodeo. According to stock contractor Maury Tate, the top ten finishers from the summer in each of the nine events will be competing…

School is back in session, and law enforcement officials are asking drivers to be especially vigilant before and after school hours. A release from the Park County Sheriff’s Department points out that afternoon hours are particularly dangerous because nationally, over the last decade, nearly one in four child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3 p.m. and…

When fall hits, hunters can get caught up anticipating their season. But, before putting boots on the ground, there are a few things that the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to make sure that hunters have to stay safe in the field. Scott Edberg, Wyoming Game and Fish deputy chief game warden, says hunters…

The 100th anniversary Cody Stampede Rodeo celebration hits the airwaves next week. Next Wednesday, September 4th, the Centennial Stampede Rodeo will air on RFD-TV at 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Dan Miller, who directed and produced the television show under the umbrella of his FirstLight Production company, says the show will feature the pageantry and excitement…