Author: Andrew-Rossi
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An investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred between Cody and Powell in August 2022 has concluded with an official report from the Sweetwater County Prosecuting Attorney. After reviewing the evidence provided, it was determined that Park County Sheriff Lieutenant Mark Hartman’s use of deadly force – which resulted in the death of Jack McGlothlin –…
After seven years of dedicated service to the Cody community and a 43-year-long career, Cody Chief of Police Chuck Baker has announced his retirement from the Cody Police Department, effective June 30. Baker formally announced his decision to retire – after several months of consideration – at the June 6 meeting of the Cody City…
Correction: In the original article, it was said that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints anticipates traffic will only increase “by 32 vehicles per day” on Skyline Drive. A review of official documents provided by the Church shows an anticipated traffic increase of 32 vehicles per hour. Hundreds of people met and mingled…
Summer is construction season, and W.Y.D.O.T. is always in the spirit of the season. On Tuesday, June 6, W.Y.D.O.T. started a smaller but not less important improvement project on the Shoshone River Bridge in Cody. “Bridge rehabilitation” is underway on the Wyoming Highway 120 bridge crossing the Shoshone River near the Park County Law Enforcement…
Urban and rural healthcare systems share more similarities than one might expect. Small rural healthcare systems like Cody Regional Health can provide the same caliber of care expected in large cities. But there are vast differences, and – according to a new study – those differences can even be observed in their employees’ unique experiences…
June 6 marks the annual Secure Your Load Day, dedicated to raising awareness about securing vehicle items to ensure road safety. “Every year, thousands of accidents occur due to unsecured loads on the road,” says Wyoming Highway Patrol Sergeant Jeremy Beck. “These accidents can lead to severe injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. To combat…
The reconstruction of the Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park in 2022 was an immense achievement. But it’s not quite finished yet. Park officials announced a short section of Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road in Lamar Canyon (between Tower Junction and Lamar Valley) will temporarily close between 7 and 9 p.m. on June…
According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey of 494 stations in Wyoming, average gasoline prices in the Equality State have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47/g on Monday, June 5. Prices in Wyoming are 8.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 105.3 cents per gallon lower than a year…
Washakie County Sheriff Austin Brookwell shared the details of a significant drug bust conducted by the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Greybull & Worland Police Departments. “We removed 307 blue fentanyl pills from the streets of Washakie County,” Sheriff Brookwell said on the departments’ Facebook page. “This had the potential to cause…
Summer is always an “eventful” time in Yellowstone National Park, often to the amusement and dismay of locals and others with an emotional investment in the park and its preservation. But Summer 2023 feels unlike any other with the number of incidents being reported and – in many instances – caught on camera. The May…