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According to police, man who was driving under the influence of alcohol crashed into an electrical pole Sunday night, July 30, causing many Cody residents to be with no power. Steven H. Shobert, 48, was arrested in connection with the accident, according to court records. The court documents also indicate that this was not Shobert’s…
The Department of Interior will be celebrating the third anniversary go the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) this Friday, August 4 by offering free admission to all public lands managed by the Department. GAOA is a bipartisan investment that was developed to improve visitor experiences, bolster climate resistance, and invest in the…
Special guest writer and Big Horn Basin Media employee Autymn Purcell writes about her balloon ride over Cody With the Wild West Balloon Fest back in Cody this weekend, I was excited with anticipation to see Cody from a different perspective. Arriving at Mentock Park at 5:45 a.m., I was greeted by the smiling faces…
UPDATE: The Riverton Police Department has issued a statement that stating a missing Riverton man has been found, saying “Subject has been located and is safe” and thanking the public for their help in located 78-year old James Knudsen. An Ashanti Alert was issued by the Riverton PD earlier this week. **************** According to Riverton’s…
A bill that will make it more affordable for ranchers, farmers, and small businesses to purchase necessary equipment, develop operations, and give support to employees has been introduced into legislation by U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY). The Small Business Growth Act (S. 2609) will reduce tax bills for entrepreneurs looking to purchase supplies and equipment,…
The Washakie County Sheriff’s Office has released an update about missing Worland woman, Breanna Mitchell. Unfortunately, she has not been located yet. Yesterday, a bloodhound and their handler were sent out into the area of Mitchell’s last known location, but they were unsuccessful in finding her. However, the bloodhound was able to pickup a few…
Yellowstone National Park is proudly hosting the Second Annual Lighting of Teepees in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming. This event is a collaborative effort from the Pretty Shield Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council. August 1-7, park visitors are invited to view the teepees at the Roosevelt Arch in Gardiner, Montana, and learn about…
The City of Cody has begun their annual chip seal project on select roadways across the city. This is a preventative measure taken to help maintain roadways to prevent water damage, improve pavement lifespan, and improve a smoother driving experience for all travelers. Water is a persistent threat to Cody’s roadway infrastructure, especially as the…
The Washakie County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing Worland woman who was last known to be in the area of Nowater Trail, past the Worland Airport. Breanna Mitchell, age 28, is 5’5″, 130lbs, has green eyes and brown hair. She was reported missing Monday, July 24 at 9:16 a.m., but was last contacted…
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) lead the way on a bipartisan bill called “Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act”. The bill focuses on increasing rural access to telehealth and educational services by reauthorizing the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program, which provides funding to rural and tribal communities in…