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In a landmark moment, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the precedent of Affirmative Action in a 6-3 decision on Thursday, June 29. This decision ended the initiative that sought to increase diversity in the nation’s colleges by providing more African American and Hispanic citizens a better chance of college acceptance. All three of Wyoming’s federal…
Annual public meetings are scheduled in July and August to address future highway and bridge improvement projects in northwest Wyoming. The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process involves annual meetings with public officials and citizens who play key transportation partnership roles in Wyoming, said Wyoming Department of Transportation District Engineer Pete Hallsten, P.E., of Basin.…
Starting in August 2023, the Riley Arena and Community Events Center will have ice on the floor 11 months out of the year with a one-month break for maintenance. The Park County Arena Board approved the decision in a recent meeting. Sarah Christensen, the General Manager of the Riley Arena and Community Events Center, said…
Despite warnings from the National Park Service, another tourist has been caught on camera getting too close to the wildlife and putting themselves and animals in danger. A group of Yellowstone visitors were caught chasing an adolescent bear across a road. James Dean, a photographer, was able to record the incident. In the video, cinnamon-colored…
The State of Wyoming and the State of Colorado have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) regarding direct air capture (D.A.C.) activity and development. The bipartisan inter-state agreement will focus on the D.A.C. industry’s potential to complement existing and emerging industries and increase jobs and economic development in both states while reducing carbon dioxide in…
Wyoming is known for its’ picturesque landscapes, amazing wildlife, and top notch fishing. Wyoming is blessed with incredible fishing opportunities, and the Bighorn Basin is no exception. Whether you are looking for a well known fishing hole or a remote location to call your new favorite “secret” fishing spot, there is so many options to…
While Wyoming thrives on its rural heritage, it can be a liability as much as an asset when it comes to communication and information. Thanks to another influx of federal money, the Equality State will be more connected than ever. On June 26, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (N.T.I.A.) announced the allocation of over…
Cody Regional Health has become a vital institution in northwest Wyoming. Now, the healthcare provider wants northwest Wyoming residents to share their thoughts and desires to build a healthier future. The leadership team at Cody Regional Health (C.R.H.) has partnered with Ovation Healthcare to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the next three years. The…
59-year-old Richard M. Perkins was arrested in Oregon two weeks ago on a Park County Sheriff’s Office warrant. He is currently incarcerated in the Coos County Jail in Coquille, Oregon. The Park County Attorney’s Office charged Perkins with a felony count of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor. Perkins allegedly sexually abused a minor in…
There’s probably never been a time in the City of Cody’s history that there was a line of people waiting to attend a meeting of the Cody Planning, Zoning, and Adjustment Board. Yet, that was the scene outside the Cody Auditorium on Tuesday, June 27 – over a hundred Cody residents eager to hear the…