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Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman issued a statement regarding Chinese wire transfers that exceed $250,000 that listed President Joe Biden’s Delaware home as the location of the beneficiary. “How many times have we heard from the Democrats and their media allies that ‘there’s nothing to see here, no evidence at all’? Well, now we know that…
More than $54.6 million in contracts has been awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission for six upcoming Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects. The press release from WYDOT reads as follows: The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded more than $54.6 million in contracts for six Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its Sept. 21 regular…
The Powell Chamber of Commerce and Powell Mayor, John Wetzel held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, September 27 to celebrate the Park County Outdoor Rec Collaborative’s new access point to the Shoshone River. This locally led boat ramp project backed by the State of Wyoming and managed by Mayor Wetzel, was funded by the Wyoming…
The National Park Service and American Forests have signed a five-year agreement to help retore the whitebark pine population to the western United States. Under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, this partnership will support multiple restoration activities in national parks. The initial projects in Wyoming’s National Parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, along with Montana’s…
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around the Big Horn Basin throughout October. The officer will be available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare, including enrolling in benefits…
The Wyoming Department of Health is encouraging everyone six months and older to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against potentially serious COVID-19 illness in the coming months. Recently, the COVID-19 vaccines were updated and are being distributed to providers in Wyoming. However, the health department recommends checking on vaccine availability before visiting…
Park County School District #6 is working on creating their next 5-year strategic plan and needs the input of the Cody community. In a post on the District Facebook page, they shared that they are committed to ensuring that all perspectives are heard in this critical process. District parents, students, staff members, and all Cody…
James Klessens, CEO of Forward Cody has received the Linda Hewitt Memorial Community and Economic Development Award, for his work in leading Forward Cody’s efforts to attract new businesses and jobs to the community. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to community and economic development in…
The Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center in Lovell will move to winter hours starting Sunday, October 1. The Visitor Center will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 – 4:30 and will be closed on Sundays and Mondays, and most federal holidays throughout the winter. The press release reads: The Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center in…
UPDATE (9/26/23): The entire Beartooth Highway between Red Lodge, Montana, and Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance near Cooke City/Silver Gate, Montana, is now OPEN. A section of the highway closed temporarily Friday due to winter weather conditions and remained closed throughout the weekend. UPDATE (9/23/23 at 6:10 p.m.): US212 will remain closed until Monday, September 25, at the earliest. Road crews…