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Jack-o-lanterns have become a symbol of Halloween for centuries, with origins that can be traced back to ancient folklore. The tale behind these ghoulish glowing gourds has fascinating roots. The origins of jack-o-lanterns can be traced back to the Celtic festival known as Samhain. This ancient tradition celebrated the end of the Celtic harvest and…
There will be a nation wide emergency alert test being conducted on Wednesday, October 4 at 12:20 p.m. MST. These notifications are being sent from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Radios and televisions will also be tested to ensure the system is ready to be used while preparing…
The infamous singer-songwriter, Jimmy Buffett who made the beach-bum life into an empire has died. He was 76. In a statement posted on Buffett’s website, “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, music and dogs.” The website announcement continued, “He lived his life like a song till the…
UPDATE: Superintendent Vernon Orndorff sent out an updated recorded call to middle school parents this morning. The Cody Police Department investigated the report of a possible school shooting at Cody Middle School into most of last night and found that the threat was non-credible. “After a through investigation, the Cody PD discovered that the two…
Update August 7, 2023: Breanna Mitchell has not been located yet, according to a Facebook post from the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office. The department is currently in the process of coordinating one last large-scale search. Sheriff Brookwell said that he has the details “ironed out” then he will share more information. Original Post: Missing Worland…
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…
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…
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 United States Senate has declared July 22, 2023 as the National Day of the American Cowboy, in honor of the hardworking men and women that established the American West. The bipartisan resolution was introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., to their colleagues with the resolution passing the U.S. Senate…