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April Fools’ Day has been “celebrated” or recognized for centuries. But it’s true origins are murky, even preposterous, and ironically, the stories of how the day came to be may be a prank itself. Most countries recognize April Fool’s Day on April 1st. Usually, a prank is played on another person like telling someone their…
Our 3rd annual Leprechaun Lure was a success! We had over 35 kids create their inventive trap to catch the pesky leprechaun that was running around the Park County Library. On Friday, March 15th, we gathered to announce the winners at the Park County Library with a party for the participants. Our winners were…
February 29th was a different day for many reasons. It is the day known as “Leap Day” on the Gregorian calendar that happens every four years and keeps us humans on track for counting the correct days during the calendar year as we spin around the sun every 365 days (plus one every four years!).…
Is the Housing Market Going to Crash? By Dave Ramsey Inflation. Recession. High interest rates. High fuel cost. Labor market disruption, including The Great Resignation. Supply chain shortages. Bear Market. And the hits just keep coming. Are we heading for the end of the American economy? Is the housing market going to crash? Is this…
Country Music star Toby Keith has died after announcing he was diagnosed with stomach cancer 6 months ago. The singer/songwriter, known for such country hits as “Red Solo Cup” and “Should Have Been A Cowboy,” passed away peacefully Monday night, according to his family. “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on Feb. 5 surrounded by…
An outpouring of condolences are being shared by politicians from Wyoming and across the country after Wyoming Senator John Barrasso announcing the death of his wife. In a media release, the senior senator from Wyoming says, “After a courageous battle with cancer, Bobbi is now at peace and at home with the Lord. In addition…
Lynne Simpson and Suzanne Bradbeer spoke about a grant that is benefitting Park County for seniors who want to tap into their creativity. Suzanne, who is a playwrite, will workshop with prompts that people can express themselves. The program starts February 6th and will meet two days a week until March 14th at the Cody…
Allison Lewis, principal of Livingston Elementary School, spoke about her path in becoming an educator and principal, what motivates her everyday to be the best principal, and a new learning initiative called the “CoLABratory,” which is a new active learning space which empowers teachers and students to learn in a different way. She also spoke…
Joy Hill and Kim Dillivin from Park County Land Use Plan brought us up-to-date on the revisions to the Plan. The project, not updated since 1998, has taken two years to revise and as Joy Hill says, “get it right.” The county has hired a new consultant, Logan Simpson, to help with the next phase…
State Representative Sandy Newsome (R-Cody) spoke about what is coming up in the next legislative session that will start February 12th down in Cheyenne. Some issues that will be addressed are property tax reform, the sale of the Kelly Parcel in Teton National Park, the Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, and the FBI Compliance bill that…