LOCAL NEWS
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Winter is quickly approaching in the Cowboy State, which means the National Park Service is preparing local recreational areas for snowfall. The National Park Service released a press release on how they are preparing the Bighorn Canyon Recreational Area. The press release reads: Lovell, WY – Bighorn Canyon is nearing the end of a busy…
The Black Canyon boat-in camping site will be closed effective immediately due to continued bear activity. The bears in the area continue to show little to no fear of human activity. To decrease the chances of a human – bear conflict, the recreation area has decided to close the Black Canyon Campground effective September 6…
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EJ House, CEO of the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the new initiative that will start in January. The Chamber has come up with a 401K plan that members of the Chamber who run small and medium-sized businesses can take advantage of and offer to their employees. With the summer tourist season closing…
Cody Regional Health had the honor of hosting an informative and fascinating tour for three third-grade classes from Sunset Elementary School. As an organization with a mission to encourage and inspire young minds, Cody Regional Health welcomed 52 eager students to explore the world of healthcare through their doors. The event was a great success,…
The National Park Service has issued a reminder to visitors of Yellowstone National Park to stay away from bull elk, especially during fall mating season, also known as the rut. Bull elk are unpredictable during this time of year and people have been severely injured. Elk run quickly and may change direction without warning so…
Karin Richard, owner of Outdoor Adventures Revived, spoke about why she spear-headed the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, why she and her husband call Cody home, and how to run a small business in a small town. She says, “you need to grow a spine.” She also spoke about how she became such an outdoor enthusiast,…
The Madison area of Yellowstone National Park is without water due to system repair issues. The National Park Service issued an announcement to let the public know that the flush toilets and running water in the Madison area are temporarily unavailable, which is located 14 miles east of the West Entrance Teams are diligently working…
Library Journal announced the Cody Library as an honorable mention for the Best Small Library in America for 2023. These annual awards were created in 2005 to showcase the exemplary work of libraries across the United States that serve populations under 25,000 people. Only two honorable mentions are selected in conjunction with the award winner.…
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be closing aquatic invasive species (AIS) check stations in the Big Horn Basin. Wyoming law requires any watercraft that enter the Cowboy State to be inspected from March 1 through November 30. The AIS check station at the Game and Fish Regional Office north of Cody will close…