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Wyoming Hunter Education class enrollment is open and being offered in Cody and Powell. “If you’re a new hunter, now is the time to take a hunter education course,” said Tara Hodges, information and education specialist for the Cody region. “The earlier you sign up, the better. Classes can fill quickly and you do not…
The Park County Animal Shelter has announced their dog and cat of the week. These sweet fur babies are available to adopt at the shelter or you can complete an application on their website. Dog of the Week: Jack Cat of the Week: 8 TRACK The Park County Animal Shelter is also hosting their Tails…
Tam DeRudder Jackson, Linda Rae Sande, and Sara Vinduska, all romance writers, spoke about the Cody Romance Roundup event that happens at the Chamberlin Inn courtyard this weekend. 18 writers, all in the romance genre, will be there to talk about their works, sign books and share specialty cocktails. Tam, Linda Rae, and Sara also…
After months of deliberation, the proposed temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Commercial Site Plan was approved at the City of Cody Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board’s regular meeting, but with conditions. Emotions were high during the meeting, held at the Cody Auditorium on Tuesday, August 8, as the the P&Z…
The Washakie County Sheriff’s Office has released their next plan of action in the search for missing Worland woman, Breanna Mitchell, who has still not been located. Mitchell was last heard from on July 24, after her vehicle got stuck in the area of Nowater Road outside of Worland. Sheriff Austin Brookwell posted to the…
A judge has decided there is “ample evidence” to move forward with a sexual abuse case against Richard M. Perkins, 59. The case will now proceed to an arraignment and to trial in Park County District Court. Perkins was known in the Big Horn Basin for repairing and giving away thousands of bicycles to children…
Tam DeRudder Jackson is a very successful romance novelist who has lived in Cody for over 30 years. Starting out as an English teacher at Cody High School, it wasn’t until recently she decided to publish a romance novel. She also spoke about how big the romance novel market is and an event at the…
Don’t let the calm demeanor of a bison fool you, they are powerful, unpredictable animals who love their space. They are also not afraid to charge at anything or anyone that ventures too close, as one Yellowstone National Park visitor found out. In a video shared by @touronsofyellowstone, a social media page dedicated to showcasing…
A series of literary articles and poetry published by first-generation Japanese immigrants incarcerated at Heart Mountain during World War II has been awarded the best website prize by the Wyoming Historical Society. Known as the Heart Mountain Bungei, the literary journal was published in Japanese in Heart Mountain during World War II. The Bungei articles…
Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Paint the Town Red, happening August 25th in downtown Powell, Wyoming. This Northwest College event has a jam pack schedule full of fun activities for all ages like live music, games, food trucks and much more. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. and wrap up by 10 p.m. and…