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Ben Williams, owner of the W Arena, and Albert Dines, a band member of the house band at the W, spoke about the history of the W Arena and how, as musicians, they’ve played all over the country, and now they’re hosting a house-band-session once a month where people can come with all levels of…
Janie Curtis, who is owner and director of the Cody Beer Mile, spoke about the event that will take place on July 21st at Mentock Park. She also spoke about why some of the proceeds will be donated to charity and how she got involved in event planning.
Usually, the Fourth of July is a day full of sun and fun, with parades, fireworks, maybe grilling and lathering on sunscreen to enjoy the outdoors. But not today in the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains until 8PM on Tuesday night. Wet…
Annual public meetings are scheduled in July and August to address future highway and bridge improvement projects in northwest Wyoming. The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process involves annual meetings with public officials and citizens who play key transportation partnership roles in Wyoming, said Wyoming Department of Transportation District Engineer Pete Hallsten, P.E., of Basin.…
Starting in August 2023, the Riley Arena and Community Events Center will have ice on the floor 11 months out of the year with a one-month break for maintenance. The Park County Arena Board approved the decision in a recent meeting. Sarah Christensen, the General Manager of the Riley Arena and Community Events Center, said…
Despite warnings from the National Park Service, another tourist has been caught on camera getting too close to the wildlife and putting themselves and animals in danger. A group of Yellowstone visitors were caught chasing an adolescent bear across a road. James Dean, a photographer, was able to record the incident. In the video, cinnamon-colored…
Wyoming is known for its’ picturesque landscapes, amazing wildlife, and top notch fishing. Wyoming is blessed with incredible fishing opportunities, and the Bighorn Basin is no exception. Whether you are looking for a well known fishing hole or a remote location to call your new favorite “secret” fishing spot, there is so many options to…
The fight for “Taco Tuesday” has officially begun with punches flying back and forth from two rival, and beloved fast food taco joints. As of now, the end of the feud is far from in sight. Despite Taco Bell’s dedicated fight to detach the trademark “Taco Tuesdays” from the Wyoming-based food chain, Taco John’s, is…
Terry Skinner and Carla Egelhoff from Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods talked about the public meeting that took place at noon yesterday at the Cody Auditorium concerning the proposed LDS temple to be built on Skyline Drive. Terry and Carla gave their perspective on the 2-hour meeting and what they’ve learned from that meeting about the…
What most of us imagine when we think of the word “rodeo” are men and women on horses and bulls, competing to have the fastest time or stay on a bucking animal the longest. We are familiar with those cowboys and cowgirls who are brave enough to take the center stage, defying the odds, riding…