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Nurse Practitioner Leslie Hagenstein lives on a ranch in Pinedale, Wyoming that has been in her family for decades. If you’re thinking she’s a ranch person through-and-through, you’re right. But she’s also well-traveled, having crisscrossed the globe, numerous times as a traveling nurse and then a nurse practitioner.  Her profession has taken her to all…

Mother Nature can be beautiful. But she can also be cruel; a wicked and fickle task master who every-so-often reminds us of who is really in charge. The Yellowstone National Park Flood of last year, is a sharp reminder of how quickly Mother Nature can use her fury and take the things that are majestic…

Anyone looking for a career in law enforcement will find plenty of “Now Hiring” signs in the Bighorn Basin. As of June 12, law enforcement agencies in all four counties of the Bighorn Basin are looking to fill important positions. The Park County Sheriff’s Office posted an opening for a lateral Patrol Deputy in mid-May.…

Cody residents might have noticed there’s been less activity at Cody VFW Post 2673. There’s a simple but significant reason why: suspension. According to the V.F.W.’s Post Suspension Guide, A Post suspension “is the Department Commander’s (State Commander Danielle Smith) tool for mandating corrective action to sustained Post deficiencies and provides a better opportunity to…

Stephany Anderson and Donnie Anderson lost their son and grandson, respectively, and decided to keep his memory alive by starting the Skyler Gabel Group in 2016.  The non-profit raises money for many youth programs in Park County as well as the state to honor Skyler, who tragically passed way too young at the age of…

Gunshots, low-flying aircraft, flashing lights, emergency response vehicles, and military vehicles will converge on Northwest College in Powell on June 14th . So if you see anything in the sky or hear loud noises and see first responders rushing around the college campus, Park County Homeland Security Director Jeff Martin says don’t panic! On Wednesday,…

Yellowstone National Park send an notification through the park’s Road Alert text and email system. A section of the East Entrance Road between the East Entrance and Pelican Valley will close June 12 12pm-2pm to mitigate a road condition. This is a brief, almost non-event compared to around this time last year. On June 13,…

Cody Beers, Public Relations Specialist for WYDOT, spoke about the busy week that the Department of Transportation had with the mudslide that closed the road in both directions outside of the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park.  Cody also talked about other projects that are going on in Park County, including the Shoshone River Bridge…

Cody residents moving through town Friday morning probably noticed people with maroon shirts lifting grates on Sheridan Avenue or emerging from the shade of blue spruce trees with bulging trash bags at Dacken Park. But these seemingly strange activities are signs that Cody Cares. After an unfortunate rain delay, The Cody Rotary Club‘s 2nd Annual…

Cody, Wyoming draws people from all walks of life with 300,000 to 400,000 people coming to this popular western town during the summer months. It is a beautiful destination for hiking enthusiasts especially. With its breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and challenging trails, it is a must-visit for anyone who loves the outdoors. Cody is a…


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