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The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is about to unveil its most anticipated makeover in years. The new Cody Firearms Museum will open its doors on July 6th, following an eight-month, $12 million-dollar renovation.  The new installation interprets over 800 years of history with more than 10,000 artifacts in 40,000 square feet of space.…

On a breezy morning, the first full day of summer, over 100 people of all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities, wheeled away for a common cause. The 9th annual PEAKS to Conga bicycle ride got underway shortly after 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 22nd – 100-plus bicycles hitting Highway 14/16/20 east of Cody, embarking on a 66-mile…

A legendary newscaster and author will be visiting Park County next month to receive a prestigious award from the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation. Tom Brokaw will receive the third LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award during the Foundation’s annual Pilgrimage event on Saturday, July 27, at the location of the World War II Japanese American confinement…

A chip-sealing project between Thermopolis and Meeteetse today will cause delays, and WYDOT officials are cautioning drivers to plan accordingly. Cody Beers with the Wyoming Department of Transportation says the project will run a full 32 mile stretch between Thermopolis and Meeteetse on Highway 120, and the department is asking for patience from motorists. Beers…

It was fancy. It was festive. It was a success. That’s according to Plains Indian Museum Curatorial Assistant Hunter Old Elk, who was one of the organizers of this year’s Plains Indian Powwow, which took place last weekend at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Old Elk says over 1500 visitors, 200 dancers, 10…

The Bureau of Land Management’s Cody Field Office is requesting public input by July 15 on two proposed bentonite mining expansion projects northwest of Cowley. Tony Demars brings us the details. BLM spokeswoman Sarah Beckwith says the two companies expect significant success in the new mining plans, noting that Wyo-Ben’s proposed expansion would provide an…

For hunters, one of the most exciting days of the year is Thursday. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will make draw results available for resident elk, deer and antelope as well as nonresident deer and antelope on June 20 at 10 a.m. Everyone who entered the draw will be able to check their results…

Motorists traveling between Otto and Basin this week should plan for delays. The Wyoming Department of Transportation cautions drivers that a chip sealing project is scheduled this week on Highway 30 between Basin and Otto. The $1.5 million pavement improvement project continues this week beginning at milepost 106, east of Otto, and ending at milepost…

New leadership for the Park County Fair doesn’t mean a whole lot of changes for this year’s annual celebration. Mike Garza is the new Fair Coordinator for Park County. He took over the position earlier this year as an addition to his duties with the Building and Grounds division. Garza is sharing the responsibilities for…

A meeting in Cody on Wednesday will focus on a popular drive in northern Park County. The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Wednesday, June 19th at the Cody Auditorium to learn about the history and the future of the Beartooth Highway. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m., in the Cody Club Room. At 10…