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Concerns over aquatic invasive species have led Yellowstone National Park officials to ban the use of felt sole boots or waders and to set a boating season during which watercraft inspections will be available. Park officials say rubber sole boots will be allowed because they trap fewer organisms and can be cleaned with water and…

The Wyoming Legislature has passed a proposal to collect a fee at Yellowstone National Park to fund wildlife conservation efforts in the states surrounding the park. The measure, which also involves neighboring Grand Teton National Park, was approved Thursday and now goes to Gov. Matt Mead for his consideration. Proponents say the idea is to…

A judge has ordered three bison activists arrested in Yellowstone National Park to be detained until at least Monday. Thomas Brown of Hardwick, Vermont; Cody Cyson of Minnetonka, Minnesota; and Hanna Ponder of Donnelly, Idaho, appeared Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Carman at the Yellowstone Justice Center. All three have been cited for entering…

The survey results are in, and the community has spoken on their opinion regarding Policy CKA. According to information released by Park County School District 6 yesterday, an overwhelming majority of the community is in favor of allowing staff to carry concealed weapons in schools. 2400 surveys were sent out to a random selection of…

In an incident that highlights the sensitivity of the public and the school district to threats of violence, Cody High School officials on Monday investigated a potential threat prior to the High School and Middle School choir concert Monday evening. CHS Principal Jeremiah Johnston sent an email to parents of students from both schools on…

The Wyoming Republican Party is investigating an incident involving two party officials. Party Chairman Frank Eathorne says a quote, “alleged altercation” occurred the evening of Feb. 23rd. Eathorne says party Executive Director Kristi Wallin initiated a complaint in the matter and it is now under investigation. The Casper Star-Tribune reported that Eathorne says the incident…

The state House of Representatives has passed a bill that seeks to preserve and enhance commercial air service in Wyoming. The House approved Senate File 40 on a 40-19 vote Wednesday. The bill goes back to the Senate for consideration of changes made by the House. The biggest change was adding $16 million to fund…

A state senator from Cowley says that Wyoming’s legislative session may not end as scheduled. Senator Ray Peterson, who represents Big Horn and Park Counties in Cheyenne, said yesterday that if the House and Senate don’t come to an agreement on the budget in the next couple of days, the session may extend into next…

A Powell school bus driver was involved in two separate crashes with pickup trucks in one day. The Powell Tribune reports the second of the two crashes, which happened on Monday, resulted in an injury to a bus aide. No students were injured in either incident. The first crash took place around 7:30 a.m. In…

A national movement encouraging victims to speak out about sexual harassment has had a positive impact locally. The hashtag #MeToo movement has swept not only the nation, but the world, encouraging victims of sexual harassment and other forms of bullying and predation to speak out against their oppressors. Lisa Peterman with Crisis Intervention Services in…