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On July 5th, the original guitarist and Journey co—founder George Tickner died at the age of 76. Introduced to the band by the Journey’s late manager Herbie Herbert, Tickner played a pivotal role in the success of their first three albums before leaving to for Stanford University Medical School to pursue his Ph.D. Former bandmate…
Walgreens, a one hundred-and twenty-two-year-old nationwide international chain, has plans to close 150 stores in the United States, and 300 stores in the United Kingdom. Will the pharmacy chain close its only location in Cody anytime soon? That decision hasn’t been announced. Walgreens has yet to disclose which U.S. stores will be shuttered but has…
In a landmark moment, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the precedent of Affirmative Action in a 6-3 decision on Thursday, June 29. This decision ended the initiative that sought to increase diversity in the nation’s colleges by providing more African American and Hispanic citizens a better chance of college acceptance. All three of Wyoming’s federal…
The State of Wyoming and the State of Colorado have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) regarding direct air capture (D.A.C.) activity and development. The bipartisan inter-state agreement will focus on the D.A.C. industry’s potential to complement existing and emerging industries and increase jobs and economic development in both states while reducing carbon dioxide in…
Human remains have likely been recovered from the Titan submersible wreckage, US Coast Guard says By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Human remains have likely been recovered from the wreckage of the submersible that imploded on a voyage to view the wreckage of the Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday. The…
Federal board sides with Navajo coal company, says BNSF Railway must ship to Canadian port HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal board has sided with one of the largest coal producers in the United States in a contract dispute with a major freight railroad, ordering BNSF Railway to transport at least 4.2 million tons of…
Biden’s broadband plan aims to connect every home and business in U.S. by 2030. What’s next? By KAVISH HARJAI Associated Press Southwestern New Mexico is poised to become a center of economic vitality, according to Christie Ann Harvey, but it might not reach its full potential without better internet service. Harvey, who runs a nonprofit…
Ship carrying debris from Titan submersible returns to Newfoundland port ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland (AP) — A ship that had been searching for the ill-fated Titan submersible is back in port in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Wednesday, with debris from the destroyed vessel. The Canadian-flagged Horizon Arctic carried a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, that searched the…
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…
It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. Not doing so could cost you By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on federal student loan payments will end this fall. It might seem tempting to just keep not making payments, but the consequences can…