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UPDATE: Superintendent Vernon Orndorff sent out an updated recorded call to middle school parents this morning. The Cody Police Department investigated the report of a possible school shooting at Cody Middle School into most of last night and found that the threat was non-credible. “After a through investigation, the Cody PD discovered that the two…

A new National Park Service report shows that 3.3 million visitors came to Yellowstone in 2022 and spent $452 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,234 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $600 million. National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said, “Since 1916,…

Tuesday evening, August 29, the Teton County Sheriff’s Office issued a Shelter in Place Alert due to an active shooter report in the area of Spring Gulch Road from Highway 22 to Sagebrush Drive. At 9:04 p.m. the Teton County Emergency Management Task Force issued the following statement: “Those in the area of Spring Gulch…

Aaron Buck, Director of Yellowstone Regional Airport, spoke about the airport’s upcoming event named, “Once In A Blue Moon – Run The Runway Event” which is a 5 or 10K run or walk on the runway that will be closed.  Since a rare, super moon will be in the sky, the event is at night. …

The Cody Police Department has released a statement on their Facebook page about numerous reports of counterfeit $100 bills in the community. “The Cody Police Department has received several reports of counterfeit one hundred-dollar bills. We would like to inform you about the issue of counterfeit money and how to protect yourself from becoming a…

The Wyoming Arts Council is accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards. Any Wyoming citizen, organization, business or community may be nominated for a Governor’s Arts Award. The deadline to submit a nomination is October 6. The accomplishments of nominees should reflect a substantial contribution to a long-term commitment to Wyoming’s arts. Special consideration…

Once in a Super Blue Moon is happening this week. Wednesday, August 30 a Super Blue Moon will be in the Wyoming skies. Blue moons are a rare occurrence, but a super blue moon is even more rare. August has been an extraordinary month for the cosmos, because both full moons have been classified as…

Powell native, Charlie Spiering is now a successful conservative writer who lives in “The Swamp” of DC.  He is currently working on a book about Vice President Kamala Harris and writes a weekly column for Cowboy State Daily.  He spoke about his writing habits, why he chose to write a book and how the GOP…

The town’s biggest art event is set to kickoff September 18 – 23. The Rendezvous Royale is a multi-day event that includes an auction of contemporary western art, a Quick Draw event, seminars and studio tours. The celebration leads up to the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale showcasing stylistic interpretations of the American West,…

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be giving away approximately 100 cans of bear spray to individuals holding a valid Wyoming Hunting or Fishing license on a first come first serve basis on August 30 at 10 am at their Regional Office in Cody. This is made possible thanks to the Wyoming Game and…


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