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The Buffalo Bill Dam was forced to open its spillways for the first time in 5 years.
As flood waters subside (but remain high) Yellowstone National Park’s reopening has been delayed after a section of the Southern Loop collapsed this week – but the park still plans to open next week. On Friday, June 17, Yellowstone officials released an update on the park’s situation. Overall, the flood waters are subsiding, and an…
The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office announced today that it will delay the opening of Carter Mountain until July 1 due to recent heavy precipitation and snowmelt. “With numerous snowdrifts remaining across the road, it’s too early to open the gates,” said B.L.M. Cody Field Manager Cade Powell. “A two-week delay in the…
From June 20th to 24th, Artist-in-Residence Glen Morovits will be present at the Cody Firearms Museum from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. Morovits, a charter member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild, will demonstrate “basic gunstock carving and checkering,” the Museum states in a recent press release. Visitors will be allowed to watch…
The 49th Annual Shrine Bowl All-Star Football game took place in Casper on Saturday. The North Team would dominate the contest, outscoring the South Team by a final of 37-3. Cody’s Daniel Gorman was named Defensive MVPP of the game. That’s back-to-back years a Cody Bronc garnered that title. Nic Talich won it last year.…
Governor Mark Gordon says he is coordinating with Montana and federal agencies to coordinate the response to the crisis in and around Yellowstone National Park. Governor Mark Gordon will issue an emergency declaration in response to historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas. This decision follows days of work by state agencies to…
The Cody Cubs were back in action Wednesday night as they played host to the Sheridan Troopers for a double header. After a 20-run performance on Tuesday, Wednesday night just wasn’t meant to be for the Cubs. The Troopers showed why they are State Champion Contenders in the AA ranks as their game 1 starter…
The 2022 Annual Open House for By Western Hands (BWH) takes place tonight from 5 -7 p.m. at 1007 12th Street in downtown Cody, Wyoming. The spirit of the west runs deep in Cody and BWH fosters that spirit through its mission and its artisans. A small group of local investors purchased the Gambles Hardware…
Cody residents and business owners were assured Yellowstone National Park will reopen next week, but there will be changes – including a reservation system – to ensure the park is open but not overwhelmed. Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly held a virtual town hall with Cody civic leaders and businesses. It was one of several meetings…
Raging floodwaters in Montana are trickling into Shoshone National Forest, which may close some campgrounds and amenities in the near future for visitor safety. The “high water event” that has closed Yellowstone National Park and drowned Red Lodge, Montana, is not over. Now, Shoshone National Forest is experiencing some of the floods that are ravaging…