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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…
Terry Skinner and Carla Egelhoff from Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods talked about the public meeting that took place at noon yesterday at the Cody Auditorium concerning the proposed LDS temple to be built on Skyline Drive. Terry and Carla gave their perspective on the 2-hour meeting and what they’ve learned from that meeting about the…
What most of us imagine when we think of the word “rodeo” are men and women on horses and bulls, competing to have the fastest time or stay on a bucking animal the longest. We are familiar with those cowboys and cowgirls who are brave enough to take the center stage, defying the odds, riding…
Janie Curtis, Chris Guire, and Tiffany Mannion are from That Other Project. TOP is a group of individuals in Park County who want to encourage their neighbors to take part in everyday activities in a safe, enjoyable way by designing a master plan that ensures viable solutions to transportation issues. By engaging with groups in…
According to research by Wyoming scientists, efforts to improve sage-grouse habitat through conventional management practices may be ineffective—and even counterproductive. Sagebrush reduction strategies, including mowing and herbicide application, are often employed to enhance habitat for the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) and other sagebrush-dependent species. The theory is that clearing large sagebrush shrubs improves food sources…
No sign of threat from the hazardous train that plunged into Yellowstone River, regulators say COLUMBUS, Mont. (AP) — Preliminary testing of water and air quality along a stretch of the Yellowstone River where train cars carrying hazardous materials fell into the waterway following a bridge collapse did not indicate any threat to the public,…
Freight train carrying hot asphalt, molten sulfur plunges into Yellowstone River as bridge fails By MATTHEW BROWN and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press COLUMBUS, Mont. (AP) — A bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed early Saturday, plunging portions of a freight train carrying hazardous materials into the rushing water below. The train cars…
Tornado that ripped through massive Wyoming coal mining site injures 8 people, officials say CAMPBELL COUNTY, Wyo. (AP) — A tornado that ripped through a massive coal mining site in northeast Wyoming halted operations, but only eight people were injured and no deaths were reported, officials said Saturday. The tornado hit the North Antelope Rochelle…
Another tourist has been caught on camera not following the rules of Yellowstone National Park officials, as she stuck her fingers in one of the hottest thermal springs, Fountain Paint Pot area. Despite warnings from other park visitors by Silex Springs, the tourist dipped her fingers into the scalding springs, appearing to burn herself. She…
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) is reacting to the recent ruling that President Biden’s son, Hunter, reached a plea deal that has caused a political firestorm over independence of the judicial system. Rep. Hageman is blasting the two-tiered criminal justice system, which she says, “has been further exposed by whistleblower testimony and evidence that clearly revealed…