Wyoming News
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The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (W.W.P.C.) and the Wyoming Craft Brewers Guild are excited to partner again to help inform the public about invasive weeds and pests. During the third annual Wyoming Craft Beer Week from June 10 – June 17, participating breweries will release a West Coast IPA collaboration brew, with each brewery putting its unique…
Debbie Cobb is a researcher and senior student at the University of Wyoming and is beginning a project about ghosts and the paranormal that have appeared in haunted, historic hotels in Wyoming, including the (haunted?) Irma Hotel right here in Cody. Ms. Cobb says she “is a proud Wyomingite with deep family ties to the…
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is clear: any amount of drugs and or alcohol in the cab or sleeper area of the truck is strictly prohibited. A recent encounter near Cody is a reminder of the consequences should anything be found in their vehicle. On Tuesday afternoon, a traffic stop was conducted on a commercial vehicle…
A new Wyoming State Geological Survey (W.S.G.S.) map depicts the geology of one of the state’s most landslide-prone regions. It offers new insights into the recent geologic history of the area. The map focuses on the surficial geology—landforms and unconsolidated deposits at the ground surface—of the west half of The Ramshorn 30′ x 60′ quadrangle…
Summer is a time for vacations, cookouts, and parades. And reading. Wait, what? Reading as a summertime activity? Yes, according to Karen Horner who is the Park County Library director. the library is offering their summer reading program for kids and adults and they’ve come up with another fun program to get kids to read…
Each and every year, people from all over come to Cody, Wyoming for the annual Stampede Parade which is held on July 3rd and 4th to celebrate America’s Independence Day. The Cody Stampede Parade is know the world over for being one of the best parades to attend, not only in the state, but the…
Megan Hays Reid, from Cokeville, Wyoming, is a contestant on MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay on Fox. Megan talks about how Fox producers plucked her in the middle-of-nowhere Wyoming through social media. She also spoke about why she and her husband uprooted their family and moved to Cokeville (pop. 500) to restore and run the Hideout…
Vernon Orndorff, Superintendent of Park Co. Schools, Number 6, spoke about what his first, full year was like as Superintendent. He also spoke about the “Classroom to Careers” initiative that has kids getting real-world experience and mentorship from area businesses. Also, George Parks, a Cody HS alum, with other alums have started the Cody Schools…
June 6 marks the annual Secure Your Load Day, dedicated to raising awareness about securing vehicle items to ensure road safety. “Every year, thousands of accidents occur due to unsecured loads on the road,” says Wyoming Highway Patrol Sergeant Jeremy Beck. “These accidents can lead to severe injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. To combat…
The Worland Chiefs American Legion Class C Baseball team started their season last week. Worland would face Thermopolis in an Exhibition game to start the season. The Chiefs were originally scheduled to face the Cody Cubs C team in Cody the Friday before but rain and pooling on the field canceled the game, it will…