North Fork Highway
Wyoming Republican Party national committeewoman and former Wyoming House of Representatives candidate Nina Webber has had her day in court. And it went just about as well as she could hope for. On Wednesday, May 17, Park County Attorney Bryan Skoric dismissed the misdemeanor charges of reckless endangering while hunting with prejudice. This means the case…
On Thursday, May 11, Wapiti resident Patrick M. Gogerty was charged with a misdemeanor count of taking a trophy game animal without the proper license or authority by Park County Attorney Byran Skoric. But this is only the beginning of what could be a very costly ordeal related to the discovery of a dead grizzly…
On November 30th, 2022, at 7:41 A.M. the Park County Sheriff’s Office received a report of “unsafe hunting” on the “3600 block” of the North Fork Highway. There were no injuries or property damage reported, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The Park County Sheriff’s Office classified the incident as a “weapons offense” on its website.…
The proposed 195-foot tower would provide wireless service for several carriers in the Wapiti Valley but would also be a noticeable fixture along the North Fork Highway. The Park County Planning and Zoning Commission is hosting a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 16. At this hearing, the Board will consider a special use permit for…
W.Y.D.O.T. will begin over ten miles of road improvements between the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and the Fishhawk Trailhead on May 2. The 10.25 miles of US14/16/20 directly east of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park will receive pavement improvements and other work beginning May 2. The $5.4 million project will consist…
The Absaroka Fence Initiative made a significant impact during its first year, removing or improving 14 miles of fence and improving wildlife migrations. After its first full year of on-the-ground projects, the Absaroka Fence Initiative is looking back at the successes of 2021 with gratitude for its many partners and volunteers from the community. The…
W.Y.D.O.T. prepares for its next Park County project – rehabilitating a section of highway running thru Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park. The Wyoming Department of Transportation is planning a Pavement Rehabilitation Project for Summer 2022. As a result, nearly 11 miles of the North Fork Highway will be repaved – along with other…
As winter recreation commences in N.W. Wyoming, everyone is advised to drive cautiously along the North and South Fork Highways to avoid wildlife collisions. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds motorists traveling the North Fork (US14/16/20) and South Fork (WY 291) Highways near Cody to be cautious of wildlife on roadways during the winter…
Another wildfire has sparked in Shoshone National Forest, prompting an immediate aerial response to the area not far from Wapiti and the North Fork Highway. Officials at Shoshone National Forest announced that a new wildfire was detected on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 26. Its cause is currently unknown and under investigation. The “Clocktower incident”…
Residents along the North Fork Highway will want to attend the August 11 meeting to discuss upcoming fire mitigation projects in Shoshone National Forest. The Clarks Fork, Greybull, and Wapiti Ranger Districts of the Shoshone National Forest will hold a community meeting at the Wapiti Fire Hall on Wednesday, August 11, from 6:00 p.m. to…