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The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.5% in April to 3.3% in May. Wyoming’s unemployment rate has decreased in each of the past four months and is slightly lower than the current U.S. unemployment rate of 3.7%. Seasonally…
Much of northwest Wyoming is under a blanket of heavy rain, prompting Flood Watches in Park, Hot Springs, Big Horn, and Washakie Counties. But with so much precipitation and chiller temperatures, is snow possible? According to the National Weather Service Office in Riverton, yes – but only up high. And nothing’s sticking around. Temperatures are…
The Cody Cubs were back in action Wednesday night as they took on their Park County Rivals, Powell, for the first time this season, over in Powell. It was not meant to be for the Cubs, who were swept on the night, losing game 1, 10-4 and falling in game 2, 9-4. The Cubs got…
On Wednesday, June 14th, Northwest College in Powell hosted one of the largest homeland security trainings for first responders, complete with United States Army Blackhawk Helicopters. With the goal to strengthen collaboration, communication and coordination, the intensive training prepared first responders for worst-case scenarios in one of the most effective trainings in Wyoming history. What…
Logan Phillips, the morning host on KCGL (104.1 The Eagle), brought joy and excitement to the Park County Library in Cody during the latest installment of Big Horn Basin Media’s “DJ Storytime” on June 14. As the second storyteller in the series, Logan carefully selected four fun and silly children’s books that had the young…
Anyone looking for a career in law enforcement will find plenty of “Now Hiring” signs in the Bighorn Basin. As of June 12, law enforcement agencies in all four counties of the Bighorn Basin are looking to fill important positions. The Park County Sheriff’s Office posted an opening for a lateral Patrol Deputy in mid-May.…
Gunshots, low-flying aircraft, flashing lights, emergency response vehicles, and military vehicles will converge on Northwest College in Powell on June 14th . So if you see anything in the sky or hear loud noises and see first responders rushing around the college campus, Park County Homeland Security Director Jeff Martin says don’t panic! On Wednesday,…
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…
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred between Cody and Powell in August 2022 has concluded with an official report from the Sweetwater County Prosecuting Attorney. After reviewing the evidence provided, it was determined that Park County Sheriff Lieutenant Mark Hartman’s use of deadly force – which resulted in the death of Jack McGlothlin –…
Alex Few, Regional Director of Park County Open Lands, and Mark Bruscino, Advisory Council Member of Park County Open Lands and a founding member, spoke about the mission of their organization as well as how it has been received in the community. They also spoke about a picnic that is coming up on June 10th…