LOCAL NEWS

A lesson in caution when it comes to spring burning. A grass fire that got out of control threatened the home of a Fremont county woman, who was alerted to the danger by a passerby who just happens to know a thing or two about spring burning. As part of his job as public relations…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is working on both long term and short term fixes for the landslide that has shut down one lane of the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway. The slide, which was discovered Thursday morning, is in the same area where parts of the highway gave way at this same time last year.…

The snowmelt this year is anticipated to be much above average this spring. According to the National Weather Service, there is moderate to high potential for flooding forecasted over upper sections of the South Fork, and along headwater creeks and streams along the west side of the Big Horn Mountains. Paul Skrbac with the National…

Parts of the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway slid downhill Wednesday night. While the highway remains open at this time, Wyoming Department of Transportation officials say that motorists are asked to watch for oncoming traffic prior to driving through the damaged area, which is located about 20 miles west of the highway’s intersection with Wyoming Highway…

The Bureau of Reclamation is investigating whether or not fossil remains of a mammoth uncovered at the Buffalo Bill Reservoir may have been disturbed before the find was reported to federal agents. The bureau received reports of possible pre-historic mammal remains being located on Reclamation land near Cody on Tuesday, April 17. The fossil remains…

Tomorrow the community of Cody celebrates Earth Day. The celebration will take over the Buffalo Bill Center of the West – from the Lions Club giving away over 800 trees outside, to recycled vehicle races inside, there is something at the event for everyone. That’s according to Phil Anthony, Operating Engineer at the Center of…

The Wyoming Department of Insurance is warning consumers to be aware of recent scams that have been targeting fundraising efforts. Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause says with the coming of summer, which is the season for many fundraising events such as golfing or fishing tournaments, clubs and organizations should be aware of some recent fraudulent schemes…

Two recently published academic studies show Wyoming deer herds with higher CWD prevalence may see significant decreases in population due to the disease. Chronic wasting disease is fatal to deer, elk and moose. Recent research in Wyoming and Colorado shows that it poses a serious threat to deer populations in areas with a high prevalence…

According to former Senator Al Simpson, money’s dominance over politics is the number one issue our nation faces. And that topic is the focus of a gathering tonight at Christ Episcopal Church in Cody, titled “Learn How Big Money and Anonymous Donors are Corrupting American Politics – and What You Can Do About It.” Lynn…

Drivers, be aware – the Wyoming Department of Transportation is enforcing speed zones at the construction sites west of Cody. Cody Beers with WYDOT says that dangers to workers at both the climbing area parking lot work site and the rockfall mitigation project have prompted the state to impose a zero-tolerance attitude towards drivers who…