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Personal bests for Lady Bulldogs at LA Kohnke Powell Invitational
A beautiful spring day in Park County provided the Lovell Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs with the perfect backdrop for some personal best performances at the 2024 LA Kohnke Invitational in Powell last Saturday. “It was an awesome weather day especially for the sprints and jumps, and we had some fantastic...
Wildlife Society lecturers focus on CWD in state mule deer herds
Last week, the Wyoming Chapter of the Wildlife Society held its annual conference in Cody, Wyo., inviting members, researchers, and academics to convene for three days of lectures on new and ongoing research projects relating to Wyoming’s wildlife and varied ecosystems. Among those presentations given were a series of talks on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a neurological disorder that affects members of the cervid family (deer, elk, moose, et al.) that is caused by misfolded, or mutated, prions. CWD is incurable and, in all cases, fatal.
Towns seek long-term solutions for short-term rentals
SARATOGA — Some cities and towns in tourist destinations like Wyoming and Montana have been capping, or are looking at capping, the number of allowable short-term rentals as a way to increase the number of long-term rentals for workforce housing. Some of these cities say requiring a permit through the ordinance gives the fire department authority to make safety inspections. This ensures properties are safe to occupy with working smoke alarms and other safety protections for the guests. ...
Man who saved friend during grizzly attack receives prestigious national honor
CODY, Wyoming — A young man who saved his friend during a grizzly bear attack is being awarded with what is considered to be the highest honor for civilian heroism. Kendell Bybee Cummings, 19, is one of 17 people named as Carnegie heroes by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. The Carnegie Medal is given throughout the U.S. and Canada to those who enter extreme danger while saving or attempting to save the lives of others.
SkyWest returns to YRA
CODY (WNE) — SkyWest Airlines will return to Yellowstone Regional Airport under the name of United Express. “Commute Air has been unreliable, and we’re excited to have SkyWest back,” YRA Director Aaron Buck said during a February interview. The largest regional carrier in the country, SkyWest will...
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