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A story published in the June 27 Cody Enterprise ended with an unusual sentence that seemed to come from an AI tool. It said, ‘This structure ensures that the most critical information is presented first, making it easier for readers to grasp the main points quickly.’

After getting caught fabricating quotes, Cody reporter resigns

A reporter at the Cody Enterprise resigned on Friday, after the Powell Tribune confronted him with evidence indicating that he’d fabricated some of the quotes that appeared in several of his … more

By CJ Baker | 8/8/24

Have a happy Fourth of July

It’s been nearly two years since I left the Cody Enterprise for the Powell Tribune and left behind the hassle of working in a tourist town during the summer. Now, I can pretty well … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/2/24

Three snowplanes on the ice of Yellowstone Lake with Lake Hotel in the background, 1955.

Local Lore: A winter expedition in Yellowstone

In the winter of 1955, Bob Richard — then a senior in high school—joined his photographer father, Jack Richard, for an adventure into Yellowstone National Park via snowplane. That … more

3/19/24

If Yellowstone wants to push tourist buses, start with bussing employees

Dear editor: In the May 28, 2019 edition of the Powell Tribune, Yellowstone Superintendent, Cam Sholly, listed five “major strategic priorities.” Number two was, … more

Submitted by Steve Torrey | 1/16/24

Park County has sexual assault nurse examiners

Dear editor: In response to a very unpleasant event for a child, parent, school, police and medical personal and any others involved, I see an opportunity for community awareness. Why do I say … more

Submitted by Diana Mugno | 1/16/24

Allegations of assault at Cody school not supported by evidence, prosecutor says

In late October, Cody police received a report that a 5-year-old student at Livingston Elementary School had been sexually assaulted and beaten by fellow students on multiple occasions. However, … more

By CJ Baker | 1/11/24

Pit Stop convenience store to begin selling alcohol

Customers will soon be able to buy alcohol at both of Powell’s Pit Stop convenience stores. The chain’s West Coulter Avenue location, Pit Stop Travel Center #12, expects to begin … more

By CJ Baker | 11/28/23

Allegations of abuse at Cody elementary school continue to be investigated

C ody police and school officials say they’re continuing to investigate a late October report that a student at Livingston Elementary School was physically and sexually abused by other … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/24/23

Property rights under assault by land use plan

Dear editor: In his opinion piece on Nov. 8, Cody Enterprise editor Garrett Ammesmaki bemoaned corrections to the Park County Land Use Plan as “bureaucratic semantics.” Despite what … more

Submitted by Susan Lyke | 11/14/23

Cody man acquitted in murder case

Following a weeklong trial, a Cody man was cleared of a first-degree murder charge in connection with the 2021 death of his 2-year-old daughter. A panel of 12 Hot Springs County jurors … more

By CJ Baker | 11/7/23

Powell man charged with embezzling $1.3 million

A Powell accountant is facing allegations that he embezzled more than $1.2 million from his employer over a 12-year period. Carl W. Wheeler, 74, was arrested by Cody police on Monday and charged … more

By CJ Baker | 10/12/23

The cast of ‘The Rider of the Painted Horse’ stands for a picture.

Free talk, film screening: ‘Local Lore’ with Bob Richard

At his next “Local Lore” program, Bob Richard welcomes Robyn Cutter, archivist at the Park County Archives, to join him as the two briefly discuss early day western movies. Cutter then … more

10/12/23

Former trout fishing guide Tim Wade fishes the North Fork of the Shoshone River, hoping to land a feisty trout. While Wade loves fishing, he refuses to harvest and eat fish.

Opening the flood gates

With its famous neon trout humming above the entrance, Tim Wade left his main street fly shop in Cody for the last time as owner on the ides of March. After nearly four decades running one of … more

By Mark Davis | 8/31/23

First Deputy Park County Treasurer Anne Lawler (left) and Treasurer Barb Poley (center) assist buyers at Wednesday's tax sale at the Park County Fairgrounds. The county saw an increase in unpaid property taxes and irrigation assessments this year, coinciding with increasing property values and taxes.

Unpaid property tax numbers jump

As property taxes have surged in Park County, so has the number of people unable to pay them. Through Wednesday, property owners had failed to pay more than $231,700 worth of taxes and … more

By CJ Baker | 8/15/23

Newsome wrong to push for contract with family members’ business

Dear editor: I read with astonishment a Cody newspaper story of last week entitled “Travel Council enters into partnership with Sunlight Sports.” Seems the Park County Travel … more

Submitted by Scott Weber | 8/10/23

Toro selected to paint mural in Cody

The Cody Public Art Committee (CPAC), a committee under the direction of the City of Cody, selected Wyoming artist Dan Toro to complete a mural on the By Western Hands building in downtown Cody. Toro … more

6/13/23

Short term rental decision brings up larger questions

When does a rental become a business? If a single family home is the primary use allowed, can that home be an AirBnB? The Park County Planning Department has settled on a short term rental being … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

Todd E. Glandt

Todd E. Glandt died at Powell Valley Care Center on April 26, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born in Greeley, Colorado, on March 15, 1958, to Bose and Charlene (Pennington) Glandt. He lived in … more

5/2/23

Marijuana testing should stay in Cody hospital

Dear editor: Cody Regional Health’s recent decision to stop random employee drug testing for THC (marijuana) should be of great concern to patients. From the reporting, it seems the basis … more

Submitted by WYCAN | 4/4/23

Governor appoints Basin residents to state boards

Although the reappointment of Powell engineer Dusty Spomer to the Industrial Siting Council drew the most attention, he was just one of 14 Big Horn Basin residents named to various state boards by … more

By CJ Baker | 3/7/23