Park County’s budget picture came in with clearer skies than forecasted this year, but imminent clouds are on the horizon due to the slowdown COVID-19 has waged on the economy.

Residents at Cody Regional Health’s Long Term Care Center now have the chance to see loved ones outdoors, due to new public health orders by the state.

CASPER – Wyoming ranked 16th in the country for overall children’s well-being in a national report that found the Equality State above average generally, though the state continues to struggle with youth health.

The West Park Hospital District is finishing some of its biggest moves to save money, although the future could still bring more budget issues.

RIVERTON (WNE) – Wind River Family and Community Health Care in Riverton has given nearly 10,000 COVID-19 tests and now averages more than 200 tests a day. 

GILLETTE (WNE) — Bryan Miller of Sheridan was selected as the Wyoming Republican Party’s preferred U.S. Senate candidate through a straw poll at the party’s convention June 25-27 in Gillette.

Suspecting misuse of a free service that reduces the number of drunk drivers in Cody, city officials recently re-evaluated the Tipsy Taxi Program and took action to ensure its longevity. 

Cody City Council members recently renewed two agreements – one needed to supply Cody residents with treated water from the reservoir and another that provides a law enforcement center for police operations.

The Cody Kountry Aquatics Team has swam in the Cody Rec Center pool for many years, but this season they’ll be paying more to do so. 

A gas line leak has closed a section of US 14-16-20 East between County Road 3DX and Liberty Lane. 

More than 500,000 people have died from COVID-19 worldwide with the 10 million mark for confirmed cases also crossed last week.

Many recent local COVID-19 diagnosed cases have come from large gatherings like weddings, retirements, and from eating and drinking establishments, according to the Park County incident management team.

Liquor license renewals will soon add nearly $65,000 to the City of Cody’s general fund.

Wyoming’s current public health orders will be extended through July 15 as the number of cases of COVID-19 in the state continues to steadily increase, Gov. Mark Gordon announced today.

Due to possible exposure to a suspected person with COVID-19, the Cody Senior Center has delayed opening and reverted to curbside dining until further notice.

Pahaska Tepee Resort is limiting services after six employees tested positive for COVID-19 within the last couple of weeks.

Wade and Carisa French, owners of CODY TROLLEY TOURS, along with their daughter Sharice Roberson and her boyfriend Tyler Wilde, have opened SWEETS SODA POP BAR in the lobby of Cody Theatre.

Because July 3 is a City of Cody employee Independence Day holiday, there will be no dumpster or roll-out pickups on Friday.

Park County’s unemployment rate, while still much higher than last year, dropped more than 1% for May.

With Gillette and Sheridan colleges both announcing last week they are cutting their sports programs, Northwest College will also be weighing cuts in the near future.

Park County’s 181 eligible employees will not be getting a permanent raise in the near future, but certain employees will be receiving a one-time bonus.

Two Pennsylvania women will serve time in jail for trespassing in a thermal area at Yellowstone National Park.