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  • Phelps to carry US flag during Olympic opening in Rio

    Aug 4, 2016

    RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Michael Phelps has a lot of memorable moments at the Olympics. This one ranks right up there. Adding another honor to his remarkable career, Phelps was chosen to carry the U.S. flag in Friday night's opening ceremony at Maracana Stadium. The pick seemed obvious - Phelps, after all, is the most decorated athlete in Olympic history and will be competing in his fifth Summer Games - but he was clearly overwhelmed Wednesday after being selected in a vote of American athletes...

  • Whit Fire near Cody burns two homes

    Aug 4, 2016

    CODY — A new fire was reported Tuesday afternoon in the Whit Creek area west of Cody. The fire has since grown to approximately 3,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon; the cause of the Whit Fire is currently under investigation. The fire is being managed by the Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office, Shoshone National Forest, Park County and the Wyoming State Forestry Division. Shoshone Forest Public Affairs Officer Kristie Salzmann said, “I can confirm two structures yesterday were burned.” She said they were two homes, but added, “I do...

  • Banner Health identifies cyber attack

    Aug 4, 2016

    PHOENIX —Banner Health announced Wednesday that it is mailing letters to approximately 3.7 million patients, health plan members and beneficiaries, food and beverage customers and physicians and healthcare providers related to a cyber attack. Banner Health immediately launched an investigation, hired a leading forensics firm, took steps to block the cyber attackers and contacted law enforcement. On July 7, 2016, Banner Health discovered that cyber attackers may have gained unauthorized access to computer systems that process payment card d...

  • Flower show welcomes first certified judge

    Taylor Maya, Staff Writer|Aug 4, 2016

    WORLAND - The Washakie County Fair flower show welcomed Denise Fink of Cody, a certified flower judge, to judge the flower and design entries this year. This is the first year Washakie County has ever had a certified flower judge, according to flower show supervisor Jane O' Connor. According to the American Institute of Floral Designers, certified flower judges train proficient evaluators and judges, provide opportunities for personal educational enhancement, raise the level of professional...

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  • Hot Springs County Fair

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