Alysa Nelson models one of the latest fashions in Western leather wear during dress rehearsal Tuesday night for the Cody High Style Fashion Show at the BBHC.(Photo by Sara Loven) Sep 24, 2009
For that dedication, the prominent Cody couple are this years honored co-chairs of the Buffalo Bill Art Show. The 28th annual dinner and sale will begin at 5:30 Friday in the party tent at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center ... Ernie said his love of art continues to grow and thats why he enjoys the Buffalo Bill Art Show. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Art week kicks off in Cody Sep 22, 2009
On Wednesday the Cody High Style Furniture Show opens at 8 a.m. in the Special Display Gallery downstairs at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center ... On Friday night the 28th annual Buffalo Bill Art Show will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the party tent ... The Buffalo Bill Art Show is expecting a good turnout this year so good, in fact, that the event is sold out. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Leighton Steward, an advocate of carbon dioxide emissions, gave a detailed presentation at a recent Rotary Club meeting. Sep 22, 2009
He is a trustee at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and lives on the North Fork and in Texas. Steward, the author of the best-seller Sugar Busters, recently published Fire, Ice and Paradise on climate change. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Galleries, stores busy with artist demonstrations Sep 22, 2009
Simpson Gallagher Gallery (1161 Sheridan), 3-6 p.m. Thursday, open house for Julie Oriet and T.D. Kelsey, this years honored artist of the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale. Irma Hotel (1192 Sheridan), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Cody Art Show with 16 artists. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
BBHC visits jump 8 percent Sep 5, 2009
The Buffalo Bill Historical Center continued its recent upswing in attendance during August with a busier month than in 2008. Visitation to the BBHC in August was up 7. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Cody schools keep pace with new technology (3) Sep 3, 2009
We want a clear and achievable objective for the Cody school system to help mold and educate kids in the future, said Bob Pickering of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. We want them to be successful and happy. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
A field near Willwood Dam is flood irrigated recently. High water levels in the Buffalo Bill Dam the past two years have led to more water being released into the river.(Photo by Amber Peabody) Sep 3, 2009
High water levels in the Buffalo Bill Dam the past two years have led to more water being released into the river ... After an eight-year drought, deep snowpack the past two years has led to the Buffalo Bill Reservoirs highest inflow in several years ... In 2006, Buffalo Bill Reservoir had an inflow of about 79,000 acre-feet (about 64 percent of average) with only 125,000 af of water released from the reservoir that July. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
The Garland Canal flows through the city of Powell. (Photo by Amber Peabody) Sep 3, 2009
Buffalo Bill Dam was completed and began storing water in 1910 ... Water was first delivered to homesteaders in 1908 prior to the completion of Buffalo Bill Dam ... Water is diverted from the Shoshone River 16 miles below Buffalo Bill Dam by the Corbett Diversion Dam (12-feet high, 400-feet long), which was completed in 1908. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Scene 13: It's a Wild West Kind of a Weekend Aug 25, 2009
Buffalo Bill and his rootin' tootin' gang of rough riders have taken over Russell Auditorium in Milledgeville ... Col. Buffalo Bill Cody, played by actor David Wells, sums up the shows main characters quite nicely, "Annie Oakley is a country bumpkin that comes in and challenges Frank Butler as the greatest sharp shooter in the world.". (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Western art gallery grows into its own Aug 25, 2009
It started with a single sculpture a rifletoting, horse-riding bronze of Buffalo Bill Cody by New York ar t i s t -hei res s Ger t rude Vanderbilt Whitney ... Alan Simpson, chairman of the gallery's parent institution, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Firearms museum curator leaves for Oklahoma job (4) Aug 22, 2009
The Buffalo Bill Historical Center is seeking a new curator for the Cody Firearms Museum. Curator David Kennedy resigned last week and is taking a position with the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Oklahoma. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Thursday Camp Notes: Royal Flush Aug 21, 2009
The longtime Buffalo Bill had caught Manginis eye while coaching against him. What I liked about Robert is, I thought he did a nice job in his route running, he said. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Firm seeks Complex land for expansion Aug 20, 2009
He said the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and Olive Glenn Golf and Country Club both have agreed to offer incentives, such as periods of free or reduced-price admission, to help sweeten the deal. They want to be in (the area of) the Complex, Klessens said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
City advances downtown pedestrian plaza Aug 18, 2009
dewey wrote on Aug 17, 2009 4:00 PM:" It needs a better name. Something with more western foofawraw . But Gawd I hope they don't name it " Buffalo Bill Alley " or bison william anything....By the way , where is the firetruck , police, and ambulance vehicle access ? ". Leave Your Comments. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Fishing report Aug 17, 2009
Buffalo Bill Reservoir, Wyoming: Buffalo Bill: Catch it when it's clear and the fishing can be pretty good. Unfortunately, recent thunderstorms have caused some high inflows to muddy things up a bit. (Montana Standard, MT)
Where would America be without our sugar farmers? (45) Aug 17, 2009
Park County is filled with lush green fields of crops because of the water supply in Buffalo Bill Dam reservoir. Buffalo Bill (Shoshone dam) and Pathfinder dam were one of the first reclamation dams built in Wyoming around 1910-1911 ... Buffalo Bill Dam has over 97,000 acres of irrigated land and over 20,000 acres of the total 27,000 acres of sugarbeets grown in the state are grown in Park County. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
New parks, history, music top busy weekend Aug 13, 2009
Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout, all day Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Cody Shooting Complex. Cody Thunder Rally, 1-11 p.m. Friday at Irma Hotel, and poker run 9:30 a.m. Saturday leaving from Grannys. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Firearms Collectors now Have an Opportunity to Own a Piece of Hollywood's Western History at their September Premiere Auction Aug 13, 2009
There will be a Walter Earp (great grand nephew of Wyatt Earp) presentation , a William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) presentation inscribed Colt Model 1903 Hammerless 32 Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol, a documented Blackpowder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Cowboy Hat Owned by John Hart, "The Lone Ranger" plus firearms of William Bill Tilghman, Turner Kirkland, Arvo Ojala "Gunsmoke", Texas rangers and Western Sherrifs. There will also be a very nice grouping of firearms from... (PR Newswire)
Bed tax up 3 percent from 2008 Aug 13, 2009
But it has probably helped places like the Buffalo Bill Historical Center ... The cooler weather may have been a boon for the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, which was up six percent in July. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Cody Enterprise ownership changes Aug 12, 2009
The 7,100 circulation, twice-weekly Enterprise was founded by Buffalo Bill Cody in 1899. Celebrating its 110th year this month, the Enterprise is Cody s oldest business and moved into a new building on Big Horn Avenue about two years ago. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Falconer instructs visitors on birds of prey Aug 11, 2009
Melissa Akins braces for a bald eagle to land on her arm during a HawkQuest presentation at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyo ... Quitugua shared his fascination and expertise on birds of prey with visitors at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center last weekend. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Help plan our vacation Aug 5, 2009
Buffalo Bill Aug 4, 2009 9:27 AM I would head for the Rocky Mountains. Forget the flat lands and hot days. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
After 13 years, Hicks’ history of area organized labor is published Aug 2, 2009
In 1896, it was canceled because Buffalo Bill and his Wild West Show were in town performing, Hicks said, smiling. They couldn t compete with that. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
He said, he said: Experts weigh in on Conrad controversy Aug 2, 2009
Angered American wrote on Aug 1, 2009 10:53 PM:" You know i have to agree with Buffalo Bill. Politics is politics. Meaning that power is placed in power by those that can pull the strings in washington, not by "we the people" as the constitution states. the "government for the people, by the people, and of the people" has all but become "the government of the government, by the government, and for the self interest of the "socially elite" a.ka ... Buffalo Bill wrote on Aug 1, 2009 8:01 AM:"... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Devyn Engdahl, 7, focuses on his clay creation during a class at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center on Tuesday. (Photo by Sara Loven) Jul 31, 2009
Devyn Engdahl, 7, focuses on his clay creation during a class at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center on Tuesday. (Photo by Sara Loven). (Cody Enterprise, WY)
MP&W receives environmental award Jul 31, 2009
Buffalo Bill Museum River Pilots Pier in. LeClaire, special recognition in energy efficiency/renewable energy. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Cedar Falls program gets governor's award writeLink("vid_id=1253&file=enviroman.flv"); Jul 30, 2009
Buffalo Bill Museum River Pilots Pier in LeClaire, special recognition in energy efficiency/renewable energy. The museum built an energy efficient structure to house its 19th century steamboat, resulting in significant savings. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tanner Rosenbaum leads his steer through the Junior Livestock Sale ring Saturday at the Park County Fair. (Photo by Sara Loven) Jul 28, 2009
Shes a member of Sage Creek 4-H Club and president of the Buffalo Bill FFA Chapter. Under a sign proclaiming his victory was Hercules, a black 140-pound, long-legged lamb not quite big enough to hold all Nelsons rosettes. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Jeff Johnson: Confessions of a Tattoo Artist Jul 27, 2009
It was started by a guy named Bert Grimm, who allegedly tattooed Bonnie and Clyde and Buffalo Bill when he lived in St. Louis. He moved to Portland and retired, but decided that he couldn't stand to be retired so he opened up this shop that I currently own part of. (Time.com)
Man killed in one-vehicle crash Jul 24, 2009
A Montana man died Wednesday in a vehicle accident at Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Boaters found Bud Morris, 36, of Bozeman on the shore. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Montana man killed in crash near Cody, Wyo. (25) Jul 24, 2009
Boaters at the Buffalo Bill Reservoir discovered 36-year-old Bud Morris' body along the shore at about 1 p.m. Wednesday. His wrecked pickup truck was not visible from the road above. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Cody ice arena suffers cash crunch Jul 23, 2009
Dewd wrote on Jul 22, 2009 9:50 AM:" These days, it seems you can't swing a dead cat by the tail in Cody without hitting a nonprofit fundraiser and their 5-gallon tin cup. Were it not such a public display of desperation it would almost be comical; dark humor . The Gilded Age arrived late to Cody ---after 1920 ---and this town had everything given to it by wealthy east coast philanthropists , hot air Texans, and a couple of Big Oil tycoons ( one of whom never gave a dollar that he didnt get two... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Wanted: large tarpon Jul 23, 2009
While some kids were interested in playing cowboys and Indians, it seemed sort of silly to me -- having been raised in cattle country and on an Indian reservation -- 'cause my grandfather knew some of the old characters such as Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hitchcock, and many of my schoolmates were pure-blood Lakota Sioux. Dressing up as a pirate trying to utter nautical noises such as "blow the man down" and "hoist the mizzen" was also silly to me. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Winfred man to pull 10-horse hitch in Great Circus Parade Jul 10, 2009
Fifty authentic circus wagons will be on display in the parade, including the wagon Buffalo Bill Cody used for his Wild West Show. The horses that are being used to pull the wagon are all Belgian horses bred by Schaefer. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Attendance dips at BBHC, Nite Rodeo in wet, cool June Jul 9, 2009
Despite a slow start to the summer, Buffalo Bill Historical Center officials remain optimistic about tourism. BBHC visitation was down just 2 percent in June from June 2008, but has declined 13 percent for the year from 2008. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Central Cali Camp Hands On with NFL Stars Jul 5, 2009
Buffalo Bill and Oakland Raider will coach the offensive and defensive lines, respectively. Hanfords (Calif. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
A piece of Helena history passes on Jul 5, 2009
She was a two-time world champion saddle bronc rider, in addition to performing with Buffalo Bill Cody s Wild West Show. Datus died in 1915, leaving his wife and son, Walter, to operate the ranch. (Helena Independent Record)
Life's a Circus: Much to delight of local couple, Great Circus Parade is returning Jul 5, 2009
The Downeses even got married during the 2000 Circus Parade festival, with the man who played Buffalo Bill in the parade officiating on the show grounds. In his other life, Bill was a justice of the peace. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Holographic glass and silver clayWatch for artists' new techniques at Ketchum festival Jul 3, 2009
and the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyo. LaMure just returned from a glass conference in Portland, Ore. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Bighorn flows hit 14-year high Jun 30, 2009
The Bighorn River system includes Bighorn Lake as well as Boysen and Buffalo Bill reservoirs in Wyoming ... There is still a little above Buffalo Bill ... Buffalo Bill is about 91 percent full and inflows are about 300 cfs above outflows. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bighorn River rises with high releases from dam Jun 29, 2009
The Bighorn River system includes Bighorn Lake as well as Boysen and Buffalo Bill reservoirs in Wyoming ... Buffalo Bill is about 91 percent full and inflows are about 300 cubic feet per second above outflows ... "It seems like most of the high-elevation snow is gone. There is still a little above Buffalo Bill.". (Montana Standard, MT)
Mr. Schism and Mr. Crist and the Jail redux Jun 28, 2009
An exhibit featuring 100 of Fritz's paintings illustrating the journey is on display through August at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody. - Associated Press photo. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Linda and Jason Lillegraven admire a sculpture in the newly renovated Whitney Gallery of Western Art during the patrons tour Saturday evening at the historical center. (Photo by Sara Loven) Jun 23, 2009
Events for Buffalo Bill Historical Center trustees, advisory board members and guests began Friday night ... The painting won the Weiss Award at a past Buffalo Bill Art Show and is part of the museums permanent collection. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Nearly full reservoir threatens Lovell Jun 23, 2009
For more than a week the near-full Buffalo Bill Reservoir has been taking in more water than is flowing out, leaving the Bureau of Reclamation with a potential dilemma ... But he said a total of about 8,000 cfs was coming into Buffalo Bill on Thursday, with about 5,000 cfs from the North Fork and 3,000 cfs from the South Fork ... Buffalo Bill has no flood pool area. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Man paints scenes from Lewis and Clark route Jun 21, 2009
An exhibit featuring 100 of Fritz's paintings illustrating the journey is on display through August at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody ... Shown all together for the first time at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the paintings represent what Fritz said is the first attempt by a fine artist to create a comprehensive series of illustrations of key places and events from the expedition. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ask the Trib: Oral history account details Powell’s burial site Jun 19, 2009
According to Eric Sorg s 2002 biography, Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief, Powell had a pact with his long-time friend William Buffalo Bill Cody that they would be buried on adjacent mountains. When Powell died in 1906 he was on the outs with Cody, but according to Powell s wishes, his ashes were returned to be scattered atop Red Butte. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Steve Leger (from left), Jill Gleich, Cebe Breisch and Kathie Noblette experience some of the interactive activities, like the Proctor Rough Rider resin puzzle, as part of staff training for the newly renovated Whitney Gallery of Western Art that opens to the public Sunday. (Photo by Sara Loven) Jun 18, 2009
A special tour for Buffalo Bill Historical Center members will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20 ... In the back of the gallery are couches for sitting with a view of the Buffalo Bill The Scout sculpture outside the window. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Plains Indian powwow pageantry this weekend Jun 18, 2009
The event is at the Buffalo Bill Historical Centers Robbie Powwow Garden. Grand entry times are noon and 6 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Former Rebel Greats Back At Camp Jun 17, 2009
The former Buffalo Bill suffered a career-ending injury and has already done a stint coaching with the now-defunct NFL Europe's Berlin Thunder team as well as an internship at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. "I'm doing everything I can to pay my dues and create as many contacts as I can," Thomas said. (Unlvrebels.com)
2-4 inches of snow fall in Cody (1) Jun 17, 2009
Local temperatures are recorded at Yellowstone Regional Airport and Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Neither precipitation nor temperatures broke records in Cody, Church said, though Greybull saw the lowest-ever high temperature for June 7 - 43 degrees. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
First 10 days of June in Cody coolest ever Jun 17, 2009
As a result, the Buffalo Bill Reservoir has reached a level of 594,000 acre feet of water, Bureau of Reclamation Wyoming area manager John Lawson said ... This isnt expected this late in the season, so we had to increase our release from the Buffalo Bill Dam to the Shoshone River. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
North Platte Saddles up for Festival Jun 16, 2009
The Buffalo Bill Rodeo is the biggest attraction of Nebraskaland Days ... We are very proud of our Buffalo Bill History. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Permits filed June 3, 2009 in Volusia, Flagler Jun 16, 2009
Jason A. and Kari D. Quinn, 21 Buffalo Bill Drive, Palm Coast, single-family addition, $253,000. Maronda Homes Inc. of Florida, 52 Belvedere Lane, single-family residence, $192,000. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Matanzas readies for busy summer schedule Jun 6, 2009
The cost of the session is $125 for a one week session or $225, with pre-registrations payable to Kitson Baseball LLC and mailed to Kitson Baseball LLC, 9 Buffalo Bill Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137. A registration form is available through area schools or by contacting Kitson at 386 447-1575, ext. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Allen child’s wish comes true Jun 5, 2009
The Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder, the road waterfalls in Boulder Canyon, the Eisenhower Tunnel and the Buffalo Bill Museum, the Red Rocks Park theatre and the Estes Amusement Park are all on the trip s itinerary. Brenton also wants to spend the day with his grandparents in Lafayette, Colo. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Huffing becoming problem? Jun 4, 2009
Hamilton, now in the Wyoming Youth Challenge, struck the entrance sign at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Museum officials told the court it would cost 69,000 to replace. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Richest man Gates buys Irma lodge Jun 2, 2009
The fabled South Fork ranch is 21 miles from Cody and includes Buffalo Bill Codys historic hunting cabin ... The William Robertson Coe family bought the ranch from Buffalo Bill and owned it for about 75 years. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Hunter's Hope picks up 1st Kemp award Jun 2, 2009
Drew said Kemp, a former Buffalo Bill quarterback and 1996 vice presidential candidate who passed away last month, had planned to be at the award ceremony. Jimmy Kemp, Jack s son, attended in his place. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Fishing report May 21, 2009
Buffalo Bill: Fishing has been pretty good with both trolling and jigging being effective. Runoff is on the rise now with surface waters starting to gain a bit of color. (Montana Standard, MT)
Budget has little impact on state park May 21, 2009
Only minor operational changes are expected to occur at Buffalo Bill State Park near Cody because of statewide budget cuts ... None of the 100 campsites at Buffalo Bill State Park will be closed because of the budget cuts, Westerfield said ... Traditionally, Buffalo Bill doesnt get full too often, he added. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
$1M for mechanic school? May 21, 2009
Phil Marchese, who owns Buffalo Bill B-B Chuckwagon, also on the west strip, said as long as B-B entertainers can be involved, the proposal sounds fair to him. I think this is a great idea, he added. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Bills' Whitner confident charges will be dropped May 19, 2009
Buffalo Bill Donte Whitner confident charges will be dropped - NFL - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Buffalo Bills fullback arrested on indecent exposure charges in Port St. Lucie May 17, 2009
A Buffalo Bills full back and Indiantown native was arrested Thursday on charges that he exposed himself outside a woman's house in Port St. Lucie, according to police ... McIntyre has played running back for several different NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints and last year the Buffalo Bills ... McIntyre is not the most famous Buffalo Bill to face legal troubles this week. (The Palm Beach Post)
Buffalo Bill Cody gun to be displayed May 15, 2009
TOM STROMME/Tribune A pistol that once belonged to Buffalo Bill Cody will be a featured attraction in the Dakota Guns collection gallery at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora beginning today. The 1870's era pistol was presented to Buffalo Bill by firearms manufacturer Samuel Colt and has the serial number 1 ... LOADING May 15, 2009 - 04:03:43 CDT A pistol that once belonged to Buffalo Bill Cody will be a featured attraction in the Dakota Guns collection gallery at the North Dakota... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Montana, Wyoming fishing report for May 14 May 14, 2009
Buffalo Bill: Things are starting to pick up a bit. Reports vary but some anglers are catching three-fish limits. (Montana Standard, MT)
