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Barrasso, Lummis, Boozman host Wyoming Farm Bill Priorities Roundtable

CASPER — U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both (R-Wyo.), recently hosted a Wyoming Farm Bill Priorities Roundtable with Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), the top Republican on the Senate … more

7/20/23

Recycling center still searching for insurance

Despite an intense, months-long search, Powell Valley Recycling leaders have yet to find affordable insurance coverage for the recycling center. And that means the facility remained closed on Monday, … more

By CJ Baker | 9/26/23

At a recent Park County Commissioners meeting, members of the Park County Library board and staff showed off renderings for a proposed expansion and renovation of the Powell Library, designed by GSG Architecture.

Proposed Powell Library expansion shown to county commissioners

The proposed expansion of the Powell Library includes a two-story expansion to double the square feet, more space for books, children and teen areas, and a multi-purpose room for functions and … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/27/22

Over 100 area students make University of Wyoming fall honor rolls

The University of Wyoming fall semester honor rolls featured 118 Park County students. Of these students 53 earned a spot on the President’s Honor Roll, 19 earned a spot on the … more

2/20/24

Sen. Dan Furphy, R-Laramie, speaks during the morning session February 14, 2024 in the Senate Chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol Building.

Wyoming senators pushing to protect gun rights for citizens

CHEYENNE — Federal regulation around gun laws has prompted some Wyoming lawmakers to work to preserve gun rights for residents at the state level. Three bills were forwarded to the Senate … more

By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/22/24

Gordon issues ban on TikTok

CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday a ban on the social media platform TikTok from all government devices and networks. “I recognize that the state has a vital role to … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/20/22

New Park County Coroner Cody Gortmaker spoke to county commissioners Tuesday to gather more details and provide his goals for his new position.

New coroner plans to hire new deputies, use different pathologist

It took only a few hours for Park County’s new coroner to get his first case. Cody Gortmaker was sworn into office Tuesday morning and before noon, he was responding to the death of a local … more

By CJ Baker | 1/5/23

Proposal to ban mandatory microchips passes initial test

A Powell lawmaker’s proposal to prohibit employers from requiring their employees to be microchipped has cleared its first hurdle: Sen. Dan Laursen’s legislation won the unanimous … more

By CJ Baker | 1/24/23

Most basins look good going into spring

Going into March, typically the heaviest snow month in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, snow water equivalent reports are close to 30-year medians. According the Natural Resources Conservation … more

3/9/23

A guided angler floats under a Thermopolis bridge over the Bighorn River in September 2022. Roughly 40% of all anglers Wyoming Game and Fish surveyed on the Bighorn are guided, according to a 2021 report.

One more cast? Lawmakers try to land guided fishing regulations, again

Some days out on the water the drift boats and rafts are so dense, Wind River Troutfitter owner Ron Hansen feels like everybody’s on top of each other. The phenomenon, he said, is most … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 7/6/23

Wyoming’s average gas prices rise 2.8 cents to nearly $3.60 per gallon

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.59 on Monday, according to Gas-Buddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in … more

7/20/23

Karl Bear (left) a locally based wild game bird breeder, discusses his practices for feeding sage grouse with Kristina Stephens and Shannon Toy of the Wilder Institute in Canada. Bear and the Institute are the only entities currently working on breeding sage grouse in captivity and they have been in contact since 2017. Last week was the first time that the Canadian organization had crossed the border to visit Bear’s facility.

Sage grouse experts from Canada tour Powell bird farm

One of the North America’s most exclusive clubs — those actively breeding and rearing greater sage grouse in captivity — met for the first time in Powell last week for a tour of the … more

By Mark Davis | 7/25/23

Judge moves Cody murder trial to Hot Springs County

Concerned that extensive media coverage of the case could make it hard to find impartial jurors in Park County, a judge has moved a Cody man’s murder trial to Hot Springs County. Moshe … more

By CJ Baker | 9/26/23

Local trout rescues start off with sweets and end with a smile

Electrically stunned trout rolled to the top of the water, revealing their white underbellies, while volunteers hoping to save Wyoming’s prized game fish sloshed through the muddy, receding … more

By Mark Davis | 10/27/22

Lewis Nash, a drummer, educator and recording artist, is one of this year’s featured performers for the 41st Annual Northwest Jazz Festival.

Annual Northwest Jazz Festival next week

Tickets for the 41st Annual Northwest Jazz Festival concert are now on sale, with this year’s event featuring three award-winning acts coming to Northwest College on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The … more

2/20/24

First responders work the scene of a Friday afternoon crash at the intersection of Coulter Avenue and Panther Boulevard. Four people were taken to the Powell Valley Healthcare for treatment.

Four injured in Friday afternoon crash

A Friday afternoon crash at the intersection of Coulter Avenue and Panther Boulevard resulted in injuries to four people. The collision occurred around 1 p.m., when a 2002 Ford Expedition pulled … more

By CJ Baker | 3/26/24

Law enforcement in Alabama searched defendant Russell Vick’s taxidermy shop and found evidence of multiple violations.

Wyoming concludes one of state’s largest poaching cases

Cheyenne — Three men were charged with more than 100 wildlife violations in one of the largest poaching cases in Wyoming history. The felony and misdemeanor charges were the result of a … more

12/20/22

Nathan Gifford (left) and Shianne Gifford sit with their newborn son Osbern Gifford, who was born Jan. 1 at 1:18 a.m. making him Powell’s first baby of the new year.

Baby boy brings in the new year

Just one hour and 18 minutes into the new year Powell welcomed its first baby of 2023 when Osbern Marric Gifford was born to Nathan and Shianne Gifford of Cody. Osbern, who shares a name with his … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/5/23

The zebra mussel is a small freshwater mussel. The species originates from the lakes of southern Russia and Ukraine, but has been accidentally introduced to numerous other areas and has become an invasive species in many countries worldwide. It could cost Wyoming millions to mitigate the damage the mussels would cause if they take hold here.

Game and Fish: Help wanted

Responding to a higher threat from aquatic invasive species, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has increased the department’s 2023 budget by more than $400,000 to hire additional employees … more

By Mark Davis | 1/24/23

Grizzlies on the move

A Yellowstone National Park wildlife biologist on a radio telemetry flight Tuesday observed the first grizzly bear of 2023 to emerge from hibernation. The adult bear, estimated at 300-350 pounds, was … more

By Mark Davis | 3/9/23