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Wyoming updates WIC program guidelines

Thousands of Wyoming families continue to receive free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and health care referrals through the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming … more

4/29/25

Warrant to be issued after man fails to show up for sentencing

Authorities are seeking to rearrest a Powell man after he failed to show up for a Monday sentencing hearing. Adam Lynn, 33, is facing several charges in connection with allegations that he used … more

By CJ Baker | 4/29/25

The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center's Taken From Their Families exhibit focuses on the Angel Island Immigration Station, through which most Asian immigrants traveled.

Taken From Their Families exhibit opens at Heart Mountain

Taken From Their Families: Japanese American Incarceration during World War II, a traveling exhibit from the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, opens this weekend at the Heart Mountain … more

4/29/25

The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center is hosting its third annual Children's Day Festival on May 10.

Heart Mountain Interpretive Center's Children’s Day Festival to be held on May 10

The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center’s third annual Children’s Day Festival will honor the lives of children incarcerated at the camp. Enjoy live Japanese music, learn about Japanese … more

4/29/25

Heather Tucker, certified occupational therapy assistant at Cody Regional Health, provided information at the Falls Prevention Wellness Fair.

Cody hospital and senior center and hospital host 130 at Falls Prevention Wellness Fair

CODY — More than 130 people attended Cody Regional Health’s Falls Prevention Wellness Fair on Thursday at the Cody Senior Center. The free community event was designed to help empower … more

4/29/25

Park County Open Lands to host third annual picnic

CODY — Park County Open Lands invites the community to its third Annual Community Picnic on Sunday, June 8, from 4-7 p.m. Hosted by Allen and Kris Hogg at the Lazy BV Ranch in Meeteetse, the … more

4/29/25

Chris Servheen with two yearling grizzly bears captured, sedated, studied and then released, as part of his years of research on the threatened species.

Scientist who recovered grizzlies warns of conservation changes

In fewer than 100 days, the Trump administration has promoted drilling, mining and development of public lands while undercutting the science, scientists and laws that protect the environmental … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 4/29/25

A bee lands on a Rocky Mountain Bee plant.

Get involved: Track and conserve Wyoming’s bumble bees

CHEYENNE — The Bureau of Land Management is encouraging residents across the state to get involved in a citizen science effort aimed at sustaining bumble bees. The Mountain … more

4/29/25

The Tietema home is a combination of the family's past three houses, and a little Pinterest. The modern style home is open and minimalist inside, with some unique touches throughout, including a home theatre for Friday movie nights.

Mountain Modern: House harkens back to couple’s past

Most windows in John and Jennie Tietema’s new 5,000-square-foot home have some view of Heart Mountain — it’s where the couple was engaged. So, when the Powell High School … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/25/25

Donny Peterson, general manager of the local R.P. Lumber store, formerly Aldrich Lumber and Supply, said there will be some gradual changes in the look of the store going forward now that ownership has changed.

R.P. Lumber aims to provide top notch service

The leaders of R.P. Lumber, new owners of the former Aldrich Lumber and Supply in Powell, are hoping the only changes customers see going forward at the longtime lumberyard and retail store are … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/25/25

Cabinetry from Mountain View Mouldings showcases the unique character of the wood and works well with the colors in the Kary’s home.

A small business feel and wood with character

For the past two years Mountain View Mouldings has offered its moulding and cabinetry services, right on Lane 10 1/2, where it can be spotted thanks to its large shop and ample lumber parked out … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/25/25

Mike Heny, Inc.

Between teaching graphic design and business and coaching multiple sports, Powell High School’s Mike Heny builds. And builds and builds. At last count, Heny and his partners, also PHS … more

By Mark Davis | 4/25/25

Chad Harvell of Harvell Construction talks about the second phase of his Cottonwood Village subdivision on April 18. Workers are currently installing the infrastructure for the 30 new lots, including water and sewer lines.

More housing coming to North Clark Street

After building over a dozen new homes along the northern end of Clark Street, a Powell developer is now laying the groundwork for over 30 more. Crews are currently moving dirt as they prepare to … more

By CJ Baker | 4/25/25

Agri Industries is bringing a well drilling service, Aaqua Drilling, to Powell where they can offer full service including well drilling and pump installation.

Wires and water

The Agri Industries Powell office has been expanding in recent years, branching out into residential and commercial electrical work, and soon, water well drilling. Nick Burke has been an … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/25/25

The Wambeke family’s home outside of Garland combines many of their dream home features.

Garland property houses a dream home

A piece of land ridden with tall grass, overgrown bushes and unruly trees didn’t stop Eli and Sarah Wambeke from building the house of their dreams. But the first priority was the … more

By Katie Morrison, Tribune intern | 4/25/25

A house on Avenue K is listed for sale. The real estate market in the area is trending towards more typical activity, according to the Northwest Wyoming Board of Realtors.

Residential real estate in region looking more ‘typical’

After a quiet winter, the real estate market in the region is looking more typical, like the pre-Covid days, according to Becky Elwood, president of the Northwest Wyoming Board of Realtors. In … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/25/25

The Air Butler team poses together for a photo. The Powell business recently received a grant from HomeServe which will help them train staff and apprentices. From left, Britni Sumpter, Brynan Kuehl-Mendenhall, Anna Pratt, Charles Wachob, Bill McCrary, Trevor Zickefoose and Kayla Gruell.

Powell business receives training grant to support skilled trades workforce

Norwalk, Conn. — Powell’s Air Butler HVAC is the only Wyoming winner of HomeServe’s first ever Apprentice and Training Grant Program, an initiative designed to support workforce … more

4/25/25

Sod as a crop

Green grass will shine in the sun in the Heart Mountain farming area in a turf building year for a start-up business. It’s literally a first for the Big Horn Basin farming world. And … more

By Dave Bonner | 4/25/25

Adding some fresh flooring can go a long ways towards updating a bathroom space.

Steps to laying tile like a pro

(Family Features) Updating the flooring can help infuse new life into tired, outdated bathrooms. For an upscale, polished look that doesn’t have to break the bank, consider installing tile … more

4/25/25

Local experts say law, ethics guide real estate market

For many Wyomingites, buying a home is one of the biggest decisions of their lives, but the real estate world can be one with a steep learning curve. A first-time homeowner may wonder the … more

By Carrie Haderlie, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/25/25