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Hartly Washington, a Powell Middle School special education teacher, takes the plunge during this year’s Jackalope Jump in late March. From left, Maggie Purdum and Bennett Purdum, Rick Mertz of Big Horn Enterpises, and Washington. In front is Powell Police Officer Matt Koritnik.

Special Olympics Wyoming raises over $125,000 during Jackalope Jump season

Special Olympics Wyoming has put the 2025 Jackalope Jump season on ice after holding 13 jumps throughout Wyoming. During the season, participants raised funds to jump into icy cold-water and … more

4/22/25

Ernie Marsh is the 2025 NEA National Heritage Fellowship recipient.

Wyoming artist awarded fellowship

CHEYENNE — Ernie Marsh, a bit and spur maker from Big Horn County, has been awarded a National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. … more

4/22/25

Gov. Gordon to lead trade mission to Japan and Taiwan

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon is joining key state and University of Wyoming officials, as well as energy sector leaders in a trade mission to Taiwan and Japan. The trade mission is part of … more

4/22/25

Jackson Hole Airport recognized as an ‘urban’ DarkSky

JACKSON (WNE) — Jackson Hole Airport has been certified by DarkSky International for its efforts to reduce light pollution. The airport, now designated an “Urban Night Sky … more

4/22/25

Forest Service announces hiring of firefighters

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year across national forests and grasslands in Colorado, … more

4/22/25

Muley Fanatics founder tapped for Fish and Wildlife Service post

A southwestern Wyoming big game hunting advocate who spent the past 13 years safeguarding beleaguered mule deer has been appointed to a high position in the Trump administration’s U.S. Fish and … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 4/22/25

Travel council director leaving for Arkansas

The Park County Travel Council is losing its executive director. On Thursday, Ryan Hauck told travel council members that he was resigning to take a similar position in Fayetteville, … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/18/25

From left, volunteer Kris Cooper of Powell, former Wyoming Game and Fish Department fisheries technician Mark Komoroski and Cody Region fisheries biologist Jason Burckhardt remove large female walleye from monofilament nets at Buffalo Bill Reservoir during the suppression project. Walleye were illegally stocked in the reservoir, and Game and Fish biologists are fighting hard to remove them before they harm the popular trout fishery. Komoroski is now a land surveyor at Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects in Kansas City.

Hunting invasive walleye

After spending thousands on nets and fuel and an average of 400 man-hours per spring to rid illegally stocked walleye from Buffalo Bill Reservoir, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is eyeing the … more

By Mark Davis | 4/17/25

Park County commissioners gathered with city leaders April 10 for the latest of their regular meetings to talk about issues facing all of them and ways to help each other. Clockwise from left: Powell City Administrator Zach Thorington, Cody Mayor Lee Ann Reiter, Meeteetse Mayor Bill Yetter, commissioners Lloyd Thiel, Scott Mangold and Kelly Simone, Commission Chair Dossie Overfield, Commissioner Scott Steward, Cody City Administrator Barry Cook, Meeteetse City Clerk/Treasurer Angie Johnson and Park County Clerk Colleen Renner.

Park County commissioners, city leaders talk issues

Park County commissioners gathered with mayors and administrators from Powell, Cody and Meeteetse last week to discuss how the local governments can help each other on a variety of issues. There … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/17/25

Business theft case delayed until fall

The former manager of a Powell auto dealership was supposed to be sentenced this month in connection with allegations that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from the business and a customer. … more

By CJ Baker | 4/17/25

This Facebook post by Andre Bryson helped Cody police identify him as the man who’d stolen a vehicle from the Walmart parking lot last summer.

Stealing vehicle from Cody parking lot nets prison sentence

A man who stole a Cody couple’s vehicle from a parking lot last summer has been ordered to serve four to six years in prison. Andre Bryson, a 29-year-old Casper area resident, pleaded … more

By CJ Baker | 4/17/25

Easter week celebrations in Powell

Heading into Easter weekend, Powell’s churches will be holding services and activities April 17-20. Below is service information provided to the Tribune by press time: St. Barbara’s … more

4/17/25

At the 18th annual Park County Republican Women Leadership Tea, four Park County seniors were given scholarships. They were pictured with guest speaker and Powell resident Ashlee Lundvall, Game and Fish Commission president. From left: Kendal Eden, Powell, McKenna Cannon, Powell, Lundvall, Alyssa Despain, Cody, and Kennedy Brown, Cody.

Republican Women give scholarships at annual event

The Park County Republican Women hosted the 18th annual Leadership Tea on Sunday, April 6, at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. This event honors the 2025 girls high school graduates of Park … more

4/17/25

Gov. Gordon appoints Attorney General Bridget Hill to Wyoming Supreme Court

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Attorney General Bridget Hill to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Hill’s appointment fills the open seat left by the retirement of Chief Justice … more

4/17/25

Justin Hayward, of Casper, was the winner of last year’s show with his painting of Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana).

Stamp winners to be announced April 25

CHEYENNE — The public is invited to the 42nd annual Wyoming Game and Fish Conservation Stamp Art Show at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25. This educational event will be held virtually and broadcast … more

4/17/25

Two male sage grouse fight for territory in their breeding grounds, which are known as leks. Spring is a great time to see the iconic species in their mating rituals, which include dancing as well as occasional fights.

Spring a good time to view sage grouse

CHEYENNE — With the warmer weather and greener landscapes, April is one of the best months of the year to view sage grouse on their leks in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish. … more

4/17/25

‘Discover Argentina’ at Northwest College on May 6

On Tuesday, May 6, Northwest College is offering a free presentation and lunch program titled “Discover Argentina.” The event is open to the entire community and is scheduled from noon to … more

4/17/25

PEAKS to Conga returns for 14th year

Cyclists, supporters, and community members are gearing up for the 14th annual PEAKS to Conga, a cycling event that benefits cancer patients in the Big Horn Basin. This fully supported, … more

4/17/25

Park County Travel Council head offered job in Arkansas

The Park County Travel Council could soon be looking for a new executive director. Leaders of the tourism and marketing arm of Fayetteville, Arkansas, have offered their CEO position to … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/17/25

The Wyoming Republican Party headquarters in downtown Cheyenne.

In dispute over local elections, state GOP attorney says law, court ruling don’t apply

Legal counsel for the Wyoming GOP advised county parties to disregard state statute and a Wyoming Supreme Court ruling when considering who should be allowed to vote in local party elections, … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 4/17/25