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Rep. Harriet Hageman, left, Sen. Cynthia Lummis, middle, and Sen. John Barrasso participate in a tele-town hall on Feb. 10.

Called on to defend the rule of law, Wyoming’s delegation says judges, not Trump, are the problem

The judiciary holds too much power and Congress should curb its authority, Wyoming’s federal delegation argued in response to Equality State lawyers and retired judges who called on them to … more

By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com | 4/17/25

A man takes a rest next to an impressive collection of antlers in May 2023.

Wyomingites dig new antler regs

At the behest of state lawmakers, Wyoming in 2024 took unprecedented steps to regulate shed antler hunting — actions that have started a western trend. Specifically, the Equality State now … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 4/17/25

What will Wyoming graduates look like?

Park County School District 1 has its eye on the future as it enters the next couple of years, aligning with a State Department of Education initiative that aims to prepare graduates for future … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/15/25

Mule deer bucks in northwest Wyoming, especially among the Shoshone River herd, have some of the highest rates of prevalence for Chronic Wasting Disease in the state. Experts in prion diseases are worried that new strains of the disease could cause the disease to spill over into other wildlife, livestock and possibly even humans.

CWD spillover worries prion disease experts

Prion disease experts are concerned about spillover of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) into other species of wildlife, livestock and even humans from direct contact with or environmental contamination … more

By Mark Davis | 4/15/25

Then-Powell Police Officer Ryan Davis (at left) receives an award from then-Chief Roy Eckerdt at a September 2021 city council meeting. Davis contracted Covid later that month and never returned to duty, being terminated in January 2022.

Judge tosses former Powell police officer’s suit against city

A former Powell police officer who sought upwards of $1 million from the city over his 2022 firing will receive nothing, after a judge dismissed his lawsuit last week. U.S. District Judge Scott … more

By CJ Baker | 4/15/25

Citywide power outage set for April 22

Powell residents can expect a particularly dark night on Tuesday, April 22. To accommodate some maintenance work by a power supplier, all of the city’s electricity will be shut off from … more

By CJ Baker | 4/15/25

A diving crew from a Colorado-based company will soon descend into the City of Powell’s eastern water tower to clean and inspect the inside of the structure. The western tower was cleaned last year.

Divers to clean eastern water tower

A team of divers will descend into Powell’s eastern water tower later this year to conduct a cleaning and inspection. At a meeting last week, the city council approved a $3,500 contract … more

By CJ Baker | 4/15/25

Whooping cough in Park County

Two cases of whooping cough were reported at Parkside Elementary School on Thursday. “This is a highly contagious bacterial disease that most children receive a vaccine for in their normal … more

4/15/25

Northwest Civic Orchestra presents annual spring concert

The Northwest Civic Orchestra will present its annual spring concert on Saturday, May 3, titled “The Music of Spain, ‘Schoessler’ and Schumann." The concert begins at 7 p.m. in the … more

4/15/25

Increase in employment bright spot in Economic Analysis Division report

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Total sales and use tax collections and mining collections have decreased, while total employment continues to increase, according to Wyoming Insight, which serves as an energy … more

4/15/25

Former Worland postal employee accused of stealing from nine victims

A Worland woman, Susan Barrett, born in 1993, is now the defendant in two cases involving fraudulent credit card payments withdrawn from unsuspecting Worland residents. According to an … more

By Sean Mortimer, Northern Wyoming News Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/15/25

The suspension bridge in the Popo Agie Campground, Sinks Canyon State Park, will be repaired this spring.

Construction to begin on suspension bridge in Sinks Canyon State Park

LANDER — Wyoming State Parks is announcing that the suspension bridge in the Popo Agie Campground, Sinks Canyon State Park, will be undergoing construction beginning April 21, 2025. The … more

4/15/25

A participant during the 2024 Plein Air in the Parks paints Teepee Fountain in Hot Springs State Park.

Plein Air in the Parks announced

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks will host two Plein Air in the Parks events in 2025. The first will be at Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis from June 27 to … more

4/15/25

Andy Stevens bottle feeds a young calf at the family’s ranch on March 27. After a number of years of low prices, cattle prices are strong this year, which has producers optimistic.

Calving conditions, cattle market good for ranchers

For Andy Stevens, there’s not a much better view than that of sunshine on the snow-capped Bighorn Mountains behind calves milling about on green grass. Calving season coincides with the … more

By Alex Hargrave, Buffalo Bulletin Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/15/25

The Park County Animal Shelter has gone through five executive directors since 2018, and that turnover is what led the shelter board to institute a new format with co-directors.

Park County Animal Shelter director resigns over changes, spay abortion policy

The Park County Animal Shelter in Cody is looking for a new executive director — and seeking to calm the fears of some volunteers and donors — after the previous leader resigned in … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/14/25

Although some developers want to buy Cassie’s Steakhouse and then level it for a new project, the current owner of the property is still holding out hope that someone will restart the business.

Last call for Cassie’s? New operator sought for iconic Cody business

Cassie’s Steakhouse — a fixture in Cody for much of the last century — is facing an uncertain future. The iconic restaurant and bar on Cody’s west strip has been closed … more

By CJ Baker | 4/10/25

Senator still getting insults after being called ‘Madam Chairman’

It’s been weeks since a protestor went viral for derisively referring to Sen. Tim French as “Madam Chairman” during a legislative hearing, but French said he’s still getting … more

By CJ Baker | 4/10/25

From left, Nurse Tori Steed, Physician Assistant Bryan Tipton, Bill Monahan, Diane Monahan, and nurses Rachel Severinsen and Lindsey Loyning pose after Diane’s surgery, led by Dr. Alex Sielatycki (not pictured), to insert a TOPS System to help with her spine issues.

Powell hospital first to perform new spine surgery in Wyoming

Dr. Alex Sielatycki has performed thousands of spine fusions over the years — he said it’s one of the “workhorses” of spine surgeries for those who need that level of help. … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/10/25

Tommy Rivera speaks to Kandi Bennett’s students on Tuesday. Rivera, once sentenced to life for a murder conviction at 17, now focuses on making a positive difference in the community. He does this in part by speaking to students through Strong Families Strong Wyoming, an organization that works with schools to promote life skills and healthy relationships.

Saving at least one life

God saved my life two times,” Thomas “Tommy” Rivera III told a classroom full of high school students Tuesday morning. Rivera was invited by Powell High School’s Family … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/10/25

Pool’s new roof cheaper than expected

Replacing the roof of the Powell Aquatic Center will cost the city less than half of what it expected. On Monday, the Powell City Council accepted a $93,000 proposal from 4 Elements LLC of … more

By CJ Baker | 4/10/25