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Roslan and Mary Fichtner have created a mule deer book for children to help kickstart their interest in conservation of the iconic Western species. Mary writes the books and Roslan illustrates them. The two have published 19 books together.

When Mary Fichtner took the podium at the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission's recent meeting in Cheyenne, she found just the right words to begin her speech. "You guys are geeks about mule deer," … more

By Mark Davis | 3/11/25

Travel council to add employee focused on bringing in groups

The Park County Travel Council is expanding its staff. At a Feb. 20 meeting, the board gave its blessing for PCTC Executive Director Ryan Hauck to advertise for a business development … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/11/25

A grizzly bear forages for food in the early morning hours in Yellowstone National Park. Including park property, there are about 1,000 grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. There may be 300 or more grizzlies that have exited what the government calls suitable habitat, making the population of grizzly bears possibly close to 1,300 in the three-state region.

Lummis, Hageman introduce yet another grizzly bear bill

With a new presidential administration in office, Wyoming's Washington delegation is advancing new legislation to delist the Yellowstone area grizzly bear population. Senate Western Caucus Chair … more

By Mark Davis | 3/11/25

After a 2023 collision in Cheyenne resulted in the need for a new bus, the district is finally set to receive the replacement to its fleet following production delays.

Powell schools will get new bus after delay

Nearly two years after a 2023 collision in Cheyenne left Park County School District 1 down a bus, Powell's school fleet will soon be at full force. When it arrives, the new bus will be … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/11/25

Powell Valley Healthcare employees and Powell High School students posed for a photo by the hospital’s coffee kiosk. Back row, from left: Abigail Worwood and Kaycee Perez from from PVHC’s radiology department stand next to students Bella Nelson, Ivy Agee, Grace Good and Rien Robson and RNs Tara Stenlund and Samantha Smith. Front row, from left: Powell High School students Meisja McCrary, Brooklyn Neves and Neveah Garcia.

Learning by doing

At Powell High School, students like Ivy Agee can try their hand in the medical field. They earn certifications, scrub in, and observe various medical settings, all in the hopes of figuring out what … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/11/25

Food truck scam advertises fake permits for Cheyenne Frontier Days

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Police warned community members last week of a scammer emailing food truck vendors by selling fraudulent Cheyenne Frontier Days permit applications and requesting Venmo or … more

3/11/25

‘Wednesdays Around the World’ luncheons at Northwest College

International Student & Scholar Services invites the entire community to “Wednesdays Around the World," a weekly lunch event at Northwest College that begins on March 19. Visitors can enjoy … more

3/11/25

The Director's Club, founded in 1896, was a social club in Cody and initially located at 1313 Sheridan Avenue.

Robyn Cutter to present history of the Director’s Club at Cody Library

Robyn Cutter of the Park County Archives will host a special presentation on the history of the Director’s Club, Cody’s centuries old social club, at 2 p.m. at Cody Library’s … more

3/11/25

Whooping cough continues Wyoming spread

Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are concerned with the continued active, current spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Clay Van Houten, infectious disease … more

3/11/25

Staff sprayed herbicide demonstration plots for future educational purposes.

Cross-boundary cheatgrass partnership off to a strong start

WORLAND — The Bureau of Land Management’s promising new partnership with the University of Wyoming and the Intermountain West Joint Venture to address the threat of cheatgrass in … more

3/11/25

SBA announces Made in America Manufacturing Initiative

WASHINGTON — On Monday, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative to restore American economic … more

3/11/25

Lawsuit goes after Fish and Wildlife blanket rule in favor of tailored regulations

Two conservation groups are launching a suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) over the “blanket rule” that disregards science and hinders habitat restoration efforts … more

3/11/25

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, the chair of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, took part in a press conference last week held by the caucus to talk about the successes they pushed through in the legislative session.

Legislative session comes to an end: what passed, what didn’t

CHEYENNE — It’s a wrap for the Wyoming Legislature, the first one with the Wyoming Freedom Caucus in control of the state’s Houtse of Representatives, as both legislative chambers … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/11/25

Otto man alleged to have crashed into Powell teens’ car

An Otto man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly rammed his truck into a sedan carrying three Powell teens in December. Charging documents allege that Clifford P. Winters, 45, … more

By CJ Baker | 3/6/25

A coyote keeps a wary eye on possible threats (including humans with cameras) as it works its way through the snow looking for food. Despite all of the fallout from the Sublette County wolf abuse case, animals deemed as predators by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, including wolves outside of protective zones, can still be run down by snowmobiles as long as they dispatch the animal as soon as possible.

Bill prohibiting torture of wildlife signed by Gov. Gordon

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed several bills into law Monday, including a bill that came in response to a Sublette County case of wildlife abuse. Gordon signed HB 275, which in part makes it a … more

By Mark Davis | 3/6/25

Commissioners continue work on both phases of development regs

The Park County commissioners have taken a big step back to change and fine tune language, and receive and go through feedback on the development regulations amendments stemming from the new land use … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/6/25

Eastside Elementary School fifth grade student Chase Farrell (left) stares up at Surgery Tech Donald Foster as Foster teaches the class about Cody Regional Health’s da Vinci Surgical System. The Feb. 13 trip was part of Park County School District’s Classroom 2 Careers initiative, of which Cody Regional Health is a partner.

Cody students glimpse cool career

Eastside Elementary School’s fifth grade students piled into an operating room at Cody Regional Health last month. They were there to see the robot. Students were divided into … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/6/25

Former Powell residents die in Idaho crash

Two former longtime Powell residents suffered fatal injuries in a Feb. 19 crash near Bear Lake, Idaho, after their stopped vehicle was hit by a semi truck. Ralph and Nora Lee Onstine, both 85, … more

3/6/25

BLM: Protect Wyoming’s public lands from illegal dumping

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Bureau of Land Management is urging the public to help combat illegal dumping on public lands, a widespread issue that degrades natural resources, threatens wildlife and … more

3/6/25

Inmates gentle wild horses at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton as part of a partnership between the Bureau of Land Management and Wyoming Department of Corrections. The BLM decided to extend their partnership on Tuesday.

BLM implements decision on Wyoming Honor Farm

The Bureau of Land Management’s State Office has decided to continue its wild horse gentling and adoption partnership with the Wyoming Department of Corrections. On Tuesday, the BLM … more

3/6/25