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Brucellosis identified in Park, Sublette County cattle

Routine brucellosis surveillance testing has identified brucellosis affected cattle herds in both Park and Sublette counties, according to a Wyoming Livestock Board release on Friday. … more

2/25/25

The Wyoming Senate discusses the supplemental budget during the 2025 general session.

Senate rejects House’s property tax changes

CHEYENNE — The Senate was considering whether to approve changes the House made to a property tax cut bill Thursday when the upper chamber’s longest serving member asked his colleagues to … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 2/25/25

Wyoming entrepreneur bids $47.45 billion to buy TikTok, move it to state

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming native and former congressional candidate Reid Rasner said he plans to bring the popular social media app TikTok to the Cowboy State in a nearly $50 billion purchase. … more

2/25/25

A Wyoming State Park ranger visits with park guests.

Wyoming State Parks law enforcement prioritizes customer service, education

CHEYENNE — While Wyoming’s state park rangers meet the same training and certification standards as other state law enforcement agencies, they are dedicated to a mission that differs in … more

2/25/25

Jeff Ewelt, known for saving ZooMontana in Billings at its lowest moment, has accepted a job as chief zoological officer at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska. He will not only work with management of the zoo’s wildlife and conservation programs, Ewelt will also use his well-refined public relations skills to broaden the reach of the internationally recognized zoo.

Ewelt joins nation’s top zoo

When the nation's top zoo first recruited ZooMontana Director Jeff Ewelt to be their chief zoological officer, Ewelt hesitated. It was his son's senior year at Billings West High School and Ewelt … more

By Mark Davis | 2/20/25

The Hill family sits with their mother, Stefanie Hill (center), in the lounge of the Super 8 Motel on Tuesday. The family has been staying in the motel following a kitchen fire that badly damaged their apartment. From left, Stefanie’s daughter Karma Hill, Stefanie, grandson Lakota and son Chance Hill.

After apartment fire, family searches for housing

The Hill family had decided to stay up later on Sunday night. School was out Monday for President’s Day, they had cooked a snack and had set up a tent for the youngest family member. … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/20/25

A memorial of stuffed Teddy bears, candles and outdoor lighting has been growing near the Harshman family home in Byron.

Starting the healing: Byron town council offering help dealing with tragedy

Emotions are running high in Byron and the surrounding communities and Mayor Allan Clark and the town council want to help begin the healing process. They are bringing in professionals willing to … more

By Mark Davis and Patti Carpenter, Powell Tribune and Lovell Chronicle | 2/20/25

NWC looks to add ski hill operations, for-credit CDL certificate programs

Northwest College could soon be the first college in the state to offer a program to train future ski resort workers. Last week, the board approved two new programs for NWC, including a … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/20/25

New Mexican restaurant, meat shop scores liquor license

With only one retail liquor license available and two local businesses interested in the permit, it looked like the Powell City Council would have to make a tough decision on Tuesday night. But it … more

2/20/25

Powell Middle School announces fall semester honor roll

Powell Middle School has released the fall honor roll roster for the 2024-2025 academic year. To qualify for the honor roll students must fit into one of three GPA ranges, 4.0, 3.5-3.99 or 3.0-3.49. … more

2/20/25

Cody Warriors lacrosse player Jaxon Stenson (center) races up the field while teammates (from left) Harper Torczon and Jake Martin watch from the sidelines in action from a prior season. Registrations for the Warriors’ upcoming spring campaign are open, with the high school team beginning practices on Monday.

Cody lacrosse club works to grow the sport

While Park County remains in the throes of winter, the spring sports season is just around the corner with a lineup that ranges from track to soccer to … lacrosse? The sport is popular … more

By CJ Baker | 2/20/25

Man who hit senior citizen at bar gets jail time

A young Sheridan man who got into a bar scuffle with a senior citizen last summer and then threatened to kill a responding officer’s K-9 has been ordered to serve two months in jail. James … more

By CJ Baker | 2/20/25

Cody Conservation District wants special election for new property tax

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. The Cody Conservation District seems to be taking that to heart. On Tuesday, district chair Russ Dwyer told county commissioners that … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/20/25

A water main break was reported Wednesday morning on South Evarts Street and city crews worked to repair the line before 2 p.m. so service could resume shortly after.

City crews fix broken main after outage

Some residents and businesses on Powell’s south side were left without water service on Wednesday morning and early afternoon following a broken water main. The break was reported on South … more

By CJ Baker | 2/20/25

Park 1 Virtual Academy fall honor roll

Park 1 Virtual Academy’s fall honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year consists of 13 students. Of these, 12 students are in grades six to 12, and one is in kindergarten to fifth grade. The … more

2/20/25

Wyoming FFA’s Second Vice President Wyatt Blackmore (center, left), a Powell High School grad, stands next to State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder, alongside his fellow state officers in the State Capitol Building on Feb. 10. The state officer team visited the Capitol to visit with government officials, legislators and others as part of Career and Technical Education month.

FFA State Officers celebrate CTE Month with state leaders

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming FFA State Officer Team, including a Powell High School grad, joined state legislators, government officials and industry representatives in Cheyenne on Feb. 10 to … more

2/20/25

Two Wyoming men die when UTV slips through ice at Glendo Reservoir

DOUGLAS (WNE) — The bodies of two people who fell through the ice at Glendo Reservoir Saturday were recovered by dive teams Sunday. The two men, whose names had not been released … more

2/20/25

Three people were killed in a crash involving multiple commercial and passenger vehicles Friday on Interstate 80 in Green River.

Green River tunnel fatalities identified; 18 injuries treated at Rock Springs hospital

The Wyoming Highway Patrol and Sweetwater County coroner have released the names of those who lost their lives in Friday’s crash in the Green River tunnel on Interstate 80. Christopher … more

By Ann Jantz, Rocket Miner Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/20/25

A recreationist enjoys snowmobiling in Wyoming.

American Council of Snowmobile Associations to meet at Burgess Junction

DAYTON — The American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) will host its Annual Mountain Riding Summit in the Bighorn Mountains from Feb. 19-23, according to a Wyoming Trails Program … more

2/20/25

Regan and Wendy Smith pose with their children. The couple first met at the Wyoming State Fair in 1976 and have gone on to own a Park County farm for decades while also supporting the Powell-Shoshone FFA Chapter in a variety of roles. Back row, from left: Son Quincey Smith and Wendy. Front row: Regan, daughter Bailey and youngest son Bronson.

Finding love in FFA

Agriculture has many ties within our world. It helps feed, clothe and even bring people together. Regan and Wendy Smith met at the Wyoming State Fair in 1976 where they competed against … more

By Katie Morrison, Tribune intern | 2/19/25