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Milissa and Joe Denevan, of Cowley, opened Kiln Goblin Studio today (Tuesday) in the former Backstreet Pub off South Bent Street.

A couple from Cowley is firing up the kiln and welcoming in the community to a new pottery studio they’ve opened this week in the old Backstreet Pub location in the parking lot on South Bent … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/9/26

The owners of a property along Cody’s Big Horn Avenue plan to reconstruct a building originally put up by Kayne West, but with a series of improvements intended to spruce up its appearance. Above is a rendering of how the building is expected to look when it’s completed.

Kanye’s former building to rise again in Cody

A unique tent-like structure that was originally owned by Kanye West is set to rise again in Cody, but without the rapper’s involvement and with some upgrades. The Cody Planning and Zoning … more

By CJ Baker | 6/9/26

Plains Indian Museum Curator Hunter Old Elk recently received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Native American Jumpstart for her work in native studies.

Curator receives award from Native American Jumpstart

CODY — The Buffalo Bill Center of the West announces Hunter C. Old Elk as recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for Native American Jumpstart (NAJS), a recognition reserved for only four … more

6/9/26

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, speaks to Dr. Mehmet Oz on the Rural Health Transformation Fund and the unique healthcare challenges facing rural communities during her and fellow county legislators' trip to Washington, D.C.

Legislators meet with White House leaders

Wyoming legislators recently met directly with members of President Trump’s cabinet and White House officials to discuss key issues impacting the State of Wyoming and communities across the … more

6/9/26

BLM investigating rock art vandalism

CODY — The Bureau of Land Management is investigating recent acts of vandalism at six Native American rock art sites in the Big Horn Basin. According to a release, one site suffered significant … more

6/9/26

Dr. Death podcast digs into former local surgeon

Over a decade ago, a Cody neurosurgeon made local headlines with a string of alleged misconduct that ranged from defaming other physicians to contributing to the death of a patient to hiding assets … more

By CJ Baker | 6/4/26 | 1 comment

As soon as the U.S. Forest Service signs off on the sale of Sleeping Giant Ski Lodge, the name will change to Sleeping Giant Adventure Park, LLC, and work will begin to turn the lodge and surrounding property into a summer attraction. The process, which will bring over 20 jobs to the area, should be done in less than a week, according to sources close to the process.

Giant purchase: Ski lodge sale has one hurdle left before the adventure starts

Despite having "a cause for pause," HMH Capital of Dallas project manager Brent Hargrave is excited to get to work transforming Sleeping Giant Ski Lodge into a summer adventure park. He just needs … more

By Mark Davis | 6/4/26

Powell man charged with child abuse

A 37-year-old Powell man is facing a pair of felony charges after he allegedly grabbed a child by the neck and pushed them to the ground last month. Cody L. Kryger was arrested following the May … more

By CJ Baker | 6/4/26

The new draft zoning map of rural Park County shows the different zoning areas and generally shows less dense zones the further one gets away from city or highway infrastructure. The large swathes of orange represents General Rural 5 Acre, meaning a new subdvision would have to average 5 acres per lot, with the minimum lot size 1 acre via lot size averaging. Closer to Powell (shaded gray) are limited commercial corridors in red and limited industrial zones in purple.

County’s draft zoning map released

At Saturday’s Park County Commission candidate debate, candidate Duncan Bonine, also a planning and zoning commission member, said he had hoped to talk a bit more about the county’s land use … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/4/26

New water lines coming to south side of town

A Montana company will soon replace a pair of aging water mains on Powell’s south side at a better-than-expected price. Part of the work will take place on South Gilbert Street, where several … more

By CJ Baker | 6/4/26

Wyoming State Drone Championships scheduled for June 6 at Northwest College

Northwest College will once again host the Wyoming State Drone Championships and Bighorn Basin Drone Challenge Cup on Saturday, June 6, in the Yellowstone Building Conference Center. The event is … more

6/4/26

Public comments sought on state wildlife action plan

GILLETTE (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish is asking the public to comment on a draft version of Wyoming’s 2027 State Wildlife Action Plan, also known as SWAP. Public comment will be accepted … more

6/4/26

Republican Party of Wyoming Chair Bryan Miller talks from the podium during the Wyoming Republican State Convention on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Douglas.

Judge orders Wyoming Republican Party to follow state law

The Wyoming Republican Party must follow state law, a district court judge ruled Friday, rejecting the state GOP’s argument that certain sections of the election code infringe on its freedom of … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 6/4/26

Jeff Edwards, UW Extension’s state small acreage horticulture specialist, will lead a webinar Thursday, June 11, on how to set up drip irrigation systems in gardens and home landscapes.

UW Extension to host webinar series on managing landscapes in drought

LARAMIE — Starting Thursday, June 11, the University of Wyoming Extension will host a free three-part webinar series focused on caring for gardens, trees and turf during drought. … more

6/4/26

Clark Jubilee set for June 13

Termed a “red, white and blue celebration” for the annual Clark Community Jubilee, the program is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 with a new and expanded variety of attractions. Volunteer … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 6/4/26

In coordination with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual Free Fishing Day, Wyoming State Parks will waive day-use fees at select locations statewide on Saturday, June 6.

State parks waive fees for Free Fishing Day Saturday

CHEYENNE — In coordination with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual Free Fishing Day, Wyoming State Parks will waive day-use fees at select locations statewide on Saturday. Day-use … more

6/4/26

A Wyoming Department of Transportation chip sealing crew has begun its summer on Wyo. Highway 120 between Meeteetse and Thermopolis.

Chip sealing begins between Meeteetse and Thermopolis

Chip sealing is scheduled to wrap up today (Thursday) between mileposts 27-38 on Wyo. Highway 120 about 14 miles southeast of Meeteetse. The chip sealing will include the paved areas within the … more

6/4/26

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder chats with her staff and local school board trustee Tim Hallinan after the debate Monday night.

Gubernatorial debate: Degenfelder and Bien speak on conservative values, track records

GILLETTE — At a gubernatorial debate hosted by the Campbell County Republican Party Monday night, two candidates flexed their conservative values to potential voters. More than 100 people … more

By Win Hammond, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/4/26

Kyle Sorenson tees off during the eighth annual Sorenson Family Disc Golf Tournament in Deaver during the Memorial Day weekend. Sorenson’s brother, Matthew, who was an avid player, passed away in 2017 and the tournament began in his honor.

Memorial in flight

When former Deaver resident Matthew Sorenson was a child, he started his debate career with his first-grade teacher Mrs. McCreary over the pronunciation of the word diplodocus, a genus of diplodocid … more

By Mark Davis | 6/2/26

Construction work along U.S. Highway 14A has moved to the south side of the highway on the west side of town, as contractor Mountain Construction begins with concrete work it has almost entirely finished on the north side.

Construction work moves to south side

Concrete work on the north side of U.S. Highway 14A was complete as of Monday morning except for one piece of sidewalk at Mountain View Street, according to a Wyoming Department of Transportation … more

6/2/26