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Basin’s dry conditions stand to impact wildlife

After a winter of record-low precipitation and unseasonably high temperatures, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says it’s closely monitoring how the conditions will impact wildlife and … more

5/7/26

There's a chance those who are active in the wilderness this spring will come upon a lonely baby animal such as a deer fawn, but Game and Fish is urging people not to approach as more than likely the mother is nearby and coming back to check on her baby.

Game & Fish: Leave newborn wildlife alone

CHEYENNE — If you’re outside this spring, there is a good chance you’ll see newborn wildlife. These young fawns, hatchlings and other babies are charismatic and incredible to watch and … more

5/7/26

Powell man claims self defense in altercation with father

A rural Powell man who is alleged to have beaten his father in a December altercation is asserting that he only acted in self defense. Park County prosecutors have charged Brian C. Lewis, 40, … more

By CJ Baker | 5/5/26

A grizzly bear sow forages for worms, grubs and fresh, tender grass near Lake Butte Overlook on the opening day of the East Entrance Friday at Yellowstone National Park. Reports of several bear sightings were also made in the North Fork with one visitor reporting five sightings on the way into the park.

Gates swing open at Yellowstone National Park

As nature lovers poured through downtown Cody Friday, May 1 on their way to the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park, hundreds got their feed bag on free of charge, courtesy of the Cody Country … more

By Mark Davis | 5/5/26

Cody attorney launches second bid for state House

David Hill is making another run for the Wyoming Legislature. The Cody attorney announced late last month that he will again seek to represent House District 50 — an area that includes … more

By CJ Baker | 5/5/26

Visitor spending to Wyoming surpasses $5 billion statewide, hits $519 million in Park County

As Yellowstone National Park opens for its summer season, the Wyoming Office of Tourism’s latest report is a reminder as to how important tourism is to the Park County and state economies. … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/5/26

Grizzly bear relocations are often necessary due to the growing population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, such as this boar about 6 miles east of Pahaska along the North Fork Highway.

First grizzly capture of year in Park County

A grizzly bear captured for cattle depredation on private land in Park County has been relocated to about 20 miles north of Dubois; the first relocation of the year for the Wyoming Game and Fish … more

By Mark Davis | 5/5/26

Pictured are bottom row, from left: Parker Spomer, Ace Phillips, Reuben Jones, Quinn Carolson, Aylin Paris, Lucy Edgell, Briar Robertson, Jonathyn Jackson and Eli Weiser. Second row: Hannah Hultgren, Blythe Morgan, Joy Reekers, Hayden Tietema and Gwenivere Sherman. Third row: Kumora Snell, Ashlynn Swink and Ashlynn McConnell. Fourth row: Sophie Erkkila, Natalie Munguia-Garcia, Audrey Hultgren and Cyanne Phipps. Fifth row: Allison Toman. Sixth row: John Black, Ryleigh White and Allison Tolman. Top row: Layla Gehrts and Karen Shreve.

Powell's top young authors celebrated

Powell's top young authors were celebrated last month at Powell Middle School. Many authors from Powell schools submitted their entries in January, and there was a celebration on Monday, April … more

5/5/26

From left: Milo Asay, Raylee Honeycutt and Lauren Bates

Northwest College commencement set for Saturday

Commencement exercises at Northwest College are scheduled for Saturday, May 9, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Cabre Gym. The ceremony will be live streamed on the NWC YouTube channel, or viewers can … more

5/5/26

The Homesteader Museum welcomed 48 ladies to its first Afternoon Tea last month, which included small sandwiches, scones and sweets in addition to tea.

Homesteader Museum holds first Afternoon Tea

The Homesteader Museum hosted its first Afternoon Tea on Saturday, April 18, with 48 ladies in attendance, including several multigenerational families. A delicious menu of small sandwiches, scones … more

5/5/26

Wyoming towns want energy developers to pay up front for public service impacts

Anticipating about 1,000 construction workers for the Dinosaur Solar Energy Project, Natrona County and the city of Mills began investing hundreds of thousands of dollars to meet the influx; a new … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 5/5/26

Judge dismisses defamation case against Wyoming Freedom Caucus PAC

A district court judge dismissed a defamation case Thursday against a political action committee linked to the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to indicate the PAC … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 5/5/26

Casper party guest accused of eating pet goldfish

CASPER (WNE) — A Casper house party went off the rails when a guest allegedly ate a pet goldfish, leading to an animal cruelty charge. The teen, who is either 16 or 17 years old based on court … more

5/5/26

During the lead-up to the 2026 Budget Session, from left, Rep. Trey Sherwood, D-Laramie, and Sens. Mike Gierau, D-Jackson and Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, voted against efforts to defund and dismantle the Wyoming Business Council. Reps. John Bear, R-Gillette, Ken Pendergraft, R-Sheridan, and Jeremy Haroldson, R-Wheatland, argued in favor of the measures.

Committee debates role in business growth, infrastructure

CHEYENNE — On Friday, state lawmakers discussed whether the government’s role in economic development should focus primarily on water, sewer and road infrastructure, or on broader business … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/5/26

A delegation of JACSC leaders meets in a congressional office.

Japanese American confinement organizations grateful for release of funding opportunities

Members of the Japanese American Confinement Sites Consortium (JACSC), which includes Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, are grateful for the National Park Service’s release last week of … more

5/5/26

Casey Rislov, Professional Development/Career Advancement Grant recipient, hosts a literary reading and actor performance of one of her books to a school in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Arts Council now accepting grant applications

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Professional Development/Career Advancement Grant and the Arts Access Project Grant. Beginning in May 2026, both … more

5/5/26

Possible measles exposure reported in Powell

The Wyoming Department of Health says those who visited Powell’s Maverik store around midday on Saturday, April 25, may have been exposed to measles. In a Friday news release, the department … more

5/1/26

A deer skull lies in the ashes after a large wildfire burned more than 2,000 acres of wildlife habitat at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area, near Lovell. Low snowpack and snow/water equivalent from this past mild winter is concerning state officials about the possibility of larger and more frequent fires this year. Wyoming has already seen 160 blazes as of the end of March; the Bighorn Canyon fire was the largest.

The price of a mild winter

Wyoming's Deputy Chief of Wildlife Martin Hicks wanted to do everything he could to help create some precipitation before presenting some bad news to the Game and Fish Commission. "I even washed … more

By Mark Davis | 4/30/26

Park County to be promoted on TV show ‘Yellowstone’

Ahead of the launch of a new marketing campaign, the Park County Travel Council is finding some creative ways to spend the last funds in a state grant program to entice more people to come … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/30/26

From left, Sen. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, Nina Webber, R-Cody, Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, Sen. Tim French, R-Heart Mountain and Rep. Paul Hoeft, R-Powell spoke to constituents April 20 during a town hall at the Northwest College Yellowstone Building.

Legislators talk budget, future at town hall

At the end of a two-hour town hall, a man asked Park County legislators a question: Will it ever be possible to reduce the state budget? The conservative legislators present who represent most … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/30/26