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State report released on outdoor recreation in Wyoming

LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming’s Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute and the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation have released their annual … more

4/21/26

Visitors paddle at Hot Springs State Park last season. The state has released an RFP for a new concessionaire to service the park facilities.

Proposals sought for appraisals at Hot Springs State Park

CHEYENNE — Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails has officially released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional appraisal services to evaluate concession facilities at Hot Springs … more

4/21/26

Wyoming Game and Fish has developed a new tool to analyze greater sage grouse lek activity as a way to assist the struggling population of the unique birds with extravagant mating rituals. The department monitors about 90% of the state’s sage grouse leks.

SCOUT: Wyoming introduces new sage grouse conservation tool

Wyoming has introduced a new specialized tool designed to analyze annual greater sage grouse lek activity, which is expected to assist the Game and Fish Department revealing struggling populations. … more

By Mark Davis | 4/16/26 | 1 comment

Northwest College, foundation fund gap to avoid rising tuition

After a dip in enrollment last fall, Northwest College President Lisa Watson said last week the school is focused on next fall’s enrollment and how to not only prevent another dip, but bring in … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/16/26

Steward running for second term as commissioner

Scott Steward said he isn’t finished serving Park County. The former Park County sheriff and current commission chair said there’s a lot of unfinished business he’d like to see … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/16/26 | 2 comments

Assuming the proposal passes two more readings before the Powell City Council, this land along Road 8H will soon be added into the City of Powell. The land may be developed in the future.

Land south of Powell being prepped for development

The City of Powell is poised to grow a bit further to the south. At the request of the landowner, the Powell City Council is preparing to annex 9.7 acres of property south of Monroe Street. It … more

By CJ Baker | 4/16/26

Man gets year in jail for stolen e-bike in Cody

For more than four years, Scooter D. Carey made a clean break from the criminal activity of his past. After racking up five felony convictions between 2007 and 2016 — and serving time in federal … more

By CJ Baker | 4/16/26 | 1 comment

The Powell Middle School Mathcounts program continued its domination of state competition this year. Above, Bryson Light, Violet Peterson, coach Dale Estes, Beth Black, Colson Sherman and coach Nicole Hanks celebrate a fourth straight state title.

Mathletes win fourth straight state title

Powell Middle School remains a Mathcount powerhouse. The middle school Mathcounts team won the state competition for the fourth consecutive year earlier last month in Laramie, and then … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/16/26

Junior Ranger Day slated for Saturday at Bighorn Canyon

LOVELL — Join Bighorn Canyon staff and volunteers for the annual Junior Ranger Day scavenger hunt on Saturday, April 18. This year the park is celebrating its 60th anniversary and the … more

4/16/26

Nearly 800 people attended the Cody Optimist Club Garage-a-rama event last weekend.

Cody Optimist Club event attracts over 750 people

The Garage-a-rama, held in Cody by the Optimist Club on April 11, was abounding with folks who were searching for a bargain. As usual there was a line to get in at the opening, as many feel the first … more

4/16/26

Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly speaks to a crowd at the Holiday Inn during the 2025 National Parks Day luncheon. This year's event, featuring Sholly and Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins, is May 4.

Cody welcomes park officials for 74th annual National Parks Day

CODY — The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Park County Travel Council, is inviting the community to the 74th Annual National Parks Day events on May 3 and 4. … more

4/16/26

Juried Student Art & Design Show opens April 23 at Northwest College

The 2026 Northwest College Juried Student Art & Design Show opens in the Northwest Gallery on Thursday, April 23, with a reception scheduled from 5-7 p.m. that evening. The event is free and open … more

4/16/26

Workshop participants gathered at Heart Mountain.

Rocky Mountain partners convene at Heart Mountain to launch workshops

The first public event and educator workshop supported by a National Park Service grant will be conducted in September in Missoula, Montana. Leaders of five Japanese American confinement site … more

4/16/26

The Red Canyon Fire burns last summer in Hot Springs County.

UW Extension to host weekly wildfire webinar series starting April 30

LARAMIE — Beginning Thursday, April 30, the University of Wyoming Extension will host a free six-part webinar series focused on preparing for, responding to and recovering from wildfire. The … more

4/16/26

State Superintendent launches ‘Wyoming Patriot Schools’ Program

JACKSON — Last week, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder launched a state program that she said is aimed at advancing civic education and celebrating schools that foster … more

By Jasmine Hall, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/16/26

Hundreds of wapiti on the National Elk Refuge near Jackson set about grazing on the evening of March 17. A paucity of snow precluded the need to supplement feed for the elk which dispersed to forage for themselves.

Hot, dry winter could be blessing — or curse — for Wyoming’s big game

Three years ago, unending, relentless snow blanketed much of western Wyoming. Warm temperatures melted the top layer and then froze, forming a crust that proved deadly for Wyoming’s mule deer and … more

By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com | 4/16/26

Park County Democrats to host convention on April 18

The Park County Democrats will hold the 2026 Convention on Saturday, April 18. All registered Democrats are welcome. Check-in will begin at 1 p.m. in Grizzly Hall of the Cody Public Library and … more

4/16/26

Wyoming Republicans kickstart U.S. House campaigns with hundreds of thousands in self-loans

JACKSON — Wyoming’s congressional candidates are off to the races — which may get expensive. Of the 11 candidates who have announced campaigns for Rep. Harriet Hageman’s … more

By Jasmine Hall, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/16/26

A father and son from Texas walked right up to the edge of Canary Springs, leaving behind footprints that were inches deep in places. Authorities say the pair not only caused significant damage, they risked serious injury.

Texan gets jail time for walking on Mammoth Hot Springs

A Texas man will have to spend five days in jail for walking on the terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. Eric Bedient, 50, of Frisco, Texas, received the sentence on … more

By CJ Baker | 4/14/26

Powell artist Jerry Johnson carries a bronze sculpture into Plaza Diane to prepare for Thursday’s opening of a four-artist show. Johnson works with natural wood from the region, sculptures in bronze and painting on skulls.

The third dimension: Plaza Diane to host four local artists’ sculptures, furnishings

Last year Plaza Diane Center for the Arts leaders approached artist Chris Ivanoff about bringing in some of his sculptures and furnishings for a three-dimensional show; something new for the downtown … more

By Mark Davis | 4/14/26