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Gillette Republican Rep. John Bear is joined by other members of the Wyoming Legislature as the Wyoming Freedom Caucus hosted a press conference on the opening day of the 2026 budget session in Cheyenne.
Wyoming Freedom Caucus fills House negotiating team tasked with bridging $170M budget gap
CHEYENNE — It remains to be seen which Senate lawmakers will be responsible for negotiating a unified budget between the Wyoming Legislature’s two chambers. The House named its Joint Conference … more
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Wildlife or livestock? Bison designation boundaries drawn
In the January meeting of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, the National Park Service’s new Kelly Parcel was added to one of two wild bison management areas in the state; the only designated … more
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Rep. Nina Webber, R-Cody, voted in favor of appropriating $5 million for the Wyoming State Shooting Complex in the State House, which meant the measured advanced in both versions of the budget. She later submitted, then withdrew, an amendment that would have required the $5 million be matched dollar for dollar.
House joins Senate in approving $5 million for state shooting complex
An additional $5 million for the Wyoming State Shooting Complex appears likely. That amount, from a fund initially set up for the complex back in 2023, was approved Tuesday in an amendment in … more
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Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, sparred with commissioners prior to the legislative session and has maintained the view, which she said is supported by many of her constituents, that organizations like the Wyoming County Commissioners Association’s lobbying efforts shouldn’t be funded by public funds. The WCCA has asserted that is already the case.
Commissioners respond to criticism of WCCA
The Park County commissioners forcefully defended their membership in the Wyoming County Commissioners Association last week, responding to criticism from Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, and … more
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Mayor running for Legislature
Powell Mayor John Wetzel says he’s been thinking about running for the Legislature for some time, but the recent actions of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus made up his mind. “What I’ve watched … more
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Powell graduates earn top FFA honors
Four Powell High School graduates have earned a coveted honor from the National FFA Organization. Brooke Bessler, Wyatt Blackmore, Emma Brence and Shelby Carter received their American FFA … more
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Park 1 graduation rate rises
Park County School District 1 is seeing more of its students off to graduation than just about any sizable district in the state.  The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) released … more
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A Powell man’s Toyota was seriously damaged in May 2024 after he drifted into the oncoming lane of traffic on Corbett Bridge and collided with an oncoming couple. Driver Wade McMillin was drunk at the time and the incident prompted him to stop drinking.
Powell man gets probation for drunk crash
After he drunkenly caused a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 14A, Wade McMillin said he was deeply ashamed and decided to make substantial changes to his life. Between the May 2024 collision and … more
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Cody Country Chamber hosts business showcase
CODY — The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses and community members to attend the upcoming Chamber Business Showcase on Monday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held at the … more
Wyoming Game and Fish holds Hunter Education internet completion course
A Wyoming Game and Fish approved Hunter’s Education Internet Completion Course, sponsored by Wyoming Outdoorsmen, will be held at the Cody Regional Game and Fish Office located at 2 Tilden Trail in … more
Though you would never know it by just looking at properties, the back, western portion of the building at 175 N. Bernard St. was technically located on the neighboring parcel. The city council and the landowners recently fixed the issue with a lot line adjustment.
City, landowners fix building that was on the wrong property
As Dr. Larry Akin prepared to sell his former dental office on North Bernard Street, he discovered a problem: It turned out that the back portion of his building was technically on his neighbor’s … more
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UW awards top scholarship  to 100 Wyoming students; five from Powell High School
Five Powell High School students were among 100 outstanding high school seniors from across Wyoming selected to receive the 2026 Trustees’ Scholars Award, the University of Wyoming’s top academic … more
Senate passes bill to repeal sunset on long-term homeowner exemption
The Wyoming Senate passed a bill Friday morning that seeks to extend the long-term homeowners' property tax exemption into perpetuity. Homeowners who are at least 65 years old, have paid … more
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Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, speaks in the House of Representatives during the Wyoming Legislature’s budget session at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
House votes to cut UW funding by at least $20M
CHEYENNE — In an emotional Saturday vote about funding for the state’s only four-year public university, members of the Wyoming House of Representatives narrowly voted to support deep cuts to the … more
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Etter joins Cody Regional Health’s general surgery team
CODY – Dr. Thomas E. Etter, DO, a surgeon in Cody for more than 10 years, is joining Cody Regional Health’s general surgery team beginning March 9. Dr. Etter brings more than 20 years of … more
Emma Brence was one of four Powell High School grads who earned the American FFA Degree last fall, which proved to be a record year for recipients of the ultimate FFA degree award.
Record-breaking year for American FFA Degree recipients
More than 5,162 FFA members received the American FFA Degree at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo late last year, marking the largest group in the organization’s history. The honor … more
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Worland couple Jason Wiczek and Gina Sustache spent their Valentine’s Day on a snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park on a guided trip with Gary Fales Outfitting. The guide and rental company is the only outfitter servicing the East Entrance of the park.
Home is where the heart is
It was Valentine’s Day, but not everyone had the special day for lovers off. Vince and Shelly Van Weelden tried several times to escape Pella, Iowa, home of the famous May Tulip Time Festival … more
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Former manager gets jail time for stealing from dealership
The former manager of a Powell auto dealership has been ordered to serve a week in jail for reportedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the business and a customer in 2021 and 2022. … more
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Sen. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, succeeded in getting a majority of senators, but not his fellow Powell legislator, to vote in favor of the amendment Tuesday after nearly 30 minutes of discussion.
Senate votes to provide another $5 million for shooting complex
At a Wyoming State Shooting Complex Joint Powers Board meeting in January, Sen. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, said he’d do what he could to get into the budget bill $5 million from state funds that had … more
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Gov. Mark Gordon speaks during a Monday forum at Cody’s Holiday Inn at which he advocated for his budget proposals and fielded questions from the audience.
Governor defends budget at Cody forum
Ever since a panel of lawmakers recommended slashing Gov. Mark Gordon’s proposed budget by roughly $1 billion, the governor has been pushing back. And on Monday, he took his case directly to voters … more
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