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Above left, it was a special time for John Canny, as his birthday was Tuesday, Dec. 2. Good ol’ Santa gave him a special ride in his sleigh for turning 5 just in time to celebrate and attend the Jingle.

Clark holds annual Christmas celebration

In true holiday style, the annual Clark Jingle happily rang in the Christmas season on Tuesday evening, Dec. 2 in the packed Clark Pioneer Recreation Center. It was definitely a time for … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 12/4/25

Police shoot, kill suspect at Wind River Hotel and Casino

RIVERTON (WNE) — An out-of-state individual is dead following an officer-involved shooting at the Wind River Hotel and Casino on Sunday night. According to the Fremont County … more

12/4/25

UW’s production of ‘Bright Star’ shines with awards

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance received a host of nominations and awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) for its recent production of the … more

12/4/25

Woman allegedly transferred $26K from bank account of father with dementia

GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette woman accused of transferring more than $26,000 from her elderly father’s bank account to her and her husband’s accounts told investigators she only took … more

12/4/25

UW’s winter commencement ceremony is Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Arena-Auditorium.

University of Wyoming winter commencement is Dec. 13

The University of Wyoming will accord degrees to more than 700 students during a combined winter commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Arena-Auditorium. The new graduates … more

12/4/25

The Wyoming Capitol is pictured during the Wyoming Legislature's 2025 general session.

How will lawmakers spend Wyoming’s tax dollars?

This week marks the beginning of the Wyoming Legislature’s annual budget hearings. During the four-week-long process, the Joint Appropriations Committee is meeting in Cheyenne to hear agency … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 12/4/25

Storage facility could move out of city

Although they’re not physically moving, a set of storage units on Powell’s eastern edge could shift from city limits into rural Park County — but only if the Powell City Council agrees to the change. more

By CJ Baker | 12/2/25

Powell man gets 40-year sentence for abusing child

A Powell man has been ordered to serve 40 to 47 years in prison for subjecting a child to repeated sexual abuse. Carl D. Swan, 31, accepted the lengthy prison term in Park County District Court … more

By CJ Baker | 12/2/25

Laura Nelson (right) volunteers on the line to hand out items from the relish tray as nearly 600 people joined in the fun Thursday during the Powell Community Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner included 28 turkeys and 230 pounds of mashed potatoes.

Turkey dinner volunteers are out-of-sight

Almost nobody wants to wash the dishes after a Thanksgiving feast — especially when 600 people show up. Yet, 71-year-old Jeff Rode has been volunteering to wash pots and pans for all but three … more

By Mark Davis | 12/2/25

Advisory group starts to go over county regs

Park County’s technical advisory group has begun its work to go over development standards and regulations. In November the group, made up of surveyors, developers, farmers and a … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/2/25

Utah man imprisoned for Yellowstone stalking

A 22-year-old Utah man has been ordered to serve three years in federal prison for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Yellowstone National Park. Jose Bradley Isaacson received the sentence during a … more

By CJ Baker | 12/2/25

The Northwest Civic Orchestra operates under the direction of Maurine Akin and performs classical and popular music.

The Northwest Civic Orchestra presents ‘Christmas Was Made for Children’ on Dec. 6

The Northwest Civic Orchestra will perform its annual holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Nelson Performing Arts Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15, tickets for … more

12/2/25

Bob Richard pulls haying equipment at the DND Ranch, which stood for Dan NeVille’s Daughter. Richard's mother was a NeVille, and his uncle owned it for quite a while and Richard lived there for a time. It is now part of the Mooncrest Ranch.

Richard presents a history of the North Fork

Bob Richard will enlighten those who attend a free program Saturday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. on the history of the North Fork. Much of what he has done in the past and has published in his books show … more

12/2/25

Wyoming average gas prices down nearly 8 cents

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 7.8 cents per gallon in the last weeks, averaging $2.76 per gallon in late November, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of … more

12/2/25

Energy Share of Wyoming opens application process for energy assistance

CHEYENNE — Multiple Wyoming energy companies have joined together to kick off the 34th annual Energy Share of Wyoming season. The program which began accepting applications on Dec. 1, was … more

12/2/25

LIEAP receives funding, resumes application approvals

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) has resumed the approval of eligible applications, effective immediately. This federally funded program has been … more

12/2/25

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., poses in Germany with Wyoming service members and their families.

Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming troops in Germany

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, GERMANY — On Thanksgiving Day, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., shared a Thanksgiving meal with Wyoming service members and their families stationed at Ramstein Air Base in … more

12/2/25

Barrasso bill would repeal Green New Deal housing mandates

CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., recently introduced legislation to eliminate Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. If passed into law, the HOUSE Act would repeal the … more

12/2/25

Visitors enjoy a view of Old Faithful from the outside deck at the Inn.

Foreigners to pay more to enter national parks beginning next year

The Department of the Interior on Tuesday announced a slew of changes to national park passes, including the specifics of a previously announced “America-first” pricing structure that … more

By Christina MacIntosh, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/2/25

Christmas tree permits available online now in Wyoming

CHEYENNE — Christmas tree permits are available online at forestproducts.blm.gov. The cost for a permit is $7.50 to $10 per tree, depending on location. Up to a maximum of five Christmas … more

12/2/25