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Increasing enrollment: NWC working on new strategic plan

Northwest College is diving into a new strategic plan to try and improve enrollment and retention at a time when the college is dealing with a small downturn in enrollment this fall, coupled with a … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/25/25

Sponsoring sports: State activities association eyes possibility of NIL policy for high schools

When Powell alumn Jay Cox competed in track at the University of Wyoming, he was part of a new wave — students for the first time were allowed to profit off their name, image and likeness … more

By Braden Schiller and Nalani Jordan | 9/25/25

Chris Ivanoff stands next to his latest sculpture ‘Betsy on the Prowl’ made using a variety of scrap metal and old equipment. Many of the pieces, like Betsy’s teeth, are from old farm equipment, in part as a homage to area farmers.

The perfect fit: Local artist creating sculptures with old equipment

There’s an old Johnny Cash song, “One Piece at a Time,” where the man in black details the many disparate pieces used to make his Cadillac. Local artist Chris Ivanoff can relate. … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/25/25

Northwest College awarded grant to establish drone certification program

Northwest College has been awarded a $475,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to create a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Technician Certification program designed to support … more

9/25/25

From left, Dr. Erik Goodwyn, Liz McCleary and Megan Davis, PMHNP-BC speak at Cody Regional Health's first event in the series.

Cody hospital’s behavioral health department continues ‘Mental Health 101’ evening series

CODY — Cody Regional Health Behavioral Health is continuing its free, three-part community education series, Mental Health 101, created to educate, support, and strengthen mental health … more

9/25/25

Fireworks, like these from a previous fireworks show in Cowley, are allowed in Park County once again, which lifted fire restrictions in the wake of the Shoshone National Forest and Bureau of Land Management doing the same.

Park County ends burn restriction enforcement

Park County burn restrictions are no longer being enforced, Park County Fire Marshal Jerry Parker announced Tuesday. The restrictions will be officially rescinded Oct. 7 at the new Park County … more

9/25/25

A herd of at least several hundred elk on the National Elk Refuge bid farewell to the last shed hunters departing the adjacent Bridger-Teton National Forest on May 1, 2024.

‘Judas elk’ to help target ‘suburban elk’

In the coming months, thousands of elk will migrate onto the National Elk Refuge, just outside the town of Jackson, where the Jackson Elk Herd winters. Historically, they’ve traveled … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 9/25/25

BLM oil and gas lease sale generates over $8 million in revenue

CHEYENNE — The Bureau of Land Management leased 32 parcels totaling 39,225.02 acres in Wyoming for $8,450,944 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus … more

9/25/25

Bison chow down on alfalfa pellets on the National Elk Refuge in March 2013. Elk, which are subordinate, wait for the chance to feed.

Feds provide peek at National Elk Refuge plan: Keep feeding bison, cut off elk at 7% CWD

There’s no saying what exactly the National Elk Refuge will propose when it rolls out its long-awaited plan detailing how it will handle a deadly disease forecasted to drastically reduce … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 9/25/25

Posts made by a substitute teacher who has worked for Park County School District 1 in the past sparked concern at the Sept. 16 board meeting. Comment on the issue was not allowed due to the board’s public comment policies.

Substitute teacher’s social media use raises community concerns

Political Facebook posts by a substitute teacher, sometimes employed by Park County School District 1, prompted one parent to attempt public comment during the Tuesday, Sept. 16 board meeting with … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/23/25

People line the boardwalk and beyond to watch an eruption of Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park. The park hotels have experienced higher than expected traffic in September.

Region continues to buck downward trend of tourism

Mike Keller, general manager of Xanterra’s Yellowstone National Park Lodges, said September has been a busy month in the park’s lodgings, and it’s not expected to slow too much in … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/23/25

Report: More than 99% of public comments opposed to end roadless rule

An analysis of public comments made during the Trump administration’s repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule found more than 99% comments were in opposition of the proposal. The Center for … more

By Mark Davis | 9/23/25

Cody Cowboy Church pastor Pat Alphin (center, in cowboy hat) encourages attendees to hold their candles or flashlights aloft as they sing ‘Amazing Grace’ at a vigil for the late Charlie Kirk at Cody City Park on Sunday evening.

‘He is a turning point in our country’

Hundreds gathered in Cody on Sunday evening to remember the late Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this month. They also were encouraged to continue the conservative activist’s work. … more

By CJ Baker | 9/23/25

BLM and volunteers gather discarded debris from around the Wardell Harrington Reservoirs.

BLM partners to host National Public Lands Day event

CODY — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office and the Absaroka Fence Initiative will host a National Public Lands Day opportunity in September. Saturday, Sept. 27, 8:45 a.m.-noon, … more

9/23/25

Museum talk featured local historian

The next Local Lore program Thursday, Sept. 25 from noon-1 p.m. at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West features historian Brian Beauvais, who will explore the fascinating evolution of ranching on … more

9/23/25

Energy assistance program experiencing delays

TORRINGTON (WNE) — The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program is experiencing significant delays in responding to applicants due to high call volumes since opening its priority … more

9/23/25

Fire danger reduced to High in Yellowstone

The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone National Park is now High, according to a Thursday press release from officials. Stage 1 fire restrictions that went into effect on Aug. 12 have now … more

9/23/25

Hiker released from hospital

A hiker in Yellowstone National Park who was attacked by what appears to be a grizzly bear protecting its food cache has been treated and released from the hospital Thursday, according to park … more

9/23/25

Sweet forecast for sugar beets

Area growers are well into the harvest of the 2025 sugar beet crop, expected to yield results similar to a year ago. By the numbers, that would be a very good outcome. Sampling done in July … more

By Dave Bonner | 9/19/25

Print-your-own farm equipment

When Rick Stroh bought an old combine header several years ago, he was warned that the manufacturer of the farm equipment had gone out of business long ago. The previous owner advised there would be … more

By CJ Baker | 9/19/25