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A climber ascends a route in the popular Powers Wall zone of Tensleep Canyon in July 2022.

Roadless Rule change could harm climbing crags, advocates say

Climbing advocates are urging the public to oppose the proposed rollback of the Roadless Rule, which could open up prized Wyoming climbing zones such as the Wind River Range and Tensleep Canyon to … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 9/18/25

CYAIR advocates for stronger air service in Cody

CODY — Cody Yellowstone Air Improvement Resources (CYAIR) recently participated in the annual JHAIR (Jackson Hole Air Improvement Resources) Airline Rendezvous held in Jackson, as part of its … more

9/18/25

Basin bird hunters encouraged to use new wing collection barrels

Upland game bird hunters in the southern Big Horn Basin have an opportunity to submit a wing from their harvested sage-grouse or partridge to help the Wyoming Game and Fish Department gain insight … more

9/18/25

Driver Services announces temporary closures

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is announcing a scheduled temporary closure of the Driver Services offices in Riverton, Lander, Cody, Lovell, Worland, Thermopolis and Basin to train … more

9/18/25

Search and rescue assists injured male in Thorofare

Park County Search and Rescue volunteers assisted a 19-year-old male who had injured himself falling off a horse in the Thorofare last weekend, arranging to get him evacuated from the remote … more

9/18/25

A full house of community members greeted Park County Fair Advisory Board members during the Sept. 9 monthly meeting, which included a lengthy executive session.

Complaints prompt fair board member to resign as goat superintendent

After complaints from a number of parents whose children show goats at the Park County Fair, fair advisory board member Sara Skalsky has resigned her position as the goat barn superintendent. Skalsky … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/16/25

Lance and Jolene Streets celebrate the anniversary of their first date every year at the Homesteader Days celebration in Powell. The two have promised to keep ‘Betty Pitts’ — a 1914 Buffalo Pitts steam engine — running after the death of Betty’s owner Keith Murray (seen in the photo at right).

Couple shares anniversary of first date at Homesteader Days

When a strapping man in bib overalls and a straw hat pulled a rope to activate a collection of steam whistles on an antique tractor nicknamed “Betty Pitts,” the entire crowd at the … more

By Mark Davis | 9/16/25

City may revisit three-decade-old master plan next year

City of Powell officials believe it might be time to update the city’s three-decade-old master plan. At a Sept. 2 meeting, council members indicated they’ll consider hiring a firm to … more

By CJ Baker | 9/16/25

A surveillance camera captures footage of Scott Lee walking alongside a Toyota Highlander the day it was vandalized. Lee has been ordered to pay $6,000 for the damage.

Man ordered to pay for vandalized vehicle

Although a Powell man swore he wasn’t the one who vandalized a woman’s vehicle last year, a magistrate judge has held him responsible for the damage. Scott Lee, 73, has been ordered … more

By CJ Baker | 9/16/25

PCSD1 remains above the state in assessments

Just like at the state level Powell schools are on the right track when it comes to WYTOPP scores. The state reports a 1%-3% gain in English language arts, math and science over last year, and … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/16/25

Trent Sessions, C&B Operations store manager, speaks to Southside Elementary School fifth graders as part of the first Trucks and Trades event on Friday. Students completed a career readiness test and then visited select stations out of 11 options that included first responders and even a farrier.

Trucks and Trades: Fifth grade students get hands on experience at school’s newest event

Southside Elementary School’s fifth graders sat in cop cars and watched trained adults pound glowing red metal and operate garbage trucks — all in the safety of the school’s parking … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/16/25

Representatives from Powell Valley Healthcare and Northwest College converged at the Yellowstone Building to celebrate the hospital’s donation of an old ambulance to assist with educating new EMT students.

Powell Valley Hospital donates ambulance to NWC EMS program

Powell Valley Hospital’s ambulance donation could just lead to a better prepared future health care workforce. At its July meeting, the Powell Hospital District Board of Trustees … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/16/25

Powell man jailed for 2023 home entries

A Powell man will wind up serving six months in jail for wandering into a couple of homes while under the influence of drugs in late 2023. Across two separate sentences, 34-year-old Adam Lynn … more

By CJ Baker | 9/16/25

Taste the Nations: Oktoberfest scheduled for Sept. 25

The Northwest College International Student & Scholar Services presents Taste the Nations: Oktoberfest, on Thursday, Sept. 25, featuring an evening of authentic German food, fun, and spirits. The … more

9/16/25

Cody Country Art League changes name to CodyArts

CODY — After more than six decades as a cornerstone of the local arts community, Cody Country Art League is changing its name. The rebranding to CodyArts … more

9/16/25

Special book sale in memory of Ron Dube will benefit Park County Library Foundation

CODY— The Park County Library Foundation will host a special book sale in memory of notable outfitter, professional horseman, and conservationist Ronald Roger “Ron” Dube on … more

9/16/25

Free horsemanship clinic teaches youth communication and trail skills

Youth ages 5-18 are invited to attend a clinic sponsored by the Shoshone Back Country Horsemen. The free clinic will be held Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boot and Bottle Club, 69 Southfork … more

9/16/25

David Ono speaks at the 2023 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage.

Grant will bring ‘Defining Courage’ production to Heart Mountain to celebrate America 250

A $25,000 grant from the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force will enable the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation to bring “Defining Courage,” an immersive live … more

9/16/25

Runstagram : Powell High School’s girls’ team bring humor to the sport

If you’re scrolling through Instagram and you see Powell High School’s girls cross country and track stars catching and eating flaming hot no-bake cookies or participating in the latest … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/11/25

AI-written police reports? Local agencies say no thanks

A growing number of law enforcement agencies around the country are using artificial intelligence tools to help write up their reports. Departments in Park County, however, are not. … more

By CJ Baker | 9/11/25 | 1 comment