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Are you done whining about being “unsuccessful” in Wyoming’s limited quota draws for the upcoming hunting season? Not quite? Welcome to the club. When you get the email … more

By Mark Davis | 8/29/25

Hunting forecast

Spring and summer conditions throughout the region have produced average to above-average precipitation and lower temperatures through July. The 2024-25 winter was relatively mild across the … more

8/29/25

Wild game recipes

As another season gets underway, Wyoming hunters will be heading out to the mountains, the sagebrush, lakes and rivers to hunt all manner of big game, birds and more. But harvesting an animal is only … more

8/29/25

A 1% tax for seniors?

Park County voters could be asked to consider a temporary, 1% sales tax next year. Though the discussions remain in the very early stages, local government leaders are considering the idea of … more

By CJ Baker | 8/28/25

Bachelor party clean-up: Back Country Horsemen volunteer to collect litter, clear trails

At 76, Bruce Fauskee says he’s slowing down. If that’s true, he must have had superhero strength when he was a whipper snapper. Fauskee volunteers for several nonprofits and … more

By Mark Davis | 8/28/25

City asked to allow more small lots

For a couple decades, the City of Powell has allowed developers to squeeze two homes onto corner lots — but only in certain, older parts of the city. The city council is now being asked to … more

By CJ Baker | 8/28/25

Wyoming’s range: Board adopts brand for state shooting complex

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex has a brand. At the Aug. 14 meeting, the joint task force board adopted branding developed by Cody company Tilt Shift and the marketing committee that … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/28/25

Powell Middle School special education teacher Jodee Metzler was named Educator of the Year by the American Legion during an early August meeting. From left, Principal Kyle Rohrer, Metzler, Post Commander Steve Olsen and Assistant Principal Chanler Buck.

Winning streak: Metzler receives second award in two years

Jodee Metzler, a special education teacher at Powell Middle School, has been receiving some positive attention lately. Most recently she was named Wyoming’s Educator of the Year by the Wyoming … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/28/25

PVHC, Powell Athletic Roundtable host first Panther Tailgate on Sept. 5

Powell Valley Healthcare Sports Medicine and the Powell Athletic Roundtable are opening the home football season with a Panther Tailgate dinner on Friday, Sept. 5, beginning at 4:45 p.m. at Panther … more

8/28/25

Lodging tax likely to ‘soften’ by end of summer

While Park County’s lodging tax receipts were up 3% in July over last year, statewide receipts are expected to slip, said Quinten Blair, Park County Travel Council board member and … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/28/25

Cody’s Fall Stroll set for Sept. 4

CODY — The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce invites the community Sept. 4 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., to take part in the Fall Stroll, an evening event designed to encourage residents and … more

8/28/25

Park 6 educators shine at Wyoming conferences

CODY — Educators and administrators from Livingston Elementary, Eastside Elementary, Cody Middle School, Cody High School and Heart Mountain Academy joined colleagues from across the state for … more

8/28/25

Cody Roberts poses with a wolf he took possession of in February 2024. The animal was subsequently taken to the Green River Bar.

A divided Wyoming community, reeling from a tormented wolf and deluge of threats, braces for Cody Roberts’ prosecution

PINEDALE — Kari DeWitt knew she was signing herself up for unpleasant times by talking with a journalist. But the 14-year Sublette County resident, office worker and mother of three, did just … more

By Mike Koshmrl, Wyofile.com | 8/28/25

Fire managers urge hunters to stay out of active, recently burned areas as opener approaches

The zeal for hunting that some Wyoming sportsmen and women have burns as strong as a wildland fire. So as fire and hunting seasons converge in the region, fire managers are asking hunters to … more

By Christina MacIntosh, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/28/25

This vacant property along Panther Boulevard and across from the Powell High School stadium could become the site of a new affordable housing project.

Affordable apartment complex planned near high school

Two dozen townhomes could soon be constructed near Powell High School as part of an affordable rental housing project. A Phoenix-based developer plans to break ground on the roughly $8.97 … more

By CJ Baker | 8/26/25

Travel council to honor retiring state leader

The Park County Travel Council is working on a way to honor the outgoing head of the state travel council after she received a big national award. Diane Shober, the executive director of … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/26/25

City to spend $32K on failed sewer line at East Fourth Street shop

The City of Powell is incurring some unexpected expenses after a sewer line at the city shop failed. Following a series of sewage backups at the East Fourth Street facility, City Administrator … more

By CJ Baker | 8/26/25

Judge releases man from prison over prosecutors’ objections

Last year, District Court Judge Bill Simpson accepted a plea agreement and imposed nine to 10 years of prison time for a Meeteetse man who, while apparently in the throes of paranoia and delusion, … more

By CJ Baker | 8/26/25

Powell man wins Best of Show for art at state fair

It’s not just Powell youth who win big at the Wyoming State Fair. Local 32-year-old DJ Hamilton won Best of Show in the crafted arts category for his large, framed, diamond art … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/26/25

Firefighters gain ground against Red Canyon Fire

LANDER (WNE) — At least on paper, the Red Canyon Fire seemed a little smaller Friday morning. Following ground-truthing efforts to verify the actual size and extent of the fire, it was … more

8/26/25