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The Wyoming State Shooting Complex received a boost from Forward Cody of $100,000, with another $100,000 pledged later in the year, to help with fundraising. Forward Cody CEO Jake Hogan (third from left) presented the check to the joint powers board members including Jason Byer (from left), Bryan Mick, Lee Ann Reiter, Danny Michaels, Glenn Ross, Cindi Thomas and Darrell Steward.

Forward Cody to grant $200K to shooting complex by end of year

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex is getting a boost from Forward Cody. The economic development group presented the board with a $100,000 check on Thursday — and CEO Jake Hogan said … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/1/25

The 3,000-pound donation of emmer grown in Ralston will soon reach Wyoming residents experiencing food insecurity.

Ralston grown grain donated to state food bank

Food Bank of Wyoming is bringing ancient nutrition to Wyoming tables thanks to a unique partnership with the University of Wyoming’s Neolithic Brand Wyoming First Grains initiative and … more

7/1/25

‘Chicks Homestead’ was one of two Best Overall entries in the recent parade as part of the 28th annual Clark Jubilee celebration. The entry featured Nicci Connell and her daughter Willow, with ranch dog, Montana, and chickens Spreckels and Snickers. The other top winner was ‘Homesteading Clark 1800s’ with Zoe Schimpf and Shelby Bays.

Clark Jubilee & Rodeo raises $4K for rec center

Primary organizers of the recent Clark Jubilee & Rodeo share a feeling that volunteers aren't paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless. Robert Weldin and Sharon … more

7/1/25

Public meetings to address northwest Wyoming highway improvement projects

A series of annual public meetings is scheduled in July to address future highway, bridge, airport and public transportation improvement projects in northwest Wyoming. Citizens and … more

7/1/25

Mike Hansen works on a painting of Indian Paintbrush on the Bighorn Mountains.

Early summer programs start at Bighorn Canyon

The following programs are just the beginning and can be enjoyed on the South District of the park near Lovell: Ranch Tours July 11 and July 19 – Join MSU Intern Karson … more

7/1/25

Steve Otto (left) and Jesse Preator were recognized for their workplace safety leadership Wednesday during a luncheon in Basin. In the background were district maintenance engineer Lyle Lamb and district safety officer Jerry Fritz.

Basin duo receives district safety leadership awards

Two Wyoming Department of Transportation workers in Basin received district safety leadership awards last week. Steve Otto, district traffic supervisor in Basin, and Basin mechanic Jesse Preator … more

7/1/25

Concealed carry allowed in many Wyoming state government buildings starting Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, Wyomingites will be allowed to carry guns into state government buildings, with some exceptions including courthouses and law enforcement facilities. On June 17, the Wyoming … more

By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com | 7/1/25

Three arrested in machete-armed robberies in Riverton

RIVERTON (WNE) — Three teens are in custody after a series of robberies early Wednesday morning, at least one of which included a suspect armed with a machete. Maverik store director Deb … more

7/1/25

State Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, leads a chant during a rally against Utah Sen. Mike Lee’s proposed sale of public lands at the state Capitol on Thursday in Cheyenne. The rally was to urge Wyoming’s congressional delegation not to endorse the sale of public lands.

Revised public land sale pitch cut from budget bill

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, pulled his revised public land sale provision from the U.S. Senate’s budget bill on Saturday night. Lee voluntarily withdrew the measure because the “strict … more

By Christina MacIntosh, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/1/25

Aidan Gallagher rides a section of the Outlaw Trails, a Special Recreational Management Area roughly 4 miles outside of Cody. Organizers hope future improvements will help make it a world-class destination for hikers, bikers and equestrians. A provision auctioning off BLM land near cities is being looked at as a replacement for a previous provision offering millions of acres of National Forest Service and BLM land.

Public lands grab

A fter spending thousands of hours building and maintaining trails and seeking permission to build the Outlaw Trails near Cody, John Gallagher and volunteers from the loosely organized Park County … more

By Mark Davis | 6/26/25

The class of 1949 poses for a photo during their 75th reunion in 2024. This year they will be meeting yet again with four class members and three spouses in attendance. From left, Loretta Kolb, Ilene Kobbe, Mildred Emery, Winston Churchill, Donna Brasher, Mary Ann Northrup, Thayer Cox and Phylis Somers.

Weekend features 50th and 76th reunions

P owell is just a day away from the 110th all class reunion weekend and while there’s plenty of activities everyone can enjoy, Powell High School’s various graduating classes will also be … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/26/25

County looks at options with just one free liquor license

P ark County generally has a number of free liquor licenses for businesses to apply for at any time. That flexibility has evaporated. With 23 full liquor licenses being approved … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/26/25

Cody man caught with fentanyl and meth sent to prison

A Cody man who was caught with roughly a quarter-million dollars worth of drugs last fall will serve eight to 10 years in prison. Wayne W. Wright II, 59, received the sentence last week on a … more

By CJ Baker | 6/26/25

Harmful drug-resistant bacteria a worry in raw meat

According to a recent analysis of Food and Drug Administration data, about 30% of U.S. retail meat samples recently tested positive for at least one type of potentially harmful bacteria, and nearly … more

6/26/25

Health department urges mosquito bite prevention to avoid West Nile virus

CHEYENNE (WNE) — With mosquito season ramping up, the Wyoming Department of Health urges people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer to help prevent West Nile virus infection. … more

6/26/25

Child abuse case nets months of jail time

A Powell man is serving three months in jail for the abuse he reportedly inflicted on his girlfriend’s 6-year-old child last summer. Thayne D. Vialpando, 23, admitted in Park County … more

By CJ Baker | 6/26/25

Trevion Solberg (left) shakes the hand of counselor Kara Miller at Powell High School during the annual awards ceremony in May. Solberg will be attending Crown College this fall, partly due to a National Merit Scholarship. Solberg is the first Powell High School student in eight years to receive a monetary scholarship from the organization.

PHS grad earns National Merit Scholarship

W hen Trevion Solberg graduated Powell High School this May, he was not only a member of the 2025 graduating class, but Powell’s first student in just under a decade to be awarded a National … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/26/25

Friendship Families sought for NWC international students

The Northwest College Office of International Student & Scholar Services is seeking local families to join the Friendship Family program, which gives members of the community an opportunity to … more

6/26/25

Powell artists to be featured at Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale

This summer, Powell artists will be featured as the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum celebrates the 45th Annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale. Running from July 17 to Aug. … more

6/26/25

After receiving a ruling from District Court Judge Melissa Owens, Marci Bramlet, an attorney representing the plaintiffs suing the state, talks with plaintiffs Dr. Giovannina Anthony and Christine Lichtenfels on March 25 in district court in Jackson.

Will a new Wyoming law protect providers or limit abortions? It depends on which lawyer you ask

T he same group of abortion rights advocates whose legal challenges have stymied past attempts to stop or limit abortion in Wyoming is seeking to block part of another new law. That statute, … more

By Joshua Wolfson WyoFile.com | 6/26/25