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The Trump administration has moved to end the 2001 “Roadless Rule,” which prevents most logging and road development in remote parts of national forests. That includes the Wyoming Range on the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Trump administration to end 'Roadless Rule,' opening up Greater Yellowstone to logging

JACKSON — The Trump administration has ended a decades-old rule protecting roadless areas in national forests, which could open millions of acres in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to timber … more

By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/26/25

Thermopolis concert to feature Lorrie Morgan, Chancey Williams

THERMOPOLIS — The Wyoming Discovery Days Festival will include some major musicians this year for its “Big Music in a Small Town” concert, featuring country music legends Lorrie … more

6/26/25

Wyoming's delegation, including Rep. Harriet Hageman and Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, stands for the Pledge of Allegiance during the 2023 Freedom Celebration, the last at the Wyoming Veterans Memorial in Cody. This year's event will be at the W Arena and all members of the delegation plan to attend as well as numerous other state and local officials.

Freedom Celebration focuses on Revolutionary War

O n July 3, 1775, General George Washington took charge of the army of militia that had formed in the wake of the battles of Lexington and Concord to besiege the British troops in Boston. … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/26/25

Cody Regional Health launches online childbirth class

CODY — Cody Regional Health has launched an online childbirth class, designed to provide expecting parents with flexible, convenient and expert-led education to support them through … more

6/26/25

Above left, Clay Matthews (left), the district’s head mechanic, poses with student McCoy Banks and Transportation Director Jim Pehringer. Above right, Banks sits in a Park County School District 6 bus. Banks earned his Class B CDL through the district’s Classroom 2 Careers Initiative.

Park 6 transportation department celebrates first student CDL graduate

The Park County School District 6 Transportation Department recently hit a significant milestone — the successful graduation of its first student with a commercial driver’s license (CDL). … more

6/26/25

The 41st annual Rael Independence Day celebration will include more large fireworks for the display, a half beef and full pig barbecued for the potluck dinner and, new this year, a photo booth complete with a professional photographer and Harry Luge and his full band. The additions to the event, sponsored by S&L Industrial, will make the 2025 celebration the largest ever for the free event.

Cowley fireworks boom

Every year, as Jennie and David Rael work countless hours to prepare for their Independence Day extravaganza, David promises the love of his life that "this is the last year." "I tell her … more

By Mark Davis | 6/24/25

Travel council plans to have new director in place before end of year

The Park County Travel Council is aiming to have an offer out to its top candidate by mid September, and a new executive director in place most likely well before the end of the year. At … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/24/25

Alabama man alleged to have misused ex-employer’s credit card

After losing his job at a private South Fork ranch last year, an Alabama man is alleged to have gone on a spending spree with his former employer’s credit card. Marc J. Rosen, 63, is … more

By CJ Baker | 6/24/25

US Ballistic Laboratories plans to load, assemble and pack artillery projectiles for the U.S. military on the right-hand portion of this facility on Road 2AB in Cody. The building was originally constructed for the now-shuttered Cody Laboratories.

New company plans to assemble military artillery shells in Cody

U.S. military leaders have been calling on American firms to produce more munitions — and a new company in Cody wants to help the country meet that goal. US Ballistic Laboratories is … more

By CJ Baker | 6/24/25

College adopts policy on concealed carry on campus

Northwest College is ready for new state law going into effect July 1 that eliminates gun free zones in most areas of the campus by adopting a policy of its own. Trustees unanimously … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/24/25

New commercial greenhouse business approved east of Powell

A new greenhouse business is coming to Powell. On Tuesday, Park County commissioners approved a special use permit for commercial greenhouses to be built alongside a retail shop on Lane 9 east … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/24/25

A moose grazes In the Yellowstone region. The moose population has dwindled in recent years due to more predators and diseases.

Springtime with moose

Every year since moving to Powell, I've looked forward to going up into the higher elevations to gather a few more photo opportunities with springtime moose. My first trip up which was this past … more

By Richard Brady, Special to the Powell Tribune | 6/24/25

Cody grad earns prestigious scholarship

Bliss Bonner, a recent Cody High School graduate, will be one of an elite few as she heads to the University of Wyoming as a member of the fifth wave of Tomé scholars. “I think the … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/24/25

Fishing closures enacted in Yellowstone due to extreme heat

Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams closed to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day beginning June 19 due to warm water temperatures and low river flows. Water … more

6/24/25

Game and Fish to host meetings on proposed changes to regulations

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is notifying all agencies, groups and interested persons that public meetings will be held to discuss proposed changes to two Wyoming Game and Fish Commission … more

6/24/25

Capturing the West: Songs, Stories and Stills event July 8

Step into an unforgettable evening of art, stories and Western spirit at Exclusive Tours’ upcoming program “Capturing the West: Songs, Stories and Stills” on July 8. From music and … more

6/24/25

The Bureau of Land Management’s 245 million surface acres, depicted in yellow in this map, account for about 10% of the United States’ landmass.

Trump appointee ID’d pitfalls of Wyoming managing federal land

Not unlike the current moment, roughly a decade ago a political push to do away with large swaths of federal lands in the West was gaining steam. Utah Republican U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 6/24/25

An oil rig towers over the sage in Converse County. The BLM offered lands that hadn't been leased the past two years along with new parcels in its latest oil and gas lease sale.

BLM oil and gas lease sale generates over $1.4 million

CHEYENNE — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office leased 22 parcels totaling 29,892 acres for $1,4,26,421 in total receipts during an additional oil and gas lease sale. These … more

6/24/25

The seat of the late Powell City Councilman Floyd Young sits empty following the end of Monday night’s meeting. Young will be missed by the council and community, his city colleagues said.

City mourns the passing of longtime Councilman Floyd Young

Powell City Council meetings typically begin with the pledge of allegiance, but Monday’s gathering started with a moment of silence and a vacant seat on the left side of the dais. … more

By CJ Baker | 6/20/25

Hageman defends bill that would sell off some federal lands

As U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., read through audience members’ questions at her Cody town hall, concern about a potential sell-off of federal lands popped up over and over again. … more

By CJ Baker | 6/20/25