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A mountain lion peers past a rockwall in the Casper area in this photo captured by Wyoming Game and Fish Department biologist Justin Binfet.

Killing more lions may not help mule deer

Wyoming is moving ahead with plans to more intensively hunt mountain lions in northwestern parts of the state where winter walloped the population of one prey species: mule deer. The decision … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 9/19/23

Taylor Gimmeson, who runs Pure Heart Retreat with her husband Mike, speaks about her plans to operate the business through the winter. Park County Commissioners narrowly rejected the request to extend the months of operation.

Commissioners reject Wapiti wellness business expanding operations to winter months

The Park County Commissioners rejected Tuesday a request by a Wapiti property owner to expand operation of Pure Heart Retreat, a business that includes a yoga studio and short term rentals, housed in … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/21/23

Festival centers on children held at relocation center

Fish will fly at the upcoming innaugural Heart Mountain Interpretive Center Children’s Day Festival. No Children’s Day celebration at the center would be complete without the … more

5/10/22

WDH temporarily expands WIC to support ongoing infant formula shortage

TORRINGTON (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has announced it updated income guidelines in hopes of helping more families become eligible for the Wyoming Women, Infants and … more

7/12/22

Wyoming Rescue Mission buys recovery ranch

CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming Rescue Mission, a Christian homeless shelter in Casper known for its discipleship program, has purchased 355 acres of land outside Esterbrook to use for a recovery … more

12/19/23

Man pleads not guilty to charges in aftermath of crash that killed Powell man

Cody resident Steven Novakovich pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony charges of aggravated homicide by vehicle, which resulted in the death of a Powell man, and driving while under the … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/17/22

This bronze hat is for sitting, not wearing. It resides in the office of Farm Bureau insurance agent David Gilliatt (left) and was won by Park County Farm Bureau for the most new Century Club Farm Bureau memberships for the year 2022. Brian Asher, president of Park County Farm Bureau, holds up his end (right).

Park County Farm Bureau recognized for new members

The Bronze Hat Award came home with Park County Farm Bureau from the 103rd annual meeting of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Casper Nov. 10-12. The bronze hat is emblematic of … more

By Dave Bonner | 12/1/22

A grizzly bear forages near one of the many roads through grizzly country in northwest Wyoming. The image was taken by a recent University of Wyoming graduate who has launched her career in environmental photojournalism, starting with reporting on interactions between humans and grizzly bears in roadside habitats.

Cody naturalist dedicates career to wildlife photojournalism

Unlike most high school kids, environmental photojournalist Julia Cook spent much of her free time in the basement of the Draper Natural History Museum stripping rotting meat from the skeletons of … more

By Mark Davis | 3/14/24

From classmates to friends to engaged

David Vizarraga planned to pop the question at his girlfriend Jamie Smith’s house, before they headed to his birthday dinner. But things didn’t go according to plan, starting when Smith … more

By CJ Baker | 1/26/23

A drought-tolerant clover lawn has many benefits. This lush, green lawn deters bugs, crowds out weeds and provides a low-maintenance ground cover.

The mini but mighty shamrock-shaped solution for lawn renovation

That lush, green lawn most strive for is struggling to survive as our climate experiences “weather whiplash,” meaning abrupt swings in weather conditions from one extreme to another. Last … more

4/27/23

Participation rates grow at Powell Middle School and stay steady at high school

Nearly all seventh and eighth grade students and 74% of high schoolers are involved in some form of sport or activity, according to participation and eligibility data for Powell Middle School and … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/22/23

Powell schools budget approved for fiscal year

Park County School District 1 is planning to spend nearly a million dollars more this year than last, in part to cut reserve funds before the state requires the district to reduce the amount it can … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/8/23

Wyoming law enforcement working to decrease impaired driving

During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, Wyoming law enforcement will be working to decrease impaired driving. Through Sept. 4, officers, … more

8/31/23

Parks report shows visitors spent $1.2 billion in Wyoming

The number of visitors at National Park Service properties continues to grow and the financial benefit to gateway communities in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem continues to increase, according to … more

By Mark Davis | 9/14/23

After learning that Southside Elementary School is a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School during an assembly on Tuesday, Brody Wiltshire (left) and Jonny Jackson could not contain their excitement.

Southside Elementary School earns title of Blue Ribbon School for second time in a decade

All of Southside Elementary School’s students gather in the gymnasium wearing blue, but they don’t know why. Southside Elementary School is a nominee to be a 2023 National Blue … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/21/23

Commissioners revisit elected officials salaries for next four years

Every four years, the first commissioner’s meeting in May is the time to revisit the salaries for Park County elected officials. On April 19, Park County Assessor Pat Meyer proposed a … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 5/10/22

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, right, listens as Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly gives an update Friday at the Old Faithful Inn on efforts to repair road and infrastructure damage in the northern part of the park caused by severe flooding last month.

Haaland surveys Yellowstone flood damage

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said Friday she’s committed to helping Yellowstone National Park rebuild after historic flooding, but she hasn’t yet secured the funding to do … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/12/22

Wyoming makes historic investment to expand high-speed internet access

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has recommended funding 32 applications totaling $70.5 million in federal funds to expand broadband to more than 11,000 locations across … more

12/19/23

Powell High School’s student newspaper The Prowl won All-State Champion Newspaper for 2022-2023 at the Wyoming High School Student Press Association on Nov. 7 in Laramie. From the left, Gabby Paterson, Emma Johnson, Emma Brence, Grace Coombs, Aidan Wantulok, Matthew Wantulok, Hunter Davis, Nathan Feller and Taryn Feller.

The Prowl voted 4A/3A All-State Champion student newspaper for 2022-2023

The student journalists at Powell High School are always on the prowl for a good story. Their keen sense for hunting down the facts won them the title of 4A/3A All-State Champion Newspaper for … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/17/22

Backpacks are filled for 140 elementary school children weekly.

Backpack Blessings fund drive seeks donations to ‘fill pie pans’

How does “Better than Baking” sound in these busiest times of the year? In the spirit of holiday season giving, without the kitchen toil, the Backpack Blessings program conceptualizes … more

By Dave Bonner | 12/1/22