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Rock Springs volunteer Pat Sisneros assists a Sweetwater County student in need of a pair of new shoes for school.

Easing the burden: Local shoe drive helps kids step into new school year

When a family barely has enough money for food after paying household bills, preparing their children for the new school year can be stressful. Some children return to school without the materials … more

By Trina Brittain, Rocket Miner Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/16/22

Foundation donates $10K for city’s new mural

Thanks to the generosity of a local foundation, the City of Powell now has all the funding it needs to create and install a new downtown mural. City leaders have been working over the past year … more

By CJ Baker | 2/15/24

Smith, the face of Yellowstone wolf recovery, is retiring

JACKSON (WNE) — Doug Smith, the human face of Yellowstone National Park’s wolf research and management program, is retiring. Smith’s name is inseparably tied to the recent … more

11/29/22

Cody man accused of assaulting pregnant woman now facing perjury charge

A Cody man who allegedly assaulted his pregnant partner last fall is facing a new felony charge that alleges he recently asked the woman to lie and recant her statements against him. Travis W. … more

By CJ Baker | 2/23/23

Zebra mussels are an immediate threat to Wyoming waterways after they were discovered less than 30 miles from Wyoming at Pactola Reservoir in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Game and Fish plan set for aquatic invasive species threat

Reacting to the discovery of invasive zebra mussels in the Black Hills, plans have been finalized for the operation of watercraft check stations in northeast Wyoming. Wyoming Game and Fish … more

By Mark Davis | 2/28/23

Driver who caused fatal Cody crash acquitted of vehicular homicide

A Minnesota woman who pulled out in front of a 24-year-old motorcyclist and caused his death in Cody last summer has been acquitted of vehicular homicide. Following a bench trial last month, a … more

By CJ Baker | 6/6/23

Town hall meetings for mental health in Powell, Worland

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon is launching a series of town hall meetings on mental health start with an upcoming visit to the Big Horn Basin. The governor will host the first in … more

10/17/23

A crew with Intermountain Slurry Seal, a Utah pavement preservation company, works on Bernard Street near Seventh Street in the heat of the early afternoon Tuesday. Forecasters have called for near-record temperatures through early next week.

Plan ahead for heat wave

It’s going to be a hot one. Temperatures for the coming week are forecast to be near 100 degrees in Northwest Wyoming. Combine the heat with occasional thunderstorms and winds … more

By Mark Davis | 7/14/22

Cale Moon, a self described ‘endurance guy,’ gives his all during a perfomance. Moon will be opening for Chancey Williams on Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the main arena at the Park County Fair.

Cale Moon’s 13-year career has led him to the Park County Fair

Cale Moon, who will be performing Thursday as part of the Park County Fair’s musical entertainment, didn’t have time to talk right away. He went on a run before that evening’s … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/26/22

Lorraine Griffith (left) helps Weston Weckler learn how to use the lunch line with the help of his proud parents.

Southside Elementary School’s head cook is the food service employee of the year

Southside students will officially be served by the best this year. Head Cook Lorraine Griffith has been chosen as the state of Wyoming’s Food Services Employee of the year for the 2022-2023 … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/16/22

Cody planner resigns to pursue ‘different opportunity’

After more than a decade on the job — and after a year that saw him fall under intense public scrutiny — Cody’s city planner is moving on. Todd Stowell submitted his … more

By CJ Baker | 2/15/24

A crowd takes a tour of the new Dave Kuhn Training Facility at the WyoTech campus on Saturday, Nov. 19, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 90,000 square feet, $16 million facility.

WyoTech celebrates 90,000 square feet expansion

LARAMIE — WyoTech, a Laramie technical school, is helping to meet a national need. That was the sentiment expressed by school, community and business supporters who attended the … more

By Carol Ryczek, Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/29/22

The setting sun is obscured by smoke Friday night during the Wyoming State Track Championships in Casper. A National Weather Service meteorologist in Riverton said we can start seeing relief from the smoke from Canada wildland fires starting this week.

Air quality to at least temporarily improve

Fire season arrived early this year. More than 200 wildland fires are burning across several parched provinces in western Canada with almost a quarter of those fires out of control. Tens of thousands … more

By Mark Davis | 5/23/23

Couple facing child endangering charge rearrested

A Powell couple charged with exposing their child to fentanyl in April were rearrested last week, after they allegedly used drugs while out on bond. Makala A. Butz, 25, and Ashton L. Wollam, 26, … more

By CJ Baker | 6/6/23

Big Brothers Big Sisters made a trip to Yellowstone National Park , Aug. 4 where they were guided along Storm Point Trail by park rangers who provided desserts and educational lessons. Back row: From left, William Woodall, Dinah Heath, Gracie Wolff, Kyle Vetter, Linda Pease, Jamie Hoeft, Blake Hinze, Joe Jewett, James Bennett, Alora Walker, Maija Jolley, Michelle Hedges and Jessica Hedges. Front row: From left, Mason Woodall, Ima Heath, Pierce Pease, David Jolley, Brenna Henderson, Rayden Banks, Kendal Eden, Sophia Petrie, Robin, Jennifer Just, Amiya De Foe-Love, Addi, Precious Londo, Jada Bunn and Hailey Hedges (covering her face).

Big Brothers Big Sisters and Yellowstone National Park collaborate for children

Off the beaten path of Yellowstone National Park lies a mysterious stone formation that most don’t know about. But thanks to the thorough and compassionate guidance of park rangers, a group of … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/17/23

“Betabeleros” — Mexican and Mexican American sugar beet workers in early-day Powell — will be highlighted in a discussion and exhibition Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the University of Wyoming.

Newspaper exhibition and discussion Oct. 24 on early-day Mexican beet laborers in Powell

“The Wyoming Betabeleros’ News: La Pagina Espanol of The Powell Tribune (1927)” is the topic of research from Professor Conxita Domenech and Assistant Professor Chelsea Escalante, … more

10/17/23

Business incubator will offer opportunities to Big Horn Basin entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs in the Big Horn Basin will soon be able to tap into new opportunities created by IMPACT 307. The organization operates a network of entrepreneurial incubators throughout the … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/14/22

Steve Lebruska leaps into action channeling the classic rockers of the past whose music he often plays at concerts.

Powell native plays Pepsi Free Stage for second year in a row

Powell native Steve Lebruska will play the Pepsi Free Stage at the Park County Fair for the second year in a row. “I grew up in Powell and it means a lot to me to play in Powell on that … more

7/26/22

Meet the Candidates in park bandshell is Thursday event

Candidates for national, state and county offices will participate in a Meet the Candidates afternoon gathering at Washington Park on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event five days ahead of the Wyoming … more

8/9/22

Cody Rep. Sandy Newsome (from left), Commissioner Lee Livingston and Cody Mayor Matt Hall speak to commissioners Feb. 6 about their work on trying to bring the state shooting complex to Park County.

State shooting complex group IDs potential sites, benefits

Park County is starting to look like one of the favorites to land a state shooting complex. At a Park County commissioner meeting last week, a few of the leaders of the … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/15/24