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Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan declined to run again for his position and instead will assume a judgeship in the state despite there being three months remaining on his term as secretary of state.

Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan is set to assume his judgeship next month, leaving his office with three months remaining on his term. The departure means Wyoming’s top … more

By Victoria Eavis, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/1/22

Heart Mountain Interpretive Center designated a Smithsonian Affiliate

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation announced Monday the Interpretive Center has been designated a Smithsonian Institute affiliated museum, becoming only the second Wyoming museum to receive the … more

By Mark Davis | 4/9/24

HUBZone Workshop is April 17 in Powell

Small-business owners can learn how to obtain federal contract dollars through becoming HUBZone-certified companies Wednesday, April 17. Devan Costa Cargill and Deb Farris will present a Wyoming … more

4/11/24

Chris Grondin and Jose Garcia work to remove asbestos shingles from the roof of the former VFW lodge in Powell. The property was purchased by the senior center, which plans to demolish the building and build a new senior center.

Powell senior center buys VFW property

The Powell Senior Citizens Center finally has a path forward to replace its small, aging building. On Monday the senior center closed on the purchase of the former VFW property on South Fair … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/23/24

A northern long-eared bat with white-nose syndrome is handled in a laboratory studying the fatal disease. Hibernating bats are affected by the disease and it has been recently discovered in Wyoming. The long-eared bat is mostly found in the northeast corner of the state.

Bat up-listing delayed after GOP protests

Republican leaders, including Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis, have successfully negotiated a delay in a move by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reclassify the northern long-eared bat from … more

By Mark Davis | 1/31/23

New legislation allows excused absences for 4-H in Wyoming

CHEYENNE (WNE) — In Wyoming, 4-H is now considered a co-curricular activity, allowing members to obtain excused absences for participation in 4-H. Wyoming House Bill 175 states that … more

3/23/23

Talk to focus on ‘courage’ in Wyoming

Author Rodger McDaniel and former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson are scheduled to discuss the theme of McDaniel’s recent book, “Profiles in Courage: Standing Against the Wyoming … more

4/13/23

Ellie Thomas (left) and her dad Terry pose for a picture in front of a truck while out in the field in Campbell County this summer.

Defending against wildfires

Defending against the opposing teams’ hardest hitters was not enough for Northwest College sophomore libero Ellie Thomas. Over the summer she put in additional hard work to defend against one … more

By Seth Romsa | 9/5/23

Powell Mayor and Park County Outdoor Recreation Collaborative steering committee member John Wetzel cuts the ribbon on the grand opening of the new boat ramp while being surrounded by Powell Chamber and Powell Economic Partnership employees, volunteers, donors and local, state and federal officials — as well as his golden retriever, Samantha.

Shoshone access victory

While Powell Mayor John Wetzel was preparing to cut the celebratory yellow ribbon with a pair of giant scissors, marking the completion of a new boat ramp on the Shoshone River south of the city, … more

By Mark Davis | 10/3/23

State parks to recognize ‘Every Kid in a Park’ program

SHERIDAN (WNE) — For the seventh year, Wyoming State Parks is partnering with state and federal partners in celebration of a program instituted in 2016 during the National Park Service’s … more

5/26/22

Wyoming Natural Diversity Database, UW Extension release new thistle field guide

The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD) at the University of Wyoming has released a new field guide on Wyoming thistles, designed to assist those who work or recreate outdoors in identifying … more

6/30/22

Deborah Carroll wants to bring experience to clerk of district court position

Deb Carroll is one of three candidates running for the Park County clerk of district court. Patra Lindenthal announced this year that she will not seek another term for office. Carroll has … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/7/22

UW launches wool initiative; program’s goal to expand the sheep industry in Wyoming

Wyoming is the wine country of wool. At least, that’s how the University of Wyoming Extension sheep specialist, Whit Stewart, describes it. And with the state ranking No. 1 in wool … more

By Abigail Landwehr, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/2/22

State gets grant to help adults reentering the workforce from incarceration

GILLETTE (WNE) — The state has received a grant to help adults who are re-entering the workforce after being released from prison. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, in … more

9/1/22

Wetherbee pleads not guilty to abuse of a vulnerable adult

Brandy Wetherbee pleaded not guilty to one felony charge of intentional abuse of a vulnerable adult and two misdemeanor charges of interfering with a peace officer in Park County Fifth District Court … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/13/22

Wyomingites encouraged to join organ donor registry

Right now in Wyoming, more than 100 people are waiting and hoping for a life-saving organ transplant. And amid National Donate Life Month, residents across the state and country are being encouraged … more

By CJ Baker | 4/9/24

Powell quilters, Kim Hicks (right) and Rose French display French’s hand-sewn quilt at a March quilting festival at Homesteader Hall.

Quilters converge on Powell

Rose French began quilting 44 years ago when she began a project for her soon-to-arrive son. Her son is now 43 and while that quilt is still in process, her love of quilting has only grown. … more

By Abigail LeBlanc, Tribune intern | 4/11/24

Day of the Drones

Dozens of area students became pilots Saturday during the Wyoming State Drone Championships and Bighorn Basin Drone Challenge Cup. But while flying is fun, what they are really learning is the art of … more

By Mark Davis | 4/23/24

Three Powell High School band students attended All-State Music in Sheridan earlier this month. From the left, Hannah Sears, Maddie Johnson and Gabby Paterson.

Six students return from All-State

Six Powell High School students have returned after a successful trip to Wyoming All-State Music Jan. 15-17 in Sheridan. Out of the six students only two had attended before, for the rest it was an … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/31/23

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation releases translations of rare camp writings

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is releasing a new digital exhibit featuring English translations of poems, essays and short stories written in Japanese by first-generation immigrants … more

4/13/23