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Lovell heavy equipment operator Rick Gurney operates a snow blower on top of the Bighorn Mountains during the annual opening work of U.S. Highway 14A east of Lovell in early May.

The annual spring opening of U.S. Highway 14A between Burgess Junction and Lovell will occur prior to Memorial Day weekend at noon this Friday, May 27. The opening of U.S. Highway 14A is … more

5/26/22

Devils Tower visitors spend $40M

GILLETTE (WNE) — Devils Tower National Monument had a record-breaking year in terms of visitors in 2021, and that translated into an increase in local revenue. Visitors to Devils Tower spent … more

7/7/22

The Park County Planning and Zoning board including, from left, Randy Mair, Guy Eastman, chair Kimberly Brandon-Wintermote, vice chair Duncan Bonine and Brian Peters, worked out final changes to the proposed new land use plan Tuesday with the Park County Commissioners in front of dozens of people.

Land use plan changes to be sent to consultant finalized

Aiming to address concerns raised by property owners, Park County commissioners and Planning and Zoning board members have made several changes to the county’s proposed land use plan. A … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/9/23

Park County man allegedly fired ‘long gun’ near bike trails

After allegedly firing a rifle in the direction of mountain biking trails, Christopher Pugrad of Cody was arrested Sunday on charges of reckless endangering and interference with a peace … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/1/22

Park County GOP objects to push to change Secretary of State role

The Park County GOP Central Committee is in favor of incoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray and opposed to the efforts by some legislators to remove election duties from the position. At its … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/13/22

Bill Novotny, Wyoming County Commissioners Association president and Johnson County Commissioner, presents the Commissioner of the Year award to Lloyd Thiel of Clark.

Thiel honored as top commissioner

Park County Commissioner Lloyd Thiel said he doesn’t do the job for the praise. Still, the second-term commissioner said it was nice to be recognized by the Wyoming County Commissioners … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/5/23

Industry, environmental groups at odds over methane regulation

As persistently high natural gas prices renew a dispute between environmental and industry groups over conservation practices at oil and gas wells, there remains little overlap on how losses of … more

By Nicole Pollack, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/22/22

Sage grouse are in leks this time of year and on the mind of the Bureau of Land Management, which is hosting a meeting to discuss its new draft plan for the species in the Big Horn Basin.

BLM to hold public meetings on greater sage-grouse land use plan amendments

CHEYENNE — The Bureau of Land Management is holding public meetings on greater sage-grouse land use plan amendments, including one in the Big Horn Basin. BLM manages the largest single … more

4/11/24

Benefit for JW Heny overflowing with community love

By the time the doors at Heart Mountain Hall swung open for the JW Heny benefit, there was already a long line forming. Generous donors poured in so fast that organizers ran out of dinner menu items, … more

By Mark Davis | 4/16/24

As grizzly bears recover in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, they will naturally disperse into other ecosystems. But that is a problem for wildlife managers, landowners and other stakeholders. Often the bears find themselves conflicting with humans outside of the protection of the recovery zone, often with lethal consequences.

Grizzly bear killed near Ten Sleep

A sub-adult male grizzly bear euthanized Monday south of Ten Sleep is yet more evidence the species is spreading well beyond the boundaries of what is considered suitable habitat for the area’s … more

By Mark Davis | 4/18/24

Hunter education class offered in Cody Saturday

A Wyoming hunter education internet completion course will be held April 27 in Cody and seats are available. The class goes from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will be held at the Wyoming Game … more

4/23/24

University Women present ‘The Secrets of our Universe’

On Thursday at 5 p.m. University Women will present a program exploring ideas and theories of various famous scientists as they endeavored to unlock the secrets of our universe. The speaker will be … more

1/31/23

Burlington student places on Dean’s List at Utah Tech University

Torey Wardell of Burlington is one of 1,468 students to earn a spot on the Dean’s List at Utah Tech University. This amounts to only 11% of the school population. To place on the Dean’s … more

2/16/23

Ayres Natural Bridge looms over LaPrele Creek.

Ayres Park shut to overnight camping due to fear of flooding

Ayres Natural Bridge Park is closed to overnight camping again this spring, according to Converse County Commission Chair Jim Willox. The closure is for safety precautions, as the LaPrele … more

By Cinthia Stimson, Douglas Budget Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/23/23

Seagreaves graduates South University with a master’s degree

Sarabeth Seagreaves graduated on March 24, 2023 with a Master’s of Science, Physician Assistant Studies and received the Make a Difference Award. She will be starting her career as a … more

4/27/23

Earl Durand author to speak at libraries, Homesteader Museum

Jerred Metz, author of “The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand,” will speak at the Cody and Meeteetse libraries and at the Powell Homesteader Museum in collaboration with the Powell Library. … more

5/9/23

The remains of a cabin on private land at the site of the old Highland Chief mine that operated within yards of the park boundary in 1894 to 1908.

Yellowstone group set to buy gold mine to protect land

BOZEMAN, MONTANA — The Greater Yellowstone Coalition announced an ambitious campaign this week to buy out a mining company on the northern border of Yellowstone National Park, according to a … more

5/16/23

Cody man arrested in Oregon on sex crime allegations

Prosecutors are alleging that a Cody man sexually abused a minor in Park County last month and then left the state. Richard M. Perkins was arrested in Oregon two weeks ago and authorities are … more

By CJ Baker | 6/27/23

Veterans assistance in Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties

CHEYENNE — A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout September. Brad … more

9/5/23

The proposed location for a new senior center in Powell is adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Manor, on the northwest corner of North Douglas Street and West Second Street. The center is asking the city to be the owner of the land in order to get the project moving forward. Once complete, the new center will be ADA compliant and allow for much more space for the center to provide services to the growing population of seniors.

City asked to take ownership of land for new Powell Senior Center

The Powell Senior Center has been pushing to build a new facility for the past several years. Now with funding opportunities coming down the pipeline through the state as a result of American Rescue … more

By Kevin Killough | 4/26/22