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Veterans ‘Welcome Home’ Day celebrated Saturday in Powell

Veterans of all eras, military, surviving spouses, family members and all other area residents are welcome to attend the Veterans “Welcome Home” Day celebrations this weekend in Powell … more

3/23/23

Wild and Working Lands Film Festival at Cody Theatre on April 29

The Wild and Working Lands Film Festival will show April 29 at the Cody Theatere in Cody, Wyoming. The festival, which is free and open to the public, features a program of eight short films … more

4/27/23

Summit to assist Wyoming communities with federal grant process

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-Wyo.) alongside Gov. Mark Gordon, announced they are hosting a Federal Funding Summit to provide free professional … more

5/9/23

Mining jobs grow in Wyoming

CASPER — Mining outpaced all other Wyoming industries for job growth from the last quarter of 2021 to the same time in 2022, a recent report from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services … more

By Mary Steurer, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/16/23

Sebastian Wood gets down as low as possible with his Spiderman umbrella to examine the rainwater running down his street during an intense afternoon rain on Wednesday.

Spring persists: Farmers possibly facing bleak year as wet weather continues

A week into summer, at least as far as the calendar is concerned, most of the state is still experiencing wet, cool weather. While many would naturally think of precipitation as a positive in the … more

By Mark Davis | 6/27/23

Judge dismisses exploitation charge against Powell caregiver

Prosecutors allege a woman abused her position at an assisted living facility to obtain $12,000 worth of loans from one of the facility’s residents and got the 88-year-old to move out of the … more

By CJ Baker | 7/3/23

Type 2 diabetes prevention program starts Sept. 12

Powell Valley Healthcare is set to unveil a program in September to help people at risk for type 2 diabetes. The Prevent T2 program, hosted by Powell Valley Healthcare, is designed to help … more

9/5/23

Southside Elementary School celebrated its second National Blue Ribbon School designation on Oct. 26. Southside Elementary first earned the title in 2014. This year students wore shirts that declared 2023 a ‘Blue Year.’

Southside Elementary School celebrating a blue year

Field trips and programs that accommodate all students make Southside Elementary School worthy of being a Blue Ribbon School, fifth grader Pele Rapp confidently declared to a crowd of hundreds in … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/9/23

Woman held on charges of aggravated assault with deadly weapon

Park County resident Rani Nomura was arrested Friday on a felony charge of aggravated assault and battery with a deadly weapon, driving while under the influence and driving while license was … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/2/22

Martin Clemons, holding hands with sons Linden and Niklas, checks out the World War II fighter plane, the North American T-6 Texan, which was part of the Wings ‘N Wheels event at the Powell Municipal Airport Saturday.

Wings ‘N Wheels draws a huge crowd to Powell airport

The Wings ‘N Wheels airplane and car show returned to Powell after a three-year hiatus on Saturday. A sizable crowd came out to the Powell Municipal Airport to see classic planes and cars, as … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/23/22

Johann Nield prepares to take flight at the Sandturn launch in 2020.

Hang gliding provides thrill, stress relief

Each year over the Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends, individuals jump off of the cliffs at Sand Turn Interpretive Site and glide slowly down to the ground with a hang glider in the Bighorn … more

By Marly Graham, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/13/22

New design picked for Powell’s iconic mural

Downtown Powell will soon get a fresh new look, as the city’s longstanding mural of John Wesley Powell is set to be replaced with a colorful rendition of Heart Mountain. The artwork … more

By CJ Baker | 12/5/23

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cody region offices are nearly complete with a public ceremony scheduled for Nov. 16. The building could be finished under budget, according to department officials.

Game and Fish announces grand opening for new Cody headquarters

The Cody Region headquarters for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is targeting mid-October for a move-in date and Nov. 16 for a public celebration, according to testimony at the Game and Fish … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/22

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder announced the Wyoming Department of Education’s new curriculum transparency resources and guidelines when she visited Park County on Tuesday. During the event she said that she hopes the state’s 48 districts implement the transparency guidelines in some form, ‘so that parents can not only access curriculum, but be empowered to make decisions about their child’s education, and to foster a relationship between parents and teachers.’

Wyoming Department of Education releases transparency resources

Wyoming schools now have a clear path to curriculum transparency thanks to a collaborative effort between participating school districts, stakeholders and the Wyoming Department of Education. … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/25/24

Wyoming job-stayers see 4.9% wage growth, new data from ADP shows

CHEYENNE (WNE) — New data shows workers in Wyoming who have stayed in their job for at least 12 months saw their wages rise by 4.9% compared to the same time last year, with a median annual … more

4/9/24

A mourner looks at photos of Bobby Maher prior to a vigil in his memory Thursday in Casper.

Casper community comes together in grief to mourn Bobby Maher

He was known by friends and neighbors as Bobby, a familiar face on the basketball court and recognized by his dashing mop of curly brown hair and boyishly charming smirk. He’s described by his … more

By Zak Sonntag, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/16/24

Ecosystem Engineers: The role of beavers in restoring and maintaining Wyoming’s riverine ecosystems

As many a landowner knows, beavers can radically alter their environment through dam building, sometimes causing damage. At the next Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition talk, Jerry … more

1/31/23

Powell Middle School fall 2022 honor roll

Powell Middle School has released its 2022 fall honor roll consisting of 293 students. In order to make the honor roll students must make one of three grade point average ranges — 3.0-3.49, … more

2/16/23

Campers at Buffalo Bill State Park enjoy a meal before heading out for the day’s entertainment. The Wyoming State Park’s Management Plan is intended to be a 20-year plan for the park, providing the foundation for decision-making to accommodate recreation and visitor amenities in balance with the preservation of recreation, setting, and natural and cultural resources.

State Parks launches Buffalo Bill update amid process concerns

Buffalo Bill State Park west of Cody is getting a management planning makeover. The park, which encircles the 8,000-acre reservoir of the same name, is dotted with campgrounds and boat … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 3/23/23

Jason House loads antlers on racks in his pickup, where they will be strapped down and secured. House said the loaded pickup, with signs on either side, is great for pulling in sellers.

Shed hunting seasons delayed after harsh winter

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced Tuesday an emergency extended closure of the shed antler and horn hunting regulation to protect big game on winter ranges. The emergency regulation … more

4/27/23