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Food Bank of Wyoming fights food insecurity

Tough economic times are felt by everyone, no matter their income, and the postpandemic challenges of rising inflation and fuel prices have led to increased demand across the state and necessitated … more

11/22/22

The area surrounding Horizon Tower’s proposed cell site includes residences, along with roads, vacant land and — not too far away — the Red Barn gas station.

Company sues commissioners for denying Wapiti cell tower

The company looking to build a 195-foot cell tower in Wapiti has filed suit against the Park County commissioners, asserting they were wrong to block the project last month. In a complaint filed … more

By CJ Baker | 3/14/23

Warning from Cody Police Department: Scammers are posing as law enforcement

Recently the Cody Police Department (CPD) has received reports of scammers identifying themselves as members of the CPD. Scam tactics continually change, but an example of one recently being used is: … more

7/11/23

Members of the Powell Volunteer Fire Department work Sunday afternoon to extinguish a blaze in a garage off Wyo. Highway 295. They were able to keep the flames from reaching the attached home.

Garage and vehicles burn, home damaged in Sunday fire

A fire burned through a garage and two vehicles on Sunday afternoon in rural Powell, and the attached home suffered substantial smoke damage. more

10/31/23

Bill to safeguard judges from intimidation heads to 2024 session

After a proposed bill to protect Wyoming judges from intimidation floundered, lawmakers moved along a much simpler proposal on Tuesday that clarifies judges are protected under an existing … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/21/23

Dave Glenn, with Pancho, has over 35 years of experience in the outdoor recreation industry.

Governor appoints Dave Glenn director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Dave Glenn director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. Glenn has served as acting director of the agency since March, when Director … more

11/24/23

From left, Lexi, Mark, Macie, Jamie (on couch) and Sheena McKenna look over the family’s new card game, Royal Turmoil, at their Willwood home. Not pictured are Natalie, Grant and Hailey.

Powell family’s new card game now on store shelves

Turning Mark McKenna’s idea for a new card game into an actual product took the aid of an illustrator, a manufacturer, consultants — and a whole lot of patience from his family. … more

By CJ Baker | 11/28/23

Seventy years of marriage for longtime Powell couple started with fancy footwork

Surrounded by friends — some old and some new — LeRoy and Marge Davey sat at a beautiful dinner table in a grand room with a festive cake decorated in a rose motif and a stack of greeting … more

By Mark Davis | 9/15/22

Watch out for animals on the road

Fall is upon us in Park County, made obvious by the changing leaves, blaze orange fashion and animals moving to lower areas. As the animals continue to come down from the higher elevations there will … more

10/11/22

‘Michelangelo’ is adjusting to a new home after being saved from an animal hoarding situation.

Surviving tortoise is silver lining in hoarding case

GREYBULL — A sulcata tortoise thought lost to the animal hoarding situation on Windy Run in Greybull, was found alive in early October and is doing well in his new home. Michelangelo or … more

By Shayne Mazur, Greybull Standard Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/8/22

Counting the homeless

On one cold January night, across the nation, all states will conduct the annual Point in Time Count to count all sheltered and unsheltered individuals in their state. In Wyoming, that night is Jan. … more

11/22/22

Fly fishing equipment donated to middle school fly fishing club

Bozeman, Montana — The Fay Ranches Community Foundation (FRCF), in conjunction with Fay Ranches Brokers JW Robinson and Neil Bangs, as well as other donors, recently donated to the Powell … more

5/18/23

Only pockets of sugar beets caught in freeze

Only about 500 acres of sugar beets remain in the ground, and there is hope they can be salvaged after wet snow and freezing temperatures stopped the harvest late Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26-27 in … more

10/31/23

Above left: Fire Chief Mike Aagard, Assistant Fire Chief Brent Yorgason, Marcus Shultz, Jesse Dewey and other volunteers enjoy a meal courtesy of the community.

A show of gratitude for dedicated volunteers

The communities of Emblem, Burlington and Otto offered a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated volunteers of their local fire department on Nov. 13. The first responders on fire and EMS … more

By Melissa L. Cook, University of Wyoming Extension educator | 11/21/23

Pizza on the Run co-founder Harold Kaiser (left) recently sold the final location to longtime employee and manager Brenda Mattson, who said she was thrilled to be able to buy her hometown pizza joint.

Powell’s Pizza on the Run sold, but quality will live on

B renda and Steve Mattson had just closed up their food truck and Brenda was looking for a quick job to get her through until she could find a more stable situation. She dropped off an … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/24/23

Game and Fish report highlights recruitment and retention challenges

Wyoming game wardens patrolled more than 600,000 miles in 2022, according to the annual Wyoming Game and Fish Department Law Enforcement Report, but the report also reveals the department had fewer … more

By Mark Davis | 11/28/23

New push to protect ‘the plug’

A newly formed organization of Cooke City and Silver Gate business owners, residents and outdoor recreation enthusiasts have united to ensure their message is heard: protect our plug. For many … more

By Mark Davis | 9/15/22

Members of the cast of ‘The Rider of the Painted Horse’ gather where the silent movie was filmed outside Cody.

Big Horn Cinema screening 1925 film starring cast of Cody characters

It may not have made it onto the “big screen” at the time it was made, but a silent movie filmed in the Cody area in 1925 soon gets its chance at Big Horn Cinema. Showtimes for the … more

10/11/22

Cody resident Dan Schein was one of a few people who watched Park County Elections staff test voting machines at the Park County Courthouse ahead of the general election.

UW survey finds high public confidence in state election integrity

Questions of accuracy of vote counts in the 2020 presidential election continue to roil American politics. In contrast, a recent poll of Wyoming residents conducted by the University of Wyoming finds … more

11/8/22

The North American Invasive Species Management Association announced the recipients of the 2022 NAISMA Annual Awards. The awards seek to recognize individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond to improve invasive species management in North America. Sen. John Barrasso was honored with the Advocacy Award.

Sen. Barrasso honored with NAISMA Special Recognition Award

CHEYENNE — On Nov. 9, Sen. John Barrasso was honored with a 2022 North American Invasive Species Management Association Special Recognition Award. According to NAISMA, this award goes to … more

11/22/22