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The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to wait for the pilot car before driving through the tunnels.

WYDOT reminds drivers to wait for pilot car

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is requesting that drivers in the construction zone on U.S. Highway 14/16/20W near the tunnels always wait for pilot cars during working hours. Some … more

8/10/23

Collaborative to host Bighorn River Blueway Trail float in August

The Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative invites members of the public to participate in an upcoming community float on a section of the Bighorn River Blueway Trail in north central … more

8/10/23

American agriculture plays an important role globally. It is responsible for $196,000,000 in farm and food exports worldwide according to information for the Global Leadership Coalitions 2023 Heartland Summit.

How American farmers promote economic and national security

(StatePoint) After steadily declining for over a decade, global hunger has reached an all-time high. Continued supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, … more

8/10/23

It’s barbecue season — Do you know where your beef came from?

(StatePoint) As barbecue season heats up, you may be wondering how to square your love for T-bone steaks and spareribs with your concern for the environment. The good news? Science is delivering new, … more

8/10/23

Wapiti landowners can’t join cell tower suit, judge rules

Opponents of a proposed cell tower in Wapiti have been blocked from joining a pending legal battle over the project. Horizon Tower wants to build a 195-foot tower to boost cell service in the … more

By CJ Baker | 8/8/23

A mule deer fawn hangs with his mother, afraid to get too far away while foraging near Cody. The prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease is on the rise among bucks and does in several hunt areas around the state, concerning wildlife managers. The disease has been detected in 34 of 37 deer hunt areas and 15 of the state’s 36 elk hunt areas.

CWD increasing in state deer, elk herds

Sobering news resulting from a multi-year Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance program by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department between 2018 and 2022 shows significant increases in the fatal … more

By Mark Davis | 8/8/23

Shoshone Rock Club president Gary Olson mans his booth at the busy Billings Rock Show last weekend. Olson, who specializes in lapidary art, makes jewelry and art objects out of area gems and minerals.

Collaboration rocks: Powell teams up with Cody for weekend gem and mineral show

Powell and Cody rockhound clubs are teaming up to host a gem and mineral show at Heart Mountain Hall on Friday and Saturday. The show marks the second time in more than a quarter century that the Big … more

By Mark Davis | 8/8/23

Sarah Durney speaks during a July 18 open house about The Link, a new facility that will offer Powell Middle School students and other youth another place to go on early release Fridays. The plan is to officially launch The Link in September.

Former Masonic lodge will open to youth on Friday afternoons

When Powell students are released early on Friday afternoons, some roam the downtown area — and some cause problems for businesses. This spring, after growing weary of dealing with disruptive … more

By CJ Baker | 8/8/23

City of Cody crews work to repair a power pole and electrical lines that were damaged in a July 31 crash near the Boot Barn. A Worland man is facing multiple charges in connection with the incident.

Suspect in Cody who crashed into power pole held on $50K bond

A judge is questioning the competency of a Worland man who’s alleged to have gone on a spree of bizarre behavior that culminated in a crash in Cody. Steven H. Shobert is facing seven … more

By CJ Baker | 8/8/23

Josey and the Whalers, featuring former Powell resident Josey Nickles, will perform all throughout the four-hour-long Plaza Palooza event this Saturday at Plaza Diane.

Plaza Palooza: Josey and the Whalers to perform at second annual event on Saturday

The second annual Plaza Palooza at Plaza Diane is Aug. 12 and will offer people a chance to listen to live music, eat, drink and, for the kids, do some activities and leave with a free new backpack … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/8/23

Powell schools budget approved for fiscal year

Park County School District 1 is planning to spend nearly a million dollars more this year than last, in part to cut reserve funds before the state requires the district to reduce the amount it can … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/8/23

Dawson Hollow highlights activities for Paint the Town Red on Aug. 25

Northwest College’s annual Paint the Town Red returns to downtown Powell on Friday, Aug. 25 with a full schedule of activities for all ages, including games, live music, a wide variety of food … more

8/8/23

Billings Clinic first Level I Trauma Center in Montana, Wyoming

Area residents now have a Level 1 Trauma Center less than two hours away. Recently, Billings Clinic announced it had been verified as a top tier trauma hospital by the American College of … more

8/8/23

Sturgis motorcycle rally begins

SHERIDAN (WNE) — It’s that time of year again when the northeastern corner of Wyoming and its neighboring states will see an influx of motorcycles over the next 10 days. This year … more

8/8/23

Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigates after individual injured by grizzly bear

LANDER — A man was injured Aug. 5 by a grizzly bear while working in the Shoshone National Forest northwest of Dubois. After receiving first aid from first responders the individual was flown … more

8/8/23

While coal and oil held steady, a spike in natural gas prices fueled a better-than-anticipated revenue picture for the state.

A cold snap boosted state revenue by $175M

Improved pricing for coal and oil, and a rollercoaster of highs and lows in the natural gas market, contributed to a stronger-than-expected revenue picture for the state budget, according to a July … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 8/8/23

Shoshone National Forest proposes changes to recreation fees

CODY — The Shoshone National Forest is proposing fee changes at sites across the forest. Over 70% of day-use sites, overnight camping sites, and other recreation … more

8/8/23

Church goes to court again to challenge Cody’s planning process

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is again going to court to challenge the way that the City of Cody’s Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board has handled the church’s planned … more

By CJ Baker | 8/3/23

Abigail Visocky, of Powell, flashes a smile while displaying her sheep at the Junior Livestock Sale on Saturday. The sale featured 255 animals and earned a total of $632,028 for Park County youth who participated in the event.

Junior Livestock sale maintains large prices

This year’s Junior Livestock Sale continued a trend of rising sale numbers with a grand total of $632,028. That’s higher than last year’s total of $618,536 but under … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/3/23

Sexual abuse case against Cody man moves forward

At a hearing last week, a judge found “ample evidence” to advance a sexual abuse case that’s been filed against a Cody man. The case against Richard M. Perkins will now proceed to … more

By CJ Baker | 8/3/23