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Mudpots in the Mud Volcano area of Yellowstone National Park bubble away, one of 660 locations where a team of scientists researched the magma chamber of the Yellowstone caldera for a recent study.

Is Yellowstone eruption closer than thought? Scientists say not necessarily

In the same way digital photography has evolved from 3 megapixel state-of-the-art professional DSLR cameras in the late 90s to folks now carrying 15 megapixel cameras in their cellphones, scientists … more

By Mark Davis | 8/1/23

Vehicle crash knocks out power in Cody, alleged driver arrested

A drunk driver crashed into an electrical pole and knocked out power for many City of Cody residents Sunday night, police say. Steven H. Shobert, 48, was arrested in connection with the … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/23

Powell Valley Healthcare Inpatient Services Nursing Director Nichole Gutierrez, ER Director June Minchow and Chief Nursing Officer Arlene Campeau talk to the Powell Valley Healthcare Board of Directors at a recent meeting about a new push to improve workplace safety.

Powell Hospital pushes to improve workplace safety

Staff at Powell Valley Healthcare are working to improve the safety of employees, patients and visitors through focusing more on workplace violence in an industry much more susceptible to it than … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/1/23

Curious citizens sought for city’s first-ever academy

If you’ve ever wanted to see how the City of Powell operates behind-the-scenes, now’s your chance: The city is launching its first-ever Citizen Academy. In a series of weekly … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/23

Minnesota man placed on probation for high-speed chase outside Cody

A Minnesota man who recently led police on a high-speed chase on the North Fork Highway has been released on probation after spending two-and-a-half weeks in jail. Kirk D. Raymond, 53, pleaded … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/23

Lightning-caused fire reported in Washakie Wilderness area

A new fire was reported on the Wapiti Ranger District of Shoshone National Forest. The lightning-caused Yellow Fire is .2 acres in size and burning in timber, dead and downed fuels. It is in the … more

8/1/23

Kirwin is an abandoned mining town in the mountains west of Meeteetse. The Meeteetse Museums plans an annual guided tour to the ghost town.

Meeteetse Museums Kirwin Tour is Saturday

Join the Meeteetse Museums on Aug. 5 for the annual tour of the historic mining town, Kirwin. Located in the Shoshone National Forest, Kirwin was a boom-and-bust mining town in the late 19th and … more

8/1/23

Hageman bill would tighten label requirements for U.S.-raised beef

CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Friday, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, (R-Wyo.), introduced the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023. The bill, which is co-led by Rep. Ro Khanna, (D-Calif.), … more

8/1/23

Experts offer tips for staying safe in bear country

LANDER — Last weekend’s grizzly bear attack just outside Yellowstone Park near the Montana-Idaho border was a stark reminder of the dangers posed by bears in the region and the need to … more

By Shawn O’Brate, Lander Journal Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/1/23

Cody woman convicted of murder asks for acquittal

Although a jury convicted Carolyn Aune of first-degree murder in connection with a toddler’s 2021 death, Aune continues to assert her innocence. The Cody resident recently asked a judge to … more

By CJ Baker | 7/27/23

Signs opposing the planned location of a Cody temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have popped up in neighborhoods around the site. The City of Cody’s Planning, Zoning and Adjustment board is still considering what to do with the proposal.

Cody temple plans remain in limbo

The fate of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ proposed Cody temple was supposed to be settled Tuesday night. But the Cody Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board’s fourth … more

By CJ Baker | 7/27/23

Three signs stolen, including incorrect Beartooth marker

After hearing from area residents that a couple of Beartooth Highway All American Road signs had been improperly printed, Wyoming Department of Transportation workers were quick to get replacement … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/27/23

A group of Cody leaders including, from left, Mayor Matt Hall, Buffalo Bill Center of the West Director of Revenue Bruce Sauers and Park County Travel Council Executive Director Ryan Hauck, talk to commissioners July 18 about the potential of turning the upper floors of the Park County Complex into a convention center with a capacity beyond what anything in the region can offer.

County, city leaders look at possibility of turning top floors of complex into convention center

Cody, and to an extent Park County, miss out on many large group conferences and other events each year because there isn't a building in Cody able to handle 500-plus people. Determining whether … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/27/23

2023 Powell High School spring semester honor roll

A total of 313 Powell High School students earned a spot on the spring honor roll for the 2022-2023 academic year. Of these 313 students 80 were freshmen, 63 sophomores, 80 juniors and 90 seniors. In … more

7/27/23

Powell Research and Extension Center Farm Tour attendees ride through test fields while University of Wyoming staff members who work at the center discuss some of the latest trials being done locally.

Field Day shows off latest UW ag trials

Rain and the threat of the thunderstorms didn’t stop people from heading out to the University of Wyoming’s Research and Extension Center Farm Tour last Thursday. One UW researcher … more

7/27/23

Forest proposes higher fees for camping

The cost of camping is likely going up. Shoshone National Forest is proposing significant campground fee increases at recreation sites across the forest, including those often used by outdoor … more

By Mark Davis | 7/27/23

Yellowstone National Park’s fire danger is now rated as high, yet there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park.

Yellowstone reports first wildland fire of the year

Yellowstone officials confirmed the first wildland fire of the year in Yellowstone National Park. The small fire was lightning-ignited on July 22 and was located between Little Cottonwood Creek and … more

By Mark Davis | 7/27/23

2023 University of Wyoming spring semester graduates

Following the spring 2023 semester 46 Park County students attending the University of Wyoming graduated with one or more of the following: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), … more

7/27/23

Free Draper Museum Lunchtime Expedition talk focuses on dinosaur paleontology in the Big Horn Basin

“Everyone knows there are fossils to be found in the West — especially Wyoming — but what sets the Big Horn Basin apart?” asks Paleontologist Jason Schein. “What is it … more

7/27/23

Washakie County asks for help locating missing person

Washakie County resident Breanna Mitchell has been missing since July 22 according to the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office. Mitchell’s vehicle was reported stuck near Nowater Trail … more

7/27/23