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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

Sen. Al Simpson embraces David Mineta on stage during Saturday’s main event during the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center’s pilgrimage while actress Tamlyn Tomita watches. Simpson gave the keynote speech at the event.

Pilgrimage honors those who refuse to forget

Tears were flowing as former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson for the first time walked through the shell that will soon house the Mineta-Simpson Institute at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center Saturday … more

By Mark Davis | 8/3/23

County snubs Cody shelter

The Park County Commissioners were more generous with special funding requests this year than in the last few years, with a number of organizations such as Youth Clubs of Park County and Powell … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/3/23

Powell man charged with stealing eight ATVs

A Powell man is facing a stack of criminal charges in connection with allegations that he stole eight ATVs from a storage unit last month. Jacob P. Satterwhite, 44, has been charged with eight … more

By CJ Baker | 8/3/23

Police seek information about reported hit-and-run

Powell police are seeking more information about a Wednesday morning incident, in which a driver may have hit a teenage bicyclist. The incident reportedly occurred sometime between 11 a.m. and … more

8/3/23

Hospital’s finances up at end of fiscal year

Powell Valley Healthcare’s revenues were up to end fiscal year 2022-2023 over the year before, although a large chunk of that was due to a $500,000 payout in an insurance settlement. New … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/3/23

No new leads in Mitchell disappearance

Efforts to find a missing Worland woman that began on July 22 near Nowater Road in Washakie County have not turned up new clues according to recent updates from the Washakie County Sheriff’s … more

8/3/23

Grocery rescue program saves fresh food from going to waste

With thousands of people facing food insecurity every day, there’s no reason fresh, quality food should go to waste. Over 119 billion pounds of quality food is discarded in the U.S. each year … more

8/3/23

The Bureau of Land Management is looking for public comment on a new environmental assessment of the Outlaw Trails north of Cody.

BLM seeks input on analysis of Outlaw Trails

CODY — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has released an environmental assessment that analyzes a trail system for the Outlaw Trails area, located north of Cody in Park County. … more

8/3/23

The Bureau of Land Management sprays for cheatgrass via helicopter in the region.

BLM and partners work to control cheatgrass

WORLAND — With a shared commitment to manage for healthy rangelands and reduce wildfire risk, the Bureau of Land Management continues this year to partner with Big Horn, Park and Washakie … more

8/3/23

State to require training to reduce mismanagement of funds

To better guard against fraud in Wyoming’s small towns, the state recently established its first training requirements for officials on how to manage public funds. The state Legislature in … more

By Mary Steurer, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/3/23

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