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This preliminary rendering, put together by Point Architects, shows what a new city shop might look like. The city is planning for a new structure as the existing shop is some 70 years old.

To prepare for new shop, city annexes sliver of adjacent land

The City of Powell grew by about 0.3 acres last week. At its March 4 meeting, the Powell City Council formally voted to annex a small sliver of city-owned land that technically had been outside … more

By CJ Baker | 3/14/24

A grizzly bear forages near one of the many roads through grizzly country in northwest Wyoming. The image was taken by a recent University of Wyoming graduate who has launched her career in environmental photojournalism, starting with reporting on interactions between humans and grizzly bears in roadside habitats.

Cody naturalist dedicates career to wildlife photojournalism

Unlike most high school kids, environmental photojournalist Julia Cook spent much of her free time in the basement of the Draper Natural History Museum stripping rotting meat from the skeletons of … more

By Mark Davis | 3/14/24

Cody woman charged with elder abuse

A Cody woman is facing allegations that she abused her elderly mother and battered her husband in December. Dawn R. Scott, 46, faces two felony counts of intentional abuse of a vulnerable adult, … more

By CJ Baker | 3/14/24

Investigation of Cody woman’s disappearance could wrap up within weeks

Over the past four months, investigators have been trying to determine what happened to Cody resident Katie Ferguson, who went missing on a cross country trip with her ex-boyfriend. Authorities … more

By CJ Baker | 3/14/24

Park County Commissioners to consider three ‘good candidates’ for travel council

It’s a good problem to have. The Park County Commissioners have delayed making a decision on appointing a travel council board member because they have three solid candidates to consider. … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/14/24

The snow-covered peaks of the Absaroka Range are a major source of water in Wyoming. A majority of Wyoming residents are worried about environmental conservation in the state, viewing issues like low levels in rivers, the loss of pollinators and the loss of natural spaces as serious problems in the state.

State of the Rockies: Conservation top

A majority of Wyoming residents are worried about environmental conservation in the state, viewing issues like low levels in rivers, the loss of pollinators, and the loss of natural spaces as serious … more

3/14/24

Land Use Plan up for vote Tuesday

After more than two years of work, a new Park County Land Use Plan could be approved Tuesday by Park County Commissioners. A public hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Cody Auditorium. The … more

3/14/24

Lenten series to conclude with fifth concert

This year’s Lenten-Concert Series will end at noon on Wednesday, March 20 in the Union Presbyterian Church with a performance from the Parkside School Kids Choir. This week’s menu … more

3/14/24

Summer concerts to return to Washington Park

Bands will again hit the stage at Washington Park this summer for a series of free concerts. Hosted by the K-Bar Saloon, this year’s “Band in the Park” series is set to run 6-8 … more

3/14/24

Cody School District students started the second round of the Health Career Pathways program through the state’s RIDE initiative in early March, with the students set to explore various health care fields.

Collaborative effort provides innovative hands-on education for Cody students

Cody High School and Heart Mountain Academy launched the second cohort of students into the Health Career Pathways program March 4, a pioneering initiative borne out of a strategic partnership with … more

3/14/24

Three Cheyenne police officers on leave after suspect is killed

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A call to the Cheyenne Police Department for a domestic dispute ended in the police killing the suspect Friday evening, CPD said in a news release Monday afternoon. The … more

3/14/24

New UW Extension educator bolsters local food efforts

Laramie — The University of Wyoming Extension recently added Jennifer Faulkner as a local foods coordinator in the Department of Agricultural and Applied economics. Faulkner grew up … more

3/14/24

What do you do when scammers pretend to be cops?

Multiple people have reportedly been targeted by a scam in which a caller poses as a member of the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, going as far as to erroneously use the name of a senior LCSO … more

By Samir Knox, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/14/24

DWS applauds workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance bills

CHEYENNE — The 67th Wyoming Legislature passed, and Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law, three bills aimed at helping Wyoming businesses and employees, according to a Department of Workforce … more

3/14/24

Mexican citizen imprisoned for ‘huge amounts of drugs’

After illegally entering the United States, authorities say a Mexican man became one of Park County’s larger drug dealers. Jose De La Cruz Guerra Torres is now set to be deported from the … more

By CJ Baker | 3/12/24

Election judge Sahale Allen checks in a voter with their I.D. during the August 2022 primary in the first year of the state’s new voter I.D. requirements. If the Park County commissioners agree to spend the money for this year’s election, judges could be using electronic ballot books meant to further increase election integrity.

Commissioners to consider purchasing e-poll books system at next meeting

As a way to increase the security of this year’s elections, Park County is thinking about making a switch to electronic poll books. Park County Elections staff presented the benefits of … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/12/24

The Northwest College student center is taking form as crews work on the exterior, having recently finished installing all the windows on both levels. The building is tentatively scheduled to open in late fall of 2024.

Foundation preps for big student center fundraising push

The Northwest College Foundation is $725,000 from meeting its goal to help fund the new student center and working on the annual Giving Day fundraiser with the goal of putting a big dent in that … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/12/24

Endangered species, like Wyoming’s black-footed ferret, enjoy the protections of the Endangered Species Act. While the Biden administration attempts to roll back changes to the landmark legislation made during the Trump administration, Wyoming’s senators are trying to defund the rollback process to halt changes.

Wyoming senators protest changes to Endangered Species Act

The fight to change regulations used to enforce the Endangered Species Act (ESA) continue to yo-yo from one administration to the next. Now, as the Biden administration plans to roll back Trump-era … more

By Mark Davis | 3/12/24

Westside Elementary School third grade student Briar Robertson closes her eyes while practicing her flutter kick. She is guided by Powell High School senior Aubree Fisher. From Feb. 7-22, Powell High School students lent their time on Wednesdays and Thursdays to help with physical education teacher Luke Robertson’s swim unit.

Swim lessons

For three weeks every Wednesday and Thursday in February, roughly 20 Powell High School students taught 55 Westside Elementary School third graders everything from how to blow bubbles to how to use … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/12/24

Cody region schedules hunting season meetings

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct six open-house meetings throughout the Big Horn Basin and one final meeting in Cody to discuss the 2024 hunting season proposals for small game, game … more

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