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Bruce and Cecilia Moats listen to a ceremony honoring the late Jim Angell, a former Wyoming Press Association executive director, during the association's January 2023 convention.

Moats goes out fighting for the right to know

Bruce Moats has been accused of never having met a document that shouldn’t be public or a meeting that shouldn’t be open. “Largely I plead guilty to that, though not … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 2/2/23

Glenrock man faces felony harassment charge after violating protection order

DOUGLAS (WNE) — Everett L. Bray of Glenrock was bound over to state district court Jan. 19 on a single felony charge of harassment after he allegedly violated a woman’s protection order … more

2/2/23

Sheriff's office identifies deputy, deceased suspect in August shooting

Five months after a Park County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a Cody man, the sheriff’s office has released the names of the deputy and the deceased. According to a Wednesday news … more

By CJ Baker | 2/1/23

At year’s midway point, city budget on target

Halfway through the fiscal year, the City of Powell’s budget is on track, with the city having spent a bit less than half of the money it budgeted while receiving a little more revenue than … more

By CJ Baker | 1/31/23

A grizzly bear heading to a bison carcass scatters ravens foraging on the meat. Three grizzly bears in Montana were euthanized after being diagnosed with avian influenza. In Wyoming, the first mammal testing positive for the disease has been sent on to be diagnosed by federal wildlife veterinarians. Two tests are required for a positive designation.

Avian flu suspected of killing carnivore in Wyoming

The first suspected case of avian flu killing a mammal in Wyoming has been sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s wildlife lab for verification. A red fox, one of three suspected cases … more

By Mark Davis | 1/31/23

Wyoming Supreme Court reinstates Cody attorney

After a disbarment that lasted more than six years, Cody attorney and former state legislator Sam Krone has been reinstated to the Wyoming State Bar. Krone’s law license had been suspended … more

By CJ Baker | 1/31/23

From the left, Allison Morrison, Gracie Trotter, Lila Neves and Steven Stambaugh, along with (not pictured) Hannah Sears, Simon Shoopman and Owen Fink, are currently working on refining their Samsung Solve For Tomorrow entry which has been named a state finalist. The national winner will earn a $100,000 prize.

Powell students are state finalists in Samsung contest

What if a sensor could tell you when an animal is about to cross the road via a digital sign or convenient app? This is what a group of Powell High School students asked themselves when they … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/31/23

Sapp reelected as council president

Powell City Councilman Tim Sapp will continue to serve as the council’s president after being unanimously reelected to the post by his colleagues this month. The council president’s … more

By CJ Baker | 1/31/23

Henry Bridgeman plays a game on one of the computers in the facility.

NWC esports team finds success at national tourney

The two members of Northwest College’s best-ever esports team both have their top memories from the national tournament. Both remember the dedication they put into it beforehand, playing … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/31/23

Three Powell High School band students attended All-State Music in Sheridan earlier this month. From the left, Hannah Sears, Maddie Johnson and Gabby Paterson.

Six students return from All-State

Six Powell High School students have returned after a successful trip to Wyoming All-State Music Jan. 15-17 in Sheridan. Out of the six students only two had attended before, for the rest it was an … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/31/23

2022 Powell High School fall semester honor roll

The fall semester honor roll for Powell High School’s 2022-2023 school year has been released. In order to make the honor roll, students must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no grade … more

1/31/23

Reminder: Don’t push snow into state roadways

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is again issuing a reminder that it is a violation of state law to place snow on state roadways. WYDOT has received many reports in this month of people … more

1/31/23

A northern long-eared bat with white-nose syndrome is handled in a laboratory studying the fatal disease. Hibernating bats are affected by the disease and it has been recently discovered in Wyoming. The long-eared bat is mostly found in the northeast corner of the state.

Bat up-listing delayed after GOP protests

Republican leaders, including Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis, have successfully negotiated a delay in a move by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reclassify the northern long-eared bat from … more

By Mark Davis | 1/31/23

Powell student named to Eastern Oregon University Dean's list

Joshua Boff was named to the Eastern Oregon University Dean’s List for the 2022 fall term. Joshua is one of only 527 students to receive the honor. Students must complete a minimum of 12 … more

1/31/23

Powell student on honor roll at Valley City State University

Morgan Ley has made the Fall 2022 Honor Roll at Valley City State University in North Dakota. The honor roll recognizes students who have a GPA of at least 3.5 with five to 11 completed semester … more

1/31/23

University Women present ‘The Secrets of our Universe’

On Thursday at 5 p.m. University Women will present a program exploring ideas and theories of various famous scientists as they endeavored to unlock the secrets of our universe. The speaker will be … more

1/31/23

Powell cattleman to serve on American Simmental Association Board of Trustees

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Powell rancher Quin LaFollette will represent the western region on the American Simmental Association Board of Trustees. LaFollette owns and operates Black Summit Cattle … more

1/31/23

Ecosystem Engineers: The role of beavers in restoring and maintaining Wyoming’s riverine ecosystems

As many a landowner knows, beavers can radically alter their environment through dam building, sometimes causing damage. At the next Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition talk, Jerry … more

1/31/23

Chemical abortion ban bill clears Senate

A bill that would ban chemical abortions and drugs associated with the procedure cleared the Senate on Friday afternoon. Sen. Tim Salazar, (R-Riverton), has been a staunch supporter of the … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/31/23

Western Caucus chairs unveil priorities for the 118th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Chair of the Senate Western Caucus, and U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, held a press … more

1/31/23