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Gov. Mark Gordon meets with WWAMI students in his ceremonial chambers at the State Capitol. Front row, from left: Anh Huynh, Tatiana Smith, Annaliese Fitzsimmons, Sabrina Gay, Gordon, Brandi Carreau, Chantelle Barr, Dean He, Anna Ujvary and Hyrum Ruby. Back row, from left: Sai Kit Ng, Matthew Rasmussen, Riley Pilon, Victoria Toscana, Kaden Moore, Quinton Brooks, Emma Miller, Aaron Nichols, Bradford Burns, Rafael Homer and Clara Bouley.

First-year UW WWAMI medical students meet state leaders

First-year medical students from the Wyoming-WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho) Medical Education Program in the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences met state … more

4/4/24

The opening session of the 67th Legislature gets underway in the House Chambers on Wednesday in Cheyenne.

Website provides information on 2023 General Session

Cheyenne — Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2023 General Session. The web address … more

1/12/23

Three wildlife incidents occur within the last week

Two grizzly encounters and one bison attack have been reported in the Park County area within the last week. A 68-year-old male from Buffalo, New York, was life-flighted to Billings on … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/30/22

Hunters reminded to submit harvest surveys

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to know how your Wyoming hunt went this year. Many hunters have received a harvest survey via email or the U.S. Postal Service. The … more

11/14/23

State’s alert system could grow

Wyoming could develop two new Amber Alert-type systems designed to help locate missing people quickly. A legislative committee has requested staff draft a bill that would create the new … more

By Victoria Eavis, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/8/22

For three years, Powell breast cancer survivors Stacey Atkinson (left) and Brenda Nelson have been providing money and care packages to local women fighting breast cancer.

Fighting breast cancer

It started as two friends, connected by a shared fight against breast cancer, wanting to help others in the community as they themselves had been supported. It’s evolved into Paint the … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/7/23

Eight of the Powell High School students attending All-State Music on Sunday-Tuesday pose in the commons area of Powell High School. Back row, from left: Jenessa Polson, Joe Bucher, Jon Hawley and Breckin Streeter. Front row: Kik Hayano, Amiya Love, Madison Johnson and Danica Mason.

Thirteen Powell High School students to participate in exclusive events

Select Powell High School choir and band students are in the midst of a busy two weeks. Six band and orchestra students and six choir students braved the cold Sunday-Tuesday to participate in All … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/16/24

Allred asks clerks to remove ballot drop boxes

CHEYENNE — Interim Secretary of State Karl Allred has moved quickly to request the removal of absentee ballot drop boxes statewide. Three days after he was sworn into office, he sent a … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 10/13/22

Navigating healthy eating can be difficult during the holidays.

Handling eating challenges during the holidays

(Family Features) Navigating recovery from an eating disorder is rarely easy, and the holiday season tends to be especially challenging. Family gatherings, disrupted routines, food-centered … more

12/1/22

How a legal fight over East Coast fishing regulations could impact Wyoming

There’s a case before the Supreme Court that could significantly reduce the federal government’s power to interpret laws and issue regulations — including protections for the … more

By Mark Davis and CJ Baker | 3/7/24

Rylon Bird, of Valley of the Chiefs Productions, is screening his new film, ‘The Return,’ at the Cody Theatre.

Local film featured in April 12 Cody festival

“Who will carry this on when we are gone? Who will carry on the traditions of the Crow people?” asks Noel Two Leggins in Rylon Bird’s new film, “The Return,” which … more

4/4/24

Teen girl dies, two teen boys arrested in Cheyenne shooting

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The victim in Monday night’s shooting near Frontier Mall has been identified as a 17-year-old female Triumph High School student, and two local teens have been arrested … more

1/12/23

From left, Powell High School students and SkillsUSA members Sophie Czirr, Meaghan McKeen and Maya Landwehr are enrolled in the health care pathway at Powell High School. They are earning their certifications to become certified nursing students.

Students get a head start at medical careers thanks to Powell High School

Powell High School sophomore Sophie Czirr and juniors Maya Landwehr and Meaghan McKeen are getting a jumpstart on their health care careers. These three students are enrolled in the health … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/13/23

Simpson to receive Medal of Freedom

Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a July 7 ceremony at the White House by longtime friend, U.S. President Joe Biden. “Joe Biden and I have … more

By Mark Davis | 6/30/22

Former Wyoming gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien talks with roughly 40 people at a town hall in Clark on Nov. 9 hosted by Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody) and Sen. Tim French (R-Powell).

State legislators host town hall in Clark

Numerous public issues were addressed during a Clark town hall, but a “people’s initiative” aimed at possibly reducing property tax bills by 50% emerged as the predominant topic. … more

Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 11/14/23

Powell Middle School sets the tone in and out of the state

Powell Middle School staff members had a chance to demonstrate what makes the school successful on Dec. 7 when they received a visit from the Career Academy of South Bend, a charter school in … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/14/23

Mental illness awareness group holds kickoff event

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is returning to Park County, and the community is invited to join the celebration at its kickoff event on Thursday, Jan. 25. The event, which marks the … more

1/16/24

Members of Clarion Associates, who are leading Park County to adopt a new land use plan, speak with Park County Commissioners last week.

Land use plan consultants look toward starting first draft

The Park County Land Use Plan is getting close to a first draft. At last Tuesday’s county commission meeting representatives from land use consultant Clarion spoke with commissioners in … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/13/22

Ahmari, a wolverine at ZooMontana in Billings, gave birth to one kit (baby wolverine) in early February. The zoo is one of only a few zoos in the nation with a successful wolverine breeding program.

ZooMontana wolverine gives birth

Ahmari, one of ZooMontana’s two wolverines, gave birth to one female kit Feb. 6, the third wolverine to be born at ZooMontana. The baby is rather large, and is being well cared for by mom. As … more

By Mark Davis | 3/7/24

A felon from Billings, Montana, was recently sentenced to house arrest after he was caught wearing a pistol at Sibley Lake in the Bighorn National Forest.

Camping complaint in Bighorns nets felony

What started as a complaint about illegal camping in the Bighorn Mountains last year recently resulted in a felony conviction. On July 22, the Bighorn National Forest fielded a report about a … more

By CJ Baker | 4/25/24