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UW Wyoming Dementia Together series begins Sept. 6

Frequently asked questions by dementia caregivers — such as, “How can I deal with the nighttime restlessness and agitation?”; “What about calming aggressive behavior?”; … more

9/5/23

Sabrina White, a University of Wyoming graduate student, shared her bumble bee research with undergraduates in a program designed to help women prepare for jobs doing scientific field work.

New program offers women crash course in field skills

LARAMIE — Two women peered into the engine of a Chevrolet Suburban as a mechanic explained how to check brake fluid, how to locate and check an oil dipstick and how to replace an engine air … more

By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com | 9/5/23

Well-known Grizzly 399 crosses the road with her four cubs she birthed in 2020. She emerged from hibernation with one cub this winter.

Famous bruin, cub spotted on private land

JACKSON — Brian McCooey thought it odd. Before he put his eyes on the traffic, he saw it on his GPS app: a cluster of red around the Gros Ventre River bridge, but nowhere else on Highway 89/191 … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/5/23

Veterans assistance in Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties

CHEYENNE — A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout September. Brad … more

9/5/23

Artists are being asked to submit new designs to replace the City of Powell’s aging mural along Coulter Avenue. Submissions will be accepted from Sept. 1-29.

Designs sought for revamp of Powell’s iconic mural

With the City of Powell’s iconic mural of John Wesley Powell showing its age, artists are being invited to design a new one. “We’re looking for folks to create an original … more

By CJ Baker | 8/31/23

Former trout fishing guide Tim Wade fishes the North Fork of the Shoshone River, hoping to land a feisty trout. While Wade loves fishing, he refuses to harvest and eat fish.

Opening the flood gates

With its famous neon trout humming above the entrance, Tim Wade left his main street fly shop in Cody for the last time as owner on the ides of March. After nearly four decades running one of … more

By Mark Davis | 8/31/23

Janci Baxter poses for a picture with her cow bison taken in Hunt Area 2 and her father’s vintage Husqvarna 30.06 — used to take the bison with one shot.

Honoring dad: First time hunter uses vintage weapon to fell bison

With her father’s vintage rifle in her hands, Janci Baxter’s heart was racing as she looked through the scope on a large bison cow. It was the first and possibly the last time she has or … more

By Mark Davis | 8/31/23

Wyoming decides to leave National School Board Association

The Wyoming School Board Association which includes Park County School District 1 is no longer a member of the National School Board Association (NSBA). Kim Dillivan, PCSD1 board chairman, … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/31/23

Game recipes

As another season gets underway, Wyoming hunters will be heading out to the mountains, the sagebrush, lakes and rivers to hunt all manner of big game, birds and more. But harvesting an animal is only … more

8/31/23

Cody legislator appeals to Supreme Court to uphold pro-life statute

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, (R-Cody), has appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court to be allowed to intervene in a Teton County District Court case challenging Wyoming’s statute banning … more

8/31/23

Police on the lookout for counterfeit $100s

After receiving a couple reports of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated, authorities are reminding the public to be wary of potential fakes. Two bogus Benjamins were reported in Powell last … more

By CJ Baker | 8/31/23

People check out old machinery during last year’s Homesteader Days festival in downtown Powell. This year’s event features more of the same attractions, with old machinery, classic cars, vendors and more.

Homesteader Days festival weekend returns Sept. 8-9

The 12th edition of the Homesteader Days festival kicks off next weekend to once again celebrate the agricultural heritage of the Powell area. Sponsored by the Park County Travel Council and the … more

8/31/23

Be bear aware when recreating this fall

Months of planning have passed and it’s finally hunting season. But before you hit the trail this fall, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to remind people who recreate in bear country … more

8/31/23

2023 Hunting Forecast

Before heading out be sure to review the 2023 hunting regulations for any season changes. Hunters who harvest a deer or elk in any of the state’s chronic wasting disease focus areas are … more

8/31/23

Wyoming law enforcement working to decrease impaired driving

During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, Wyoming law enforcement will be working to decrease impaired driving. Through Sept. 4, officers, … more

8/31/23

Chris Pelletier (left), owner of Heart Mountain Hearing in Ralston, was recently inducted into the Starkey Hearing Technology’s hall of fame.

Pelletier inducted into hall of fame

Chris Pelletier, owner of Heart Mountain Hearing in Ralston and Mobility Plus in Powell, was inducted Friday into the Starkey Hearing Technology’s hall of fame. Starkey Hearing … more

8/31/23

Biologists set to begin grizzly bear captures in Yellowstone

As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with … more

8/31/23

Park County Open Lands adds Reed to roster

Park County Open Lands, the county’s first community-led land trust program working to protect Park County’s open space, agriculture and wildlife habitat, has appointed Emily Reed as its … more

8/31/23

Volunteer Bruce Fauskee, of Powell, works on a previous project for the Absaroka Fence Initiative. The group aims to ensure fences are functional for livestock management and wildlife movement across the landscape through on the ground projects, public workdays and outreach to the community.

Public Lands Day event slated for Sept. 16

The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office and the Absaroka Fence Initiative will partner with the community along the Clark’s Fork of the Yellowstone River on Saturday, Sept. 16, to … more

8/31/23

Lawmakers punt on crossover-ban fix

Gov. Mark Gordon let a crossover-voting ban go into effect without his signature earlier this year because he was worried the bill’s ambiguity could deny participation to eligible voters. An … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 8/31/23