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Committee approves bill that takes aim at DEI

The House Education Committee on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that seeks to prohibit “institutional discrimination” in Wyoming. The bill sponsored by Rep Rachel … more

By David Velazquez, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/21/25

House committee passes ‘What is a Woman Act’

The House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee on Wednesday passed the “What is a Woman Act,” which seeks to codify the definition of a male and female based on biological … more

By David Velazquez, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/21/25 | 1 comment

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary through the Semiquincentennial Grant Program in Wyoming

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force has entered Phase Two of the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. According to a press release, this initiative is eager to engage … more

1/21/25

Zumbo honored by state

The only person surprised by Jim Zumbo's induction into the Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame, becoming one of only 67 honorees, was Jim Zumbo. Recognition is given to people who have worked … more

By Mark Davis | 1/16/25

Park County Republican Party Chairman Martin Kimmet addresses the Park County commissioners during their Tuesday meeting, just before they were set to consider three assessor candidates nominated by the party. After hearing that problems arose in the party’s process, commissioners called for a judge to pick the next assessor.

County commissioners ask judge to choose assessor

Park County commissioners were set to pick a new assessor from three candidates Tuesday forwarded by the local Republican Party. But things did not go as planned. After learning of errors the … more

By CJ Baker | 1/16/25

Parkside Elementary School’s kitchen to receive upgrades

Parkside Elementary School will really be cooking after a series of kitchen upgrades totaling $581,547 are completed. The upgrades, which will begin over spring break and Easter break with the … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/16/25

Workers pave a stretch of the Willwood Road last year during phase one of the project to rehab the roadway. The project was finished on time and under budget.

First phase of Willwood Road project on time, under budget

The first phase of the Willwood Road improvement project finished up in December, an effort to improve the road surface and guard against future floods. As was hoped for, it was a one season project … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/16/25

Cody man alleged to have inflicted serious injuries in fight

A Cody man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly took a fight too far and seriously injured a 33-year-old Powell man last week. Michael “Ike” Hothan, 39, is alleged to have … more

By CJ Baker | 1/16/25

Hikers at Guernsey State Park participate in one of the annual First Day Hikes, held at state parks around Wyoming.

Wyoming State Parks kicks off new year with hikes

CHEYENNE — Wyoming State Parks is excited to announce that the 14th annual First Day Hikes event, held on Jan. 1, 2025, was a tremendous success. Eight hundred eighty-seven outdoor enthusiasts … more

1/16/25

Wyoming Department of Health: Consider radon testing for your home

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants Wyoming families to consider testing their homes for radon and offers free test kits while supplies last. The department is also announcing radon … more

1/16/25

Wyoming gas prices rose last week

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming’s average gasoline prices up 3.4 cents a gallon in past week Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging … more

1/16/25

Wyoming jails are forced to warehouse mentally ill

Wyoming sheriffs for years have been frustrated with the amount of time they’re holding inmates in their jails after judges order them sent to the state mental hospital for evaluation and … more

By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com | 1/16/25

Hunter Safety course for women, girls

Wyoming Outdoorsmen is sponsoring a special Hunter Safety course that is specifically focused and designed for girls and adult women who are “beginning hunters.” This class will … more

1/16/25

UW Extension to offer private pesticide applicator programs

The University of Wyoming Extension has scheduled 16 pesticide safety education programs for private applicators across the state January through March. Currently, programs are scheduled … more

1/16/25

Hot Springs State Park will not feature the Star Plunge aquatic facility for the time being due to legal issues, an expired management agreement and negotiations underway to bring in a new operator for the facility.

Star Plunge at Hot Springs State Park temporarily closed

THERMOPOLIS — Wyoming State Parks this week announced the temporary closure of the Star Plunge aquatic facility at Hot Springs State Park following a recent two-week management agreement … more

1/16/25

Thanks to Wyoming Trout Unlimited and Game and Fish, rainbow trout are being raised in Life Skills Lite teacher Michelle Giltner’s classroom as part of the Trout in the Classroom program. From left, Giltner (left) shows student Todd Cheatham how to keep a log while fellow students Ky Nuss and Noah MacDonald look on.

Growing future conservationists

A 55 gallon tank sits in the middle of Life Skills Lite teacher Michelle Giltner’s classroom with all the necessary filters, heaters and equipment turned on and nothing in it. Or so it seems. … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/14/25

Big Horn Co-op names new CEO following business shakeup

A month after announcing the closure of most of its retail stores, including in Powell, the Big Horn Co-op has a new CEO. Jim Gauker, who had been serving as the co-op’s chief financial … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/14/25

A grizzly bear makes its way through the snow on the east side of Yellowstone National Park. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has made a proposal to combine the six distinct populations in the lower 48 states into one group and then keep the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population listed for protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Grizzly bear debate heats up in new year

The fight for control of grizzly bear management has once again become a battle between politicians, federal authorities and wildlife conservation organizations in the new year. It may seem like more … more

By Mark Davis | 1/14/25

Forward Cody selects new leader

CODY — Forward Cody has selected a new leader to replace longtime CEO/president James Klessens. His replacement, Jake Hogan, brings over 20 years of experience spanning business … more

1/14/25

The Powell High School Choir performs during a December concert in the Powell High School auditorium. Two members of the choir, Geo Dilworth and Natalie Black, will be attending All Northwest, a prestigious conference for high performing music students in the Northwest region. This will be Dilworth’s second time attending the conference and Black’s first.

PHS students to sing with the best in the Northwest

Powell High School choir students Geo Dilworth and Natalie Black beat out thousands of students from five states to get the chance to learn and perform at All Northwest in Spokane, an exclusive … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/14/25