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Literacy kits for young readers

Thanks to a grant from The Dorothy Louise Kyler Fund and The John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation, the Park County libraries are rolling out Little Elk’s Literacy Kits. The Powell Library will … more

5/2/24

Members of the Wyoming Baroque ensemble in 2023.

Classical ensemble returns for concert, dinner

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West presents an evening of classical musical and fine dining on Friday, May 3. Starting at 6 p.m. attendees enjoy appetizers, cash bar, a delicious chef’s … more

5/2/24

Texas Unlimited Band to headline Xtreme After Party on June 30

CODY — The Texas Unlimited Band is set to bring their high-energy performance to the Xtreme Bulls Tour After Party on June 30, in a night that promises to be unforgettable for fans … more

5/2/24

Wyoming sues Biden administration over methane rule

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming has joined the states of North Dakota, Montana and Texas in suing the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management over a new rule that undermines existing … more

5/2/24

911 outages plague Wyoming, put lives at risk

Earlier this year, when local 911 lines were down, Riverton resident Jose Proo noticed suspicious activity kick up in his All Nations neighborhood. Drug use was suddenly no longer on the sly. … more

By Marit Gookin, The Ranger Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/2/24

Buffalo Bill State Park is working on an Integrated Resource Management Plan and Environmental Assessment, and is seeking public input.

Comments sought on analysis for Buffalo Bill Reservoir and State Park

CODY — Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking public comment on an integrated Resource Management Plan and … more

5/2/24

People walk over a new foot bridge built as part of the Gooseberry Badlands project on a trail west of Worland.

Gooseberry Badlands project complete

WORLAND — Major improvements to the Bureau of Land Management-administered Gooseberry Badlands Scenic Overlook Trail west of Worland are complete. The project, funded by … more

5/2/24

Wyoming’s favorite baby name winners crowned

Evelyn won the competition for the number one female name among Wyoming’s new babies in 2023, with Henry topping the race among male names, according to Vital Statistics Services (VSS), part of … more

5/2/24

Olivia and McKencie Oilar get individual instruction from Powell’s Jan Sapp during a knitting class in Northwest College’s Center for Training and Development as part of the Homestead Series, organized by NWC’s Christi Greaham and Powell Christian School’s Christy Muecke.

Saving our legacy: Homestead Series teaches skills lost through the generations

As students drifted into the Northwest College Paul Stock Agricultural Pavilion industrial kitchen Friday to learn to process livestock, Marvin Mauch didn’t mince words. Three live rabbits and … more

By Mark Davis | 4/30/24

Holcomb, Kansas, Police Chief Cory Williams and his wife, Kim (at right), visit with Tim Morrow (at left) during a Thursday evening event at Plaza Diane. Williams is one of four finalists to become Powell’s next police chief.

Police finalists make their case; decision expected soon

Four law enforcement leaders traveled to Powell last week from Kansas, Illinois, Colorado and Rock Springs, each seeking to become the city’s next police chief. Picked from a pool of 32 … more

By CJ Baker | 4/30/24

Man injured by bison in Yellowstone Park

An Idaho man who reportedly kicked a bison in Yellowstone National Park in late April was injured and arrested near the scene by Seven Mile Bridge on the park’s west side. Clarence Yoder, … more

4/30/24

Cody man accused of kicking in neighbor’s door

A Cody man is facing felony charges after he allegedly broke into a neighbor’s apartment while armed with a gun last week. Police suspect the incident may have stemmed from drug-induced … more

By CJ Baker | 4/30/24

Methodist Church building sold as a step in merger

One merged congregation and two church buildings. How will that work? The real estate question in the decision by First United Methodist Church and Union Presbyterian Church to formally … more

By Dave Bonner | 4/30/24

Reitz to attend UW on trustees scholarship

Powell High School senior Nolan Reitz will be attending the University of Wyoming without worrying about the price tag thanks to the Trustees’ Scholar Award. The prestigious award is … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/30/24

Large Carnivore Biologist, Luke Ellsbury, fits a chemically immobilized mountain lion with a tracking collar and ear tags. He will speak at the next Buffalo Bill Center of the West lunch lecture.

Lunch lecture: Large Carnivore Management in Wyoming

At the next Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition program, Luke Ellsbury, large carnivore biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, presents Large Carnivore Management in … more

4/30/24

With community help, Plaza Diane will soon feature a mural designed by Scott Larsen featuring a colorful wave.

Plaza Diane seeks volunteers to paint mural

Plaza Diane Community Center for the Arts will be adding splashes of color to downtown Powell with a new mural on the plaza at 211 N. Bent Street. According to a release, the mural was designed by … more

4/30/24

Nineteen-year-old Powell man killed in rollover crash

A 19-year-old Powell man died early Saturday morning in a traffic crash north of Gillette. The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unknown problem shortly after 2 a.m. … more

Staff report, Gillette News Record | 4/30/24

Last summer the noxious weed Palmer amaranth was spotted in two locations in the Big Horn Basin.

New noxious weed identified in Big Horn Basin

In summer 2023, a new noxious weed was identified in two locations in the Big Horn Basin, according to a Weed and Pest department release. One was found in a Washakie County sugar beet field, and … more

4/30/24

Wyoming Health Department: Don’t let ticks steal warm-weather enjoyment

CHEYENNE (WNE) — With tick season quickly approaching, the Wyoming Department of Health says simple steps can help residents protect themselves and their family members from potentially serious … more

4/30/24

UW Extension class: Designing Your Outdoor Space

BASIN —The University of Wyoming Extension office will offer two free Design Your Outdoor Space classes with expert Jenny Thompson, the small acreage outreach coordinator for the University of … more

By Melissa L. Cook, UWE Educator | 4/30/24