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Wyoming Game and Fish Department inspectors at the Sheridan regional office check for aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels near the transom of a boat. A nearby reservoir in South Dakota was found to be infested with the mussels, leading to worry they will work their way into Wyoming waterways.

Plan for mandatory aquatic invasive species inspections

Spring and summer might feel far away for most of us, but boating season is right around the corner. And with the season, federal and state officials are looking to halt the march of harmful aquatic … more

Tribune staff report | 3/12/24

Pictured from left, Cristina DeLeon, PMF board member, Dr. Adam Childers, Gary Mills, Moyer Foundation board member, Cheryl Elliott, Moyer Foundation board member, Amy Wells, PMF executive director, Mindy Christensen, Moyer Foundation board member, Kaitlyn Long and Maureen Walsh, PMF board member. Sitting, RayAnn Hessenthaler, Mitch Roselli, PMF board member, and Nichole Gutierrez.

Moyer Foundation donates to hospital

Hospital patients in multiple departments will have comfy resting spots thanks to a local foundation. The Moyer Community Foundation recently gave a grant of $30,000 that helped purchase 25 new … more

3/12/24

Barrasso, Lummis applaud Judge Kelly Rankin’s Senate confirmation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., applauded the Senate on Friday for unanimously confirming Judge Kelly Rankin to be U.S. District Court Judge for the … more

3/12/24

Governor to have options for property tax relief bills

Gov. Mark Gordon will have the option to choose from several bills which to sign to provide property tax relief in Wyoming. All bills differ on approach on how to provide relief. Homeowners saw … more

By David Velazquez, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/12/24

Rep. John Winter (R-Thermopolis) said during the budget debate in the House that any anger over it should be directed at the federal government, which spends ‘whatever they feel like. Well, we pay cash for everything and we save like no other state.’

Legislature manages to pass state budget in session’s last hours

CHEYENNE — Hours before the end of the session, and days after a failed first round of negotiation, the Wyoming Legislature passed a budget for the 2025-26 biennium early Friday afternoon. … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/12/24

Area youth can win free lifetime hunting licenses

The application period for the Tom Easterly Memorial Award is now open and youth in the Big Horn Basin are encouraged to apply. Recipients of this award will receive a free lifetime Wyoming game … more

3/12/24

Civil Air Patrol fundraiser hits the big screen

The Heart Mountain Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (formerly known as the Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron), based in Powell, is raising money to go towards aerospace and emergency … more

3/12/24

Lenten series to continue with fourth concert

The return of the Lenten-Concert Series will continue at noon on Wednesday, March 13 in the Union Presbyterian Church with a performance from Pastor Janita Krayniak and Nevin Jacobs as soloists, … more

3/11/24

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

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

Money for recovery: Commissioners send out first batch of opioid funds

The Park County Commissioners have begun sending out some of its Opioid Settlement funds into the community with the hope of stemming the tide of the crisis. At Tuesday's meeting, commissioners … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/7/24

Nearly three dozen apply to be Powell’s next chief

Nearly three dozen law enforcement officers from around the region have applied to be Powell’s next chief of police. “There is a quite extensive list,” City Administrator Zack … more

By CJ Baker | 3/7/24

Brent Bien of Cody visits Wyoming Republican Party National Committeewoman Nina Webber during Saturday’s Park County Republican Party Convention at the fairgrounds. Bien and Webber will both represent the state at the Republican National Committee this summer.

Park County GOP backs Trump

Park County Republicans have put their support behind former President Donald Trump. On Saturday, local Republicans elected Brent Bien of Cody as their delegate to the Republican National … more

By CJ Baker | 3/7/24

Jackalope Jump makes a splash for Special Olympics

Wendi Stovall has challenged Powell leaders, from the mayor to the city council, to make the jump. But she didn’t stop there; she’s been all around the city looking for folks willing take … more

By Mark Davis | 3/7/24

NWC approves small rent hikes as on-campus housing grows

On campus housing has been growing again in popularity the last few years at Northwest College. The college saw an increase in occupancy of residence halls for the fall semester, with … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/7/24

Longtime Powell resident Jim Kranz’s family joined him for his 90th birthday party. Pictured standing from left: Kim Hicks, Peggy Ostlund, Mary Kranz-Gunsch, Donnie Kranz, Jim Kranz, Bruce Hicks, Erin Kranz-Linden, Aaron Linden, Jacque Cobourn, Kelly Hicks and Casey Cobourn. Seated: Mark Kranz, Judy Kranz-Driscoll and Deb Christensen. Not pictured: Brandi Kranz-Ramirez.

Family surrounds Jim Kranz for a 90th birthday luncheon

It was a surprise birthday luncheon to help Jim Kranz celebrate his 90th birthday Tuesday, March 5 at the Lamplighter in Powell. The gathering included sons Donnie Kranz, recently relocated to … more

3/7/24

This recent controlled burn was planned and carried out by Bureau of Land Management Fire Program. The BLM, a leader in wildland fire management, conducts a broad range of actions to protect the public, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, recreational areas and other values and resources.

BLM to conduct spring prescribed fire projects

The Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to conduct six prescribed fire projects within the Cody and Worland field office areas this spring as part of the … more

3/7/24

Be bear aware

In a partnership to raise awareness and promote safety, the Safari Club International Foundation, American Bear Foundation, Shoshone National Forest and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will … more

3/7/24

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) officially put his name in the running for Republican whip on Tuesday, days after speculation that he was one of three senators in line to become the Senate Minority Leader to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).

Barrasso runs for whip, not leader

LANDER (WNE) — Wyoming’s senior Sen. John Barrasso won’t seek to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader. Instead, he’ll bid for the Republican whip … more

3/7/24

Sen. Dan Laursen (R-Powell) was one of the members of the initial joint conference committee attempting to make a deal on the budget. After that effort failed, a second committee approved a budget deal Tuesday night to send back to the full House and Senate for approval.

State budget deal reached, days away from governor’s desk

CHEYENNE — With just four days left of the session, 10 Wyoming lawmakers on a second joint conference committee voted to pass a budget for the 2025-26 biennium late Tuesday night. The week … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/7/24