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Andy Stevens bottle feeds a young calf at the family’s ranch on March 27. After a number of years of low prices, cattle prices are strong this year, which has producers optimistic.

Calving conditions, cattle market good for ranchers

For Andy Stevens, there’s not a much better view than that of sunshine on the snow-capped Bighorn Mountains behind calves milling about on green grass. Calving season coincides with the … more

By Alex Hargrave, Buffalo Bulletin Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/15/25

The Park County Animal Shelter has gone through five executive directors since 2018, and that turnover is what led the shelter board to institute a new format with co-directors.

Park County Animal Shelter director resigns over changes, spay abortion policy

The Park County Animal Shelter in Cody is looking for a new executive director — and seeking to calm the fears of some volunteers and donors — after the previous leader resigned in … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/14/25

Although some developers want to buy Cassie’s Steakhouse and then level it for a new project, the current owner of the property is still holding out hope that someone will restart the business.

Last call for Cassie’s? New operator sought for iconic Cody business

Cassie’s Steakhouse — a fixture in Cody for much of the last century — is facing an uncertain future. The iconic restaurant and bar on Cody’s west strip has been closed … more

By CJ Baker | 4/10/25

Senator still getting insults after being called ‘Madam Chairman’

It’s been weeks since a protestor went viral for derisively referring to Sen. Tim French as “Madam Chairman” during a legislative hearing, but French said he’s still getting … more

By CJ Baker | 4/10/25

From left, Nurse Tori Steed, Physician Assistant Bryan Tipton, Bill Monahan, Diane Monahan, and nurses Rachel Severinsen and Lindsey Loyning pose after Diane’s surgery, led by Dr. Alex Sielatycki (not pictured), to insert a TOPS System to help with her spine issues.

Powell hospital first to perform new spine surgery in Wyoming

Dr. Alex Sielatycki has performed thousands of spine fusions over the years — he said it’s one of the “workhorses” of spine surgeries for those who need that level of help. … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/10/25

Tommy Rivera speaks to Kandi Bennett’s students on Tuesday. Rivera, once sentenced to life for a murder conviction at 17, now focuses on making a positive difference in the community. He does this in part by speaking to students through Strong Families Strong Wyoming, an organization that works with schools to promote life skills and healthy relationships.

Saving at least one life

God saved my life two times,” Thomas “Tommy” Rivera III told a classroom full of high school students Tuesday morning. Rivera was invited by Powell High School’s Family … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/10/25

Pool’s new roof cheaper than expected

Replacing the roof of the Powell Aquatic Center will cost the city less than half of what it expected. On Monday, the Powell City Council accepted a $93,000 proposal from 4 Elements LLC of … more

By CJ Baker | 4/10/25

Lee Livingston has helped lead the Cody Stampede Parade Outriders in recent years while also serving on the Cody Stampede Board. He and his fellow Outriders will be honored as the Grand Marshals of this year's July 3-4 parades.

Cody Stampede Parade to honor Outriders as Grand Marshals

This year the Cody Stampede parades will be honoring a group that has been integral to the event for decades. The Cody Stampede Parade committee announced Wednesday it is honoring its own … more

4/10/25

Cody High School student Keira Jackson participates in Cody Regional Health's career program pilot last year.

Cody hospital to host immersion days for PHS students

CODY — Powell High School students will have even more chances to discover health care careers thanks to a new partnership with Cody Regional Health to offer “Immersion Days,” … more

4/10/25

Prevent hantavirus during spring cleaning

The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to take steps to help prevent hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease spread by infected deer mice. “As spring arrives and people … more

4/10/25

Northwest College will again put on a mass casualty training on campus, complete with emergency response and a helicopter landing as in the past. This year’s event is April 23 and will be centered around Colter Hall and the Yellowstone Building.

Mass casualty training for NWC health students April 23

On Wednesday, April 23, the Northwest College Nursing, EMS, EMT and Paramedic cohorts will be participating in a joint training event on campus in Colter Hall. The event will be based off a mass … more

4/10/25

Animal shelter works to bring in emergency pet shelter trailer

The Park County Animal Shelter is aiming to improve disaster preparedness for pets in the region. To that end, PCAS is partnering with the AKC-accredited Laramie Kennel Club to bring a fully … more

4/10/25

The Shoshone River herd is the second most infected by CWD in the state according to Wyoming Game and Fish's latest research.

Game and Fish tested more than 5,000 samples for CWD in 2024

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory tested 5,276 samples for chronic wasting disease, and 726 came back positive — 13.7% statewide — … more

4/10/25

Commission announces nominees for Wyoming Supreme Court vacancy

SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Judicial Nominating Commission has completed its consideration of all who have expressed interest in the position of Justice for the Wyoming Supreme Court. Pursuant to … more

4/10/25

BLM seeks initial input for December 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming

CHEYENNE — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office this week opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 99 oil and gas parcels totaling 84,045.23 acres that may … more

4/10/25

A competitor moves and fires during the 2024 annual Wyoming Governor's Match in Casper.

Ninth annual Wyoming Governor’s Match is July in Casper

CHEYENNE — The ninth annual Wyoming Governor's Match shooting contest is to be held in Casper this July. With the support of Gov. Mark Gordon’s office, the Wyoming Office of Outdoor … more

4/10/25

University of Wyoming trustees keep President Seidel

Rising furor over the controversial demotion of a University of Wyoming engineering dean has brought the state’s only public four-year university to a tipping point. Academic … more

By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com | 4/10/25

A lacquered chunk of Powder River Basin coal.

Wyoming officials cheer Trump orders to save ‘beautiful, clean coal’

To the delight of Wyoming’s top elected officials, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Tuesday to “reinvigorate” U.S. coal, but whether deregulation can … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 4/10/25

A crowd listens to Olga Troxel during a Saturday ‘Hands Off!’ rally at Cody City Park that was intended to ‘demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country’ under President Donald Trump.

Hundreds rally in Cody to protest Trump administration

Park County may staunchly be Trump country, but there was some loud dissent voiced on Saturday in Cody. Upwards of 300 people gathered at Cody City Park to protest President Donald Trump’s … more

By CJ Baker | 4/8/25

The street outside the Irma Hotel, as pictured in Cody’s early years, will play host to commemorations of an event, Paul Revere’s midnight ride, that happened long before Cody’s establishment.

County plans host of events to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Park County has a number of events planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, starting with the commemoration of Paul Revere’s ride to warn the colonists of … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/8/25