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With the makeup of the board changing, the 2022-2024 Park 6 School Board members posed for a picture on their last meeting together. From left: Karen Schipfmann, Tom Keegan, Cathy Roes, Jessica Case, Sheri Schutzman, Stefanie Bell, Superintendent Vernon Orndorff and Brandi Nelson.

Park County School District 6 honors three outgoing trustees

CODY — Park County School District 6 celebrated the dedication and leadership of three outgoing trustees during Monday night’s board meeting. Stefanie Bell, Jessica Case and Tom Keegan … more

11/21/24

Mary Sims, (from left) Larry Gerber, Sheri Schutzman and Annalea Avery read their board trustee oaths of office at the Nov. 19 Park 6 School Board meeting.

New Cody school board members sworn in

CODY — Prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, the newly elected members of the Park County School District 6 Board of Trustees officially took their oaths of … more

11/21/24

Elk Fire northwest of Dayton finally contained

TORRINGTON (WNE) — In the last daily update by the United States Forest Service, Bighorn National Forest division, the Elk Fire was declared 100% contained on Thursday, Nov. 14. “The … more

11/21/24

Weed and Pest districts vote to add cheatgrass to state noxious weed listing, pending approval

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council recently voted and approved to add downy brome, better known as cheatgrass, to the state’s Designated Noxious Weed List. The resolution, … more

11/21/24

BLM seeks input on further analysis for 2022 oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on its supplemental analysis for the Environmental Assessment completed for the June 2022 oil and gas lease sale in … more

11/21/24

Megan Goodrich and Shad McNeil enjoy shots of sake while attending the first of a series of cultural exchanges with Haruka Takaku, who has joined the staff of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center as Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator for the next two years.

The JOI coordinator: Japanese emissary excited about cross cultural exchanges

With a daily round-trip commute of more than two hours, Haruka Takaku worked in Shinjuku City, Japan, one of the busiest places in the world. The special ward in Tokyo is known for it’s … more

By Mark Davis | 11/19/24

First responders work the scene of a rollover crash on Road 2AB outside of Cody on May 1. The driver recently pleaded guilty to a felony DUI charge and was placed on three years of supervised probation.

After a nearly fatal DUI, Cody man commits to sobriety

When Michael “Quinn” Levario drove drunk last spring, he wound up pinned beneath his SUV. The crash — which marked the fourth time in less than a decade that he’d driven while … more

By CJ Baker | 11/19/24

Mark Schneider, who grew up on the family ranch with his brother and parents, points out burned mounts on the wall Thursday afternoon, less than 12 hours after a fire gutted the cabin Mark’s father Jerry built for the family in the early 70s.

Main cabin at Clark ranch burns

Mark Schneider’s boots crunched on blackened debris as he pointed out the burned remains of shoulder mounts still on the wall — there an elk, here a bison. “It’s … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/19/24

Brandy Bounty serves hungry Powell-area residents at the Powell Community Thanksgiving dinner last year at Heart Mountain Hall at the Park County Fairgrounds. The dinner returns this year from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 28 after being taken over by new organizers.

Community Thanksgiving dinner returns

Bruce Olson, with the support of a big group of Powell churches, is hoping to once again stabilize the annual Powell Community Thanksgiving dinner. The longtime event nearly didn’t … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/19/24

Christmas packages were organized last year at Cabre Gym at Northwest College. The organization Powell Christmas Baskets is back this year to deliver goods to families in need.

Christmas Baskets of Powell accepting applications

Families in Powell and Clark will once again have a little help thanks to Powell Christmas Baskets. The organization is accepting applications to receive a basket of goods through Friday, Dec. 13. … more

11/19/24

State releases new pronghorn license plate

As you cruise along Wyoming’s scenic roads, you’ll most likely encounter a pronghorn grazing off in the distance. Their presence on the landscape, and now on the new conservation license … more

11/19/24

Buffalo Bill State Park will once again display Christmas lights at the Lakeshore Campground starting Dec. 1.

Buffalo Bill State Park festive lights on display next month

Enjoy a festive holiday light display to enhance your Christmas spirit at Buffalo Bill State Park, Dec. 1-31. For the fourth straight year, visitors can take a short drive through the Lakeshore … more

11/19/24

Jim Yockey (from left), Eric Short, Charlynn Hank, John Mabe (Meeteetse post commander), Department of Wyoming’s American Legion Vice Commander Russell Stafford and District 4 American Legion Commander Bobby Werner take part in the annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the Meeteetse cemetery.

Meeteetse Post 85 honors veterans

The Meeteetse American Legion Post 85 celebrated Veterans Day with a small ceremony the morning of Nov. 11. The ceremony included special speakers District Commander Bobby Warner, of Basin; and … more

11/19/24

Habitat for Humanity seeking partner families

Mountain Spirit Habitat for Humanity is still accepting applications for 2025 new home builds. Mountain Spirit Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization in Park County directly addressing … more

11/19/24

Operation Christmas child drop-off locations now open

Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a … more

11/19/24

Eastside Elementary, Cody Regional Health engage students with STEM

Students at Eastside Elementary School catapulted pumpkins, designed bridges, coded robots and visited booths hosted by Cody Regional Health during Family Stem Night on Oct. 24. The event, which … more

11/19/24

Gov. Gordon proposes supplemental budget that includes funds for wildfire response and recovery

CHEYENNE — Last week Gov. Mark Gordon released a supplemental budget proposal that limits ongoing spending, according to a release from his office. The governor’s budget proposal … more

11/19/24

UW Law Professor George Mocsary speaks to the UW Board of Trustees during a discussion on Sept. 26, 2024 about potentially allowing concealed carry on campus.

What to know about proposed firearm policies at UW, Wyoming Capitol

With the University of Wyoming and the State Building Commission considering new gun-related policies, keeping track of all the moving pieces can be difficult. Here’s what to know … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 11/19/24

Fifteen bison from the state herd are up for bid through 4 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Hot Springs State Park office in Thermopolis.

State parks accepting bids on 15 bison

Bids for the acquisition of 15 animals from the state bison herd are invited at the Hot Springs State Park office in Thermopolis until 4 p.m. on Dec. 17. The available bison include five 2024 … more

11/19/24

The Bureau of Land Management burns a pile earlier this year. BLM is scheduling pile burns for fall and winter.

BLM to burn slash piles this fall and winter

WORLAND — The Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to burn slash piles within the Cody, Lander and Worland field office areas this fall and winter. … more

11/19/24