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One of Grizzly 399’s subadult male offspring follows its mother through Grand Teton National Park in May, the day after the famed grizzly matriarch cast away her litter of four. Two of 399’s litter were collared and ended up traveling to Sublette County later that month. One was euthanized this week, though it’s not clear whether it was the bear pictured in this file photograph.

Wildlife officials kill one of 399’s offspring

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, acting with authorization from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has killed one of Grizzly 399’s offspring that was frequenting human-occupied areas in … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/19/22

Dozens of oil refinery workers laid off

More than 30 workers at the local HF Sinclair Oil refinery are out of work and 55 more have been put on notice in what the company calls a realignment “to reflect best practices for operational … more

By Greg Johnson, Rawlins Times Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/19/22

WyoGives brings in more than $3.1 million in third campaign

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The third annual WyoGives fundraising campaign brought in more than $3.1 million Wednesday. In a 24-hour period of online giving, WyoGives saw 5,586 donors make … more

7/19/22

Hay conditions vastly improved this year

As the sun ducked under the Bighorn Mountains and a golden glow took over the Friday evening sky in early July, hay broker Jason Watts was still in his tractor, making another pass on his hay field … more

By Ryan Hanrahan, Buffalo Bulletin Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/19/22

Grand Prismatic Springs, in Yellowstone National Park, is one of many geothermal features formed in the caldera. It is the third largest hot spring in the world. The third and most recent massive volcanic eruption 631,000 years ago created the present 30- by 45-mile-wide Yellowstone Caldera, according to park officials.

Volcano expert

While reports of an impending eruption of the Yellowstone volcano are popular on internet sites and social media, the reports are greatly exaggerated, according to a U.S. Geological Survey … more

By Mark Davis | 7/14/22

Yard signs literally shout: Election ahead. The three candidates in the Republican primary for State Senate in SD 19 employ signage as part of a colorful and costly campaign in a big district.

Signs of the times

Yard signs, or highway signs as the case may be, offer a colorful collage during the Wyoming primary election season. They’re also a considerable item of expense to candidates. Notably, … more

7/14/22

A crew with Intermountain Slurry Seal, a Utah pavement preservation company, works on Bernard Street near Seventh Street in the heat of the early afternoon Tuesday. Forecasters have called for near-record temperatures through early next week.

Plan ahead for heat wave

It’s going to be a hot one. Temperatures for the coming week are forecast to be near 100 degrees in Northwest Wyoming. Combine the heat with occasional thunderstorms and winds … more

By Mark Davis | 7/14/22

Business incubator will offer opportunities to Big Horn Basin entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs in the Big Horn Basin will soon be able to tap into new opportunities created by IMPACT 307. The organization operates a network of entrepreneurial incubators throughout the … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/14/22

Cody resident running for Park County Clerk on conservative platform

Park County resident Tim Lasseter, 57, is running for Park County Clerk with the hope of running a frugal and transparent office. As precinct committeeman for the Park County Republican Party, … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/14/22

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon tours damage in the Lamar Valley with Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly last Friday. U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso also attended the tour.

More of Yellowstone National Park now available

After Yellowstone National Park closed following the unprecedented flood event in June, they have announced the reopening of access to backcountry areas and limited access to the North and Northeast … more

7/14/22

Georgia Rowswell’s art, which repurposes textiles and other items, puts texture to use in this vibrant piece.

Georgia Rowswell art to be featured at Plaza Diane

The art of accomplished artist Georgia Rowswell will be coming to Plaza Diane from July 16-Aug. 13 and is open to public viewing on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The gallery will also be open … more

7/14/22

Bond reduced second time for Alabama rape suspect

A man held in custody in Park County since June 22 was positively identified as the same man wanted in Alabama for allegedly committing second degree rape. The surety bond for Rehiem … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/14/22

Lottery’s final transfer of FY 22 hits $700,903

A total of $700,903 was transferred to the State Treasurer’s Office last week as the final quarterly distribution of net lottery proceeds for fiscal year 2022, which ended June 30. The … more

7/14/22

Meeteetse clerk-treasurer elected to international institute

Angela Johnson, MMC, clerk-treasurer for the Town of Meeteetse, Wyoming, was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), a nonprofit organization with … more

7/14/22

Local students graduate from University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming has 49 Park County area graduates for the spring 2022 semester. Of these graduates 25 are from Powell, 22 are from Cody and two are from Meeteetse. … more

7/14/22

Game and Fish to hold public meeting

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has opened a comment period and will be holding a public meeting in Cody at 6 p.m. July 21 in the Grizzly Room at the Park County Library to gather input on the … more

7/14/22

As larvae, the western glacier stonefly is between 2 and 5 mm long, living in streams as cold as 34 degrees Fahrenheit and as warm as 43 degrees.

Threatened insect discovered in high-country streams

Clinging to rocks and other substrate and munching on algae below Wyoming’s glaciers are tiny insects no longer than 5 millimeters. A handful of stonefly species populate these high-mountain, … more

By Christine Peterson , WyoFile.com | 7/14/22

Wolverine spotted on west slope of the Tetons

Mike Devine, 39, was out for a run on the morning of July 9 in Darby Canyon when he spotted movement on the horizon, and thought he recognized an animal’s lanky, rolling gait. He … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/14/22

After murder case dismissed, man held on related Park County warrant

Following the recent dismissal of a murder case against him, a Cheyenne man is being held in jail on a Park County warrant that includes a charge of disposal of a human body related to the same … more

By Hannah Black, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/14/22

Garbage spills out of a truck at the Park County Landfill. The Powell City Council approved a contract to begin using the landfill near Cody for disposal of its municipal solid waste. The change comes about as fuel costs and increased tipping fees made Billings more expensive than landfills closer to home.

Powell contracts with Park County to haul garbage to Cody

The City of Powell signed a four-year contract with Park County to begin shipping municipal solid waste to the county’s landfill near Cody. This will bring to a close an era that began in 2014, … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/12/22