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County staff, commissioners and planning and zoning board members meet in late June to go over changes to regulations.

Park County is closing in on an adoption draft for the second, and final, round of development standards and regulations amendments. That means a years-long process that began with the … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/14/26

Next Powell Creative Corner is slated for July 24

Powell Creative Corner returns Friday, July 24 from 5-7 p.m. at Gestalt Studios with an evening of live performances, visual art, storytelling, poetry, music and community creativity. The event … more

7/14/26

Anglers can still fish the Madison (pictured), Firehole, and Gibbon rivers and tributaries, up until 2 p.m. each day, when fishing closes until sunrise.

Yellowstone fishing closures

Select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams are closed to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day due to warm water temperatures and low river flows. Water temperatures in … more

7/14/26

Gordon seeks comment on sage grouse executive order proposed revisions

SHERIDAN (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Sage Grouse Executive Order. These changes stem from updates to the Governor’s Executive Order … more

7/14/26

Search ends with recovery of man's body in Snake River

JACKSON (WNE) — The body of a North Carolina man who was presumed to have drowned in the Snake River on July 4 was recovered Saturday near McCoy Creek Campground in Bonneville County, Idaho. … more

7/14/26

Gov. Mark Gordon speaks during the opening plenary of the Education Commission of the States’ 2026 National Forum on Education Policy on Wednesday, July 8, in Washington, D.C.

Gordon shares Wyoming’s education innovation model at DC forum

When it comes to learning fly fishing, an aspiring angler can watch hours of YouTube tutorials and spend a fortune on all the latest gadgets, Gov. Mark Gordon said. But none of that is as valuable as … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 7/14/26

Weed and Pest: Mosquito population could surge if property taxes go down

CHEYENNE — Despite drought conditions throughout portions of the state, the threat of mosquitoes remains high this year. Mosquitoes can actuallyy thrive in drought conditions, according to a … more

7/14/26

Among the more than 1,000 auction items from Bill Buntyn’s military collection are many complete uniforms, as well as the soldiers’ gear. Buntyn, who served in the Marine Corps and carried his passion for military history with him for the rest of his life, died in March, leaving his family to care for his massive collection of treasures and memories.

History goes to the highest bidder

When Price William Buntyn died, he wished for all who knew him to hold close the good times and cherished memories shared together — a reflection of the warmth and joy he brought to everyone around … more

By Mark Davis | 7/9/26

County adopts Stage 1 fire restrictions

Now that all the fireworks have been exploded to celebrate Independence Day — and in many areas of the county for days before and after — Park County has adopted Stage 1 fire restrictions on … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/9/26

Park County commissioners Scott Mangold (from left), Kelly Simone, Dossie Overfield and Chair Scott Steward listen as Powell Senior Center Director Linda Dalton and board Vice President Wes Vining talk Tuesday about their plans for a new building.

Voters to consider $19.3 million tax this fall

Local government leaders want to build a new Powell Senior Center, renovate the Cody Auditorium and give a boost to the Town of Meeteetse, but the ultimate decision will rest with Park County voters. … more

By CJ Baker | 7/9/26

County raises solid waste rates at landfills

Landfill solid waste disposal rates are rising due to a need, Park County Engineer Brian Edwards said, to keep up with rising costs and refill an enterprise account that has been drained recently to … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/9/26

Denton and Alta Davis were recently involved in a motorcycle accident on the way to South Dakota.

Community supports Powell family after fatal wreck

A Powell woman suffered fatal injuries and her husband was seriously injured in a Friday motorcycle crash east of Gillette. Denton and Alta Davis were riding a motorcycle and pulling a … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/9/26

Deputy Park County Attorney Ericka Smith speaks while fellow deputy and county attorney candidate Marina Tucker listens during a June 18 forum at The Commons.

Deputy prosecutors compete for county attorney role

Ericka Smith and Marina Tucker are both deputy Park County prosecutors who moved to the area last year — and they’re both seeking to replace their retiring boss, longtime County Attorney Bryan … more

By CJ Baker | 7/9/26

Treasurer candidates talk transparency

Anne Lawler has worked in the Park County Treasurer’s Office since 2014 and has been first deputy the last four years. Her opponent to take over the job of treasurer currently held by … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/9/26

Cody chamber slated to host candidate forums on July 13 and 20

CODY — The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce government Affairs Committee (GAC)is hosting two candidate forums this month at the Holiday Inn in Cody. The forums will be held from 5-7 p.m. at … more

7/9/26

Xinos Farm LLC joins membership of American Angus Association

Xinos Farm LLC, of Powell, is a new member of the American Angus Association, announced Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American … more

7/9/26

Heat wave could bring historic high temps

Meteorologist Adam Dziewaltowski must have anticipated there’d be skepticism as he prepared his discussion of Wyoming’s weekend forecast. “No, there does not seem to have been a technical … more

7/9/26

Ready, Set, Thrive activities range from pressing flowers to monitoring blood pressure. Here, UW Extension educator Erica Reasoner helps a 4-H member press flowers at a Wyoming 4-H creative arts palooza in Casper.

UW Extension partners with Department of Health on wellness program

LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming Extension has partnered with the Wyoming Department of Health to offer a free self-paced wellness program encouraging outdoor exploration and healthy … more

7/9/26

Equalization board agrees to apply tax cap while legal battle unfolds

Wyoming’s State Board of Equalization has agreed to implement a property tax cap while a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality works through the court system. The agreement with the … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 7/9/26

Fireworks lit up the night sky in Clark for 45 minutes on Independence Day.

Clark fireworks captivate crowd

A brilliant, dazzling display of fireworks blasted into the night sky in Clark on Saturday, July 4, as residents and visitors celebrated 250 years of freedom and especially the signing of the U.S. … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 7/9/26