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State Rep. Paul Hoeft planned to seek another term in the state House in this year’s elections. But when retiring Sen. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, approached Hoeft late in the winter Budget Session and … more

By CJ Baker | 4/28/26

The small wooden box, hidden for more than a month, is shown atop the gravestone of Derinda S. Johnson at Penrose Cemetery, where it was concealed beneath the flowers on the right.

Treasure found after four-week hunt in Big Horn Basin

After four weeks of searching, the Big Horn Basin Treasure Hunt has come to an end. Rachael Handley of the Powell area located the hidden silver at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, successfully solving the … more

4/28/26

Professor of Anthropology Dr. Greg Smith flies a drone at Northwest College. Smith is one of the instructors working with the new certificate program.

Northwest College receives formal approval to offer Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems certificate

Northwest College recently received formal approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to begin offering a new Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Technician Certificate focusing on … more

4/28/26

Fourth annual Northwest College Student Academic Showcase takes place on May 1

Northwest College is hosting its fourth annual Student Academic Showcase on Friday, May 1, in the Yellowstone Building Conference Center. The event is scheduled from 9:15 a.m. – 4 p.m., is free and … more

4/28/26

Heart Mountain representatives met with Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Pictured from left: Aura Sunada Newlin, Shirley Ann Higuchi, Lummis, Doug Nelson and Ray Locker.

Officials’ help critical for hospital land transfer

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is working with federal officials and Wyoming’s congressional delegation to expedite the transfer of the property where the site’s historic hospital … more

4/28/26

Workers perform surveying activities as part of the U.S. Highway 14/16/20 project west of Cody.

Early May start slated for paving improvement project west of Cody

A $5.83 million pavement improvement project is scheduled to begin in early May west of Cody on U.S. Highway 14/16/20. The 9.9-mile project begins 10.249 miles east of Yellowstone National … more

4/28/26

District judge temporarily blocks Wyoming’s newest anti-abortion law

Natrona County District Judge Dan Forgey on Friday temporarily halted enforcement of Wyoming’s newest anti-abortion law while a legal challenge against it proceeds. The law in question, … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 4/28/26

Wyoming Game and Fish Department biologist Gary Fralick, who's now retired, chats with a group of Oregon hunters who emerged from the Wyoming Range with three bull elk and a mule deer buck, pictured.

Big-buck hunters convince Wyoming to keep antler restrictions

Outfitters and trophy-minded deer hunters have convinced Wyoming wildlife officials to retain tight antler point rules that biologists say are likely to reduce the future number of big bucks in two … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 4/28/26

A grizzly bear forages through the snow in Yellowstone National Park. As part of ongoing efforts to monitor grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Geological Survey plan to capture bears in parts of northwest Wyoming — including Yellowstone National Park — this spring through fall.

State, feds trapping grizzly bears again

As part of ongoing efforts to monitor grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Geological Survey plan to capture bears in parts of … more

4/28/26

Fed disaster loans available to small businesses, private nonprofits

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wyoming … more

4/28/26

Powell’s amaranth grows in a Wyoming field. A statewide survey conducted over the past two years suggests that Powell’s amaranth may be more common in Wyoming than previously realized, perhaps due to misidentification as redroot pigweed.

Amaranth species pose a growing threat in Wyoming, UW Extension reports

LARAMIE — Palmer amaranth and other weedy species in the amaranth family pose a growing threat to agricultural operations across the West, with a new invader — waterhemp — first documented in … more

4/28/26

Big Horn Cabins in Byron sells sheds and tiny homes. Owner Adrian Troyer said inquiries for tiny homes have increased significantly in the last few years.

Tiny home trend finds room to grow in Wyoming

In a state known for its wide-open spaces, living smaller is an idea that is beginning to take root. Although tiny homes (which national building guidelines define as a living space that … more

By Wendy Corr, Tribune special features | 4/24/26

After seeing an example on Pinterest of a water feature involving an old truck, Tiffani and Andy Asher are working on replicating that in front of their own house in Powell. The old Ford pickup truck's final resting place will be at the top of the waterfall with water coming out of the front hood.

Rustic waters: Ashers repurpose old truck into fountain

When Andy Asher and his wife Tiffani were looking at landscaping ideas for the front of their home on Cora Lane, they knew they didn’t want traditional grass. After doing some research, they … more

By Amber Steinmetz, Tribune special sections | 4/24/26

Despite high interest rates it’s a buyer’s market

If you’re looking to buy a house, while interest rates remain higher, the market is more favorable to buyers right now. “We’re expecting spring and summer to just have a little bit more … more

By Amber Steinmetz, Tribune special features | 4/24/26

Duane Dearcorn shows off an example of the ladder base he designed and patented as a way to stabilize stepladders, especially in yards and other areas where corners would usually sink.

Powell man invents way to stabilize ladders

Duane Dearcorn was standing on a stepladder in his backyard, attempting to trim trees, when an idea struck. The ladder kept moving because of wet grass and soft dirt, making it unstable. It … more

By Amber Steinmetz , Tribune special features | 4/24/26

Agri Industries electrical apprentice Jacob Salters installs light switches at a residence. With four electricians, Agri Industries can split into teams of two to tackle more electrical projects.

Agri Industries electrical division handles commercial, residential and ag

Agri Industries’ team of electricians in Powell has, despite the name, never been exclusively agriculturally focused. Nick Burke, the company’s master electrician for the last eight … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/24/26

Owner Gary Emmett stands inside a greenhouse at Successful Gardens in Lovell.

Successful Gardens in Lovell grows successful gardeners

Gary Emmett is a successful gardener, and he wants you to be, too. That’s the mission at Successful Gardens in Lovell, where Gary and his wife Brenda have done more than just grow beautiful … more

By Wendy Corr, Tribune special features | 4/24/26

The before and after of a lawn after being treated by Green Turf Landscapes. Owner Todd Graus says they’re a ‘plant health care company.’

Green Turf Landscapes promotes partnerships for tree, lawn health

Todd Graus at Green Turf Landscapes said there’s a piece of advice he tells all of his customers throughout Wyoming: Promote deeper roots by not watering your lawn too early. Graus … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/24/26

Those interested in participating in Rural Well Test Day must sign an agreement and pick up a free well testing kit at their local conservation district office sometime before Rural Well Test Day.

Residents can get help with well water testing this month

Do you want to test your well water? Rural residents who want to check the safety and quality of their water can get some extra help this month, as the Powell Clarks-Fork and Cody conservation … more

4/24/26

A graph shows that incomes across the state (dark blue) are growing significantly more slowly than housing prices (light blue).

WCDA releases final housing plan, recommends state money for housing

SHE RIDAN — Only three states do not have a statewide fund to support housing development, and Wyoming is one of them. After months of work, a flexible housing development fund — seeded with … more

By Carrie Haderlie, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/24/26