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The Red Canyon Fire burns last summer in Hot Springs County.

UW Extension to host weekly wildfire webinar series starting April 30

LARAMIE — Beginning Thursday, April 30, the University of Wyoming Extension will host a free six-part webinar series focused on preparing for, responding to and recovering from wildfire. The … more

4/16/26

State Superintendent launches ‘Wyoming Patriot Schools’ Program

JACKSON — Last week, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder launched a state program that she said is aimed at advancing civic education and celebrating schools that foster … more

By Jasmine Hall, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/16/26

Hundreds of wapiti on the National Elk Refuge near Jackson set about grazing on the evening of March 17. A paucity of snow precluded the need to supplement feed for the elk which dispersed to forage for themselves.

Hot, dry winter could be blessing — or curse — for Wyoming’s big game

Three years ago, unending, relentless snow blanketed much of western Wyoming. Warm temperatures melted the top layer and then froze, forming a crust that proved deadly for Wyoming’s mule deer and … more

By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com | 4/16/26

Park County Democrats to host convention on April 18

The Park County Democrats will hold the 2026 Convention on Saturday, April 18. All registered Democrats are welcome. Check-in will begin at 1 p.m. in Grizzly Hall of the Cody Public Library and … more

4/16/26

Wyoming Republicans kickstart U.S. House campaigns with hundreds of thousands in self-loans

JACKSON — Wyoming’s congressional candidates are off to the races — which may get expensive. Of the 11 candidates who have announced campaigns for Rep. Harriet Hageman’s … more

By Jasmine Hall, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/16/26

A father and son from Texas walked right up to the edge of Canary Springs, leaving behind footprints that were inches deep in places. Authorities say the pair not only caused significant damage, they risked serious injury.

Texan gets jail time for walking on Mammoth Hot Springs

A Texas man will have to spend five days in jail for walking on the terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. Eric Bedient, 50, of Frisco, Texas, received the sentence on … more

By CJ Baker | 4/14/26

Powell artist Jerry Johnson carries a bronze sculpture into Plaza Diane to prepare for Thursday’s opening of a four-artist show. Johnson works with natural wood from the region, sculptures in bronze and painting on skulls.

The third dimension: Plaza Diane to host four local artists’ sculptures, furnishings

Last year Plaza Diane Center for the Arts leaders approached artist Chris Ivanoff about bringing in some of his sculptures and furnishings for a three-dimensional show; something new for the downtown … more

By Mark Davis | 4/14/26

Lead contractor Mountain Construction updated the community Monday of the work being done along U.S. Highway 14A this spring and summer along the west side of town to Ralston. S&L Industrial will set a one lane closure today (Tuesday) from Cheyenne to Division streets on the north side of the roadway for removal and replacement of broken curb and gutter, double gutter, and sidewalk and for ADA upgrades. The east approach at Blair's Super Market will be closed during this work.

Contractor promises access to all businesses during construction

Lead contractor Mountain Construction is promising to maintain access to all businesses during the construction work set to start today (Tuesday) along U.S. Highway 14A between Blair’s Super Market … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/14/26

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex is taking shape south of Cody with the interior road layout now allowing construction crews to work on just about any part of the large complex as the traditional construction season heats up.

Groundbreaking nears: Shooting complex to bid for pistol bay section

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex is moving forward with a high expense, high potential revenue portion of the complex as the official groundbreaking approaches. Board members approved a design … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/14/26

Conviction affirmed in Cody resident’s drug overdose death

The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled that a Greybull man must continue serving 15 to 20 years in prison for selling deadly fentanyl-laced pills to a Cody resident in 2023. Anthony M. Fuentes, 39, … more

By CJ Baker | 4/14/26

A Smith Aviation kit plane flying out of Cody crashed on Sheep Mountain on Friday, although the pilot was able to walk away from the crash and was reportedly fine. He told authorities he would get the plane removed from the BLM land it’s on west of Cody.

Private airplane crashes west of Cody, pilot OK

The pilot is OK after his plane crashed on a mountain west of Cody on Friday morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the Park County Communications Center was notified about an activated Emergency … more

4/14/26

From the newspaper files of 100 years ago: ‘P.E.O. Sisterhood is New Fraternity Organized Here’

The announcement was front page news in the May 27, 1926 issue of the Powell Tribune. A new organization was coming to Powell just 17 years after the town was officially founded on the Shoshone … more

By Dave Bonner | 4/14/26

The Cody Police Department released this poster as part of its efforts to locate Shawn Hughes.

Man missing from Cody, public help sought

The Cody Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 36-year-old man who’s been missing since early last week. Shawn Ezekiel Hughes was last seen around 10 a.m. on … more

4/14/26

Former deputy running for clerk of district court

Lynell Preston has known for a while she wanted to become Park County Clerk of District Court. Now, with current clerk Debra Carroll not running again, the former second deputy clerk has announced … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/14/26

During a routine Wyoming Game and Fish Department monitoring flight, crews captured a photo of a female grizzly bear that had been translocated two years ago from Montana to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in Wyoming. She was seen at her den with cubs.

Translocated grizzly bear documented with cubs in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

CHEYENNE — A female grizzly bear that was translocated two years ago from the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) in Montana to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) in Wyoming was … more

4/14/26

State gets $5,000 from bail jumper’s bond

More than eight years after he jumped bail, a former Cody man remains at large on a felony drug charge. And while authorities don’t know Michael J. Owens’ current whereabouts, they are getting … more

By CJ Baker | 4/14/26

Clark emergency prep seminar slated for April 18

A free, public seminar, “Practical Emergency Preparedness,” will be held on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Bennett Creek Church Fellowship Hall in Clark. Refreshments will be … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 4/14/26

Tractors featured in the 2023 Cody Stampede Parade along Sheridan Avenue in the heart of Cody, which recently received yet another honor as one of the top ‘Small Towns in the American West’ as determined by USA Today readers.

Cody named one of the ‘Best Small Towns in the West’

CODY — For the third consecutive year, Cody has been named one of the “Best Small Towns in the West” by readers of USA Today. This latest accolade is one of many that the tourist town … more

4/14/26

Woman dies in Beck Lake

The body of an older Cody woman was found in Beck Lake on Monday morning, April 6. All evidence indicates that the woman died by suicide, the Park County Sheriff’s Office said in a Thursday … more

4/14/26

Game and Fish continues brucellosis surveillance

SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department mailed or handed out about 8,500 blood collection kits to elk hunters in 2025 to test for brucellosis. The Game and Fish’s Wildlife Health … more

4/14/26