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Winter desiccation, also known as winter burn, affects evergreen trees and shrubs in Wyoming.

What does a warm, dry, windy winter mean for Wyoming landscape plants?

We’ve had unusually warm and dry weather in many parts of Wyoming this fall and winter. If this trend continues and brings with it our typical western region yo-yoing temperatures (warmer spells … more

By Jennifer Thompson, UW Extension horticulture specialist | 3/20/26

Mountain View Veterinary Hospital veterinary technician Britney Varner speaks to a customer at the company’s open house party. Varner said vet techs perform an array of tasks, including surgery assistance, dental cleanings and ultrasounds.

Vet techs care for animal health in role with high burnout, stress

SHERIDAN — At animal health clinics, veterinary technicians are often the ones running the show. While not veterinary doctors, vet techs perform anesthesia, dental cleanings, surgery … more

By Georgia Lodewyk, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/20/26

Celebrating Ag Week and a divine partnership of farmers with God

National Agriculture Week (March 15-21) is celebrated every year in March on dates set by the Agriculture Council of America. “This event is a nationwide effort to tell the true story of … more

3/20/26

A bumblebee is observed flapping its wings in the fog of a vertical wind tunnel. Michael Dillon, a professor and the L. Floyd Clark Chair in the UW Department of Zoology and Physiology, and Jordan Glass, a postdoctoral research fellow in the department, headed a study that discovered a bumblebee flapping its wings downward can help cool the insect’s core body temperature as much as 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Their paper was published Feb. 18 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.

UW researchers measure how much bumblebees can cool body temperature

Like a duck that, on the surface, looks like it is calmly floating on the water while paddling furiously underneath, a bumblebee hovering over a flower may look like it’s not doing much to the … more

3/20/26

Powell teen Alex Wozney takes a turn on a bareback bronc bucking machine while friends and family gather around him, thanks to Make-A-Wish honoring Wozney’s wish. Wozney has a rare cancerous medical condition and just finished a year of chemotherapy treatments in Salt Lake City. Wozney would love to be a bareback rider, just like his uncle, Powell resident Luke Wozney.

Cowboy’s wish granted: Make-A-Wish honors Powell teen with rare disorder

With a flip of a switch, 14-year-old Alex Wozney forgot about his worries and his closest family and friends couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces. After facing 12 months of aggressive … more

By Mark Davis | 3/19/26

This footage recorded outside the Cody Walgreens store, shows a Powell area man approaching a Cybertruck with a bottle containing an ‘unidentified liquid.’ The man was recently placed on probation for breach of peace.

Powell man gets probation after targeting Cybertruck

A Powell man spent parts of two days in jail and is now serving six months of probation for apparently taking his dislike of Tesla owner Elon Musk too far. Court records say Stephen Adams dumped … more

By CJ Baker | 3/19/26

Mountain Construction provided to the county an example of what the asphalt plant off of U.S. Highway 14A south of Iron Creek Drive may look like. The plant will likely only operate at the gravel pit for around three weeks this year to prepare roadbase for a highway project near Powell.

Asphalt plant approved off U.S. Highway 14A over neighbor objections

An asphalt plant to provide road base for resurfacing work on U.S. Highway 14A was approved for operations by Park County commissioners Tuesday after a host of objections from neighboring property … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/19/26

City passes new e-bike rules, including downtown ban

Following weeks of debate and public input, the Powell City Council has finalized a new set of rules for e-bikes and other electric-powered devices. The nine ordinances approved Monday are meant … more

By CJ Baker | 3/19/26

A Red Flag Warning for large parts of the Big Horn Basin is in effect through Saturday due to strong winds and high temperatures. The National Weather Service strongly discourages burning in these areas during this time period.

Beware of elevated fire conditions this week

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of western Park County for the rest of the week due to high temperatures and strong winds. That’s led to the Park … more

3/19/26

Powell Research and Extension Center Director Andrea Garfinkle points out some of the upcoming and ongoing work at the center, which is located just north of Powell. She took on the director role in August.

Center works to produce relevant research for growers

As Andrea Garfinkle heads into her first season leading the University of Wyoming’s Powell Research and Extension Center, she says the facility’s big focus is “getting researchers from campus … more

By CJ Baker | 3/19/26

Powell’s Worlds bound teams after going 1-2 at state are, from left: Zac Peterson, Calving Opps, David Stensing, Hayden Peters, Huston Dearcorn, Joseph Pittman, Sam Williams, Kamea Wisniewski, Tyler Kruger, Star Gonzales and River James. (Brighton Streeter is behind the photographer.)

Powell dominates state robotics

For three years Powell High School senior Brighton Streeter had been working to win state, always coming up against tough teams full of fellow Panthers in the state robotics competition Powell has … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/19/26

Attendance in Yellowstone National Park in 2025 was the second highest in the park’s history. Only 2021, with more than 4.8 million visits, was higher than last year.

Yellowstone 2025 attendance is second highest

Yellowstone National Park welcomed 4,762,988 recreation visits in 2025. The number is just shy of the 2021 record of 4,860,242 and about 20,000 visits higher than last year's total of 4,744,363, … more

By Mark Davis | 3/19/26

Sixth annual NWC Giving Day returns March 26

Northwest College Giving Day is back for its sixth year with another 24-hour event beginning at noon on Thursday, March 26, and concluding at noon on Friday, March 27. The annual event managed by the … more

3/19/26

Study: Wyoming rated in top 10 highest health care costs

Wyoming has been rated the eighth worst state for health care costs in the United States according to a new study. Health care expenses vary dramatically depending on where people live. While … more

By Mark Davis | 3/19/26

Powell man charged with repeated sexual abuse

A 35-year-old Powell man is facing 14 felony counts that allege he sexually abused a minor over multiple years. Jacob M. Norris was arrested last month and the case formally became public last … more

By CJ Baker | 3/19/26

Wyo. Highway 120 project begins northwest of Thermopolis

Work has started on a $7.2 million highway improvement project northwest of Thermopolis on Wyo. Highway 120. On Monday, March 16, prime contractor Croell, Inc., of Cheyenne installed a … more

3/19/26

Grow A Little Extra project kicks off for sixth year in Wyoming

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The sixth year of the Grow A Little Extra program is kicking off across Wyoming, with local University of Wyoming Extension offices helping coordinate efforts to collect and … more

3/19/26

Average gas prices rise nearly 41 cents a gallon in Wyoming

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 35.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.45 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in … more

3/19/26

Neil Albert, of Victor, Idaho, lifts gallons of red-dyed diesel fuel into the bed of his truck Wednesday, March 11, at the Phillips 66 gas station in Jackson. Gas prices around the country have soared following the start of the war in Iran and costs around Jackson are no exception.

Wartime oil spike likely portends more bad than good for Wyoming

The Iran war has spiked oil prices around the world, risen prices at the pump and driven speculation about inflation as the Trump administration pleads with other nations to help reopen the Strait of … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 3/19/26

Eastside students had a chance to learn about veterinary topics recently in the classroom thanks to a visit from vet tech Tessa Baker (middle). Pictured are: Zeke Mabe (from left), Lilly Latham, Thorbin Philipson, Baker, Sami Fluery and Will McCleary.

Cody students explore veterinary careers

CODY — Students at Eastside Elementary School in Cody recently explored the world of veterinary medicine during a Career Connections visit from a veterinary technician at Lifetime Small Animal … more

3/19/26