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Cody Library to host more nature focused programs

The Cody Library will host two nature-focused programs in March as part of its ongoing bird and pollinator education series made possible through a Flight Path grant, part of the Spark of Science @My … more

3/10/26

Students will ‘journey to Mars’ at UW’s Teton STEM Academy in July

Twenty-four students from across Wyoming will have an opportunity this summer to explore the interdisciplinary sciences as they relate to a mission to Mars during the Teton STEM Academy July 12-19 on … more

3/10/26

Area dogs play at Wiggly Park in Powell. The city is being asked to consider allowing residents to have twice as many pets.

Should Powell allow more dogs and cats?

For decades, the City of Powell has generally limited residents to having no more than two adult pets on their property. But after hearing an emotional plea from a family who wants to keep their four … more

By CJ Baker | 3/5/26

Powell resident Allen Hatch drives his team after picking up a meal at the McDonald’s drive-thru on Jan. 30. If you look closely, you’ll see his drink unsecured on the wagon just before he spilled it. Hatch said he needs a cup holder attachment for the antique wagon.

Powell man left laughing after McDonald’s drive-thru visit goes viral

As Powell resident Allen Hatch left McDonald’s on Jan. 30, he wasn’t laughing. But it wasn’t because he was asked not to bring his draft horses Onyx and Coal and hitch wagon through the … more

By Mark Davis | 3/5/26

Civilian Marksmanship Program interested in events at state shooting complex

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is interested in helping to provide competition and training, especially for youth, at the Wyoming State Shooting Complex. Members from the group met with … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/5/26

Community members in Lovell are working to build a new set of nonmotorized trails east of Bighorn Lake. Boosters of the Cottonwood Canyon Trails System say it would draw bikers from all over the country, making it a wise investment of state dollars.

State funds sought for Lovell bike trails

Local lawmakers’ attempt to steer $1.2 million of state money to a new set of bike trails east of Lovell came up just short in the Budget Session, but the project will likely get the opportunity to … more

By CJ Baker | 3/5/26

Stalking suspect makes threats in court

Rather than deny that she’d etched a vulgar insult into a romantic rival’s vehicle, a 22-year-old Cody woman admitted to it in open court on Monday — then warned that things were going to get … more

By CJ Baker | 3/5/26

Resident Johanna Gimmeson stands with Powell Valley Care Center's Social Services, Recreation Coordinator Amy Spinden. The center was recently awarded for its service.

Powell Valley Care Center receives Customer Experience Award

Powell Valley Care Center has received a 2026 Customer Experience Award, which recognizes Powell Valley Care Center’s performance in 11 different categories. The award comes from Activated … more

3/5/26

The cast of 'Nunsense' includes, from left: Sister Mary Hubert (Amy Bonfiglio), Sister Robert Anne (Rachel Coffman), Sister Mary Leo (Willow Fernandez), Sister Mary Amnesia (Kathryn Lowell) and Mother Superior Sister Mary Regina (Drew Murray).

Cody Theatre to perform ‘Nunsense’ March 13-15

Coming off from the hit and sold out run of “The Wizard of Oz” this past fall, The Cody Theatre Company, under the direction of Elizabeth Fernandez, presents its spring production of … more

3/5/26

Cody man imprisoned for sexual abuse of teen girls

A young Cody man is serving a six- to eight-year prison sentence for having sex with two underage girls in early 2024. Austin L. Strunk, who is now 25, agreed to the punishment and pleaded no … more

By CJ Baker | 3/5/26

Senate rejects amendment to proposed gun bill despite law enforcement concerns

CHEYENNE — The Senate voted Monday to strip an amendment to a bill that law enforcement officers say will “handcuff” them and diminish their ability to address crime. The amendment … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com | 3/5/26

Riverton Police Department investigates fatal shooting

RIVERTON (WNE) — The Riverton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the early morning hours on Tuesday. According to an RPD statement, officers were called to an … more

3/5/26

The south end of Fremont Lake — Wyoming's second largest natural water body — was totally free of ice on Feb. 1.

Wyoming’s warmest winter ever

From Lander to Sheridan, Laramie to Evanston and almost everywhere in between, the 2025-26 winter officially goes down as the warmest winter since recordkeeping began in the 19th century. … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 3/5/26

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming generates nearly $14.5 Million in revenue

CHEYENNE — The Bureau of Land Management leased 52 parcels totaling 69,134 acres in Wyoming for $14,487,361 in total receipts during … more

3/5/26

Josh Pomeroy of Blue Ribbon Tree Service, pictured assisting Boy Scouts to plant a tree as part of the Homesteader Roots Program in 2024, will provide information on caring for trees at the Cody Library event.

Spring Forward Expo returns to Cody Library

The Cody Library will host its annual Spring Forward Expo on Friday, March 13, from noon-3 p.m. This free event is open to the public and focuses on helping local residents prepare for the upcoming … more

3/5/26

UW WWAMI students meet with Gov. Mark Gordon in Cheyenne. From left, UW President Ed Seidel and students Cherol Minton, Annabel Hagen, Gabrielle Reimann, Winston Littlejohn, Dalton Nichols, Zoe Robison, Jordan Moore, Carlos Garcia, Maggie Kuehl, Gov. Gordon, Ali Lange, Samantha Johnson, Rachael Harrower, Easton Couch, Brooklyn Prince, Daniel Shumway, Linsey Lancaster, Alexis King, Elizabeth Girling, Logan Jensen and University of Washington President Robert J. Jones.

WWAMI medical students meet with state leaders

Hailing from across Wyoming, first-year medical students from the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Science met with state political and medical leaders in Cheyenne during the annual WWAMI … more

3/5/26

Sign at the common corner of public and private checkerboard-pattern property at Elk Mountain Ranch.

Legislature fails to conform Wyoming law to court’s OK of corner-crossing

After stumbling along a path riven with amendments, debate and opposition, a bill to codify already legal corner crossing died Monday in the Wyoming Senate. After an hour of toilsome … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 3/5/26

Remarkable life of Robert Yellowtail shared at Mineta-Simpson Institute

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Historic Site caretaker Johnny Tim Yellowtail likes it when his friends call him “JT.” But having a nickname is entirely different from having your name changed … more

By Mark Davis | 3/3/26

Downtown gets new signs for 250th

Powell’s downtown is getting a patriotic facelift to mark America’s 250th birthday. Thanks to a private grant, the city’s light poles in the downtown area are being decked out with … more

By CJ Baker | 3/3/26

American Legion Hughes Pittinger Post 26 members met with Korean War veterans last week, as the four members of the Korean War Veterans Association handed over a $5,500 check to support the Patriot Community Center plan. The four Korean War vets then posed for a picture in front of the memorial they helped get installed, including (from left) Jack Martin, Paul Rodriguez, Bob Davidson and Don Kurtz.

Korean War group donates to Patriot Community Center

Paul Rodriguez, of Powell, served in the infantry in Korea from 1952 when war still raged, to 1954, after the armistice was signed. In 2006, he was one of the founders of what was then the … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/3/26