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UW Extension to offer private pesticide applicator programs

The University of Wyoming Extension will offer pesticide safety education programs for private applicators in Powell, Thermopolis, Cody and Greybull in February and March. Dates, times and … more

2/12/26

Heart Mountain to conduct educator workshop in April

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation will conduct a day-long workshop on Saturday, April 4 for Wyoming educators about the Japanese American incarceration as part of the Norman Y. Mineta Japanese … more

2/12/26

A herd of about 300 elk grazes private land in Laramie County in February 2024.

Wyoming Senate decisively shoots down two controversial ‘landowner’ hunting tag bills

CHEYENNE — Sen. Laura Pearson suspects a barrage of correspondence from upset hunters effectively killed the two landowner hunting license proposals she’d been championing. “I had a … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 2/12/26

Big Horn County Sheriff’s Deputy Keri Angell and her husband, Sgt. Jeff Angell, were two of the first officials through the door at the Harshman residence responding to a call about the shootings that ultimately were responsible for five deaths, including four children. Both of the officers have sought counseling and support from Downrange Warriors, an organization specializing in treatment of first responders, those in the military and veterans.

Responding to the call: First responders find help coping with trauma

Early on the morning of Feb. 10, 2025, former Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation agent Juliet Fish took to sketchy winter roads to visit family in Missoula, Montana. But, as she started … more

By Mark Davis | 2/10/26

Competitors fish on one of the Sunshine reservoirs outside of Meeteetse during a previous year’s event, generally in early February. This year’s event has been pushed back to late in the month due to unseasonably warm temperatures that, while safe enough to fish on, don’t provide the conditions needed for the large ice fishing tournament, one of the town’s biggest events of the year.

Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby postponed

The Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby has been postponed due to weather, pushed back one week to Feb. 20-22. The tournament, which is Discover Meeteetse's largest fundraiser, was originally pushed … more

By Mark Davis | 2/10/26

Business council regional director speaks on accomplishments

With the Joint Appropriations Committee having voted to remove all funding from the Wyoming Business Council, its regional representatives are out in force to explain to local leaders just what the … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/10/26

Powell City Council reconsiders ebike rules after feedback

Following an influx of feedback from the public — including some pushback — the Powell City Council is taking more time to consider some new and revised rules for powered devices and bikes. … more

By CJ Baker | 2/10/26

Powell Middle School announces fall honor rolls for 2025-2026 academic year

Powell Middle School has released the fall honor roll roster for the 2025-2026 academic year. To qualify for the honor roll students must fit into one of three GPA ranges 4.0, 3.5-3.99 or 3.0-3.49. … more

2/10/26

Northwest College selected as one of 15 schools to participate in national study for workforce education

The Education and Employment Research Center and the National Council for Workforce Education are launching a new initiative to understand the experiences and perspectives of students enrolled in … more

2/10/26

Wyoming reports modest job growth in second quarter 2025

The Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported last week that from second quarter 2024 to second quarter 2025, total employment in the state grew by 1,059 … more

2/10/26

Big Horn Basin Cyber Shindig brings plain English cybersecurity to Northwest Wyoming

Realtors, manufacturers, small business owners, and students across Northwest Wyoming are invited to attend the Big Horn Basin Cyber Shindig, a half-day mini conference focused on practical, … more

2/10/26

Lunar New Year Celebration being held at Northwest College on Feb. 17

On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Northwest College Office of International Student & Scholar Services will host a Lunar New Year Celebration from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Yellowstone Building Conference … more

2/10/26

Wapiti District to hold public meeting about Sleeping Giant

CODY — The Wapiti Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest is holding a public meeting to introduce the prospective buyers of Sleeping Giant Ski Resort to the community. The meeting … more

2/10/26

The prospect of mail-order brides emerged in the West in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a way to address the huge population imbalance of male-dominated mining camps and developing towns of the region.

Library hosts program on the history of mail-order brides

CODY — The Cody Library will host a presentation by Park County Archivist Robyn Cutter exploring the history of mail-order brides in the local region on Thursday at 6 p.m. Drawing from … more

2/10/26

Park County Open Lands is inviting local farmers and ranchers to a succession planning forum designed to assist in long-term planning and eventually handing properties down to the next generations.

Succession planning seminar announced

CODY — Is your operation prepared for the next generation — or just the next season? On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Park County Open Lands invites local farmers and ranchers to take part in a Succession … more

2/10/26

Wyoming bills look to loosen concealed carry requirements in the state

CHEYENNE — Following the 2025 passage of the “Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act,” state legislators are now turning their attention toward further loosening restrictions on where firearms can … more

By Noah Zahn, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/10/26

Prosecutors seeking life sentence for fugitive

Not long after he fled from sex crime allegations in Big Horn County last fall, Anthony Pease penned a lengthy letter to a family member in Powell. In it, Pease reportedly offered life advice, … more

By CJ Baker | 2/5/26

Year of the snake

The hair on the back of professional wildlife photographer Amy Gerber's neck stood on end as she laid on her stomach in the dirt to photograph two rattlesnakes entangled and wrestling for dominance … more

By Mark Davis | 2/5/26

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled roadwork on U.S. Highway 14A between Cheyenne Street and the edge of Ralston for this summer.

WYDOT to do work on U.S. Highway 14A west of town this summer

Construction work is coming to the west side of Powell this summer. The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled mill and overlay work on U.S. Highway 14A between Blair’s and … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/5/26

Missing Cody man found deceased

A missing Cody man was found deceased on Tuesday, following days of searching by authorities, family and community members. The body of David Kelsey, 50, was found in Beck Lake and “all … more

By CJ Baker | 2/5/26