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Local churches host Christmas Eve services

It’s once again the holiday season and Christmas Eve services are nearly here, with many local churches holding special services. Grace Point will be holding a lighted Christmas Eve service at … more

12/23/25

Crews load into a helicopter during the search for missing hiker Austin King in Yellowstone National Park.

Sen. Barrasso bill aims to improve rescue response in national parks

W yoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is pushing legislation to upgrade emergency communications in national parks — a step he says would improve responses in far-flung areas of parks like … more

By Katie Klingsporn WyoFile.com | 12/23/25

Tucker Bass, 12, caught a 2-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass near Shoshoni on Aug. 9, setting a new world record.

Shoshoni youth scores world record

It’s fitting that someone with the last name “Bass” would make angling history. Tucker Bass, 12, of Shoshoni, has officially set a new world record recognized by the International Game Fish … more

12/23/25

Bridge east of Meeteetse to be replaced

At the yearly Wyoming Department of Transportation STIP meeting at the Park County Commissioners, WYDOT officials had noted the importance, even with a shortage of funds, in continuing to replace old … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/23/25

Cody Regional Health launches Cancer Support Lunch Series

CODY — Cody Regional Health is launching a new Cancer Support Lunch Series at the Big Horn Basin Cancer Center (BHBCC) to provide patients with education, connection, and emotional support close to … more

12/23/25

From left: Vicki Sarver, Women’s Health director; Francie Coe, PCL Outreach coordinator; and Heather Stambaugh, CRH Foundation director.

Cody Regional Health and Park County Library partner with Books for Babies

CODY — Cody Regional Health has begun a new partnership with the Park County libraries through its Books for Babies program, a meaningful initiative designed to support early literacy and family … more

12/23/25

Council again balks at letting land out of city

While they haven’t said no, Powell City Council members appear very reluctant to let a local businessman move two of his properties out of the city and into rural Park County. At Monday’s … more

By CJ Baker | 12/18/25

County sends leftover grant funding to pay for future HVAC work at law enforcement center

The Park County Commissioners are moving some leftover federal Covid-era funds to the next big project after the $5.2 million dollar courthouse HVAC remodel. At the Dec. 16 meeting, … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/18/25

Powell gets high marks for ‘livability’

By at least one measure, City of Powell residents enjoy a pretty good quality of life: The AARP recently named Powell as one of the most livable communities in the state. The organization’s … more

By CJ Baker | 12/18/25

A coyote pokes its head out, surprised to see the photographer, as it makes its way through the snow at Yellowstone National Park. Outside the park, coyotes are defined as predators in Wyoming and there are no bag limits, license requirements or stamps required to hunt them. The only restriction on take of coyotes is you cannot harvest a coyote from any public road, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Check Game and Fish regulations for hunting other predators and mitigation strategies for saving livestock.

Quiet changes: Park County Predator Board researches use of suppressors

As shooting technology improves, the Park County Predator Board has purchased newly available improvements to increase the odds of removing predators threatening area livestock. Now they are … more

By Mark Davis | 12/18/25

Southside Elementary School's student leadership team joined up with school staff to shop for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry last week using money raised from a penny drive at the school. Students pictured, from left: Kaybree Leonhardt, Fynnlee Faulkner, Parker Kruger, Akea Wisniewski, Charlie Allen, Scout Lowe, Timber Barrus, Kaylee Croft and Ryleigh White. Staff, from left: Principal Scott Schiller, School Resource Officer Trevor Carpenter, Kati Sears, Heidi Dicks, Deena Wisniewski and Tammy McCray.

The spirit of giving: Elementary schools donate food to Loaves and Fishes

Southside’s student leadership team flooded into Blair’s last week to shop. While there were some expected purchases — cereal — the students were not shopping for themselves but … more

By Zac Taylor and CJ Baker | 12/18/25

Fremont Motor Powell earns Fremont store of the year

There are 13 Fremont Motors locations in Wyoming, from Powell and Cody to Casper and Riverton. For 2025, no store surpasses the local dealership. “Congratulations to the hardest working … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/18/25

From left, PCSD1 board members Ben Borcher, Trace Paul, Lillian Brazelton, Beau Fulton, Kim Dillivan, Tracy Morris, Dusty Paul, and Superintendent Jay Curtis.

School board members awarded for service

A number of Park County School District 1 board members received awards for service from the Wyoming School Boards Association at the WSBA conference. Beau Fulton received Award of Distinction, … more

12/18/25

Bars can stay open til 3 on New Year’s Eve

Powell’s bars are getting an extra hour to celebrate the arrival of the new year. On Monday, the Powell City Council voted unanimously to let the city’s retail liquor license holders stay … more

12/18/25

Musical dinner slated for Saturday at The Commons

Local musicians will turn a Christmas dinner into a musical affair this weekend at The Commons. Powell event management company Branchlight Entertainment is putting on The Longing and the … more

12/18/25

Red Cross urges wildfire preparedness as high winds raise fire risk

CHEYENNE — The American Red Cross of Wyoming is urging residents to take steps now to prepare for wildfire as a period of high impact wind moves through the region and National Weather Service … more

12/18/25

Hageman bill would allow youngest truck drivers to cross state lines

CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., on Thursday introduced the Responsible Opportunity for Under-21 Trucking Engagement Act, a bill that would expand opportunities for qualified 18- … more

12/18/25

Memorial flowers at Brown University's Engineering Research Center days after the Dec. 13, 2025 shooting.

Laramie grad, yards away from Brown shooting, now home and safe

Brown University freshman David Novogrodsky had planned to be in the seven-story Barus and Holley engineering and physics building on the Providence, Rhode Island campus Saturday when a gunman burst … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 12/18/25

Man deported for sixth time

Following his arrest on a drunk driving charge last month, a Mexican citizen who’d been living in Cody was removed from the United States for a sixth time. Cody police took 43-year-old Enrique … more

By CJ Baker | 12/16/25

Bill Harvey prepares to lay a wreath representing a branch of the armed services at the wall of honor outside the American Legion on Saturday for the local Wreaths Across America observance. Volunteers then laid wreaths on the graves of all veterans in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Volunteers honor all Powell veterans with wreaths

Every veteran buried at the cemetery south of Powell was honored Saturday with a word of thanks and a wreath laid on their grave Dozens were on hand at Crown Hill Cemetery for the annual Wreaths … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/16/25