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Wyoming’s average gas prices rise 2.8 cents to nearly $3.60 per gallon

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.59 on Monday, according to Gas-Buddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in … more

7/20/23

Second trial may be avoided in Cody murder case

A Cody man who is alleged to have caused the death of his toddler in 2021 is set to go to trial this fall. However, a prosecutor said last week that he thinks the case against Moshe Williams will be … more

By CJ Baker | 7/18/23

Powell Valley Community Education funds get boost

After whittling down reserve funds to one year’s worth of expenses, Powell Valley Community Education is receiving a $20,000 addition to its mill amount for the 2023 fiscal year due to an … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/18/23

Carson Murdock of Bar T Electric works on new light pole installations across Northwest College’s campus, as the school moves into a new budget cycle after approving its fiscal year 2024 budget July 10.

NWC board approve new budget on second reading

While enrollment has remained steady, Northwest College received extra funding from the state and is expecting a roughly 20% boost in funding from the local mill levy due to rising property … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/18/23

Wapiti resident Jerald Erik Kinkade is among a group of landowners who say a proposed cell tower would ruin their views, damage their property values and damage their way of life. Kinkade, whose property borders the site, included this photo in a recent declaration filed in court records because ‘words are insufficient to describe the magnificence of the view I am blessed to see from my property.’

Wapiti landowners seek to join legal battle over ‘monstrous’ cellphone tower

If a developer is allowed to build a new 195-foot-tall cellphone tower in Wapiti, the structure “will blight one of the West’s most unblemished and spectacular viewsheds,” a group … more

By CJ Baker | 7/18/23

Beth Brazelton (bottom row, left) holds her trophy for winning the muzzleloader category during her final 4-H state competition the weekend of July 8 in Douglas. Other competitors included Jeremy Holloway (second) from Big Horn County, Gregory Conklin (third) from Johnson County, Grace Hinton (fourth) from Sheridan County and Jace Brezina (fifth) from Natrona County.

Powell shooters earn state titles

Powell’s Beth Brazelton has added two individual state trophies to her collection of “six or seven,” she said after winning the .22 and muzzleloader rifle titles in Douglas two … more

By Mark Davis | 7/18/23

Operating room remodel big capital item in next hospital budget

A remodel of Powell Valley Healthcare’s operating room is expected to account for much of the total capital expenditure out of the Powell Valley Hospital District’s FY2024 capital budget. … more

7/18/23

Meeteetse Museums hosts tour of Pitchfork Ranch

The Meeteetse Museums invites the public for a tour of the historic Pitchfork Ranch on Saturday, July 29. The Pitchfork Ranch was founded by Otto Franc in 1878 and is one of the oldest ranches in the … more

7/18/23

Hageman votes for National Defense Authorization Act

CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, (R-Wyo.), voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House 219-210. The FY24 NDAA provides for the … more

7/18/23

Gray, other election officials support investigation into 2020 election interference

CHEYENNE — On July 12, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, along with West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Ohio Secretary of State … more

7/18/23

Feds walk back BLM boss’ corner crossing directive

Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning said she directed her state offices to “implement” corner crossing, the Billings Gazette reported Thursday, even though a … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 7/18/23

Horses roam the McCullough Peaks Herd Management Area.

BLM seeks input on analysis of McCullough Peaks herd plan and proposed bait trap gather

CODY — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has released an environmental assessment that analyzes future wild horse bait trap gathers and fertility control measures needed in the … more

7/18/23

Grizzly bear confirmed in Pryor Mountains

BILLINGS — A grizzly bear was recently observed in the Montana stretch of the Pryor Mountains, which extend south into Wyoming northwest of the Bighorns. Montana wildlife officials confirmed … more

7/18/23

A black bear lies in the grass in Yellowstone earlier in the year. In the Bighorns, Forest Service staff are reminding visitors about ways to avoid attracting bears.

Protecting wildlife: U.S. Forest Service cracks down on bear regulations

SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has euthanized a significant number of bears each year due to a variety of camping situations, Bighorn National Forest supervisor Andrew Johnson … more

By Marly Graham, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/18/23

Last year’s Jim Beavers Memorial Graveyard Gallop had 85 participants and raised $1,500. The race took place one day shy of the anniversary of Jim’s death on Oct. 30, 2021.

Crown Hill Cemetery memorial graveyard run unlikely to happen this year

At a heated Tuesday night meeting, the Crown Hill Cemetery District Board reaffirmed that it does not plan to allow a run and walk on cemetery grounds this fall. A motion to allow the Jim … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/13/23

View of a closed section of boardwalk on Geyser Hill, near Old Faithful, stretching between Sponge Geyser and Doublet Pool.  Doublet Pool is at the right side of the image.  A small feature just to the left of, and slightly beyond, Doublet Pool started to splash hot water onto the boardwalk in early June.

Light earthquake month, but geysers remain dynamic

June was somewhat of a slow month for earthquakes in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with only 78 measurable tremblers in the month of June. The largest earthquake last month was a 2.8 quake on … more

By Mark Davis | 7/13/23

Man facing felony charge for crashing into fair building in April

A Tennessee man who crashed a side-by-side UTV into a building at the Park County Fairgrounds is facing a felony charge in connection with the April incident. The Park County Attorney’s … more

By CJ Baker | 7/13/23

A new Powell Library design to be sought

The Park County Library Board has set aside a previous design for a renovated Powell Library, opting to bring on a new firm and a new design. Board members are now hoping to invite a small firm in … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/13/23

In a job that will help prepare North Bent Street for later slurry sealing, the City of Powell’s streets crew works Wednesday to replace asphalt that had sunk under the weight of parked vehicles. The city’s annual slurry sealing will cost less than expected this year, thanks in part to a bidding snafu.

After bidding snafu, city scores savings on street work

A minor slip-up by a Utah contractor wound up indirectly saving the City of Powell $36,000, while causing the firm to miss out on a six-figure street maintenance job. As part of its regular … more

By CJ Baker | 7/13/23

Over 80 students make University of Wyoming spring honor rolls

The University of Wyoming spring semester honor rolls featured 88 Park County students. Of these students 50 earned a spot on the Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman honor rolls and 38 earned a … more

7/13/23