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Mid-afternoon during a brilliant October 2025 day, Los Angeles residents Austin and Jackson Kuo hop along boulders in Cottonwood Creek near where the stream exits Jenny Lake on the way to the Snake River.

Tourist life in the Tetons goes on, but shutdown hits short-staffed Park Service workers

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Uriev, Nerina and Tash Ellapen were anxiously tracking the news from their Yellowstone hotel room when it became clear Tuesday night that the United States’ … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 10/9/25

Batteries in smoke detectors should be changed at least once a year.

Fire Prevention Week: Protect your family by practicing home fire escape plan, testing smoke alarms

CHEYENNE — During Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11), the American Red Cross of Wyoming reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the U.S. To … more

10/9/25

University of Wyoming Extension recently released a directory of over 1,000 sources for local food throughout the state, such as Secret Ingredient Farm in Powell, which grows hops among other items.

UW Extension releases local foods database

The University of Wyoming Extension has released the Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory online database, a comprehensive new resource that strengthens Wyoming’s local food movement by connecting … more

10/9/25

Former Cody mayor becomes interim city manager in Rawlins

Former Cody Mayor Matt Hall is now helping lead another Wyoming city: On Tuesday, Rawlins officials named Hall as their interim city manager … more

By CJ Baker | 10/9/25

Wyoming ranks fifth of all 50 states — plus Washington D.C. — for the number of households that own their home.  Often, more rural states rank higher when it comes to home ownership, perhaps because urban areas often prioritize rental housing and livable city cores.

Wyomingites 90% more likely to own their home than other Americans

SHERIDAN — Wyoming ranks among the top when it comes to residents who own their homes, according to a new report. In Wyoming in 2023, the most recent annual data available from the U.S. … more

By Carrie Haderlie, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 10/9/25

Former Cody resident gets over 13 years in connection with murder

Family members of the late Angela Elizondo say there’s no sentence that would bring justice for her 2019 murder in Cheyenne. And they remain dismayed that Elizondo’s alleged killer, … more

By CJ Baker | 10/7/25

A golden eagle spreads its wings and soars just above the ground near Cody. Wyoming has lost about a third of its golden eagle resident population in the past two decades.

Eagle expert: Lead ammo contributing to decrease in resident golden eagles

Golden eagles are facing a tough road ahead in Wyoming — one of the most important habitats for the majestic creature. In a relatively short period of time the state has lost about a third of … more

By Mark Davis | 10/7/25

Jim Saubier, head of the design committee and member of the Park County Shooting Complex Joint Powers Board, shows off the design his subcommittee and a consultant came up with after talks with various experts in professional shooting.

Wyoming State Shooting Complex close to finalizing design

A design for the Wyoming State Shooting Complex could be approved early this month after the design committee revealed a map of where various shooting disciplines would be located at the Sept. 25 … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/7/25

Gas prices in Powell are still above state, national averages

Gas prices in Powell remain mostly above the state average even as prices have dropped somewhat recently with the slackening of the tourist season in the region. Gas prices are expected to continue … more

Tribune staff report | 10/7/25

Cody teen facing charges after theft, tire slashing

Cody police say a teen stole items from a vehicle and slashed the tires on another one last month. Court records show police are also probing whether 18-year-old Camren Walk was responsible for an … more

By CJ Baker | 10/7/25

An artist’s rendering of the completed root cellar exhibit.

New grant will enable creation of root cellar exhibit

Heart Mountain’s restored root cellar will be the focus of a $338,883 grant from the National Park Service’s Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) program. The grant supports the … more

10/7/25

Northwest College Preview Day scheduled for Nov. 7

POWELL — Potential Northwest College students are invited to attend NWC’s annual Preview Day, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The event gives those who are exploring … more

10/7/25

Meeting for spring NWC trip to Peru set for Oct. 14

An informational meeting for the annual Northwest College Photographic Communications spring trip is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 14. The meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 70 of the Fagerberg … more

10/7/25

Cody Regional Health Foundation welcomes new board members

CODY — Cody Regional Health Foundation has added two new board members, according to a recent press release. Rebecca Blanksma and Lynn Rodgers joined the board for their first meeting in … more

10/7/25

Autumn fish rescue on tap

The East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited is gearing up for the annual fish rescue from local irrigation canals. With canals shutting down around Oct. 15, volunteers are needed to help with … more

10/7/25

Home on the range ‘east of Farson’

Wyoming’s ungulates know better than to linger too long when a vehicle slows and stops, especially in the fall. Oftentimes, it’s a source of danger: next comes a door opening and a human … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 10/7/25

Annual Medicare Advantage Plan enrollment period begins Oct. 15

CHEYENNE — WyoBlue Advantage is reminding seniors aged 65 and older that the Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment Period for 2026 begins Wednesday, Oct. 15. Medicare Advantage, also known … more

10/7/25

The Stone Barn, as pictured in 2004, is located in the McCullough Peaks.

Historic Stone Barn featured at Sage Creek talk

The history of the “Stone Barn” will be the featured program at the monthly meeting of the Sage Creek Community Club, located on the Greybull Highway. The public is invited to a carry-in … more

10/7/25

Abortion ruling not expected until year’s end, Wyoming chief justice says

The Wyoming Supreme Court may not issue its highly anticipated decision on whether the state constitution protects abortion rights until sometime closer to December, Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden … more

By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com | 10/7/25

VA holds flu clinics across Wyoming

SHERIDAN — The Sheridan VA Health Care System team is holding walk-in flu clinics for veterans in their local community VA clinics. Enrolled veterans are encouraged to stop by for this fast and … more

10/7/25