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Toro selected to paint mural in Cody

The Cody Public Art Committee (CPAC), a committee under the direction of the City of Cody, selected Wyoming artist Dan Toro to complete a mural on the By Western Hands building in downtown Cody. Toro … more

6/13/23

CWD testing results in for 2022

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory tested 6,701 samples from big game animals for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in 2022. Testing was completed earlier this year … more

6/13/23

Yellowstone investigating harassment of wildlife

Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are on the lookout for visitors alleged to have harassed animals recently. In Yellowstone, a spokesperson confirmed to Cowboy State Daily that staff … more

6/13/23

From left, Sara Wood, Mindy Meuli, Megan McGuffey Skinner, Caitlin Youngquist and Kali McCrackin Goodenough finish packing boxes of spelt flour for pickup by Food Bank of Wyoming.

Statewide partnership brings whole grains to Wyoming food pantries

Ralston — A new partnership between Wyoming Heritage Grains, Food Bank of Wyoming and the University of Wyoming Extension is bringing Wyoming-grown whole grains to food pantries across the … more

6/13/23

Man arrested after challenging police to a fight

GILLETTE (WNE) — A 52-year-old man was arrested for breach of peace and interference after resisting arrest Thursday night when he challenged police to a fight. A 45-year-old woman said … more

6/13/23

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can form HCBs that produce toxins and other irritants that pose a risk to human and animal health.

Notice to avoid and report possible harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Wyoming waters

CHEYENNE — With summer nearly upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Wyoming Department of … more

6/13/23

Review finds deputy was justified in shooting man last summer

Following a lengthy review, a prosecutor has concluded that a Park County Sheriff’s deputy acted lawfully when he shot and killed a man in rural Powell last summer. “After completing … more

By CJ Baker | 6/8/23

Maria Estes (front) and Philip Ellis compete in the air rifle competition during the Park County 4-H shooting competition at the Cody Shooting Complex last week. Estes won the Senior Class A Blue Face target archery competition and Ellis won the Senior Class B Blue Face archery and Class B 3D archery competitions.

Powell shooters aiming high ahead of national competition

Powell shooting competitors won 47 of 53 categories in the Park County 4-H Shooting Sports competition last weekend at the Cody Shooting Complex and the Heart Mountain Rod and Gun Club. Four … more

By Mark Davis | 6/8/23

Downtown Boot Scoot arrives Friday night

A brand new Powell event featuring live music, games, food and drinks debuts Friday night. Hosted by the Powell Medical Foundation, the Downtown Boot Scoot begins at 6 p.m. Bozeman, … more

By CJ Baker and Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

Short term rental decision brings up larger questions

When does a rental become a business? If a single family home is the primary use allowed, can that home be an AirBnB? The Park County Planning Department has settled on a short term rental being … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

Powell Boy Scout Ryder Deboer (from left) gauges the straightness of a tree being planted outside the Homesteader Museum on June 3 as Homesteader Roots founder Josh Pomeroy holds the tree and fellow scouts Gabriel Villalobos, Wyatt Hill, Wessley Nunn and Ayden Heine look on after digging a large hole for the tree.

Homesteader Roots plants record 10 trees in town

Josh Pomeroy crouched in the dirt Saturday morning with a group of Powell Boy Scouts, telling them the best method to get a roughly 12 foot tall boulevard linden shade tree into the ground outside … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

Cody police chief to retire

After seven years leading the Cody Police Department and 43 years in law enforcement, Police Chief Chuck Baker will retire at the end of the month. “It’s been a pleasure, it’s … more

By CJ Baker | 6/8/23

Powell Middle School students’ enthusiasm proves that math teacher Dale Estes (center) has earned the title of teacher of the year within Park County School District 1. From left, Riley Fagan, Renzy Matthews and Sebastien Keefer.

Powell school district awards Dale Estes teacher of the year

An assembly was called May 22 at Powell Middle School to celebrate WY-TOPP scores; it was an odd idea since the scores had not been released in their entirety. Math teacher Dale Estes was sitting at … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/8/23

Competition team Absaroka Mountain Thunder Explosion poses for a photo. Back row from left, Jamie McKenna, Janicia Ramirez, Stella Shoopman, Sharae Shoopman, Bailee Allred, Emma Brence, Piper Bradish and Abby Wambeke. Front row from left, Lexi McKenna, Ella Rasmussen, Lucy Ostermiller, Karee Cooley, Hayden Hinojosa, Tenley Shorb and Kalia Wisniewski.

Absaroka Mountain Thunder completes a successful competition season

Absaroka Mountain Thunder (AMT), under the direction of mother and daughter, Cindy Bjornestad and Tara Shorb, recently wrapped up what has proven to be one of their highest achieving competition … more

6/8/23

During the chip sealing process drivers are asked to slow down as chip sealing rocks can cause damage to windshields when people drive at excessive speeds.

Northwest Wyoming chip sealing scheduled to begin June 12 near Lovell

A Wyoming Department of Transportation chip sealing crew is scheduled to begin its summer work on Wyo. Highway 37 northeast of Lovell beginning June 12, according to a department press release. … more

6/8/23

A coyote pauses on the crest of a hill in western Wyoming during the spring of 2023.

Wyoming spends record $4.2 million to kill coyotes, other predators

Wyoming will spend more than $4 million to kill coyotes, wolves, ravens, skunks and other “nuisance animals” in 2023-’24 — more than any previous fiscal year. Federal … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 6/8/23

Couple facing child endangering charge rearrested

A Powell couple charged with exposing their child to fentanyl in April were rearrested last week, after they allegedly used drugs while out on bond. Makala A. Butz, 25, and Ashton L. Wollam, 26, … more

By CJ Baker | 6/6/23

Braxton Quarles, 4, receives a fishing lesson from his mother, Senora, while his brother Hayden and grandfather, James, work together in the background during the Kids’ Fishing Day celebration Saturday at Homesteader Park.

Fishing brings families together

A slight variation to the old saying about worms and early birds: The early worm gets the fish. Hundreds of anglers enjoyed Wyoming’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday. Those in Powell — … more

By Mark Davis | 6/6/23

Sheriff asks for higher pay for certain veteran positions

The Park County Sheriff’s Office is trying to hold on to experienced employees, from detention deputies to communications officers, by raising pay for some key, more experienced positions in … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/6/23

Powell school district has helped facilitate mental health care for over 100 students

One in six students ages 6-17 experienced a mental health crisis each year, according to statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Health. In Powell, mental health is a concern for the student … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/6/23