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Rihanna Kelver stands outside a women’s restroom in the Wyoming State Capitol building on July 1, 2025 — the day a new law requiring people to use the facility that corresponds to the sex they were assigned at birth went into effect.

Transgender woman protests new law with visit to a Wyoming Capitol bathroom

CHEYENNE — Standing outside a women’s restroom in the Wyoming State Capitol, Rihanna Kelver gazed downward, clasped her hands and took a deep breath. Like countless times before, … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 7/3/25

Julia Carrasco straightens out equipment for blood work at the One Health community health center in downtown Powell. The centers are among the limited options in Wyoming available to those with low incomes and no insurance coverage.

Medicaid, insurance cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will harm Wyoming, health care advocates warn

At least 12,000 Wyoming residents are projected to lose health coverage if President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” is signed into law, health care advocates say. … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 7/3/25

PCSD1 drafts gun policy

Park County School District 1 is creating a policy outlining the responsibilities of district staff who choose to conceal carry a firearm. The draft policy, formed at the advice of the … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/1/25

Game and Fish director: ‘We’re 100% supportive’ of shooting complex

Seeking to make the department’s position clear, the Wyoming Game and Fish director and commission chair expressed their strong support for the Wyoming State Shooting Complex project south of … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/1/25

Armed assault in Meeteetse nets eight- to 20-year prison term

The prosecution and defense agreed that Brian Manderfeld deserved an eight- to 20-year prison sentence for attacking his brothers last summer, but his brothers asked for leniency at a court hearing … more

By CJ Baker | 7/1/25

University of Wyoming fine art student Augusta Larsen works on Charlotte Pearson while her older sister Adelina looks in from the side. Larsen will be flying to Ireland to continue her dream of building a career in art.

The future of art: Powell student dares to follow creative dream

Working for tips, Powell’s Augusta Larsen set up her paints and organized her brushes before the crowd arrived Thursday at Plaza Diane. As the music started for the Plaza@5:30 weekly … more

By Mark Davis | 7/1/25

2025 Powell High School spring honor roll

A total of 299 Powell High School students earned a spot on the spring honor roll for the 2024-2025 academic year. Of these 299 students, there were 69 freshmen, 78 sophomores, 74 juniors and … more

7/1/25

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex received a boost from Forward Cody of $100,000, with another $100,000 pledged later in the year, to help with fundraising. Forward Cody CEO Jake Hogan (third from left) presented the check to the joint powers board members including Jason Byer (from left), Bryan Mick, Lee Ann Reiter, Danny Michaels, Glenn Ross, Cindi Thomas and Darrell Steward.

Forward Cody to grant $200K to shooting complex by end of year

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex is getting a boost from Forward Cody. The economic development group presented the board with a $100,000 check on Thursday — and CEO Jake Hogan said … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/1/25

The 3,000-pound donation of emmer grown in Ralston will soon reach Wyoming residents experiencing food insecurity.

Ralston grown grain donated to state food bank

Food Bank of Wyoming is bringing ancient nutrition to Wyoming tables thanks to a unique partnership with the University of Wyoming’s Neolithic Brand Wyoming First Grains initiative and … more

7/1/25

‘Chicks Homestead’ was one of two Best Overall entries in the recent parade as part of the 28th annual Clark Jubilee celebration. The entry featured Nicci Connell and her daughter Willow, with ranch dog, Montana, and chickens Spreckels and Snickers. The other top winner was ‘Homesteading Clark 1800s’ with Zoe Schimpf and Shelby Bays.

Clark Jubilee & Rodeo raises $4K for rec center

Primary organizers of the recent Clark Jubilee & Rodeo share a feeling that volunteers aren't paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless. Robert Weldin and Sharon … more

7/1/25

Public meetings to address northwest Wyoming highway improvement projects

A series of annual public meetings is scheduled in July to address future highway, bridge, airport and public transportation improvement projects in northwest Wyoming. Citizens and … more

7/1/25

Mike Hansen works on a painting of Indian Paintbrush on the Bighorn Mountains.

Early summer programs start at Bighorn Canyon

The following programs are just the beginning and can be enjoyed on the South District of the park near Lovell: Ranch Tours July 11 and July 19 – Join MSU Intern Karson … more

7/1/25

Steve Otto (left) and Jesse Preator were recognized for their workplace safety leadership Wednesday during a luncheon in Basin. In the background were district maintenance engineer Lyle Lamb and district safety officer Jerry Fritz.

Basin duo receives district safety leadership awards

Two Wyoming Department of Transportation workers in Basin received district safety leadership awards last week. Steve Otto, district traffic supervisor in Basin, and Basin mechanic Jesse Preator … more

7/1/25

Concealed carry allowed in many Wyoming state government buildings starting Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, Wyomingites will be allowed to carry guns into state government buildings, with some exceptions including courthouses and law enforcement facilities. On June 17, the Wyoming … more

By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com | 7/1/25

Three arrested in machete-armed robberies in Riverton

RIVERTON (WNE) — Three teens are in custody after a series of robberies early Wednesday morning, at least one of which included a suspect armed with a machete. Maverik store director Deb … more

7/1/25

State Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, leads a chant during a rally against Utah Sen. Mike Lee’s proposed sale of public lands at the state Capitol on Thursday in Cheyenne. The rally was to urge Wyoming’s congressional delegation not to endorse the sale of public lands.

Revised public land sale pitch cut from budget bill

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, pulled his revised public land sale provision from the U.S. Senate’s budget bill on Saturday night. Lee voluntarily withdrew the measure because the “strict … more

By Christina MacIntosh, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/1/25

Aidan Gallagher rides a section of the Outlaw Trails, a Special Recreational Management Area roughly 4 miles outside of Cody. Organizers hope future improvements will help make it a world-class destination for hikers, bikers and equestrians. A provision auctioning off BLM land near cities is being looked at as a replacement for a previous provision offering millions of acres of National Forest Service and BLM land.

Public lands grab

A fter spending thousands of hours building and maintaining trails and seeking permission to build the Outlaw Trails near Cody, John Gallagher and volunteers from the loosely organized Park County … more

By Mark Davis | 6/26/25

The class of 1949 poses for a photo during their 75th reunion in 2024. This year they will be meeting yet again with four class members and three spouses in attendance. From left, Loretta Kolb, Ilene Kobbe, Mildred Emery, Winston Churchill, Donna Brasher, Mary Ann Northrup, Thayer Cox and Phylis Somers.

Weekend features 50th and 76th reunions

P owell is just a day away from the 110th all class reunion weekend and while there’s plenty of activities everyone can enjoy, Powell High School’s various graduating classes will also be … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/26/25

County looks at options with just one free liquor license

P ark County generally has a number of free liquor licenses for businesses to apply for at any time. That flexibility has evaporated. With 23 full liquor licenses being approved … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/26/25

Cody man caught with fentanyl and meth sent to prison

A Cody man who was caught with roughly a quarter-million dollars worth of drugs last fall will serve eight to 10 years in prison. Wayne W. Wright II, 59, received the sentence last week on a … more

By CJ Baker | 6/26/25