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Ice skater Dylan Bear shaves some ‘wildice’ at Fremont Lake.

There’s nothing quite like gliding over a massive sheet of clear ice while listening to the slicing of blades and the other-worldly “laser cracking and whumpfing” sounds of a frozen … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 1/18/24

Winter author festival Jan. 20 at Cody Library

The Park County Library Foundation is holding the Third Annual Winter Author Festival on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Cody Library. Attendees can anticipate a day adorned with the magic of winter, … more

1/18/24

Series on environmental awareness starts Thursday

A four-week series about sustainability and environmental awareness will be offered Thursdays, Jan. 18 to Feb. 8, at Christ Episcopal Church in Cody. Billed “Winter Education: Earth Care … more

1/18/24

Governor continues push for additional property tax relief

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon has submitted a budget letter to the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, requesting $20 million to expand the Property Tax Refund program to … more

1/18/24

Sleepy G to remain closed

Citing the lack of snow and the loss of seasonal staff, Sleeping Giant Ski Lodge will not open this year. “With a heavy heart we are announcing that Sleeping Giant will not be opening for … more

By Mark Davis | 1/16/24

Members of Shoot Like a Woman and some of their significant others stop for a photo in Clarks Fork Canyon. Only female photographers can be a part of the group, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, but once a year significant others may tag along for a monthly hike.

Shoot Like a Woman: Local photography group celebrates 10 years with exhibit

Wanting to explore the Big Horn Basin’s many backcountry wonders but not wanting to do so alone, noted conservation photographer Kathy Lichtendahl called a friend, hoping to find a hiking … more

By Mark Davis | 1/16/24

Greybull man charged with manslaughter for 2023 overdose in Cody

Last month, a Greybull man received a three- to five-year prison sentence for possessing and selling fentanyl-laced pills in Big Horn County. Now, Park County prosecutors are seeking additional … more

By CJ Baker | 1/16/24

Workers brave the cold to work on the exterior of the new Northwest College Student Center building, which remains on schedule for an August completion.

NWC Student Center construction still on track

As the new student center progress gets into the final stretch, Northwest College is already preparing for another phase of construction: Turning the temporary dining center into a soccer facility. … more

1/16/24

Eight of the Powell High School students attending All-State Music on Sunday-Tuesday pose in the commons area of Powell High School. Back row, from left: Jenessa Polson, Joe Bucher, Jon Hawley and Breckin Streeter. Front row: Kik Hayano, Amiya Love, Madison Johnson and Danica Mason.

Thirteen Powell High School students to participate in exclusive events

Select Powell High School choir and band students are in the midst of a busy two weeks. Six band and orchestra students and six choir students braved the cold Sunday-Tuesday to participate in All … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/16/24

This is an old photo of one of the two dump trucks Park County is replacing with two new trucks which won’t arrive until the spring of 2025.

County prioritizes delivery time, reliability with large vehicle purchases

Park County Public Works is getting two dump trucks and a heavy haul tractor, but they're not going to be driving two of the three anytime soon. On Tuesday Park County Commissioners approved two … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/16/24

Andrew Laszlo, Jr. to present at Northwest College in honor of National Holocaust Remembrance Day

Northwest College is hosting Andrew Laszlo, Jr. for a special presentation on Thursday, Feb. 1, in honor of National Holocaust Remembrance Day. This free event, sponsored by the NWC History … more

1/16/24

Hayabusa, a peregrine falcon with the Draper Museum Raptor Experience, enjoys a cold winter day.

Center of the West holds winter celebration

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West invites families to awaken from the winter doldrums with a “Winterfest” Family Fun Day on Friday, Jan. 19 from 3-7 p.m. Participants can drop in … more

1/16/24

Cheyenne Frontier Days won’t pursue horse racing at Frontier Park

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Cheyenne Frontier Days officials announced Friday that they have decided not to pursue a deal with Accel Entertainment that would convert Frontier Park into a live horse racing … more

1/16/24

Wonders of the Big Horn Basin

Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin is over 14,000 acres of arid desert, sagebrush steppes and mountain valleys. It is a vast area steeped in historical, geological and archaeological wonders. At 1 p.m. … more

1/16/24

Powell student makes Southern New Hampshire University President's List

Powell local Benjamin Tatnall has been named to the Southern New Hampshire University’s summer 2023 President’s List. To earn a spot on the list students must earn 12 credits over the … more

1/16/24

Powell student named to Chadron State College Dean’s List

Powell graduate Matthew Seckman of Powell earned a spot on the Chadron State College Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To make the lists, students must earn a GPA of at least 3.5, be … more

1/16/24

Two Powell students earn spots on South Dakota State Dean’s List

Powell graduates Kaitlyn Beavers and Jacob Orr earned a spot on the fall 2023 Dean’s List at South Dakota State University. To earn a spot on the list students had to complete at least 12 … more

1/16/24

Mental illness awareness group holds kickoff event

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is returning to Park County, and the community is invited to join the celebration at its kickoff event on Thursday, Jan. 25. The event, which marks the … more

1/16/24

Representatives convene in the Wyoming State House chambers last year. This year’s budget session starts in February.

Latest forecast: $13.3M less available for state spending

CHEYENNE — In advance of the upcoming budget session, the Wyoming Legislature’s wallet to appropriate funds for budget requests is expected to shrink by $13.3 million. An updated … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/16/24

Allegations of assault at Cody school not supported by evidence, prosecutor says

In late October, Cody police received a report that a 5-year-old student at Livingston Elementary School had been sexually assaulted and beaten by fellow students on multiple occasions. However, … more

By CJ Baker | 1/11/24