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Few care that the first day of summer is determined by the earth’s tilt and its position relative to the sun; or that the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted most directly … more

By Mark Davis | 6/3/25

A group of visitors enjoy a day on the boardwalk at Grand Prismatic Spring. Early worries about a drop in vacationers from outside the U.S. has gateway city business owners worried about profits this summer.

Tourism travel to U.S. falls, jeopardizing summer profits

While tourism in the U.S. is dominated by domestic travel, an international travel and tourism organization is predicting travel to the U.S. for tourism in 2025 will fall almost $50 billion below … more

By Mark Davis | 6/3/25

Four members of Park County School District 1 staff retire

Students traded school for summer on Friday, and four Park County School District 1 staff are wrapping up their time in the district. They are taking with them a total of 89 years of experience in … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/3/25

Cody store allegedly victimized again

Last year, the manager of a Cody liquor store was discovered to have stolen more than $193,000 from the business. Now, her replacement at Rocky Mountain Discount Liquor and Lounge is alleged to have … more

By CJ Baker | 6/3/25

Bill Schenck's painting, ‘A Flight from Destiny,’ is one of the many works currently on display at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Anne & Charles Duncan Special Exhibition Gallery.

The mythic West gets a Pop Art twist

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West presents POP! Goes the West, a dazzling new exhibition now open in the Anne & Charles Duncan Special Exhibition Gallery. Running through Jan. 26, this … more

6/3/25

Lodging tax up over last year’s numbers

With early year lodging tax numbers ahead of last year, the Park County Travel Council is expecting a good tourism season. Through April, collections for fiscal year 2025, which goes through … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/3/25

Cody Country Art League invites community to celebration

The Cody Country Art League is inviting the community to help celebrate its 60th anniversary. The free, fun, family celebration is Saturday, June 7 from 4-8 p.m. in downtown Cody. … more

6/3/25

Kayla and Wade Barnard at their wedding Jan. 10 in Bogota, Columbia.

Amy Barnard and Juan Miguel Hernandez Gomez wed

Wade and Kayla Barnard of Powell announce the marriage of their daughter, Amy JoAnn Barnard, to Juan Miguel Hernandez Gomez, son of Anibal and Martha Hernandez. The couple met on a blind date … more

6/3/25

State parks waive day use fees for June 7 Free Fishing Day

CHEYENNE (WNE) — In conjunction with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual Free Fishing Day, Wyoming State Parks will waive day use fees at select locations statewide Saturday, … more

6/3/25

A screenshot from body camera footage released by the Casper Police Department shows Jody Cobia answering the door after officers arrived in response to a report of an armed burglar she made herself. Though difficult to make out in the footage, she held a pistol in her left hand which she pointed at officers before they shot her.

Body cam shows Casper homeowner raising gun at officers responding to 911 call

A woman shot and killed by police in April raised a handgun in the direction of officers after meeting them at the door of her central Casper home, body camera footage released Friday by the Casper … more

By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com | 6/3/25

ESPC asks court to halt enforcement of voter citizenship requirement immediately

A Wyoming nonprofit that advocates for fair elections and transparent government requested that a federal judge immediately halt enforcement of the state’s new proof of U.S. citizenship … more

By Jasmine Hall, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/3/25

A young wolf stands in the snow in Yellowstone's Hayden Valley in May 2020. Wolf hunting isn't allowed in the national park, but where it occurs outside the park in Wyoming, adolescent animals are most frequently killed.

What’s it take to kill a Wyoming wolf?

Last fall, hunters put in their time pursuing Wyoming deer. They spent 12 days afield, on average, per kill. About 60% were successful. Elk hunters had a slightly tougher go of it. … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 6/3/25

Weed and Pest Council launches reporting program

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) has launched the WYLD Watch program as part of its ongoing efforts to identify, contain and eradicate invasive plant species that threaten … more

6/3/25

State shooting complex board pushes forward

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex is eyeing a potential soft opening in late 2026 or early 2027 as members of the joint powers board continue work to both finalize the establishment of the … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/29/25

Neighbors object to proposed extension of Catholic church

In response to neighbors’ concerns, a planned expansion of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church has been paused while the Powell City Council gathers more information. St. Barbara’s … more

By CJ Baker | 5/29/25

Rocks are for kids: Big Horn Basin rock and gem show this weekend

Burlington's Chase Allen digs rocks. The Shoshone and 59ers rock clubs are honoring the 13-year-old through the new Young Entrepreneur Program, designed to encourage future youth involvement, to … more

By Mark Davis | 5/29/25

City of Powell Facilities Manager Brian Beavers (at left) and City Parks Superintendent Tim Miller check the settings on the new splash pad’s control panel on Tuesday afternoon, while several children test it out. While there’s more landscaping and programming to do, the pad is open.

New splash pad up and running

While it’s still awaiting some finishing touches, Powell’s new splash pad is up and running. Crews substantially completed the roughly half-million dollar project last week and the … more

By CJ Baker | 5/29/25

Powell High School class of 2025 graduates

Powell High School’s class of 2025 gathered in the school’s gym on Sunday, where the students became a black sea of 119 graduation caps, an occasional colorful affectation — floral … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/29/25

Shoshone Learning Center and Park 1 Virtual Academy’s class of 2025 grads switch their tassels during their graduation ceremony on Sunday.

Shoshone Learning Center and Park 1 Virtual Academy graduate class of 2025

When Stephanie Cameron took the podium to sing Adele’s “Hold On” in the Powell High School Auditorium on Sunday, it highlighted a moment of triumph for the 2025 graduating classes … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/29/25 | 1 comment

Powell Valley Healthcare Food Services Director Travis Tucker (left) and EMS Manager Scott Bagnell grill during last year's community barbecue to close out the summer food program. This year's program starts June 2.

Summer food program returns June 2

For the eighth year, the Powell Summer Food Service Program will be providing free lunches for children this summer, starting June 2. Children can get free lunches each weekday at one of two … more

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