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Gordon appoints Darin Westby director of WYDOT

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Darin Westby director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). Westby has served as interim director of the agency since March. He was … more

8/15/23

Orville Moore dusts crops with pesticides last week. A wet, cool spring prevented farmers from needed fieldwork, which could lead to a big pest year, UW Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman said.

Rainy season affected this year’s crops, it all depends on fall

A cool, wet spring followed by a quick change to high, dry temperatures in July had both positive and negative impacts on this year’s crop, and now it all really depends on what the fall season … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/10/23

As with past meetings on a planned temple, hundreds of members of the public — including many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — attended Tuesday’s meeting of the Cody Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board.

Cody temple approved, set to include 101-foot tower

Following nearly two months of debate, five public meetings and feedback from hundreds of area residents, Cody’s planning board has narrowly approved The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day … more

By CJ Baker | 8/10/23

Powell man charged with raping woman

Authorities have charged a Powell man with first-degree sexual assault, alleging that he forcibly raped a woman in a downtown parking lot in June. The case against 40-year-old Christopher S. … more

By CJ Baker | 8/10/23

From Powell fields to your beer

If you drive down Lane 13 you might get lucky and see an acre of two different varieties of hops being tended to by sheep. Shannon Sapp, co-owner of Secret Ingredient Farm, added Babydoll … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/10/23

Commissioners set October date on land use plan hearing

People will have another chance to make their voices heard about the new proposed Park County Land Use Plan before the Park County Commissioners have a chance to vote to adopt it Oct. 3. A … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/10/23

A map provided by Park County Engineer Brian Edwards of the proposed North Powell Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities projects shows, in red, the two proposed pathways to be built that would connect to the existing pathway.

Design for north Powell pedestrian path to move forward

A design for a north Powell pedestrian and bike path is moving forward. At their Aug. 1 meeting, Park County Commissioners unanimously approved sole bidder Engineering Associates to design the … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/10/23

City buys new semi to haul trash to Cody

Powell’s garbage will soon be getting hauled to Cody by a brand new semi-truck. At a Monday night meeting, the city council agreed to purchase a 2024 Western Star semi-truck from … more

By CJ Baker | 8/10/23

Tonie Moore (left) stands with her son Phillip Moore at the Heart Mountain trailhead on July 22. This was Tonie’s 14th climb and Philip’s fifth.

Local woman fascinated by Heart Mountain has made 14 climbs

As of this July, Frannie resident Tonie Moore has summited Heart Mountain 14 times — and she completed her first climb at 69 years old, “by the grace of God,” as she likes to say. … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/10/23

Western Wings Drone Service pilot Jake Masters takes off to spray local farmer Jared Snell’s field in July. Western Wings Drone Service has been operating since June and has contracted with Simplot to spray fields in the area.

Crop dusting by drone takes flight

Around Wyoming farmers and other residents may begin noticing a low buzzing craft spraying fields instead of the typical high flying crop dusters that most are accustomed to. Since June, … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/10/23

Briess Malt and Ingredients Company’s first loads of Wyoming barley were added to the Ralston Elevator stockpile on July 31.

Big Horn Basin a barley grower’s paradise

Barley has it good in the Big Horn Basin. So good that Briess Malt and Ingredients Company, which provides malt for food products all over and for many craft breweries (including local breweries … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/10/23

Latest lot subdivisions likely would still be allowed if zoning changes

Property owners with large lots in the GRP, 1 acre minimum zoning area are dividing off small lots in simple subdivisions. At Tuesday's Park County Commissioners’ meeting, three such … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/10/23

New club coming to Powell Middle School

Going into the 2023-2024 academic school year Powell Middle School students will have the opportunity to participate in a choir club. Assistant Principal Chanler Buck spoke to the Park County … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/10/23

A Clark’s nutcracker forages for whitebark pine cone seeds in the Shoshone National Forest. The species is credited for helping to replant the forest with the seeds of the threatened tree species as they collect and hide the seeds across the landscape. The National Park Service is receiving much-needed funds to conserve the species.

Yellowstone to receive federal funds to assist in whitebark pine conservation

The Department of Interior has announced a commitment of $52 million toward strengthening climate resilience in America’s national parks, including funds to help conserve whitebark pines. … more

By Mark Davis | 8/10/23

A hay field on Road 9 next to the Powell Research and Extension Center was harvested Friday in between rains that persisted throughout the week.

USDA introduces geospatial data product to show crop rotation

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled a geospatial product called Crop Sequence Boundaries (CSB) that offers public access to national-scale visual crop … more

8/10/23

Mosquitos can be a persistent pest and everyone has their own preferred method to avoid getting bit, but some methods like DEET and picaridin may be more effective than others.

Seven mosquito-repelling gimmicks to steer clear of

You’ve probably heard of — and perhaps even tried — more than a few questionable mosquito repellents. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes at home remedies but secretly … more

By Brooke Ortel, Editor University of Wyoming Extension | 8/10/23

UW College of Ag announces leadership changes

Laramie, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources has added a fourth associate dean to its administrative team and selected a new associate … more

8/10/23

Vertical Harvest, located in downtown Jackson, provides fresh produce year-round.

The Future of farming: Vertical harvest reimagines growing produce in a sustainable urban oasis

JACKSON, Wyo. — On average, fresh produce travels over 1,500 miles from farm to fork in the United States — the equivalent of driving from Los Angeles to Houston. In most cities only 2% … more

By Samuel Gilbert, Special to Wyoming Truth | 8/10/23

A ewe and a lamb trucked in to pasture at Jim Magagna’s ranchland size up a 4-foot-high jump off the back of a tractor trailer.

Shorn down, growing back: Woolgrowers eye opportunity

WIND RIVER RANGE FOOTHILLS—Kristy Wardell donned rain gear though the skies were clear. The lifelong rancher was dressed in protective garb to guard against manure and urine that 366 ewes … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 8/10/23

Gov. Gordon celebrates first anniversary of 988 suicide lifeline

CHEYENNE (WNE) — In July 2022, Wyoming and the rest of the nation transitioned to a simplified 988 number for suicide lifeline services. That same month, the state began offering full-time, … more

8/10/23