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Night skies

Powell stargazer Greg Wise sounded groggy as he answered the phone Monday morning. He had spent the entire weekend looking up at the night sky with his wife Susan well into the morning hours. He … more

By Mark Davis | 5/14/24

Cody business owner runs for Senate

After mulling it over for the past few years, Landon Greer decided it’s the right time to run for the Wyoming Legislature. On Monday, the Cody business owner and former city councilman … more

By CJ Baker | 5/14/24

French hopes to continue serving in Senate

Although the Wyoming Legislature has its frustrating moments, Sen. Tim French (R-Powell) says that overall, he’s enjoying the job and is proud of his work. That’s part of the reason why … more

By CJ Baker | 5/14/24

Park County artist Tanner Loren shows off the first Bears in the Basin statue at the Powell Commons. There are 18 bears in Park County sponsored by Cody Yellowstone for new trail to encourage local and non-resident visitors to spend more time in the county’s downtowns.

City bears bring scavenger hunt opportunity to Park County

There are now grizzly bears in the Basin. These aren’t your average bears, but rather adorable bronze bears created by Cody artist Tanner Loren for the Park County Travel Council. The … more

By Mark Davis | 5/14/24

Cody-Denver air service: Millions in federal subsidies will keep flights going

To keep commercial flights coming to the Cody airport in the fall, winter and spring, it will take more than $11 million worth of subsidies from the federal government over the coming years. The … more

By CJ Baker | 5/14/24

First responders tend to the scene of a Friday morning plane crash east of Powell. While the plane suffered significant damage, there were no injuries.

No one injured in Friday plane crash outside Powell

A small plane suffered substantial damage, but neither the pilot nor his passenger were injured after they crashed in rural Powell on Friday morning. The fixed-wing, single-engine Kitfox took … more

5/14/24

Sunlight Sports co-owner Wes Allen speaks to a full house during its annual Community Night last month. The retail store donates 2% of its yearly profit to nonprofit organizations in the area centered around getting people outdoors.

Nonprofits funded at Sunlight Sports Community Night

With a large, well-fed crowd waiting for Wes Allen to take the microphone during the annual Sunlight Sports Community Night, representatives for five nonprofit organizations were positioned on the … more

By Mark Davis | 5/14/24

Newly opened Powell business focuses on wellness

What Gravity Health and Wellness on North Bent Street is selling has been around for about 5,000 years — Ayurveda is an ancient health practice that focuses on the whole body. … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/14/24

Powell student, UW choir sing in Spokane

Kaelin Crichton of Powell performed recently with the University of Wyoming men’s group, the Singing Statesmen, at the Northwestern American Choral Directors Association Conference in Spokane, … more

5/14/24

Dennis and Pat Decker recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with family. They were married in 1959 in Billings.

Deckers celebrate 65 years together

Dennis and Pat Decker celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2024, with their family. They were married in Billings, Montana and have lived in the Big Horn Basin their entire … more

5/14/24

A bear looks into an early videocamera in the early years of Yellowstone National Park as captured in Bob Richard’s new book.

Local Lore with Bob Richard: Author speaks on Yellowstone bears

At the next Local Lore with Bob Richard illustrated talk, Richard will talk about Yellowstone bears. This will coincide with Bob’s newest book about the same entitled, “The Spirit of … more

5/14/24

Federal agency finalizes rule requiring electronic ID for livestock

CASPER (WNE) — The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, a subsidiary of the USDA, recently finalized a rule requiring cattle traveling between states to have electronic identification … more

5/14/24

Trucks were hauling building materials to a site on Skyline Drive right next to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple site all day Tuesday.

Cody temple: Materials moved, but construction still on hold

The area surrounding the planned Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody was abuzz with activity on Tuesday, with trucks and a crane hauling in containers of building materials. … more

By CJ Baker | 5/9/24

Making the calls

Saturday was the perfect day for Little League’s opening day in Powell. The sun was glistening on fresh grass, kids were happy to get a chance at bat and chasing fly balls, and spectators were … more

By Mark Davis | 5/9/24

Northrup seeks reelection to House

Veteran state Rep. David Northrup (R-Powell) wants to continue serving the Powell area in the Wyoming House. In a Wednesday interview, Northrup confirmed that he’s seeking a sixth term in … more

By CJ Baker | 5/9/24

Powell animal shelter overrun with dogs

The Powell animal shelter has an “unheard of” number of dogs at the shelter right now. City of Powell/Moyer Animal Shelter director Elfriede Milburn told Park County commissioners … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/9/24

Lexi Stephan, a first grader at Westside Elementary School, practices riding her Strider bike on the sidewalk surrounding Westside Elementary School while other students watch. This is the first year that Powell elementary schools have a bike unit. The bikes were provided by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding and the trailer that stores them was purchased with the help of community sponsors.

Training wheels: Powell elementary schools add bike program

After a months-long process, including assembly, Powell elementary school students can now be seen learning to ride bikes on the school grounds. Some zip around while others take the turns a little … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/9/24

Powell businesswoman buys three area FM stations

Fans of local rock station may have been surprised to tune their radio and hear contemporary Christian music this week. It’s so far the most obvious result of a change in ownership of three … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/9/24

PHS senior Seeger Wormald is headed to Montana State University on a full-ride Provost Scholarship after receiving the similar Trustees Scholarship for the University of Wyoming.

Powell student to attend MSU

A Powell High School student is going to Montana State University on the Provost Scholarship, allowing him to obtain an education without paying tuition fees. And that’s not all — MSU … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/9/24

After a delayed premiere, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild featuring black-footed ferrets and Kris and Allen Hogg of Meeteetse will finally air May 18.

Wild Kingdom show from Wyoming airs this month

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild will finally air the black-footed ferret episode recorded in Meeteetse last year with ranchers Kris and Allen Hogg. The episode will premiere … more

By Mark Davis | 5/9/24