Ilene Olson
New year brings new focus at Powell Valley Healthcare
The new year begins with a jump start at Powell Valley Healthcare as leaders move from “reactionary” measures toward more visionary ones.
NWC board names finalists
UW board continues to keep them secret
The Northwest College Board is to be commended for releasing on Friday the names of the three finalists vying to replace NWC President Paul Prestwich, who will resign in June.
Tuition rising at Wyoming community colleges
Students still pay for maximum of 12 credit hours
Wyoming students attending community colleges in the state will pay $4 more per credit hour in tuition next year, but any credits they take beyond a 12-credit hour cap will continue to be free of tuition.
Three candidates picked for NWC president
Northwest College will bring three candidates to campus in January as the search for a new president nears completion.
EDITORIAL: Making holidays happier
Recent events in the nation and closer to home provide tragic reminders that the holidays, while cherished by many, are not happy for everyone.
People nationwide are shocked and are mourning alongside the families of the children and adults who were killed in the Connecticut school shooting last week. Though far removed by distance, our thoughts, prayers and emotions are tied to those who are grieving and hurting, especially at this time of year.
New coalition formed to consider Community Health Center
After tossing the idea around informally for two years, a group of Powell residents has organized formally to consider establishing a federally funded Community Health Center here. A Community Health Center would provide access to medical, dental and mental healthcare on a sliding-fee scale.
EDITORIAL: Wolves back in court
Once again, wolf management in Wyoming is the subject of lawsuits in federal courts.
Environmental groups filed two lawsuits this month challenging Wyoming’s management of wolves and asking for wolves to be designated as endangered.
EDITORIAL: Holiday shopping should start here
Today (Friday) begins the mad rush we call the Christmas shopping season.
Black Friday marks the kickoff of the season, with many beginning their search for the perfect gifts for their loved ones at the perfect price.
EDITORIAL: Broadband access key to a vibrant economy
Two statewide events this fall recognize the increasing importance of broadband Internet access and technology for economic development and for improved employment and quality of life.
Doctor receives patent for surgical instrument
Brecheen’s invention called ‘the holy grail of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery’
Cycling in the Pyrenees of Southern France isn’t the setting one might connect with inspiration for a technical innovation to simplify a gynecological surgery procedure.


