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A grizzly sow and her cub of the year move through the brush at Yellowstone National Park. Several cubs were victims of infanticide — killed by other bears — in view of visitors this year, including one that forced park officials to euthanize the cub.

Study team begins trapping in Yellowstone ecosystem

Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team began field captures of grizzly bears Tuesday and plan to continue through the end of October. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey, in … more

By Mark Davis | 8/11/22

The American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26 honor guard performed a three-volley salute following the Powell High School Veterans Day assembly. From left, Ernest (Bud) Schrickling, Jim Bruno, James Thomas, John Fraser and Steve Bustos.

Powell Schools honor veterans during assemblies

Not all veterans fly planes or fight overseas, “but those people are veterans too, so whether you were in the military … whether you were in the war or not, whether you fueled planes or … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/14/23

Smoke from the Ross Fork Fire, a 28,874-acre wildland blaze in central Idaho, obscures the mountain view looking west on Avenue E from Powell. A cold front is forecast to roll in late Thursday, blowing the smoke south to Nevada.

Idaho smoke blanketing area

Smoke blanketing the Big Horn Basin for the last few days during the late summer season is largely due to the 28,874-acre Ross Fork Fire in central Idaho, according to the National Weather Service in … more

By Mark Davis | 9/8/22

Northwest Civic Orchestra to perform on Dec. 2

After a one-year hiatus, the Northwest Civic Orchestra will again mark the holiday season with an evening of slides, decorations, treats and Christmas music. “Making Spirits Bright” will … more

11/30/23

Wyoming looks to grow its manufacturing sector

Wyoming leaders are effectively laying the groundwork for manufacturing sector growth, but the state’s new industries and shifting workforce will need continued support in the years ahead, … more

By Nicole Pollack, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 10/11/22

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

Yellowstone Behavioral Health: Yellowstone Behavioral Health Clinical Director Dr. Janet Rosenberg recommends weekly family activities to combat seasonal affective disorder.

Take care of mental health this winter season

With depression diagnoses increasing in children of all ages, the clinical director of Yellowstone Behavioral Health recommends adults and families know the signs of depression and Seasonal Affective … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/2/22

BLM kicks off spring with two wild horse and burro adoption events in April

CHEYENNE — The Bureau of Land Management will hold two separate wild horse and burro adoption events in April. The first event will have approximately 30 untrained horses up for adoption … more

4/4/24

Yellowstone Lake has gone against the trend of high altitude lakes around the world, which have been warming.

Yellowstone Lake defies warming temperatures. What’s its secret?

Along the rim of an ancient volcanic caldera, flanked by lodgepole pine and Engelmann spruce standing 7,733 feet above sea level, Yellowstone Lake sits at the heart of Yellowstone National Park. It … more

By Zakary Sonntag, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/25/24

Snowmobilers gather for an avalanche training in the Beartooth Mountains on Saturday.

Avalanche training: Event ends in excitement, provides valuable education to community

When Cody Country Snowmobile Association hosted its annual avalanche training clinic Friday and Saturday the participants saw Park County search and rescue in action following the outdoor portion of … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/12/23

Yellowstone National Park crews plow the Northeast Entrance Road, giving residents of Cooke City and Silver Gate their only option for emergency and convenience services during the winter.

County declines to support study that will explore ‘plowing the plug’

With some commissioners expressing unease, the Park County Commission has declined to support a study that will explore the feasibility of plowing the road to Cooke City, Montana, in the winter … more

By CJ Baker | 4/6/23

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

New boat ramp will give Shoshone River access near dog ponds

A new boat ramp will give people access to the Shoshone River downstream from the Willwood Dam. The Park County Recreation Collaborative is funding the $20,000 project as part of the … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/30/22

Park County primary election information available online

Park County residents preparing for next week’s primary election can find their polling place and review sample ballots on the county’s elections website. The site, located at … more

8/11/22

Wreaths Across America remembers veterans in Powell and Cody

Every year during the holiday season the Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol (YRCS) strives to remember deceased veterans in Cody and Powell. This is accomplished by placing … more

11/14/23

The body of Doris Young is removed by officials after the Cokeville Elementary School hostage situation on May 16, 1986.

Cokeville Bombing: Two Powell residents reflect on 1986 tragic event

As the Cokeville Memorial Foundation calls for a national memorial in Cokeville in honor of the survivors of the 1986 bombing, the opinions of those connected to the incident differ on whether or not … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/8/22

Backpack Blessings feeds 144 kids weekend meals

Food for a hungry tummy is as “Sweet as Pie” to elementary school age children. That’s the theme of the 2023 Backpack Blessings virtual fundraising appeal by Backpack Blessings … more

11/30/23

Bighorn Canyon announces winter season park operations

Bighorn Canyon is nearing the end of a busy summer season and looking toward the winter. There will be some minor changes to park operations during the winter season. The South District Visitor … more

10/11/22

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

It’s flu season and there’s still time to get a vaccine locally

It’s flu season in Park County, which is why Park County Public Health, Powell Valley Healthcare and Cody Regional Health have all been holding clinics, some even drive-thru, to allow people to … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/2/22