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This preliminary concept presented to the Powell City Council last week shows what the new splash pad at Homesteader Park may look like when complete.

Plans for Powell’s new splash pad are starting to take shape — and they look a bit froggy. With the design about 60% complete, the Powell City Council got a sneak peek last week at … more

By CJ Baker | 2/27/24

Funding and concealed carry bills could have an impact on schools

Two bills that would further the cause of eliminating schools as gun free zones, Senate File 86 and House Bill 125, passed their respective committees of the whole Friday to stay alive in the quick … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/27/24

Sage Drive residents are frustrated about the road around the hill (pictured) as it is narrow and can get very slick in the winter.

County to look into issues on Sage Drive east of Cody

Subdivision residents and the county government have had to deal with complex issues recently thanks to 50-year-old decisions. Back in the 1970s, developers would often ask county commissioners … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/27/24

Leafy spurge invades prairies, pastures, and other open areas. It is a major pest of national parks and nature preserves in the western United States. It can completely overtake large areas of land and displace native vegetation.

Fighting invasive species

County officials are hunting for leafy spurge and other troublesome noxious weeds and looking to the skies to aid their search. Park County Weed and Pest has contracted with Powell’s GT … more

By Mark Davis | 2/27/24

Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts team placed first in the Chapter Contest at Northwest College for the 14th year in a row; the team has swept the event for the past three years. Back row, from left: Hunter Taylor, Tyler Kruger, Brady Kuenn, Gianreye D’Alessandro, Morgan Rodriguez, Tucker Muecke, Jim Black and Landon Petersen. Front row: Carter Kruger, Auzzy Carter, Huston Dearcorn and Beth Black.

Mathcounts continues winning streak

For the 14th year in a row the Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts team has come out on top at the annual Chapter Contest at Northwest College, winning their latest title Feb. 6. Last year … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/27/24

Cody invites public to meet parks finalists

As the City of Cody prepares to hire a new parks, recreation and facilities director, it’s inviting the public to meet the finalists. The four contenders range from a teacher who works with … more

By CJ Baker | 2/27/24

Bria Hammock served as the 2023 Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources Artist in Residence.

Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources hosts 2024 Artist in Residence program

The Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources has announced a call for artists to apply for the 2024 Artist in Residence Program. This program joins visual artists with the … more

2/27/24

Scam targets Wyoming Medicaid clients

After hearing of another attempted scam targeted at Wyoming Medicaid clients, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be cautious with unexpected callers. “As an … more

2/27/24

FBI offers scam training on Wednesday and Thursday

Local residents looking to avoid the latest scams and frauds are invited to attend a pair of free training sessions in Powell and Cody this week. Led by personnel with the Federal Bureau of … more

2/27/24

Nursing career fair scheduled for March 20 at NWC

The Northwest College Nursing program invites all current NWC nursing students and recent graduates to attend a nursing career fair on Wednesday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Yellowstone … more

2/27/24

UW fall semester graduates from Park County

Following the fall 2023 semester, 14 Park County students attending the University of Wyoming graduated with one or more of the following: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of … more

2/27/24

Despite concerns from health care providers, Senate forwards measure banning gender-affirming care

Medical providers shared concerns about governmental overreach in Senate files approved by the Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee Thursday. Sen. Anthony Bouchard, (R-Cheyenne), … more

By Joseph Beaudet, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/27/24

Lummis, fellow senators demand Biden end EV mandate

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and 16 of their Senate Western Caucus colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden and … more

2/27/24

Sen. Cheri Steinmetz (R-Lingle) speaks with Sen. Dan Laursen (R-Powell) before the morning session Feb. 13 in the Senate Chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol Building. Both voted for the Senate budget bill.

$1B difference in two versions of budget

CHEYENNE — The two chambers of the Wyoming Legislature are miles apart when it comes to how the state should spend its money for the 2025-26 budget biennium. Senate Majority Leader Larry … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/27/24

February ‘WyCB Roundup’ chat call set for Wednesday

This month’s session of the “WyCB Roundup,” which is hosted by the Wyoming Council of the Blind, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. The “WyCB Roundup” … more

2/27/24

Wyoming veterans invited to town hall on Feb. 27

SHERIDAN — Pam Crowell, director of the Sheridan Veterans Affairs Health Care System, is inviting veterans, their families, caregivers and community members to a town hall Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5 … more

2/27/24

Counterfeit bills recently detected by financial institutions look pretty good and could pass for legitimate bills if not checked properly. The bills are more green than actual Benjamins and are missing several key security features.

Fake Benjamins

P olice and bankers are warning residents and businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills, as several have circulated in Powell in recent weeks. Over the past two weeks, six bogus … more

By CJ Baker and Mark Davis | 2/22/24

Cody radio station owner to be imprisoned for multi-million dollar tax fraud

For hiding millions of dollars worth of income from the Internal Revenue Service, a Cody businesswoman has been ordered to serve 15 months in federal prison and to pay $3.8 million in back taxes and … more

By CJ Baker | 2/22/24

House, Senate vote to spend $2 million on border security

The Wyoming House of Representatives and Senate approved mirror budget amendments Monday that would allow the state to send $2 million to Texas or provide resources like personnel to secure the … more

By Hannah Shields and Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/22/24

EPA announces over $42M in funding for Wyoming water infrastructure upgrades

CHEYENNE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced $42,956,000 from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Wyoming drinking water and … more

2/22/24