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Parents’ rights affirmed by bill

A bill that reaffirms parental rights to their student’s health information is set to become law on July 1 after Gov. Mark Gordon allowed Senate File 9 to pass without his signature March 6. … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/19/24

City of Powell personnel work to excavate a broken water main alongside Don and Diane Branstetter’s Avenue G home on Dec. 3. Water from the city’s leaking pipe flooded the Branstetters’ crawl space and ruined their water heater.

Broken water main leaves Powell couple with big bill

A Powell couple is facing a nearly five-figure cleanup bill after a city water main broke and flooded their crawl space in December. The city’s insurer declined to cover the damage, … more

By CJ Baker | 3/19/24

Vicki Chavarria watches her son Ernie Chavarria while he sits on the second level of a caboose on display at Homesteader Museum.

Virtual program students visit Powell

When settlers originally came to the Powell area, they would draw plots of land; then they had five years to start living on and developing that land, Brandi Wright, the director and curator of … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/19/24

Developer Ed Higbie hopes to develop four 12-unit apartment buildings as part of a senior independent living complex near the Cody Middle School. His intent is to provide more affordable housing options for those 65 and up.

Developer hopes to build 48 affordable apartments for Cody seniors

Seeking to offer more affordable housing for seniors, a Cody developer is proposing a new 48-unit apartment complex near the city’s middle school. Though nothing has been decided, the concept … more

By CJ Baker | 3/19/24

Some county departments return to courthouse

As the county’s multi-million dollar HVAC project progresses, some departments that were displaced have been able to return to the Park County Courthouse. The clerk, treasurer, elections … more

3/19/24

The Powell Library held its second annual Pi Day pie fundraiser Thursday, as local bakers brought in seven pies to be auctioned off with funds going to support the construction of a new library building.

Pies for Pi Day

Breanne Thiel, senior library assistant in Powell, is a big fan of pies and dad jokes. So auctioning off pies during Pi Day (March 14, ie 3.14) fit the bill perfectly. Even more so because, for the … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/19/24

Three snowplanes on the ice of Yellowstone Lake with Lake Hotel in the background, 1955.

Local Lore: A winter expedition in Yellowstone

In the winter of 1955, Bob Richard — then a senior in high school—joined his photographer father, Jack Richard, for an adventure into Yellowstone National Park via snowplane. That … more

3/19/24

City writes off bad debt

The city has officially given up on trying to collect more than $15,000 worth of unpaid utility bills. All of the bills dated back to 2013 and could no longer be pursued, as state law generally … more

3/19/24

Wyoming has the most sage grouse and the most greater sage grouse habitat in the world. Gov. Mark Gordon said a new BLM plan could have a disproportionate effect on Wyoming citizens and industries.

BLM offers updated sage grouse plan

The Bureau of Land Management released a draft Thursday of an updated sage grouse management plan, placing species protections back on track after several years of disruptions to the historic 2015 … more

By Mark Davis | 3/19/24

Get yummy: Hillside opens doors to farmers’ market favorites

Searching for a new home, JaiLynn Stoker found herself lost. She wanted a home somewhere without the congestion of larger cities as she relocated to be near her sister in Billings; her caretaker … more

By Mark Davis | 3/15/24

Attendees of the 2023 International Leadership Alumni Conference approach one of the animals at Arrowhead Alpacas south of Powell on Sept. 20. The annual conference, which is held at locations around the world, came to Cody last summer.

Park County ag showcased for international group

Back in 1981, Meeteetse cattle ranchers John and Lucille Hogg brought an odd-looking creature to their local taxidermist. The animal, which kind of resembled a mink, had been killed by the … more

By CJ Baker | 3/15/24

Big Horn Basin boasts good planting weather

For years, gardeners looking for weather-appropriate items to plant in the Powell area have focused on plants able to be grown in Zone 4, a colder weather growing region. However, a combination … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/15/24

To seed or not to seed?

Every year as the weather turns cold and gloomy many gardeners will pull the annuals out of their garden rather than let them go to seed. But what happens if the plants do go to seed? Area … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/15/24

Greg Wilson, general manager at Heart Mountain Farm Supply, discusses Greenworks Commercial’s zero turn mowers. Battery powered lawn equipment has become popular in recent years, offering similar performance to their gas powered alternatives. Battery powered DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ego and Craftsmen tools can also be found in town.

Battery or gas?

Mowers, blowers, trimmers and other powered lawn care staples have traditionally run almost exclusively on gasoline — until recently. Battery powered lawn tools have become a viable … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/15/24

UW Extension Educator Micah Most holds a lamb during the Camino Ranch tail docking and processing that took place during the 2023 Wyoming Ranch Camp.

Registration open for University of Wyoming Extension’s 2024 Ranch Camp program

Applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Wyoming Ranch Camp, to be held at the Padlock Ranch near Ranchester June 10-June 14, according to a press release from the University of … more

3/15/24

University researchers publish results assessing coal char as a soil amendment

According to a University of Wyoming press release, a UW research team led by Research Professional Resham Thapa in the School of Energy Resources (SER) published an article assessing the effects of … more

3/15/24

Park County gets new ag extension educator

People in Park County can now turn to Makayla Getz for advice as she was recently selected to fill the vacant post of Park County Extension’s agriculture and natural resources educator. … more

By Abigail LeBlanc | 3/15/24

Chickens are an oft overlooked option for a pet. Keeping chickens can benefit mental and physical health while also providing home raised eggs.

Caring for a feathered flock

(Family Features) An antidote to the stresses of work and the fast pace of modern life may be closer than you realize. Whether on family farms or in urban backyards, chickens have the power to make … more

3/15/24

Gone viral: Miniclover is a top trending grass alternative for yards across America

(Joan Casanova) If you’re looking to renovate your yard, there’s a sustainable, drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass that also reduces your environmental … more

3/15/24

Pierce Brosnan issued a public apology Thursday for walking on a thermal area in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park. He used a former Northwest College student's photo of Glacier National Park to accompany the post.

Actor uses photo of Glacier to apologize for going off-trail in Yellowstone

On Thursday afternoon, actor Pierce Brosnan took to social media to apologize for walking onto one of Yellowstone National Park’s sensitive thermal features. Just hours earlier, a federal … more

By CJ Baker | 3/14/24