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Final stocking was underway Monday afternoon to prepare for the scheduled Wednesday, April 12 opening of the new Good 2 Go convenience store in Ralston.

New Good 2 Go convenience store in Ralston to open Wednesday

The new Good 2 Go convenience store will open on 492 Main Street in Ralston this Wednesday, April 12, right next door to the current store. The new store has been in discussion for over 10 … more

4/11/23

A selection of the works that will be on display at the Northwest College Art & Design Show opening April 25.

NWC Juried Student Art & Design show opens April 25

The 2023 Northwest College Juried Student Art + Design Exhibit will open in the Northwest Gallery located inside the Cabre Building on Tuesday, April 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to … more

4/18/23

Downtown Boot Scoot arrives Friday night

A brand new Powell event featuring live music, games, food and drinks debuts Friday night. Hosted by the Powell Medical Foundation, the Downtown Boot Scoot begins at 6 p.m. Bozeman, … more

By CJ Baker and Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

Pavement improvement project starts this week near Deaver

A $4.16 million pavement improvement project is scheduled to begin late this week between Deaver and the Wyoming-Montana state line on U.S. Highway 310/Wyo. Highway 789. Mountain Construction … more

7/20/23

Powell Valley Healthcare Inpatient Services Nursing Director Nichole Gutierrez, ER Director June Minchow and Chief Nursing Officer Arlene Campeau talk to the Powell Valley Healthcare Board of Directors at a recent meeting about a new push to improve workplace safety.

Powell Hospital pushes to improve workplace safety

Staff at Powell Valley Healthcare are working to improve the safety of employees, patients and visitors through focusing more on workplace violence in an industry much more susceptible to it than … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/1/23

The First Flight team at Cody Regional Health stands in front of the helicopter that is crucial to the start of the hospital’s medical flight program, which launches Oct. 1.

First Flight of Wyoming celebrates launch of medical flight services

CODY — The First Flight of Wyoming (FFoW) medical flight program will launch services from Cody Regional Health on Oct. 1. This addition to the region’s health care resources will provide … more

9/26/23

State official: school construction funding has ‘gone away’

For years, Wyoming’s school capital construction account was primarily funded by federal coal lease bonus revenues. “Those have essentially gone away,” Senior School … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/28/22

Male sage grouse fight over territory on a lek near Worland. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking information about dead sage grouse due to their susceptibility to West Nile virus.

Be on the lookout for dead sage grouse

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking everyone, especially landowners, to report dead sage grouse to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department so the birds can be tested for West Nile … more

7/28/22

Recount: Newsome’s 83-vote win in HD 24 confirmed

Rep. Sandy Newsome’s narrow win in the House District 24 primary was confirmed Monday after a recount at the Park County Elections office, initiated by challenger Nina Webber, was verified … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/30/22

A moose cow and her calf stay aware of intruders in the forest. Shiras moose, the southernmost subspecies, are adversely affected by the changing climate, according to researchers with the University of Wyoming.

Extended summers hurting southern moose populations

Shiras moose, the southernmost moose population on earth, are in decline, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wyoming. While populations of moose stretch around the … more

By Mark Davis | 10/25/22

Newsome bill provides support for outdoor recreation grants

Creation of a pathway for Wyoming communities to access state grants for outdoor recreation and tourism improvements is the work of a Park County legislator. Rep. Sandy Newsome (R-Cody) … more

By Dave Bonner | 2/22/24

At a meeting last month, the Powell City Council voted to sell the two highlighted lots to private buyers for $32,000 apiece, plus costs. Yellowstone Motors is purchasing the lot at right, with Zane and Joni Bennett purchasing the lot at left.

City sells two lots for EV-related businesses

After months of discussion, the City of Powell officially decided to sell a pair of vacant lots to local businesses looking to capitalize on the growing number of electric vehicles. At its Dec. … more

By CJ Baker | 1/3/23

BSF starts in Powell and Cody

Bible Study Fellowship is doing an all-new study titled “People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided.” Groups are available for men, women, and children, with in-person and virtual options … more

1/5/23

ACLU, education association opposes parent rights bill

JACKSON — The ACLU of Wyoming and the Wyoming Education Association have come out against state Sen. Dan Dockstader’s bill addressing parents’ rights in school. But Dockstader, … more

By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/24/23

Program features ‘the whole dam family’

When you have made the inspiring trip up to the Buffalo Bill dam and stood on top of it and gazed to the depths below, have you ever wondered how they accomplished this feat of construction with the … more

4/11/23

Wyoming Freedom Caucus announces launch of political action committee

CASPER — The Wyoming Freedom Caucus announced the launch of its affiliated political action committee — WY Freedom PAC — at the caucus’ first town hall meeting in Casper on … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/18/23

Short term rental decision brings up larger questions

When does a rental become a business? If a single family home is the primary use allowed, can that home be an AirBnB? The Park County Planning Department has settled on a short term rental being … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

U.S. Highway 14A chip sealing scheduled for July 24 start

At least five days of chip sealing is planned beginning July 24 on the mountain section of U.S. Highway 14A east of Lovell, and traffic delays of up to 20 minutes are expected. The 9.7-mile … more

7/20/23

Curious citizens sought for city’s first-ever academy

If you’ve ever wanted to see how the City of Powell operates behind-the-scenes, now’s your chance: The city is launching its first-ever Citizen Academy. In a series of weekly … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/23

Hospital leader receives Healthcare Leadership Award

Powell Valley Healthcare’s Chief Nursing Officer Arleen Campeau was recently recognized for her efforts to make health care safer for everyone. At its 2023 annual meeting on Aug. … more

9/26/23