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But behind the bureaucratic jargon was a dramatic announcement: The federal government was declaring a more than 22 percent tariff (that is, a tax) on certain types of Canadian paper. The targets include the newsprint used by the Powell Tribune and …
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By CJ Baker
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3/20/18
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It’s the natural progression of the delisting process — and it’s a good idea. The proposed hunting season would run from Sep. 15 to Nov. 15 in six of the eight hunting areas bordering Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, and two …
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By Don Cogger
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3/15/18
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When comparing the two neighboring National Park Service properties, the differences can be stark.
While over 4.1 million visitors flocked to Yellowstone National Park last year, only around 260,000 ventured into Bighorn Canyon National …
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By Tessa Baker
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3/13/18
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After all, whoever heard of a city councilman, lawmaker or gubernatorial candidate running on a platform of secret plans and confidential documents?
The reason for that is simple: Our government is intended to be, as President Abraham Lincoln put …
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By CJ Baker
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3/8/18
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— Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!”
Dr. Seuss, the much-loved writer of children’s books whose simple, rich stories and colorful characters helped shape generations of young readers, would have celebrated his 114th birthday last …
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By Don Cogger
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3/6/18
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The first item on the city’s list: Absaroka Street improvements.
After the survey found that voters were open to the idea of a specific purpose tax, government leaders for Powell, Cody, Meeteetse and Park County put a tax on the November 2016 …
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By Tessa Baker
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3/1/18
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While Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplows were working to clear U.S. Highway 14-A between Powell and Cody, the crews reported about a half-dozen instances where impatient drivers passed the plows on the right-hand side.
“People just, …
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By CJ Baker
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2/27/18
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Whether it’s because we think our immune system is strong enough to withstand whatever flu season throws our way, or we simply keep putting it off until spring arrives, the fact remains that many of us simply roll the dice and take our …
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By Don Cogger
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2/22/18
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A blizzard pounded the area on Sunday with blowing snow, frigid temperatures, icy roads and huge drifts. While it arrived with an especially powerful punch, snowstorms come with the territory in Wyoming.
In the hours before the snowfall, however, …
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By Tessa Baker
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2/20/18
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While Wyoming law requires political candidates and their committees to publicly disclose the money they’ve received and spent, there really aren’t any penalties for those who fail to play by the rules.
In the last election cycle, candidates …
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By CJ Baker
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2/15/18
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Between classes, schoolwork, sports and other extracurricular activities, kids can find themselves torn in all different directions. Add in the social and societal constructs of being a kid or young adult, such as finding one’s circle of friends …
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By Don Cogger
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2/13/18
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When it comes to how to best manage Wyoming’s wildlife, the range of opinions could span across our wide open state. Grizzly bears and wolves often dominate the public spotlight, as management of these predators has been wrought with controversy …
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By Tessa Baker
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2/8/18
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But there appears to be one thing everyone agrees on: Park County School District No. 1 is at the head of the class.
“It’s pretty much known statewide that Powell’s school district is doing some amazing things with computer science,” Sen. …
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By CJ Baker
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2/6/18
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This year will be a challenging session as our Legislature wrestles with an uncertain budget and looming program cuts and reductions. The emphasis will most likely be workforce and economic development and education.
That’s where you come in. …
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By Don Cogger
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2/1/18
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Wyoming’s second highest-ranking official, Secretary of State Ed Murray, was accused of sexual misconduct by two women.
If you’ve missed the news, here’s a recap:
In December, Tatiana Maxwell of Boulder, Colorado, shared her story on …
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By Tessa Baker
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1/30/18
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For instance, “Thanks for failing to keep the country operational for just three days instead of more” comes off as more of an insult than a compliment.
The fact is that government shutdowns are embarrassing, disruptive and maddeningly …
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By CJ Baker
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1/25/18
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While improving commodity prices have brought some sunshine back to Wyoming, the state cannot just sit back and wait for brighter days to come. We must use this calm after the storm to prepare for — and hopefully prevent — the next one. Socking …
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By Tessa Baker
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1/23/18
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But one resolution that many of us make and don’t always keep is the one that can go a long way toward living a healthier and longer life: Losing weight and eating right.
Sixty-five percent of Wyoming adults were considered overweight in 2015, …
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By Don Cogger
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1/18/18
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These are the words inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, which has stood since 1886 as a beacon of hope for immigrants coming to America.
In light of recent decisions barring hundreds of thousands of immigrants and the president’s vulgar …
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By Tessa Baker
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1/16/18
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