Park County commissioners recently decided to reach out to their constituents before passing a new tax on phone lines, even though they have every legal authority to pass the increase with nothing …
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By Kevin Killough
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7/11/19
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Asking local voters to approve a new tax is always a tough sell. It’s especially tough when you’ve just delivered some bad news to the community.
But that’s the position …
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By CJ Baker
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7/9/19
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The night had slowly turned from dusk to full dark, and suddenly the air was filled with the unmistakable sights and sounds of a festive fireworks display. Firecrackers popped, multi-colored rockets …
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By Don Cogger
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7/5/19
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Awaking to a city-wide power outage Saturday morning made many of us modify our usual routines — going without coffee, delaying a shower, skipping a trip to the store or opening the garage door …
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By Tessa Baker
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7/2/19
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Earlier this month, an aerial spraying contractor operating in the Willwood area had a mishap that sprayed herbicides outside targeted fields. Trees were damaged and at least one family experienced …
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By Kevin Killough
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6/27/19
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Our criminal justice system is complicated, with judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys all trying to balance appropriate punishment, victims’ needs and opportunities for rehabilitation …
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By CJ Baker
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6/25/19
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Summer is in full swing, and visitors from all over the world are descending on Yellowstone National Park in droves to enjoy the sights and sounds of what our glorious treasure has to …
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By Don Cogger
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6/20/19
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Life became more difficult for dozens of Park County families this week.
Eight employees at Northwest College lost their jobs as the college faces continuing budget deficits, while the college is …
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By Tessa Baker
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6/18/19
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Earlier this year a New York man allegedly took out his shotgun and fired upon a drone flying over his house. The drone owners followed the drone to its last recorded GPS location. That led them to …
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By Kevin Killough
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6/13/19
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The internet has opened up the opportunity for anyone, anywhere to share their opinion about anything.
In many ways, that’s been a good thing. The internet and other technologies have made …
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By CJ Baker
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6/11/19
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A cold, wet spring has finally given way to what we in Park County hope will be a summer full of fond memories, good weather and quality time spent with family and friends.
With all the fun to be …
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By Don Cogger
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6/6/19
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If you ask a local resident to identify some of the animals or geysers in Yellowstone National Park, you’ll likely get an extensive list. The same is true with names of various valleys, rivers …
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By Tessa Baker
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6/4/19
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John Wesley Powell, for whom our town is named, had an enormous contribution to exploration and effective irrigation policies that have allowed the American West to thrive, including our own …
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By Kevin Killough
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5/30/19
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People are dying at an alarming rate on Wyoming’s roads and highways.
In a “normal” year, three dozen people have died in crashes by late May, which is a staggering loss. But so …
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By CJ Baker
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5/28/19
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“Don’t be afraid of fear. Because it sharpens you, it challenges you, it makes you stronger; and when you run away from fear, you also run away from the opportunity to be your best …
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By Don Cogger
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5/23/19
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Growing up in a small community in the least populated state, Powell kids may feel limited at times. But local youth have something that many do not: An exceptional education.
For local students …
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By Tessa Baker
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5/21/19
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Critical access hospitals are having a very hard time right now. These hospitals often serve rural populations with valuable medical services where there aren’t the volumes needed to be …
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By Kevin Killough
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5/16/19
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If you want to gauge just how fed-up Wyomingites have gotten with our state’s expanding grizzly bear population, consider Senate File 93 from the past legislative session.
Titled …
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By CJ Baker
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5/14/19
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Powell High School held its annual year-end Athletic Awards Night earlier this week, recognizing coaches and athletes from all of the fall and winter sports and honoring their commitment to their …
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By Don Cogger
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5/9/19
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For someone who never planned on getting into politics, Sen. Mike Enzi has spent much of his life working for the people of Wyoming.
It’s not the path he expected. Growing up, Enzi enjoyed …
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By Tessa Baker
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5/7/19
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