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NWC faces likely budget cuts with 25% property tax cut passed

Northwest College was prepared for a loss of revenue in the next budget even before a legislative session packed with property tax reducing bills saw some come to fruition. NWC President … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/1/25 | 1 comment

A tourist from Georgia parked his SUV in one of Yellowstone National Park’s thermal areas near Biscuit Basin in October. The tourist received a five-year ban from the park, plus jail time and financial penalties.

Yellowstone tourist gets jail time for parking on thermal area

A Georgia man who parked on top of one of Yellowstone National Park’s thermal areas last fall has been ordered to serve a week in jail and stay out of the park for the next five years. … more

By CJ Baker | 4/1/25

PCSD1 board weighs benefits of gun policy

Park County School District 1 has a decision to make following the statewide repeal of gun free zones. Will they craft a policy for school employees? Language exists in the bill allowing boards … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/1/25 | 1 comment

Giving Day sets new records at Northwest College

Northwest College’s fifth annual Giving Day has concluded with another record-breaking effort which saw $233,145 raised from 245 donors. The 24-hour campaign ran from noon on March 20 through … more

4/1/25

PantherChef winners earn spot on lunch menu

Powell students donned their Panther themed chef’s attire in Powell Middle School’s Food and Consumer Science room Wednesday evening as they worked to win over the night’s … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/1/25

Prosecutors reduce charge in gun threat case

A family argument that devolved into an armed altercation in Powell last fall is set to result in no criminal convictions. Edmund A. Drew, who turns 51 this year, was originally charged with a … more

By CJ Baker | 4/1/25

Cody man gets probation for stiffing hotel

Skipping out on a five-figure hotel bill recently resulted in a felony theft conviction for a Cody man. In a sentence finalized in early March, 65-year-old Dale L. Page was ordered to serve five … more

By CJ Baker | 4/1/25

Night at the Library returns

The Park County Library Foundation is bringing back Night at the Library for its third annual event, set to take place 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at the Cody Library. This interactive, … more

4/1/25

The Lenten Concert Series at the United Church of Powell continues April 9 with a harp performance.

Lenten concert April 9 at United Church of Powell

This year’s Lenten Concert Series will continue at noon on Wednesday, April 9, in the United Church of Powell with a performance from harpist Holly Kienlen. Homemade soups and breads will be … more

4/1/25

Game and Fish is reminding residents to be on alert for bears who are emerging from winter hibernation at this time. Residents in black and grizzly bear country are encouraged to keep garbage, livestock or pet food and birdseed properly stored and unavailable to bears. Barbecue grills should be kept clean and stored in a garage or shed when possible.

Wyoming bears are starting to wake up and become active

CHEYENNE — As bears begin to emerge from their winter dens, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to remind outdoor recreationists and homeowners to take the initiative to avoid … more

4/1/25

Secretary of State Chuck Gray, seen here speaking to legislators during the recent general session, applauded legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voting that mirrors a recent executive order by President Donald Trump.

Trump’s election order mirrors Wyoming, requires proof of citizenship

An executive order signed Tuesday by President Trump mirrored a new Wyoming law requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. Wyoming became the first in the nation to require proof … more

By Jasmine Hall, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/1/25

In her third grade class at John Colter Elementary school in Jackson, Natalie Lyon teaches about the theme of a story during a literature exercise in 2017.

Wyoming to appeal ruling on education funding

Wyoming will appeal the February court decision that found the state unconstitutionally underfunded public schools, according to a Wednesday filing. The notice of appeal filed in Laramie … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 4/1/25

Public asked to help find missing Powell man

Community members are asked to be on the lookout for a 52-year-old Powell man, who’s been missing since last week. Video footage shows Clint White leaving his residence just before 2 a.m. … more

3/31/25

Wyoming Game and Fish Commissioner Ashlee Lundvall was unanimously elected president of the Game and Fish Department’s governing body during the commission meeting March 19 in Cody.

Ashlee Lundvall to lead the Game and Fish Commission

Wyoming Game and Fish commissioner, Ashlee Lundvall, was all smiles as she was unanimously elected president during their March meeting in Cody, not far from her home west of Ralston. “I … more

By Mark Davis | 3/27/25

Powell schools can now enforce same sex bathroom use

In November community concerns led the Park County School District 1 board to ask the state to craft a law requiring restroom use to match a student’s sex at birth. With an enforceable … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/27/25 | 1 comment

The former operators of Cassie’s Steakhouse — pictured in 2022 — wound up receiving probationary sentences for a June altercation with customers and police.

Cody restauranteurs get probation for altercation with customers, police

On paper, the punishments handed to a pair of Cody restauranteurs for a summer altercation with customers and police involved some court fees and unsupervised probation. But the consequences for … more

By CJ Baker | 3/27/25 | 1 comment

New Mexico man alleged to have propositioned Powell teens

A famed opera director was arrested in Powell on Friday night, after he allegedly approached two teenagers and propositioned them for sex. Charles R. MacKay, a 74-year-old resident of New … more

By CJ Baker | 3/27/25

Remington Ranch restaurant and cabins set to replace Cutthroat on North Fork

A new restaurant and bar in Wapiti recently received the go-ahead to replace one that was popular with patrons, but drew the ire of neighbors and the Park County government. At the March … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/27/25

Duncan Vezain (left) stands with family and friends at the Yellowstone Film Festival ahead of viewing ‘Eastern Western,’ a movie about Eastern European immigrants migrating to the American West. From left, Duncan Vezain, Anna Vezain, Bonnie Vezain, Shawn Perkins, J.D. Ham, Olivia Vezain and Caleb Zeiler.

First year festival brings independent films to Cody

Duncan Vezain is not new to movies or the filmmaking experience. The wrangler, wagon master, stunt man and, increasingly, actor, has been around for over a decade. On Sunday he was an actor but also … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/27/25

Former Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik continues confirmation process

Former Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director and Wyoming National Guard Brigadier General Brian Nesvik is moving through the confirmation process with heartfelt endorsements from some of the … more

By Mark Davis | 3/27/25