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The construction work to add a turning lane to U.S. Highway 14A at County Road 2AB northeast of Cody will necessitate a closure of a stretch of County Road 2AB starting at the intersection on April 2.

Part of County Road 2AB to be closed Wednesday

Mountain Construction Company will be implementing a one day closure of County Road 2AB from the railroad tracks to the intersection with U.S. Highway 14A on Wednesday, April 2. The closure will be … more

3/27/25

People collect trash on a fishing raft during a previous cleanup of the Shoshone River. This year's cleanup is April 5 and will cover the river area from Hayden Arch to Willwood.

River cleanup scheduled, volunteers needed

The East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited and local raft companies are planning a cleanup of trash along the Shoshone River on Saturday, April 5. Volunteers who are interested in lending a … more

3/27/25

Sen. Al Simpson service scheduled Monday in Cody

Sen. Al Simpson, who died March 14 at the age of 93 in Cody, is being honored across the state and, in Cody, services begin Monday with a 10 a.m. memorial service at Christ Episcopal Church. … more

3/27/25

Casino Night fundraiser Saturday

The Sons of the American Legion is holding its second annual Casino Night fundraiser Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 143 S. Clark St., in Powell. There will be a $10 per … more

3/27/25

Lenten concert Wednesday at United Church of Powell

This year’s Lenten Concert Series will continue at noon on Wednesday, April 2, in the United Church of Powell with a performance from Caroline Kost, accompanied by Teresa Miller. Homemade soups … more

3/27/25

Maze entrance and pumpkin patch signage at Ellis Harvest Home in Lingle. Pumpkin patches are a form of agritourism that may provide additional opportunities for some producers.

Northwest College to host UW seminar on ag trends

On Thursday, April 3, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will facilitate a Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar in Powell … more

3/27/25

UW Extension launches new Rancher’$ E.D.G.E. program

LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming Extension is proud to introduce a new educational series designed to support ranchers in navigating the complexities of modern livestock and land management. … more

3/27/25

BLM: Steer clear of muddy roads and trails this spring

WORLAND — The Bureau of Land Management asks recreationists and other travelers to steer clear of muddy roads and trails as spring snowmelt and precipitation have resulted in muddy … more

3/27/25

Hageman to take town halls virtual due to ‘Democrat threats of violence’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., is taking her town halls virtual in response to numerous disruptions at a number of events she's held recently in the southern part of … more

3/27/25

Powell man jailed for 2023 sex crime

After a jury was unable to determine whether a Powell man raped a woman in a downtown parking lot in 2023, the prosecution and defense decided to strike a plea deal instead of trying the case for a … more

By CJ Baker | 3/25/25

One Health Intake Supervisor Rayven Moore moves into her space at the new facility at 1201 E. Seventh Street for the Powell health care organization. The new building nearly doubles their space to about 12,000 square feet.

One Health now under one roof

From cramped quarters in four downtown buildings, Powell’s community health center, One Health, is beginning operations today (Tuesday) in its own new and expanded facilities. It’s a … more

By Dave Bonner | 3/25/25

Lawmakers say they ‘delivered’ in recent legislative session

Voters in Park County and across Wyoming sent a more conservative group of legislators to the State Capitol this year, and Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, said she was impressed by the … more

By CJ Baker | 3/25/25

Two ravens, possibly mates, socialize on a perch near Yellowstone National Park. Corvid species of birds, like ravens, jays, nutcrackers and crows, have unusually large brains compared to their body sizes.

Flying monkeys? Researcher exposes the gifts of crows, ravens and other corvids

After showing a video of a crow retrieving a snack from the bottom of a tube by using a piece of perfectly bent wire, Dr. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of wildlife science at the University of … more

By Mark Davis | 3/25/25

Powell High School's speech and debate team members pose after a successful state performance. Eight of the students will be going to one of two national competitions, and senior Paul Cox qualified for both. Back row, from left: Alex Watts, Mason Coombs, Taylor Peters, Norah Startin, Maggie Atkinson, Cox, Kyra Morrow, Katarina Reitz, Isabelle Lobingier, Bryson Taylor-Weddell, coach Bryce Sapp and coach Shelby Moore. Front row: Gracielou Parker, Paige McConnell, Leeanne Phillips, Ryah Easum, Lillian Watts, Reina Hansen, Geo Dillworth, Teagan Southwick and Henry Tillotson.

A successful season: Speech and debate students attending two national events

Powell High School senior Paul Cox is going to not one but two national events for speech and debate — in part thanks to an event he first competed in at state on March 18, where the team … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/25/25

Former Park County Chief Information Officer Mike Conners (seated) was honored earlier in March at a Park County commissioners meeting for his decades of service at the county, including a stint as a communications officer for the sheriff's office. He is surrounded by Sheriff Darrell Steward (from left), Commission Chair Dossie Overfield and commissioners Kelly Simone, Lloyd Thiel, Scott Steward and Scott Mangold.

Conners honored for decades of service at county

If Mike Conners’ impact to Park County wasn’t clear already, the amount of people who packed the county commissioners meeting room at the courthouse in early March made it clear. … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/25/25

Elk congregate in a yard near Heart Mountain to feed on agricultural fields during the winter. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has discovered a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) positive elk in a fourth state feedground.

CWD found in elk hunt areas in Cody region

Two more cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been found in elk, one of them in a Cody Region elk hunt area. The disease was discovered in Elk Hunt Area 62, just southwest of Meeteetse, … more

By Mark Davis | 3/25/25

Driver crashes into neighbor’s porch on Bent Street

A woman accidentally crashed into a neighbor’s porch on Friday evening, police said, resulting in damage to the structure and her vehicle. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in the 600 … more

By CJ Baker | 3/25/25

Plaza Diane gets new coordinator

Just as spring brings a fresh outlook to our landscape, Plaza Diane Community Center for the Arts is undergoing transformation that brings new faces, new gallery hours for the public, new contact … more

3/25/25

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is starting work on an oft-requested addition of a right turn lane southbound on U.S. Highway 14A at County Road 2AB.

Turn lane construction underway at Road 2AB/U.S. Highway 14A intersection

Construction of a right turn lane at County Road 2AB’s intersection with U.S. Highway 14A north of Cody was scheduled to begin Monday. When complete, the $821,000 safety project is … more

3/25/25

Public input invited on next NWC Facilities Master Plan

Area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, March 26 to provide input on the next Northwest College Facilities Master Plan. The meeting will be held in the Yellowstone … more

3/25/25