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Diagnosed in 2022 with stage four cirrhosis, caused by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Steve Baldwin (left) and his living liver donor Tyler Jessup are pictured on Sept. 18, 2023, the day before their respective surgeries. Longtime friends, the two men lost touch after Jessup moved away. Once Jessup received word of Baldwin’s illness, he reached out to the University of Utah liver clinic to see if he would be a match. Baldwin subsequently received 65% of Jessup’s liver.

Old friend gives longtime Evanston coach a new life

EVANSTON — As April, which is National Donate Life Month, came to a close, the Herald met with a local organ transplant recipient — and his living donor — to promote awareness of organ … more

By Amanda Manchester, Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/15/26

Local youth in running for Jr. Ranger contest

Hugh Ehlers, 5, is a fan of T-ball, taekwondo, bald eagles, really all animals, eating hail and stomping in puddles made after a rainstorm while camping with his family. Now, this … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/15/26

Filing period opens

Although political candidates have been announcing their plans to run for weeks — or even longer — today (Thursday) marks the official start of the campaign season. From 8 a.m. today through … more

By CJ Baker | 5/14/26

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cody Region Fisheries Biologist Jo Skorupski (left) and Cody Region Fisheries Director Sam Hochhalter greet children during a Game and Fish Commission meeting in Powell. More than half of the department’s increase for the 2027 budget is for salary increases.

Game and Fish propose increasing salaries

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is increasing its budget by more than 8%, the majority of the increase going to employee wage increases in an attempt to retain the department's talent pool. … more

By Mark Davis | 5/14/26

NWC staff looking at bigger raises in next budget

Thanks to a 7% increase in state appropriations, the Northwest College budget is looking a bit better for next year despite expecting another slight dip in local appropriations and enrollment. … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/14/26

NWC welder crafts new equipment for grade schoolers

When they’re not being thrown, kicked or otherwise used at recess, Westside Elementary School’s basketballs, kickballs and other playground items rest on racks near the exterior doors. However, … more

By CJ Baker | 5/14/26

Council seat up for grabs, as Lensegrav won’t seek reelection

Powell City Councilman Steve Lensegrav plans to leave the council at the end of the year, when his second term comes to close. After eight years representing Ward 1, “I’d like to see … more

By CJ Baker | 5/14/26

Deputy announces run for Park County attorney position

With longtime Park County and Prosecuting Attorney Bryan Skoric not expected to seek another term, one of his deputies has announced she’s running for the office. “I think it’s important … more

By CJ Baker | 5/14/26

Veteran, former FBI analyst running for council

Following a decadeslong career in the military and the federal government, John Sinskie is looking to continue his public service by joining the Powell City Council. Sinskie said he wants to … more

By CJ Baker | 5/14/26

Crews lay concrete along the north side of U.S. Highway 14/16/20W near Gateway Drive as the Wyoming Department of Transportation project continues westward along the highway.

Concrete work goes fast on construction project

Concrete work progressed faster than anticipated last week on the Wyoming Department of Transportation project on U.S. Highway 14A on the west side of town, as all concrete was completed from … more

5/14/26

Lasseter runs for commissioner on election integrity, regulation issues

Tim Lasseter had lived in Cody for four months when he ran for the school board and for four years when, in 2022, he ran for Park County clerk. Now with eight years in Park County under his … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/14/26

Richard runs again for commissioner

After making a run for the Park County Commission two years ago, Cody small business owner Karin Richard wasn’t sure if she would try again for political office. But now, Richard said, she has even … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/14/26

Cody hotelier, tourism leader to run for House District 24

Quintin Blair, general manager for Blair Hotels in Cody and a staple on the Park County Travel Council and other volunteer boards, is running for the state House. In a Wednesday interview, Blair said … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/14/26

Plea deal in sex abuse case paused

A plea deal that calls for a Powell sex crime case to be resolved with probation has been placed on hold so the family of the alleged victim can review the proposal. The case against 23-year-old … more

By CJ Baker | 5/14/26

Powell Athletic Roundtable board resigns over concerns

The Powell Athletic Roundtable has provided financial support and volunteer hours to Park County School District 1 sports for decades. That’s set to continue, but under completely new … more

By Seth Romsa and Zac Taylor | 5/12/26

The stage is set: Kids’ fishing event includes tigers, brookies

Young anglers are going to be happy this summer. The Homesteader Park fishing pond, affectionately known as the "cement pond" for those who remember the Beverly Hillbillies, has been stocked with … more

By Mark Davis | 5/12/26

From left, Powell Police Officer Niko Chavez, Lt. Dustin Delbiaggio, Chief Jim Rhea and Officer Matt Koritnik prepare to search a Seventh Street garage on Thursday afternoon. Court records say a gun was accidentally discharged in the garage during a Thursday morning incident.

Woman suffers gunshot at Powell residence

A Powell woman suffered a gunshot wound to her leg last week while reportedly attempting to get a firearm away from a suicidal partner. The pregnant woman — who reportedly told police that she … more

By CJ Baker | 5/12/26

Park County Republican Party precinct committeeman Charlie Moore of Powell looks over an ad from Republican Senate District 19 candidate R. J. Kost during a Thursday night meeting at the Cody Cowboy Church. The party criticized the ad and expressed no confidence in Kost’s campaign, though he said it was simply an effort to inform voters.

Party expresses ‘no confidence’ in Kost

Leaders of the Park County Republican Party are denouncing state Senate candidate R. J. Kost for an ad that they saw as encouraging Democrats and others to change their affiliation and participate in … more

By CJ Baker | 5/12/26

Panthers lock up state berth

Clutch performances on the road earned the Powell High School boys’ soccer team another trip to the 3A State Soccer Tournament, as the Panthers defeated Mountain View 1-0 on Friday and Lyman 3-1 on … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/12/26

Motorcycle classes to be held at Powell airport

While the Powell Municipal Airport is where someone might go to practice flying, it’s now serving as a place to hone motorcycling skills, too. The Wyoming Department of Transportation … more

By CJ Baker | 5/12/26