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DSR process slow but steady

The long process to create a second round of amendments to Park County development standards and regulations is ongoing, but not quickly. “It is fairly slow moving,” Chair … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/6/25

Takashi Hoshizaki and Shirley Ann Higuchi at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles in February 2025.

Hoshizaki, Higuchi honored by Japanese government

Dr. Takashi Hoshizaki, a former Heart Mountain incarceree who recently turned 100 years old, and Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Board Chair Shirley Ann Higuchi have received commendations from the … more

11/6/25

Rancher lobbyist knocks Wyoming bill recognizing corner crossing’s 10th Circuit court’s decision

Stock growers won’t support a bill that would clarify Wyoming law following a court decision allowing public access to public land by corner crossing, an industry representative says. The … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 11/6/25

Grant brings bird programs to Cody Library

CODY — The Cody Library will host a series of bird-focused programs beginning in November, made possible through a grant from Flight Path, a campaign within the Spark of Science @ My Library … more

11/6/25

WWF welcomes new executive director

CODY — The Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) invites supporters, partners and community members for an evening celebrating the organization’s next chapter in Wyoming’s wildlife … more

11/6/25

Vali Twin Cinema enters third month of no movies

Attendance. A single word explains the message on the marquee above the box office at Vali Twin Cinema in Powell — CLOSED THROUGH OCTOBER. Actually, the grim message was the same in … more

By Dave Bonner | 11/4/25

Planning member resigns in protest over at-will employment

A member of the City of Powell’s planning and zoning commission resigned in protest last month over the city’s decision to drop some protections for its employees. Myron Heny … more

By CJ Baker | 11/4/25

RN Dustin Smith (center), co-director of the operating room, explains the expansion to the OR remodel project to members of the Powell Valley Healthcare Board of Directors during the Oct. 27 meeting.

Powell hospital adds to OR remodel plan

Powell Valley Hospital’s operating room remodel is going to include the creation of new patient access to ease the entry of surgical patients to the department and a new registration and … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/4/25

Gordon declares public welfare emergency

Saying “Wyoming will not allow its citizens to go hungry because Washington can’t do its job,” Gov. Mark Gordon declared a public welfare emergency authorizing $10 million in state … more

By Mark Davis | 11/4/25

Man implicated in thefts could face life sentence

Given his prior criminal convictions, a man who allegedly stole two trucks from a man in Sheridan and an e-bike in Cody is facing the possibility of a lifelong prison sentence. Scooter D. Carey, … more

By CJ Baker | 11/4/25

Field day participants learn about precision ag at the 2024 Powell Research & Extension Center (PREC) field day.

UW Extension to host Northwest Wyoming Crop Symposium on Nov. 14

On Friday, Nov. 14, the University of Wyoming Extension will host its 2025 Northwest Crop Symposium in Powell. This all-day conference, designed for producers, ag professionals and … more

11/4/25

Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, the then-chairman of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, and (a row behind) current chair Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, listen as Gov. Mark Gordon delivers his State of the State address to the Wyoming Legislature on Feb. 12, 2024 in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Freedom Caucus wants to cut state budget, but won’t say how much yet

Wyoming Freedom Caucus lawmakers are determined to shrink the state’s budget in the 2026 legislative session, but where and how deep they will cut remains to be seen. … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 11/4/25

Former PVHC CEO leading Pinedale hospital

A former Powell Valley Healthcare CEO is helping to lead the brand new hospital in Pinedale. The Sublette County Health Board of Trustees recently announced the formal appointment of William … more

11/4/25

Elizabeth ‘Willow’ Hagstrom (from left), Bernard Swalstad, Sue Clifton, Bonny Rouse and Jerry LaFleiche check the distribution boxes available at the Hughes-Pittinger American Legion Post 26 food distribution one last time before opening the doors to those in need of a hand up in their kitchens. With SNAP benefits on the line, local organizations hope they can keep up with demand.

Powell ‘Angels’ responding to growing food insecurity

After nearly three decades of teaching kindergarten and first grade students in Powell, seeing the effects of food insecurity and malnutrition on her students, Judy DeBock retired and began … more

By Mark Davis | 10/30/25

New subdivisions planned around Powell

The county is seeing a rush of new proposed subdivisions in the rural Powell area, with three subdivisions totaling 28 lots considered at an Oct. 7 meeting and two more developments and five lots … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/30/25

Workers are well underway on constructing both the interior and exterior of the new Powell Library building. The project is going to take 41 days longer than initially planned due to delays in getting powered blinds needed for some of the many windows that are featured in the new building.

Powell Library construction to finish early next year

Completion of the new Powell Library building has been pushed into early next year after contractor Groathouse Construction asked for a slight extension to make a few changes to improve the … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/30/25

Landowner Tom Hamann, whose property is pictured above, sued the Heart Mountain Irrigation District following a 2018 altercation with the district’s then-manager. The district recently agreed to pay more than $30,000 to settle the case.

Landowner receives $30K from irrigation district for suit

A rural landowner who contends he was injured and his property damaged by the Heart Mountain Irrigation District’s former manager has received a $30,000 settlement from the district. Tom … more

By CJ Baker | 10/30/25

Wes Mangus, founder of K9 Elite, introduces speakers during last year's fundraiser. The charitable event raised more than $120,000 to raise and train service dogs for veterans and first responders. This year's event is Nov. 8 at the Park County Fairgrounds.

Annual K9 Elite Veterans Banquet set for Nov. 8

Saving lives one dog at a time” is the motto of the local veteran service organization K9 Elite, which raises specially trained service dogs for veterans suffering from the mental health … more

By David Peck, The Lovell Chronicle | 10/30/25

Man charged with stealing SUV from Powell rest area

A 30-year-old Powell man was arrested early Friday morning, after he allegedly stole an SUV from the Homesteader Park rest area. Jonathan C. Padilla is facing a felony count of theft in … more

By CJ Baker | 10/30/25

Mariah Gladstone is the featured speaker for this year's Buffalo Feast at Northwest College.

Buffalo Feast slated for Nov. 20 at Northwest College

The Native Ways student club at Northwest College will be hosting the 29th Annual Buffalo Feast on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Yellowstone Building Conference Center. The feast includes … more

10/30/25