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NWC’s Multicultural Showcase returns April 30

The annual Northwest College Multicultural Showcase returns this year with all the smells, tastes, sights and sounds from countries around the world, representing some of the unique cultures NWC … more

4/21/22

Driver Services offices to close an hour a month for staff education

The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Driver Services offices statewide will start closing for one hour each month for staff development and continued education courses. The first … more

4/21/22

While the peaks in Yellowstone National Park are snow-capped from recent snows, northwest Wyoming continues to suffer from severe drought. Park officials have said the snow amounts are worse than last year, which was also lower than average precipitation.

Snow-water reports portend drought conditions despite recent snow

Local and statewide snow and water content data warn of continued drought conditions, particularly in the northeastern corner of Wyoming, despite last week’s snowfall. … more

By Margaret O’Hara, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/21/22

Judge mulls delay in corner-crossing trial, rejects ‘gag order’

A judge in Rawlins on April 15 rejected a motion to dismiss criminal trespass charges against four hunters accused of corner crossing but said she would consider requests to delay their … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 4/21/22

Attack of the cackleberries

You would have thought that school was out for the year by the screams and cheering in the gymnasium packed with school kids. Instead, the middle schoolers keen for an egg bombing were shouting as … more

By Mark Davis | 4/19/22

The Park County Sheriff’s Department and the Powell fire department responded to a two vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 14A west of Ralston involving James Gallagher on April 4.

Lovell man drives into Super 8 Motel sign after recent crash on highway

After driving into the Super 8 Motel sign at roughly 30 mph, James Gallagher, 38, of Lovell was arrested on April 5 on charges of unlawful use of toxic substances and driving under the … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/19/22

Crews with Rawhide Mechanical Inc. place one of two new HVAC units on the roof of the Powell Aquatic Center on April 7. Each of the units weighs a few tons, and there are two of them. First the old ones had to be removed and hauled away, and then the new ones were installed.

Aquatic Center reopening awaiting equipment deliveries

The Powell Aquatic Center closed on April 2 for its annual maintenance. Due to delays in equipment deliveries, the city isn’t certain when it will reopen. This year’s … more

By Kevin Killough | 4/19/22

A rendering from the original plans illustrates how the inside of the Northwest College new student center might look. As inflation drives up costs, the college has been value engineering the plans, which brought the total down by $6 million.

Northwest College student center project taking shape

Northwest College President Lisa Watson updated the board of trustees on the new student center project, including where cost estimates sit at this point. In the last legislative session, … more

By Kevin Killough | 4/19/22

Snow slows Yellowstone National Park opening

Crews in Yellowstone National Park were slammed by more than a foot of snow after attempting to open interior roads Friday. “Due to extremely heavy snow received this week,” … more

4/19/22

Quincy Barhaug stands before a collection of wares he’s forged, as well as the pendants that hold the rocks his family has collected. The teenager is mostly self-taught and even built his own propane forge to pursue his hobby.

Quincy’s hammer: Eighth grader creates metal works

Quincy Barhaug has a loud hobby. When the homeschooled eighth grader is hammering away on an anvil, the strikes ring out from his blacksmithing shop across the backyard. Quincy, who wears ear … more

By Kevin Killough | 4/19/22

Gov. Mark Gordon poses with a group of officials — including Monte McClain, the communications supervisor for the Park County Sheriff’s Office and president of the Wyoming chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials-National Emergency Number Association (fourth from right, in back) — after signing a bill related to Next Generation 911.

New bill lays groundwork for improved 911 service

On the night of March 14, a Cadillac drifted into the wrong lane and was struck head-on by an oncoming UPS truck southeast of Powell. Both drivers suffered serious injuries, with the man behind the … more

By CJ Baker | 4/19/22

Grizzly 399 and cubs up and about

Grizzly 399 and her four cubs emerged from the den Saturday, promenading along Pilgrim Creek, making their way across the highway to Willow Flats, and forded the Snake River before continuing south … more

4/19/22

Park County Land Use Plan to be updated after 24 years

Park County is seeking input on an updated use plan, and it has recently launched a website for residents of the county to provide their input. The Park County Land Use Plan was adopted … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 4/19/22

New federal judge has been appointed in Yellowstone

Stephanie A. Hambrick has been appointed as the new magistrate judge in Mammoth Hot Springs within Yellowstone National Park. She replaces former Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman, who recently retired … more

4/19/22

Enroll Wyoming offers free health insurance assistance

Many people don’t realize they currently qualify for comprehensive and affordable health insurance and could sign up today. Expanded benefits and cheaper costs can be found by connecting with … more

4/19/22

Rawlins man survives shotgun blast to chest

RAWLINS (WNE) — A convoluted tale of intimidation and revenge has left one Rawlins man hospitalized with a shotgun wound to the chest and another facing an attempted first-degree murder … more

4/19/22

Federal oil, gas leases to resume

The Biden administration will resume oil and gas leasing on federal lands, the Department of the Interior said Friday. Officials planned to issue final environmental assessments and … more

By Nicole Pollack, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/19/22

End near for UW COVID-19 testing

LARAMIE (WNE) — More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, operations at University of Wyoming are returning to normalcy. On Wednesday, the university announced it will halt its required … more

4/19/22