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Bighorn National Forest winter pile burning planned

Sheridan — Bighorn National Forest fire managers are planning pile burning projects this winter. Location and timing of the burning depends on favorable snow conditions. These piles are … more

12/1/22

Veterans graves to receive wreaths

Wreaths Across America 2022 ceremony will be observed in Park County Dec. 17 by the Civil Air Patrol to honor veterans. The Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron of CAP will place wreaths on … more

12/8/22

Northwest College Photographic Communications Program holding Photo Contest and Exhibition

The Northwest College Photographic Communications program is holding its first Photo Contest and Exhibition. Interested photographers, 18 and older, may submit images in one of two categories: … more

12/13/22

Cody woman convicted of murder for role in toddler’s death

A jury convicted a Cody woman of first-degree murder last week, finding that she caused the death of a toddler in 2021 by failing to seek life-saving care for the girl. Carolyn Aune, 30, now faces a … more

By CJ Baker | 5/2/23

Sarah Durney speaks during a July 18 open house about The Link, a new facility that will offer Powell Middle School students and other youth another place to go on early release Fridays. The plan is to officially launch The Link in September.

Former Masonic lodge will open to youth on Friday afternoons

When Powell students are released early on Friday afternoons, some roam the downtown area — and some cause problems for businesses. This spring, after growing weary of dealing with disruptive … more

By CJ Baker | 8/8/23

Wyoming decides to leave National School Board Association

The Wyoming School Board Association which includes Park County School District 1 is no longer a member of the National School Board Association (NSBA). Kim Dillivan, PCSD1 board chairman, … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/31/23

Center of the West hosts buffalo film screenings and reception

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is hosting Wyoming PBS for a special screening event from 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 24. See clips of the Ken Burns film “The American Buffalo,” and the … more

10/24/23

Northwest College’s commencement will take place on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. in Cabre Gym. Guest speakers will include Dr. Robert Rumbolz, Sarah Anderson and Autumn Roundy.

Northwest College commencement scheduled for Saturday

Commencement exercises at Northwest College are scheduled for Saturday, May 14, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Cabre Gym. The ceremony will be live streamed on the NWC Facebook Page, YouTube and Twitter, … more

5/10/22

Cody Country Art League show opens June 29

The Cody Country Art League’s 57th Annual Community Art Show and Sale is happening Wednesday, June 29. More than 200 members and non-member artists have entered the show with a variety … more

6/21/22

NWC trying to find qualified candidates for top positions

When Northwest College President Lisa Watson spoke last week to the college board about the college’s latest audit and the hard work required to do it, she spoke with a lot of personal … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/19/23

Anglers compete on the hard water during the 2023 Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby. The two-day contest is limited to 125 teams and registration is open through Feb. 2 unless the limit is met before the kickoff party.

Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby ready to roll

Water, cold and contestants: all the necessary ingredients are lining up nicely for the Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby. One of the main concerns through the summer and fall were water levels in … more

By Mark Davis | 1/11/24

Former Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Lance Ito (left), whose parents met at Heart Mountain, and former incarceree Bacon Sakatani talk at the 2023 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage.

Charter bus to go from Los Angeles to Heart Mountain Pilgrimage

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF) is arranging a charter bus trip from Los Angeles to Cody for attendees to its annual pilgrimage in the last week of July. HMWF leaders announced … more

1/23/24

Vehicle accidents involving wildlife trending up

Wildlife migrations are here, placing both animals and drivers more often in precarious positions on the road. A new report by The Nature Conservancy of Wyoming seeks to shed light on the subject, … more

By Mark Davis | 11/3/22

Powell research center helps Legion fight food insecurity

Staff from the University of Wyoming Powell Research and Extension Center have delivered the first of several dry bean donations to American Legion Post 26. Volunteers then re-packaged the beans into … more

12/8/22

‘I See the Light Invisible’

A unique photo exhibit featuring the work of Northwest College Associate Professor of Photography Anthony Polvere opens Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 7-8:30 p.m. The exhibition is being held in the SinClair … more

12/13/22

Commissioners approve new MOU with BLM on renewable energy projects

When it comes to the possibility of putting solar facilities on Bureau of Land Management property in Park County, county commissioners want to have a seat at the table. Earlier this month, … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/16/23

Powell family’s home is not your ordinary build

Dan and Jenny Catone’s new home sits on a cliff — its primary color, a dark gray, is highlighted with pops of red and there’s a small “tower” on the top. The house … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/28/23

Firefighters ask for support in recruitment, retention efforts

Fire chiefs across the state are struggling to recruit and retain firefighters, and they’ve turned to the Wyoming Legislature for help. Members of the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/2/23

City of Cody crews work to repair a power pole and electrical lines that were damaged in a July 31 crash near the Boot Barn. A Worland man is facing multiple charges in connection with the incident.

Suspect in Cody who crashed into power pole held on $50K bond

A judge is questioning the competency of a Worland man who’s alleged to have gone on a spree of bizarre behavior that culminated in a crash in Cody. Steven H. Shobert is facing seven … more

By CJ Baker | 8/8/23

Artists are being asked to submit new designs to replace the City of Powell’s aging mural along Coulter Avenue. Submissions will be accepted from Sept. 1-29.

Designs sought for revamp of Powell’s iconic mural

With the City of Powell’s iconic mural of John Wesley Powell showing its age, artists are being invited to design a new one. “We’re looking for folks to create an original … more

By CJ Baker | 8/31/23