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Shoshone National Forest proposes changes to recreation fees

CODY — The Shoshone National Forest is proposing fee changes at sites across the forest. Over 70% of day-use sites, overnight camping sites, and other recreation … more

8/8/23

Biologists set to begin grizzly bear captures in Yellowstone

As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with … more

8/31/23

Area residents earn academic honors at Benedictine College

ATCHISON, Kan. — Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester, which ended May 10, 2022. Full time students with 12 … more

6/7/22

A University of Wyoming student learns from professionals. This year The University of Wyoming’s Sheep Program has recently been awarded an AWA Level lll certification.

University of Wyoming Sheep Program certified AWA Level III

The University of Wyoming Sheep Program has become the first operation to reach Level III (certified) status in the American Sheep Industry Association’s American Wool Assurance (AWA) Program. … more

8/12/22

‘State aid hasn’t kept up’

CHEYENNE — Community colleges are burdened with the high costs of inflation, and the Wyoming Community College Commission is trying once again to get the state to pay its share. Funding … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/19/23

The Stone House at the Pitchfork Ranch has been meticulously maintained and is one of eight homes on the expansive property. The Pitchfork is being offered for sale by Lenox Baker and his family after they retired from the cattle ranching operation.

Dream property for sale: Historic Pitchfork Ranch offered for $67 million

The historic Pitchfork Ranch is up for sale and its 96,000 acres of deeded and state and federally leased lands can all be yours for only $67 million. The cattle ranch sits in the Greybull River … more

By Mark Davis | 12/21/23

Members of the Powell fire department search the canal for passengers following an Oct. 16 wreck. The Dodge pickup was resting in roughly 2 1/2 feet of water according to the Park County Sheriff’s Office.

Single vehicle collision led to search of canal

After crashing into a canal two weeks ago on Lane 14, the driver walked to a home close by for help, according to the Park County Sheriff’s office. A blue Dodge pickup truck had … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/3/22

Community Thanksgiving returns next Thursday at 11 a.m.

The Powell Ministerial Association is again sponsoring the Powell Community Thanksgiving dinner at the Park County Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. What … more

11/17/22

Summer concerts to return to Washington Park

Bands will again hit the stage at Washington Park this summer for a series of free concerts. Hosted by the K-Bar Saloon, this year’s “Band in the Park” series is set to run 6-8 … more

3/14/24

Kenneth Bettger (right) shows off his check during the Senior Recognition Ceremony on Monday night. Bettger has enlisted in the U.S. Army and is a recipient of the Post 9/11 GI Bill valued at $100,000. This year’s graduating class was offered over $8 million in scholarships.

High achieving class of 2024 graduates Sunday

Powell High School’s class of 2024 will be graduating Sunday, with those walking sporting an average GPA of 3.38 and a total of $8,189,690.96 in scholarships offered. “Eight million … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/16/24

The Northeast Entrance road between Gardiner, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs was washed away in the June flood that closed Yellowstone National Park. While other entrances opened within a month, the Northeast and North entrances remained closed into October.

State of the Park

When Cam Sholly first arrived at Yellowstone National Park in 2018 to take over as superintendent, he immediately started discussing his core priorities. They included big ticket issues like … more

By Mark Davis | 3/7/23

The lettuce is grown indoors on a body of water. While it may seem hard to believe, hydroponic crops use roughly 10% less water than the traditional growing method.

Fresh lettuce for all

In Park County School District 1 cafeterias support a Big Horn Basin business and alternative agriculture at the same time. Each week PCSD1 receives an average of 150 cases of lettuce from … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/16/23

City workers fill cracks downtown

With hot, slick, extremely sticky goo squirting from a stained metal rod, a Powell city maintenance crew worked numerous 1st Street cracks Wednesday, trying to do little bits of “hot pour … more

By Mark Davis | 4/19/23

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held an open house on June 6 in Cody, where church officials shared more information about their plans to build a temple. The church will present its plan to Cody planning officials on Thursday night.

Cody temple set for Thursday hearing

Weeks of public discussion and debate over The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ plans to build a new temple in Cody will come to a head Thursday night. The City of Cody’s … more

By CJ Baker | 6/13/23

Signs opposing the planned location of a Cody temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have popped up in neighborhoods around the site. The City of Cody’s Planning, Zoning and Adjustment board is still considering what to do with the proposal.

Cody temple plans remain in limbo

The fate of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ proposed Cody temple was supposed to be settled Tuesday night. But the Cody Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board’s fourth … more

By CJ Baker | 7/27/23

Billings Clinic first Level I Trauma Center in Montana, Wyoming

Area residents now have a Level 1 Trauma Center less than two hours away. Recently, Billings Clinic announced it had been verified as a top tier trauma hospital by the American College of … more

8/8/23

Park County Open Lands adds Reed to roster

Park County Open Lands, the county’s first community-led land trust program working to protect Park County’s open space, agriculture and wildlife habitat, has appointed Emily Reed as its … more

8/31/23

Cases of wanton waste on the rise

With hunters now afield, a recent case points to a rising trend of wanton waste violations. Lewis Cornell of Fullerton, California, pleaded guilty in Park County Circuit Court to waste or … more

By Mark Davis | 9/14/23

Northwest College announces spring 2022 Honor Roll

Northwest College has named 430 students to its spring semester honor rolls. The list of students represents 35 communities in Wyoming, 18 in Montana, as well as 10 states and eight countries. To … more

6/7/22

James Michael Laffin (left), and his mother Nicolle Laffin work diligently in the vineyard before the heat sets in.

When life gives you grapes make wine

Surrounded by the many harvests taking place in August, a family outside of Cowley continues to quietly tend its wine grapes, despite the harsh Wyoming weather. Larry and Nancey Blair … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/12/22