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BLM Wyoming holds successful wild horse and burro adoption in Cheyenne

Fifteen wild horses and two burros were adopted on Saturday during the Bureau of Land Management’s and Mantle Adoption and Training Facility’s adoption event. Since expanding the … more

8/16/22

Shoot Like a Woman: ‘A Ten-Year Retrospective’ opens Thursday at Plaza Diane

Plaza Diane is celebrating the opening of a new exhibit Thursday centered on a group of female nature photographers. The opening reception for the Shoot Like a Woman exhibit is 6-7:30 p.m. … more

1/9/24

Shianne (holding 1-year-old Helias) and Nathan Gifford stand outside the Mountain Spirit Habitat for Humanity home that will soon be their’s to own.

Young family ready to move into Mountain Spirit’s latest Habitat home

Shianne Gifford looked around the home that will soon be her family’s, that they helped paint and prepare, and she smiled. “I can see myself having family over,” she said. … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/15/22

Women gain seats in Wyoming Legislature

Wyoming continues to make advances in female political representation, adding four more women to the Legislature this election cycle. Twenty out of 93 legislators who will serve constituents … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/29/22

Some county departments return to courthouse

As the county’s multi-million dollar HVAC project progresses, some departments that were displaced have been able to return to the Park County Courthouse. The clerk, treasurer, elections … more

3/19/24

Albertsons grand opening is Feb. 25

The wait is nearly over. The Albertsons being built on the west side of town will welcome in people for its grand opening Feb. 25. “We invite the community to come check out the new … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/14/23

Postal food drive returns May 13

As the first community-wide food drive since 2020 arrives this month, a common inclination may be to reach into the far corners of your cupboard and grab something to donate. But while every … more

5/4/23

New set of school book policies approved

After several months of collaboration, including the forming of a special committee, the Park County School District 1 school board unanimously passed the new book selection and adoption policy May … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/23/23

Kik Hayano (front row, at left) and Phillip Ellis (next to Hayano) spoke to the Powell City Council last month about a series of improvements that are planned for the Powell Community Garden.

Students helping lead effort to improve community garden

Powell’s community garden has recently undergone some improvements — and more are in the works for the coming year. Powell High School students Kik Hayano and Phillip Ellis shared an … more

By CJ Baker | 8/17/23

Commissioners to work through potential land use plan changes Oct. 17

After people shared frustration and concern over some aspects of the proposed new land use plan last week, Park County Commissioners will vote on whether to approve the plan as is or make changes … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/17/23

Powell Library secures long-term lease for its location

The Powell Library is free to stay put for the next century. Last week, the Powell City Council approved a new 99-year lease for the library, which sits on a piece of city-owned property at the … more

10/26/23

Campbell County man pleads guilty to voyeurism

GILLETTE (WNE) – The 33-year-old Campbell County man accused of setting up a recording device in a bathroom and taking pictures of a female getting in and out of the shower and bathtub has … more

7/26/22

Judge halts federal coal leasing

The federal government must reevaluate the environmental impacts of coal mining on federal lands before it can issue new leases, a judge ruled Friday. Just over a week after he ordered the … more

By Nicole Pollack, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/16/22

Powell elementary school students, including students at Powell Christian School, showed some Christmas spirit this holiday season when they wrote personalized letters to local American Legion members for Christmas. Pictured is Parkside Elementary School teacher Jill Ferguson’s first grade class wearing hats they made to stay warm this winter season. Back row, from left: Ash Mumm, Madilyn Baker, Holly Peterson, Brenlee Moger, Noah Garcia, Aksel Brown and Marilynn Jarvies. Middle row: Lennyx Sanders, Averie Padilla, Paxton Gonzalez, Kyzer DeHaan and Henri Elijah. Front row: Bjorn Brown, Kylar Miears and Joseph Martinez.

Christmas pen pals bring joy to local vets

Thanks to the hard work of Santa’s Christmas Elves, members of the American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26 received some holiday cheer from Powell’s local elementary school students, … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/9/24

Sarah White (left) talks with Matthew Brilakis about police gear at this year’s Faith and Blue Event in Homesteader Park. The event was designed as community outreach for local law enforcement and faith organizations.

Matthew Brilakis: Community oriented police officer retires after nearly 40 years

Sgt. Matthew Brilakis will be retiring Nov. 20 after 15 years in the Powell Police Department (PPD) and 36 years total serving as a “C.O.P.”. “He’s the epitome of that … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/1/22

Teton Gravity Research: Magic Hour to premiere in Cody

Teton Gravity Research: Magic Hour will premiere in Cody on Friday. The premiere of this year’s preeminent ski film, hosted by Sunlight Sports and the Cody High School Alpine Ski Team, is a … more

11/15/22

Sign theft increases in southeast Wyoming

LARAMIE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has noticed an increase in sign theft over the last year. More signs have been reported stolen each year, with common targets … more

11/29/22

Community members contribute to drafting school book policy

The revised book policy for Park County School District 1 is slated for first reading during the Feb. 14 school board meeting, which brings the draft one step closer to being institutional policy for … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/2/23

A bill brought by state Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody) was aimed at shielding rodeo and other animal-related events from animal rights activists. However, concerns about unintended consequences and infringing on local control led to it failing Wednesday on a 32-30 vote.

Rodeo and other animal enterprises protection bill defeated

Concerns about stepping on the toes of local governments and questions about what the bill would do doomed a Cody lawmaker’s attempt to protect rodeos and other animal events and enterprises … more

By CJ Baker | 2/14/23

Public hearing on Cody temple postponed

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ plans to build a temple in Cody have been delayed. A public hearing on the proposal — which had been set for Wednesday night in Cody … more

By CJ Baker | 5/23/23