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National Park Service Director Chuck Sams and Yellowstone National Park Supervisor Cam Sholly survey damage after floods ravaged the northern section of the park.

New entry system for Yellowstone may be ‘chaotic’

Yellowstone National Park reopened three of the five gates after floods forced the full closure of the park on June 13. With two of the entrances in Wyoming (South and East entrances) open, questions … more

By Mark Davis | 6/23/22

Cody man arrested in possession of hemp product

Ryan Vondra, 36, of Cody was charged last week with misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance in two separate forms (plant and liquid), being under the influence of a controlled … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/26/22

Teachers dismayed by ‘sexualization of children in schools’ conference

CASPER — A woman sitting in the back of the room at the state superintendent’s conference on Tuesday raised her hand and announced to the crowd that she had quit teaching a year … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/1/22

Building permit for new custom home, middle and high school HVAC systems approved

Only one new residential home has been approved for a building permit in the last two months, displaying a slight slow down from the summer months. According to the City of Powell’s … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/15/22

The Powell Library held its second annual Pi Day pie fundraiser Thursday, as local bakers brought in seven pies to be auctioned off with funds going to support the construction of a new library building.

Pies for Pi Day

Breanne Thiel, senior library assistant in Powell, is a big fan of pies and dad jokes. So auctioning off pies during Pi Day (March 14, ie 3.14) fit the bill perfectly. Even more so because, for the … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/19/24

Retiring Park County Sheriff Scott Steward (center) visits with commissioner Lee Livingston (at left) and County Attorney Bryan Skoric during a Tuesday reception. The event honored Steward — who will join the commission next month — and three other retiring Park County officials: Clerk of District Court Patra Lindenthal, coroner Tim Power and commissioner Joe Tilden.

County celebrates outgoing public servants

Offering a mix of gifts, kudos, handshakes and hugs, Park County commissioners bid adieu to four elected officials on Tuesday. Park County Sheriff Scott Steward, Park County Clerk of District … more

By CJ Baker | 12/22/22

Local start-up businesses invited to compete for $50K

Applications for the 2023 Park County Start-Up Challenge, which is offering up to $50,000 to the best new business ideas, are now available. Hosted by the University of Wyoming program Impact 307, … more

By Mark Davis | 2/2/23

Northwest College professor Greg Smith to give presentation on trip to Pakistan

On Thursday, Feb. 16, Northwest College Associate Professor of Anthropology Greg Smith will be giving a presentation on his recent trip to Pakistan, made possible by the Undergraduate International … more

2/14/23

A year after start, land use plan hits home stretch

Just about a year after the process began, Park County residents are now able to look at a draft of a new land use plan for the unincorporated areas of the county that could be used to change and add … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/23/23

Secretary of state found no wrongdoing after investigating complaint on former clerk

GILLETTE (WNE) — The Wyoming Secretary of State investigated a complaint made against the former Campbell County clerk and found she did nothing wrong. In early December, the Coal Country … more

2/28/23

Michigan State University’s 2018-2019 STARR Scholars pose together. Four of these students were from Park County. In the back row, Dan Beaudrie (center) is from Cody, while in the front row, Rhett Pimentel (left), Maddy Hanks (center) and Hattie Pimentel (right) are all Powell High School graduates.

Leaving a legacy: STARR Scholarship to end

After helping more than 150 of Wyoming’s top students attend Michigan State University over the past two-and-a-half decades, the STARR Scholarship is coming to an end. MSU officials … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/21/23

Public invited to Buffalo Bill Resource Management Plan public meetings

CODY — Wyoming State Parks, in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, is hosting several opportunities to engage with the resource management planning process for Buffalo Bill Reservoir … more

5/23/23

Recycling center closed temporarily

Powell Valley Recycling Center has temporarily closed until further notice. The insurance company previously covering the center for years, Nationwide, has opted out of future coverage. … more

By Mark Davis | 8/17/23

2023 Hunting Forecast

Before heading out be sure to review the 2023 hunting regulations for any season changes. Hunters who harvest a deer or elk in any of the state’s chronic wasting disease focus areas are … more

8/31/23

Bean and corn crops on track for an average yield this fall

Despite concerns caused by a rainy spring that led to field management difficulties, local bean and corn crops are on track for an average yield this fall. “Right now things are looking … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/22/23

County begins preparations for the 2022-23 budget

Amid rapidly increasing inflation, Park County officials on Monday began preliminary discussions of their budgets for fiscal year 2022-23. The county is looking at some increased costs in this … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 6/23/22

Wyoming High School Student Press Association to meet Nov. 7

For the first time, the Wyoming High School Student Press Association will hold its annual conference at the University of Wyoming. Nearly 200 aspiring journalists, representing 13 high schools, … more

11/1/22

Powell splash pad project passes another hurdle

The City of Powell is asking for up to $250,000 in grant funds, and promising to match that amount, in order to build a splash pad to replace the old frog pond at Homesteader Park. At a … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/15/22

Three snowplanes on the ice of Yellowstone Lake with Lake Hotel in the background, 1955.

Local Lore: A winter expedition in Yellowstone

In the winter of 1955, Bob Richard — then a senior in high school—joined his photographer father, Jack Richard, for an adventure into Yellowstone National Park via snowplane. That … more

3/19/24

The Ghost: Powell wildlife photographer makes his best art by being unseen

Generally an inhabitant of the unseen world, Troy Powell can disappear on the landscape. Like a ghost, he slips into his target area with all his gear before sunrise without spooking his quarry. … more

By Mark Davis | 2/2/23