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Chancey Williams is the opening act on the main stage for this year’s fair on Thursday, July 28 and will also be performing in Lewistown, Montana, July 29.

Chancey Williams returns to Park County Fair

Chancey Williams, the headliner for the Park County Fair concert Thursday, strives to make “Wyoming country music.” But that doesn’t mean he sticks to an old-fashioned … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/26/22

K-12 Computer Science endorsement continues to evolve at NWC

Northwest College this year will produce its third cohort — a group of students moving through a program together at the same time — to graduate from its K-12 Computer Science … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/9/22

Saving Pond 6: Agencies combine efforts to improve habitat through controlled burn

Wildlife scattered Tuesday as massive flames formed fire devils and thick plumes of smoke rose thousands of feet from Pond 6 at the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area. As black smoke … more

By Mark Davis | 2/15/24

Big Horn Basin boasts good planting weather

For years, gardeners looking for weather-appropriate items to plant in the Powell area have focused on plants able to be grown in Zone 4, a colder weather growing region. However, a combination … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/15/24

Powell pickleball player Jim Tobin speaks last week to county commissioners on behalf of his Powell pickleball group, which is trying to get an agreement to play at Homesteader Hall.

County trying to work with Powell pickleball players on winter venue

Park County is working with a group of Powell pickleball players on a plan to rent the Heart Mountain Hall twice-weekly during the winter months. On Jan. 3, Powell resident Jim Tobin and other … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/10/23

Poff makes Dean’s List in Oregon

Joshua Poff of Powell is one of 572 students to make the Dean’s List for the 2022 fall term at Eastern Oregon University. Students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or above with a minimum of 12 credit … more

2/2/23

Rep. John Bear (R-Gillette) head of the Freedom Caucus, came out against the bill after an amendment that would have limited assessment increases the Legislature could make failed.

Property tax relief measure defeated

CASPER —In a finishing blow to one of this legislative session’s more ambitious property tax relief proposals, the House voted 37- 25 last week to toss out a constitutional amendment that … more

By Mary Steurer, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/14/23

One Health opens new office in Sheridan

SHERIDAN (WNE) — First started in Montana to respond to a need to provide substantial primary care to rural populations, One Health expanded throughout the state, aiming to unite smaller, … more

3/21/23

Park County Open Lands hosts picnic to celebrate landscapes, launch community-led land trust program

Cody — Park County Open Lands is pleased to extend an invitation to the community for the first community picnic. This June 10 event will not only celebrate the remarkable open spaces and … more

5/23/23

Role players sought for mass casualty training event

A company working with area law enforcement and first response agencies is looking for role players to assume the role of casualties during the response to this mass casualty training event. The … more

6/6/23

The Wyoming Public Transit Association recently honored Sabino ‘Buddy’ Diaz III as its Driver of the Year. Diaz has worked as a full-time driver for the Powell Senior Center since 2018.

Powell Senior Center employee named ‘Driver of the Year’

When Sabino “Buddy” Diaz III shuttles Powell’s seniors around town, he provides more than just transportation: He also listens and talks with his passengers in a way that’s … more

By CJ Baker | 10/17/23

State cigarette taxes could increase

The Wyoming Legislature’s Revenue Committee will spend a portion of its interim session considering whether to increase the state’s cigarette tax for the first time since 2003. On … more

By Stephen Dow, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/12/22

Future Dairy Queen still in the plans

There’s some paving activity next to North Platte Physical Therapy at Coulter Avenue and Mountain View Street. The heavy machinery might have got your mouth watering, if you happen to know the … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/24/22

Lottery’s final transfer of FY 22 hits $700,903

A total of $700,903 was transferred to the State Treasurer’s Office last week as the final quarterly distribution of net lottery proceeds for fiscal year 2022, which ended June 30. The … more

7/14/22

Stomp and Company Dance will be clogging to a variety of music throughout the week with a team of 30 dancers.

Stomp and Company Dance legacy at Park County Fair continues

Stomp and Company Dance has been around for so long the current owner Kylie Cannon doesn’t know how long it has been training dancers, but she does know they will be performing at the Park … more

7/26/22

Long-term care facilities are financially strained

A concerning trend in nursing care in Montana may offer a glimpse of what’s to come in Wyoming. Seven nursing homes have closed in Montana, which represents about 10% of its nursing home … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/9/22

‘UW in Your Community’ event March 4 in Lovell

Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Big Horn County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your … more

2/15/24

Greg Wilson, general manager at Heart Mountain Farm Supply, discusses Greenworks Commercial’s zero turn mowers. Battery powered lawn equipment has become popular in recent years, offering similar performance to their gas powered alternatives. Battery powered DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ego and Craftsmen tools can also be found in town.

Battery or gas?

Mowers, blowers, trimmers and other powered lawn care staples have traditionally run almost exclusively on gasoline — until recently. Battery powered lawn tools have become a viable … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/15/24

Bill establishes cold-case database

In July of 2021, Cody resident Danell Bennett went missing. It’s been three years since her disappearance and the case has gone cold. Once House Bill 29 goes into effect, Bennett’s … more

By Abigail LeBlanc | 3/21/24

Northrup hopes to be ‘calm, cool, collected’ in session

Having previously served eight years in the Wyoming House, Rep. David Northrup, R-Powell, is far from a newbie. But since leaving the Legislature in 2021, the House has seen substantial turnover … more

By CJ Baker | 1/10/23