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Park 1 Virtual Academy honor roll

Park 1 Virtual Academy has released its honor roll for K-12 students. Students can make the honor roll either as a bronze, silver, or gold student. To be a bronze level student in grades K-5 must … more

2/2/23

Commissioners grant variance to natural gas rule

Should property owners have to pay to add a gas tap on each lot line if subdividing close to a gas line? Park County commissioners rejected the county rule and granted a variance for a two-lot … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/14/23

A motion to suspend Rule 4-7 for the Wyoming Legislature that allows House Speaker Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) to determine whether to introduce or refer a bill to a committee, in the hopes that Senate File 117 would be introduced and debated by the body, was defeated by the House.

Attempt to force bill from Speaker’s desk fails in House

CHEYENNE — An attempt to extract a parental rights bill from the House Speaker and send it to the House Agriculture, State and Public Lands, and Water Resources Committee failed Tuesday. … more

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

These black Angus bovines didn’t kowtow to anyone —even cars — as they were herded down Main Street in Cowley on March 7. Many drivers politely pulled over to let the Crosby herd pass. Wyoming’s congressional delegation recently made a successful push to give Wyoming ranchers more time to comment on a new USDA proposal regarding disease tracking.

Delegation asks USDA to listen to ranchers on new ear tag rules

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving ranchers and others more time to comment on a proposal that would require electronic identification when certain cattle and bison are moved between … more

3/21/23

The Meeteetse Museums is taking reservations for the Legend Rock Tour

The Meeteetse Museums is taking reservations for the Legend Rock Tour on June 3 led by Nathaniel Barney and John Pingree from the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. This year, staff are keeping tours to 12 … more

5/23/23

Father, son enter guilty pleas to charges in Worland

Sheridan County residents Cody and Niles Veal pleaded guilty to various charges before 5th Judicial District Court Judge Bobbi Overfield during a change of plea hearing April 6. The … more

5/12/22

Constitutional Conservative files to run for HD25

Troy Bray of Powell has filed to run for state representative, House District 25, setting up a three-way primary contest. Bray, of Powell, filed with the Secretary of State last week and is … more

By Eric Gill | 5/24/22

Pursuit ends near Elk Mountain, Wyoming

Two New Mexico residents are in custody following a pursuit on Tuesday, June 14. The pursuit started shortly after 1:15 p.m. after Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) Troopers attempted to stop a … more

6/23/22

Bond reduced second time for Alabama rape suspect

A man held in custody in Park County since June 22 was positively identified as the same man wanted in Alabama for allegedly committing second degree rape. The surety bond for Rehiem … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/14/22

Absaroka Mountain Thunder will have 35 cloggers performing throughout the week at this years Park County Fair.

Absaroka Mountain Thunder has performed at 20 Park County Fairs

Absaroka Mountain Thunder will be clogging at the Park County Fair throughout the week for their 21st year. Since Absaroka Mountain Thunder has existed they have only missed one year of the Park … more

7/26/22

Left: Harriet Hageman addresses the crowd at the Big Horn County Fair Thursday during her campaign which includes more than 160 in-person stops. Right: U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney speaks at the Mineta-Simpson groundbreaking ceremony July 30 at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. She did not campaign at the event, but received a warm welcome.

Cheney vs. Hageman: Primary election choice for U.S. House seat will have national ramifications

It appears the Republican primary election contest for Wyoming’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is a two-candidate race between incumbent Liz Cheney and top challenger Harriet … more

By Mark Davis | 8/9/22

Yellowstone Behavioral Health, which has offices in Cody and Powell, is joining up with mental health institutions in Big Horn and Washakie counties to form a new organization.

Yellowstone Behavioral Health merges with organizations in the area

Yellowstone Behavioral Health, one of the main providers of mental health services in Park County, is joining with similar institutions in Big Horn and Washakie counties to form a new organization … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/15/24

University researchers publish results assessing coal char as a soil amendment

According to a University of Wyoming press release, a UW research team led by Research Professional Resham Thapa in the School of Energy Resources (SER) published an article assessing the effects of … more

3/15/24

Roughly 75 people gathered at the Cody Auditorium on Tuesday for a final public hearing on a new Park County Land Use Plan, which was certified by Park County Commissioners.

County certifies new land use plan

Capping two years of public meetings and debate, Park County commissioners unanimously approved a new land use plan Tuesday afternoon. Commissioners described the plan as a compromise between … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/21/24

Webber pleads not guilty to reckless endangerment charge

A prominent Wapiti resident who stands accused of recklessly firing a rifle during a November elk hunt has formally denied the allegation. Through her attorney, Nina Webber pleaded not guilty to a … more

By CJ Baker | 1/10/23

Myra LaFrentz speaks to her class about the proper way to save a Powerpoint presentation. She believes creating artistic, informative presentations will aid them in their future schooling and careers.

‘They’re always going to be my kids’

There was never a time when she didn’t want to be a teacher. She began teaching summer school when she was in eighth grade where she taught a boy how to read. In high school, she had the … more

By Gabby Paterson | 2/2/23

Powell student makes Chadron State College Dean's List

Matt Seckman, a Powell graduate, is one of 341 students to qualify for the fall 2022 Dean’s List at Chadron State College. In order to qualify students must earn a 3.5 GPA at minimum and have … more

2/23/23

State’s newest crypto venture could be cowboy coin

Wyoming still has a chance to be the first state to have an official stablecoin in the cryptocurrency financial sector. On Friday, Gov. Mark Gordon allowed the Wyoming Stable Token Act to become … more

By Mark Davis | 3/21/23

Sam Mihara speaks outside the theater bearing his name at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center.

Mihara receives grant to teach Japanese American incarceration in Wyoming

Sam Mihara, who was incarcerated at Heart Mountain as a child, has received a grant from the Wyoming Humanities Council to travel around the state and teach about the Japanese American incarceration. … more

5/23/23

Layla the cow and Hadley Cooper confidently enter the show ring at this year’s Junior Livestock Sale. Cooper was crowned grand champion in multiple events at the Park County Fair before she went on to take this year’s state fair title.

Powell teen wins state title

As the state fair judge was walking past the magnificent heifers and market steers led by their young owners to make his final decision, Hadley Cooper’s entry, Layla, was uncharacteristically … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/23