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County raises rental fees at Park County Fairgrounds

Rental fees at the Park County Fairgrounds are rising, in some cases as much as double previous rates. Events manager Billy Wood said the rate hikes, which he was tasked with looking into, are … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/4/24

Draper Curator Corey Anco taking a break while exploring the high country. Anco talks about the pinyon jay at the Feb. 1 Lunchtime Expedition lecture.

Pinyon jay subject of free lunchtime talk

We’re all familiar with the expression “bird brain,” generally intended as an insult meaning a person of limited intelligence. At the next Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime … more

1/30/24

Harriet Hageman, Wyoming’s Republican nominee in the race for U.S. House of Representatives, casts her vote at the Kiwanis Community House in Cheyenne on Tuesday.

U.S. House candidate Hageman, other Republicans win easily

CHEYENNE — As expected, Republican U.S. House candidate Harriet Hageman came out of the general election victorious Tuesday night, along with many other Republicans in the state. She … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/10/22

Community members gathered for a vigil in honor of Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on Friday at Cody City Park. Cody Mayor Matt Hall, Cody Police Lt. Beau Egger and Cody Police Chaplain Warren Murphy spoke at the event.

Cody honors fallen Sheridan officer

Across the state first responders and members of the community honored fallen Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on Friday. Krinkee was killed in the line of duty in Sheridan on Feb. 13 … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/5/24

Carter Fauskee (left) and Orin Onstine practice landing their drones on small platforms at the 2022 Big Horn Basin Drone Expo. This year Northwest College is holding a series of drone events, including the Wyoming State Drone Championships and Bighorn Basin Drone Challenge Cup.

Drone events return to Northwest College

Drone enthusiasts and those just learning the craft are invited to Northwest College on Saturday, April 20, for the 2024 Wyoming State Drone Championships and Bighorn Basin Drone Challenge Cup. It … more

3/28/24

Legislative leadership stresses civility

Newly elected Speaker of the House Albert Sommers and Senate President Ogden Driskill have a lot to manage this session with 30 freshmen lawmakers and a Legislature that’s become even more … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/17/23

Shoshone Learning Center achieves 100% graduation rate in 2021-2022 school year

For the second time in three years Powell’s alternative schools, Shoshone Learning Center and Park 1 Virtual Academy, achieved a combined 100% graduation rate for the previous school … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/9/23

Northwest College holding drone festival on Saturday

Drone enthusiasts and those just learning the craft are invited to Northwest College on Saturday, Feb. 25, for the Drone Flight Training & Obstacle Course Racing Program. The program, which … more

2/21/23

An unidentified visitor at Yellowstone National Park is seen interfering with a bison calf near Soda Butte Creek last week. Park officials are searching for information about the man.

Bison calf euthanized after tourist interferes with river crossing

After an unidentified Yellowstone National Park visitor interfered with a bison calf Saturday attempting to cross the Lamar River, park officials were forced to euthanize the calf. Now law … more

By Mark Davis | 5/25/23

PHS 108th all-class reunion taking shape for late June

Gerry Wilkins of Billings, board member of the Powell High School Alumni Association, kindles memories of school days past as he sketches plans for the 108th consecutive all-class PHS reunion coming … more

By Dave Bonner | 5/30/23

Grocery rescue program saves fresh food from going to waste

With thousands of people facing food insecurity every day, there’s no reason fresh, quality food should go to waste. Over 119 billion pounds of quality food is discarded in the U.S. each year … more

8/3/23

Retired NFL star and Powell resident Chris Cooley will lead two classes Saturday on painting Heart Mountain as part of a fundraiser for Northwest Wyoming Realtors 4 Kids.

Realtors 4 Kids hosts canvas and cork fundraiser

Before he was drafted by Washington, former star NFL tight end Chris Cooley may have been headed for a career as an art teacher, his wife Madi said. The art bug never left, and the couple at one … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/12/23

Golf course requests increase in match funds from city

A special request for funding from the Powell Golf Club turned into a lengthy discussion Monday between the Powell City Council and Pat Day, president of the club. Every year, the council … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/5/22

Several wildland fires reported

Fire season is here and several active fires have been reported in the northwest Wyoming area. A fire was reported in the Corral Creek area south of Crandall Wednesday evening, according to … more

By Mark Davis | 7/5/22

Best of Show recipient Elizabeth LaRowe (left) stands next to her water color painting ‘Kersey Falls’ with judge Tim Newton.

Cody Country Art League's 57th annual Art Show and Sale

The Cody Country Art League has decided on the winners for the 57th annual Art Show and Sale which began on June 29, 2022, and will conclude July 31, 2022. The public can view the show at 836 … more

7/19/22

Installing bathroom tile like a pro

(Family Features) Updating the flooring can help infuse new life into tired, outdated bathrooms. For an upscale, polished look that doesn’t have to break the bank, consider installing tile … more

10/20/22

Lummis, Barrasso fight to overturn ban on bump stocks

U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), along with seven other Republican senators, filed a brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case asserting the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and … more

By Mark Davis | 1/30/24

Election officials Mary Wells (right) and Jeanie Fortenberry man the poll book Tuesday at the Garland Community Church for Precinct 6-1. Park County saw a record number of voters during the general election, but only slightly higher than the primary.

Republicans cruise in partisan races

Park County voters continued the trend of overwhelmingly choosing Republicans over Democrats and other parties in Tuesday’s general election. County voters also split on two constitutional … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/10/22

Bill proposing longer summers for students dies in Education Committee

A group of Wyoming legislators want to give Wyoming’s staff and students a longer summer, however other legislators and Park County School District 1 voiced concerns that the bill could … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/5/24

Building for hope: Family and community to hold benefit for JW Heny

In January 2024 local builder JW Heny began exhibiting stroke symptoms. He was experiencing leg spasms and trouble speaking. He was taken to the emergency room by his wife Jessica … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/28/24