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Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) officially put his name in the running for Republican whip on Tuesday, days after speculation that he was one of three senators in line to become the Senate Minority Leader to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).

LANDER (WNE) — Wyoming’s senior Sen. John Barrasso won’t seek to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader. Instead, he’ll bid for the Republican whip … more

3/7/24

Commissioners approve precinct consolidation over GOP objection

Over objections from local Republican officials, Park County commissioners have consolidated some voting precincts in Powell and Cody to align them with city wards. The proposal to consolidate … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/11/24

The Cody Bureau of Land Management office is asking for input from citizens on future wild horse management in the McCullough Peaks.

Input sought on future wild horses in the McCullough Peaks

The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office is requesting public input as it begins to analyze future wild horse fertility control and bait trap gathers in the McCullough Peaks Herd Management … more

1/12/23

Reminder: Don’t push snow into state roadways

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is again issuing a reminder that it is a violation of state law to place snow on state roadways. WYDOT has received many reports in this month of people … more

1/31/23

From left: Deepthi Amarasuriya, Cammy Rowley and Jo-el Sauers

NWC Foundation supports three endowed faculty

A $3 million gift by a Northwest College alumni couple is now funding three endowed faculty including, for the first time in school history, positions in the science and education … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/6/23

The massive new student center construction at Northwest College is one of many projects slated for the campus over the next few years as laid out in the college's major maintenance plan shared with trustees at April's board meeting.

Northwest College updates major maintenance projects in near future

The new student center isn’t the only construction project either underway or planned at Northwest College over the next few years. At Wednesday’s Northwest College board meeting, … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/27/23

Clark man alleged to have attacked and terrorized family member

A Clark man is alleged to have attacked a family member and then dragged her back into the house to stop her from calling police. Caleb J. Waldron has been charged with kidnapping, robbery and … more

By CJ Baker | 9/5/23

Rex Rich files for HD25

Rex Rich filed Wednesday for House District 25, adding a fourth candidate to the race. Rich previously applied for an open position on the PVHC Board, a position that ultimately went to … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/26/22

Park County students make University of Wyoming President’s Honor Roll

For the 2022 spring semester at the University of Wyoming 46 Park County students have the prestigious honor of making the President’s Honor Roll. “The President’s Honor Roll … more

6/30/22

Wyoming Department of Transportation staff present their annual STIP report to the Park County Commissioners on Tuesday at the Park County Courthouse.

WYDOT pledges Cooke City access

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is preparing to plow the Beartooth Highway from Pilot Creek to Cooke City to ensure access to the Yellowstone National Park gateway community until the … more

8/11/22

Wyoming Department of Education social media hacked, shares school choice survey

The Wyoming Department of Education shared a school choice survey on its social media last weekend, which an official said was the result of a hack. WDE spokeswoman Linda Finnerty said a … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/1/22

Area representative seeking to join lawsuit blocking abortion ban bill

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, a Republican whose district covers part of rural Powell, is at the center of the fight against a lawsuit that has blocked implementation of a law to end nearly all … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/8/22

Allen Griffin, sanitation superintendent for the city of Powell, said the department uses traps run by propane tanks to catch mosquitoes and count them to determine if more spraying is needed.

Mosquito spraying could be at end after ‘average’ year

City of Powell Sanitation Department workers deployed its airborne insecticide Biomist for the fifth and possibly final time Sept. 7, after a mosquito fogging year that began later than … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/13/22

FirstNet upgrade will monitor employee driving

When a group email was sent in August alerting employees that all state vehicles need to have a communications upgrade installed, there were mixed emotions. A new tracking system will add safety … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/22

Chris Pelletier chose a paint scheme close to that of the original factory paint, then used the roof accent color to highlight the brakes and engine block of his 1965 Chevrolet Impala Bel Air.

Fresh Bel Air: Bringing back the dreams of youth important for enthusiast’s mental health

As a kid, Chris Pelletier dreamed of having a cool car. He yearned for the rumble of a V8 with dual exhaust, a stereo with enough power to rock the picnic, chrome Cragar rims matched with … more

By Mark Davis | 11/4/22

Sen. Dan Laursen (R-Powell) was one of the members of the initial joint conference committee attempting to make a deal on the budget. After that effort failed, a second committee approved a budget deal Tuesday night to send back to the full House and Senate for approval.

State budget deal reached, days away from governor’s desk

CHEYENNE — With just four days left of the session, 10 Wyoming lawmakers on a second joint conference committee voted to pass a budget for the 2025-26 biennium late Tuesday night. The week … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/7/24

Northwest College is closing in on a final agreement with the City of Powell to allow the city to build a retention basin on campus to assist with stormwater drainage. The basin will be designed not to retain water except during heavy storm events.

NWC, city still negotiating over stormwater basin

After roughly a year-and-a-half of negotiations, Northwest College may be close to finalizing an agreement that would allow the City of Powell to build a stormwater retention basin on the north side … more

By CJ Baker and Zac Taylor | 4/11/24

Powell City Council members (from left) Tim Sapp, Zane Logan and Steve Lensegrav recite their oaths of office on Jan. 3, with the oaths administered by Mayor John Wetzel (at left). The three council members were reelected last year.

City council, attorney and judge to stay the same in 2023

A trio of familiar faces were sworn in as Powell City Council members last week, as incumbent councilors Steve Lensegrav, Zane Logan and Tim Sapp began new terms. Sapp — the council’s … more

By CJ Baker | 1/12/23

Barrasso, Lummis join bill to stop Biden’s student debt cancellation

CHEYENNE WNE) — U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., have joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., in reintroducing the Debt Cancellation Accountability Act. A news … more

1/31/23

Western Wyoming winter proving brutal for game

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has growing concern over the potential impact of this year’s severe winter on both pronghorn and mule deer in western Wyoming. Managers are also … more

4/6/23