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Commissioners approve Clark church camp to continue operations

A special use permit was approved unanimously Tuesday as requested and with only the conditions recommended by county planning for a summer church camp in Clark to continue operations as they have … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/9/23

EMTs from Powell Valley Healthcare tend to one of several people involved in a Thursday afternoon incident, in which a speeding driver reportedly struck four different vehicles on Coulter Avenue. There were no serious injuries reported — something police called ‘miraculous’ — but one woman later reported to the emergency room with pain.

Driver facing multiple felonies after high-speed crash

After racing into Powell at more than 140 mph and crashing into four different vehicles on Thursday, a Meeteetse man is facing the potential of a lengthy prison sentence. Cameron Boni, 49, … more

By CJ Baker | 5/16/23

UW scientists help develop new COVID test

While people around the the globe are itchy to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind them, a group of University of Wyoming scientists is working to develop a test for the virus that is more accurate and … more

By Abby Vander Graaf, Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/17/22

TRW and education key assignments for Newsome

Running for a third term in House District 24, State Rep. Sandy Newsome, R-Cody, feels she has a voice in areas most important to Wyoming. She is a member of the House Travel, Recreation and … more

By Dave Bonner | 5/26/22

The Wyoming Legislature House Chambers was abuzz with activity during the 66th Wyoming Legislature in February in Cheyenne.

As legislative workload balloons, lawmakers examine compensation

Lawmakers have asked the Legislative Service Office to draft a bill that would increase their daily reimbursements. The Subcommittee on Legislator Compensation met Friday to discuss changing … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 7/21/22

Republican central committee fills most seats in active races

More than usual attention was focused on down ballot election of Park County Republican Central Committee members in Tuesday, Aug. 16 county voting. The election of precinct committeemen and … more

By Dave Bonner | 8/23/22

Visitors at Yellowstone National Park visit the Norris Geyser Basin, which includes Porkchop Geyser. The geyser became more active after a thermal explosion in 1989.

Yellowstone volcanologists seek to understand small geyser systems

The Porkchop Geyser in Yellowstone National Park’s Norris Geyser Basin was once a small hot spring, a blue pool that occasionally erupted. But in 1985 the geyser changed: The Porkchop began … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/8/22

Cody child hit by pickup, driver fled scene

An 11-year-old Cody boy was struck by a white, late-model Dodge pickup Tuesday evening on 16th Street and Stampede Avenue. The vehicle was allegedly executing a right turn at the intersection when … more

9/22/22

Why Wyoming sent 240 inmates to a Mississippi prison

The Wyoming Department of Corrections’ transfer of 240 inmates to a private Mississippi prison due to a staffing shortage is a temporary fix to an ongoing problem, WDOC Director Dan Shannon … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 12/14/23

Kayla Peterson (left), stands proudly with her father Ryan Smith in front of her Plymouth Duster and the trophies she has earned racing it.

Father-daughter duo bonds over a 1974 Plymouth Duster

All local Powell high schooler Kayla Peterson wanted for Christmas was a transmission for a 1974 Plymouth Duster. Her doting father, Ryan Smith, happily obliged and installed it while she was on … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/4/22

Park County students stayed safe during Michigan State shooting

As a shooter opened fire in two buildings on the Michigan State University campus Monday night, Maggie Cappiello took shelter in a dorm room closet and reached out to their mother. … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/16/23

From left: Dacovney Brochu, Owen Fink, Jade Ilg and Abby Wambeke

Four PHS students earn prestigious scholarship

Four Powell High School students have earned the prestigious Daniels Fund scholarship — students earn up to $25,000 a year through this merit based scholarship which helps cover costs at any … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/13/23

Wyoming unemployment falls to 3.7% in March 2023

Park County recorded a higher unemployment rate than the state average, a higher rate than the month prior and a higher rate than the year before according to a release from the Wyoming Department of … more

4/27/23

Local bars seek later hours on certain holidays

While “all nighters” are a thing of the past for the City of Powell’s bars, the city council is being asked to let them stay open later on special occasions. Under current city … more

By CJ Baker | 5/9/23

A grizzly bear in the Beartooth Mountain Range forages near the road, making for a nice surprise for visitors in the range on Mother’s Day. The species is fully recovered according to state and federal officials attending the Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee meeting at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cody office last week.

Reaching the carrying capacity

Grizzly bear population growth has slowed significantly in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, only increasing slightly for the last decade, according to a U.S. Geological Survey official during an … more

By Mark Davis | 5/16/23

NW BOCES renews director’s contract

Carolyn Conner will continue to serve as the administrative director of the Northwest Board of Cooperative Educational Services, as her contract was recently renewed for another two years. … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/17/22

Powell American Legion: Taps Across America

Powell American Legion Post 26 is participating in the National Moment of Remembrance event on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, at 3 p.m. The annual National Moment of Remembrance event asks … more

5/26/22

Verizon-Cellular Plus to give away free backpacks

Verizon-Cellular Plus in Powell will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to noon. “We are honored to give back to our local … more

7/21/22

Fence initiative looking for volunteers

The Absaroka Fence Initiative is planning a work day on Paint Creek Saturday and is looking for a few good volunteers to help. Working in cooperation with willing landowners and land managers, … more

By Mark Davis | 8/23/22

County GOP to determine candidate funding based on platform adherence via questionnaire

The Park County Republican Party’s Central Committee wants to see Republican candidates in general election races pledging to “substantially” adhere to the county and state … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/8/22