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The county acquired what is now the Park County Complex from Marathon Oil in 2005. Now, some area municipal and business leaders want to examine the possibility of some of the upper floor space being used as an events center.

Consultant: Complex could be used as events center

The Park County Complex is structurally sound enough to be used as a large capacity events center, according to Elevation Structural Design’s report on the feasibility. “Basically … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/9/23

Mountains of sugar beets are stacking up as ideal weather has resulted in a good harvest for area beet growers.

Ideal fall conditions ‘finish’ sugar beets

The fall script couldn’t have played out better for area beet growers. Harvesters have been put away in the Lovell factory district of Western Sugar Cooperative, and the summation on 2022 … more

By Dave Bonner | 11/8/22

Northwest Civic Orchestra presents concert on Saturday

The Northwest Civic Orchestra returns to the stage on Saturday, April 20 for its spring concert at Northwest College. The performance begins at 7 p.m. in the Nelson Performing Arts Auditorium. … more

4/16/24

Jehovah’s Witnesses hold events

A special global program put on by Jehovah’s Witnesses to counteract the pessimism throughout the world will be held on Sunday, April 2. The program, “You Can Face the Future With … more

3/30/23

Wyoming files petition to address DOI ‘inaction’

The State of Wyoming has filed a petition on behalf of Gov. Mark Gordon for judicial review in the Wyoming Federal District Court that alleges the Department of Interior failed to meet the 12-month … more

6/1/23

Barrasso says bill ‘stops Biden’s attack’ on school hunting programs

CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness (ARROW) Act to stop the Biden administration from … more

9/12/23

Robin Martin has legal eyes on county district court

A third candidate has filed to run for Park County clerk of the district court. Robin “Yager” Martin of Cody made it official on May 26. She will run against Debra Carroll and Logan … more

By Eric Gill | 6/2/22

The Park County Outdoor Recreation Collaborative is building a new public boat launch/takeout area in the southwest corner of Wyo. Highway 295 at the Willwood Bridge. The cement will be poured when the water is lower this winter.

Collaborative plans new Powell boat launch

A new boat launch is scheduled to be built this winter on the Shoshone River south of Powell, giving anglers and boaters better access for recreation. All of it is due to the work of the newly formed … more

By Mark Davis | 11/8/22

Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts team repeated last year’s first place win at the state competition March 23 in Laramie. Eighth grade student Landon Petersen, (front row, center) placed in the top four individually, which means he will compete on the national level in May. Back row, from left: coach Dale Estes, Tyler Krueger, Jim Black, Gianreye D’Alessandro, Hunter Taylor and Brady Kuenn. Front row: Tucker Muecke, Landon Petersen and Huston Dearcorn.

Math in the capital

Last year Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts Coach Dale Estes traveled with Wyoming’s best students to Florida to compete at the national level. This year Powell Middle eighth grader … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/16/24

Northwest College to host UW seminar on revenue diversification in agriculture

From alpaca ranching to conservation easements, Wyoming residents will present innovative approaches to revenue diversification in a seminar facilitated by the University of Wyoming and hosted by … more

3/30/23

ERAP’s end brings concerns from those helping local families

Final payments from the Wyoming Emergency Rental Assistance Program will come in June. Those helping families with the program in Sheridan County expressed concern about potential impacts of the … more

By Joseph Beaudet, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/1/23

A bison bull wallows, kicking up dust in the Hayden Valley during the annual rut season for the largest land animal in North America. Males weigh in as much as 1 ton, while females weigh half as much. The species has hurt more visitors at Yellowstone National Park than any other native to the park.

Yellowstone visitor gored by bison

A 25-year-old woman from Grove City, Ohio, was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park when she approached the animal Monday morning. The bison was near a boardwalk at Black Sand Basin … more

By Mark Davis | 6/2/22

Park County man held on $350,000 bond

A Park County man is being held in the Park County Detention Center on three counts of sexual abuse of a minor. Robert Andrew McCoy, 55, has pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse of a minor in the … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/8/22

Multimedia presentation on Timor-Leste set for April 4 at Northwest College Intercultural House

Explore the little-known Southeast Asian country of Timor-Leste with a multimedia presentation at the NWC Intercultural House on Tuesday, April 4 at noon. The presentation features an overview of the … more

3/30/23

Powell, Cody schools among those targeted by hoax calls

Thanks to advance planning by the Powell Police Department and Park County School District 1, officials were able to quickly debunk a hoax that falsely claimed there had been a shooting at Powell … more

By CJ Baker | 4/3/23

Cody man in custody after speeding, fleeing from law enforcement

A Cody motorcyclist is facing multiple misdemeanor charges on allegations that he fled from authorities after being caught driving 118 mph. Kalven P. McPherson, 25, faces misdemeanor counts of … more

By CJ Baker | 5/18/23

Final draft of Park County Land Use Plan gets first public hearing

The Park County Land Use Plan is going to get at least one more Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and one more public hearing before the commission certifies it and sends it on to the next steps … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/1/23

Officials come to the rescue to save hundreds of travelers stranded in storm

The Memorial Day weekend forecast called for snow at high elevations, yet few could have guessed the severity of what was about to transpire. It started harmlessly with some welcome rain … more

By Mark Davis | 6/2/22

Local residents are being asked to contribute quilts and blankets for those in need in Ukraine, Israel and other places. Donations will be accepted on Dec. 2 and 9 around the Basin.

Quilts, blankets sought for those in crisis overseas

As people around the world suffer through wars and disasters, Big Horn Basin residents are being invited to blanket them with kindness. In early December, residents across the Basin can donate … more

By CJ Baker | 11/24/23

Cows graze a field in northeast Wyoming.

UW releases new findings on the economic impact of agriculture

Rebekah Burns, executive director of the Powell Economic Partnership, is thrilled to finally have a document that shows what she already knows — just how valuable agriculture is to this area of … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/12/23