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Man played dead, lived to tell about grizzly bear attack

He resides in Buffalo, New York, but the victim in last week’s grizzly bear attack near Meeteetse may be more familiar with Wyoming’s high country than just about any other … more

By Nathan Oster, Greybull Standard Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/12/22

NWC celebrating International Education Week with series of lunch events

Northwest College will celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 13-17 with a series of lunch events each day. All five will feature the cuisine of different countries represented among … more

11/7/23

Wyoming Jade cabochons in silver and gold settings made by Gary Olson will be on display at the Shoshone Rock Club’s show Aug. 12-13 in Powell. Olson is the president of the club.

Powell club returns to rock roots

The Shoshone Rock Club will host a gem and mineral show next week — the first in about a quarter century. The event returns to Powell for the first time since the late 90s on Aug. 12 and 13 at … more

By Mark Davis | 8/4/22

Members of the Northwest College Criminal Justice Club pose for a photo with representatives from the Powell Police Department, Cody Police Department, Park County Sheriff's Office and Big Horn County Sheriff's Office during a Tuesday event recognizing Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Law enforcement celebrated at NWC event

Police officers, sheriff’s deputies and dispatchers from Park and Big Horn counties were feted on Tuesday at Northwest College. Hosted by NWC’s Criminal Justice Club, the Law … more

By CJ Baker | 1/11/24

Gordon shares his hopes for what property tax bills should accomplish — and avoid

Gov. Mark Gordon generally doesn’t comment on legislation until it reaches his desk, but during an address last week, he offered some insight on what he wants to see — and avoid — … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/23/24

District's revamped book policy nears first reading

Following months of collaboration, a committee assembled to revamp Park County School District 1’s book policy is near to sending the policy to the board for first reading. On the … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/26/23

A mountain lion isn’t happy to be treed in a photo by Wyoming large carnivore biologist Luke Ellsbury. A new law will allow resident hunters to train their dogs longer during the big cat season.

Hunting dogs get to run in new state law

Legislation allowing mountain lion hunters to continue to train their dogs afield after harvest limits are met was signed Monday by Gov. Mark Gordon. The bill, Senate File 178, authorizes the … more

By Mark Davis | 3/2/23

In Cody drug case, informant alleged to be supplier

Earlier this year, Tucker Wirfel helped investigators gather evidence against a suspected meth distributor in Cody. Under the supervision of agents with the Wyoming Division of Criminal … more

By CJ Baker | 3/16/23

Still time to register for NWC summer music camp

After a three year hiatus, the Yellowstone Summer Music Camp hosted by the Northwest College Music Department returns this summer. “We are excited to see the return of our Yellowstone … more

5/11/23

Colorado man dies, bus driver airlifted in Sunday morning crash

GILLETTE (WNE) — A 25-year-old Colorado man died and a bus driver was airlifted for treatment after a head-on crash Sunday morning south of Wright. Campbell County Coroner Paul Wallem said … more

7/13/23

Albany County agencies look for ways to fight fentanyl

LARAMIE — “My friends are dying.You’ve got to do something.” Special Agent Louis “Chip” Cirillo, quoted a plea from a methamphetamine dealer during a … more

By Carol Ryczek, Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/15/23

Mule deer bucks look to jump a fence while moving to a new field during a previous hunting season near Meeteetse. Chronic wasting disease affects bucks in some Wyoming hunt units nearly twice as much as their female counterparts, according to research done by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. White-tailed deer, elk, moose and pronghorn are also in danger of contracting the fatal disease.

CWD solutions may be tough pill to swallow

One by one, as Wyoming experts approached the podium at April’s Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meeting, it became apparent attempts to battle chronic wasting disease in the state are going to … more

By Mark Davis | 4/28/22

NWC Board completes president search with unanimous decision

The Northwest College Board of Trustees released a statement Thursday on why it picked Lisa Watson to lead the college. “After a strong recommendation from the Presidential Search … more

5/10/22

Powell mayor to advise business incubator

Powell Mayor John Wetzel was selected to be the new business counselor for 307 IMPACT as the organization expands its operations into the Big Horn Basin. IMPACT 307 conducts a number of … more

7/12/22

Powell-Shoshone FFA competed in its first two competitions in October. Now with some experience under its belt, new FFA advisor Ben Curdy expects the organization to see growth as the year continues. From left, Curdy, Weston Thompson, Weston Reynolds, Peyton Nolan, Rieta Clark, Kendi Clevenger, Tanis Ginest, Caydee Eden, Juliana Marquez, Gabi Gernhardt, Taylor Peters, Charlotte Heffington, Wyatt Heffington, Robert Gonzales, Garrett Lennon, Tag Thompson, Dakota Erickson and James Forsberg.

A strong start to the season for FFA

Despite being her first time out, FFA member Taylor Peters placed fifth out of 100 junior livestock judging students at the 2023 Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) competition Oct. … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/7/23

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams seeks second term as HD 50 rep

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams of Cody is unopposed in the Republican primary election as she runs for a second term in the Wyoming State House of Representatives from House District 50. She should … more

8/4/22

Zane and Joni Bennett plan to soon open a coffee hut and an electric vehicle charging station on a small parcel of land that they purchased from the City of Powell last year.

Plans for coffee hut and EV charging station moving forward

If all goes according to plan, Powell could get its first charging station for electric vehicles in the coming months. Zane and Joni Bennett are working to open a new coffee hut on the … more

By CJ Baker | 1/11/24

Bill would outline parents’ rights to information regarding child’s health

The rights of parents and guardians regarding their child’s mental, physical and emotional wellbeing through schools would be laid out in Wyoming law if Parent Rights in Education 1 passes … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/23/24

Wyoming Wildlife task force member Rusty Bell, who is a Campbell County Commissioner, taxidermist and outdoor sports enthusiast, speaks to a large group of hunters Thursday about a proposal to change the way moose and bighorn sheep tags are applied for at the public meeting facility at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Cody office.

Task force tackles preference points

As the Wyoming Wildlife task force prepares for their final meeting Wednesday, members of the group brought one of the toughest issues they’re attempting to tackle to Park County constituents … more

By Mark Davis | 12/13/22

From left: Kokoro Baba, Nathan Dupont, Rem DeVries and Ine Kollstad

International adventurers enjoy Powell’s kindness, enthusiasm

Ine Kollstad enjoys the orange panther signs that lead you down Bent Street, “They’re cute,” she said. Rem DeVries likes the enthusiasm for school sports, and their two … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/26/23