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Hospital has 3 finalists for new CEO

Powell Valley Healthcare is still working to find a new CEO and now plans to choose one early in the new year. The hospital will decide between three finalists, all of whom were or will be … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/13/22

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ proposed Cody temple will reach 100 feet into the sky, as seen in this exterior perspective created by Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio and submitted to city planning officials.

Cody planning board to hold hearing on proposed temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ plans to build a new temple in Cody will be considered — and potentially debated — at a special Wednesday, May 24 meeting of the … more

By CJ Baker | 5/11/23

Yellowstone National Park fisheries crew members electroshock for Yellowstone cutthroat trout along Soda Butte Creek in the northeast corner of the park during the most recent leg of the Soda Butte Creek native fish restoration project.

Brook trout found in Yellowstone creek

State and federal officials are working quickly to remove invasive brook trout from Soda Butte Creek near Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Gate in an effort to save the largest remaining … more

By Mark Davis | 8/15/23

New Hampshire man alleged to have strangled, kidnapped ex

The Park County Sheriff’s Office reportedly stopped a kidnapping in progress last month, after the alleged victim managed to call for help from a Clark bar. Michael J. Burkett, 36, is … more

By CJ Baker | 9/7/23

Northwest College working to find more funds

Northwest College has a new finance director who is now working with President Lisa Watson to earn more money by taking advantage of record interest rates. Watson said the goal is to balance … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/19/23

Mule deer perk up their ears as hikers (with cameras) move through the area. As outdoor recreation continues to increase, the impact on wildlife and habitat could be the downside in having more people in wilderness and public access areas across the state.

Does outdoor recreation impact wildlife?

While the Park County Outdoor Recreation Collaborative (PCORC) obviously advocates for spending time in the great outdoors and taking advantage of our tremendous public resources, they are also … more

By Mark Davis | 10/24/23

Yellowstone opens gates, invests millions for repairs

Yellowstone National Park will reopen three of its gates Wednesday at 8 a.m., allowing visitors access to the park after devastating floods forced its closure June 13. Officials also announced … more

By Mark Davis | 6/21/22

The Beartooth Highway is closed near the border between Wyoming and Montana. Visitors may head to the top of the pass, but are forced to turn around at the parking lot for the summer ski area. The highway should be open late this month.

Beartooth Highway construction winding down

While Beartooth Highway construction on the Montana side is moving swiftly, the pass won’t be fully open until the end of July at the earliest, according to a Montana Department of … more

By Mark Davis | 7/12/22

Pickleball advocates to press commission for use of facility

T he Powell Recreation District board is siding with seniors looking for a place to play pickleball, as members confirmed Tuesday night at their monthly meeting. “We want what they … more

By Mark Davis | 12/8/22

Salazar seeks clarity for Food Freedom Act

Sen. Tim Salazar, R-Riverton, is authoring a bill to clarify language in the state’s Food Freedom Act after Department of Ag inspectors balked at the sale of raw milk on Riverton’s Main … more

By Sarah Elmquist Squires, The Ranger Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/13/22

Wyoming Municipal Power Agency director honored

On June 20, the Wyoming Municipal Power Agency announced Executive Director Rosemary Henry was honored by being elected and installed to the board of directors for the American Public Power … more

7/13/23

Average gas prices down by 2.1 cents a gallon in the past week in Wyoming

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.86 per gallon on Tuesday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 … more

9/7/23

School district looks to improve program for English language learners

Just meeting expectations on the state’s school performance report for 2022-2023 is not enough for Powell schools While the district’s traditional schools all met expectations, … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/19/23

Sheridan attorney picked as new circuit court judge

A Sheridan attorney and prosecutor has been named as a circuit court judge for the Fourth Judicial District. Sheryl Smith Bunting will serve Sheridan and Johnson counties and replace retiring Circuit … more

10/24/23

Tourism industry responds in the wake of flooding

As an economic engine for Wyoming, tourism is second only to mineral extraction. Rain and rapid snowmelt, which caused extensive river flooding last week, forced the evacuation of … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/21/22

Local health officials plan for tough flu season

L ocal health officials are expecting a tough flu season this winter. Park County Public Health Officer Dr. Aaron Billin, an emergency room doctor at Powell Valley Healthcare, said from … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/8/22

Former Big Horn Co-op employees facing felony theft, conspiracy charges

LOVELL (WNE) — Two former employees have been accused of stealing more than $50,000 from Big Horn Co-op over a 12-month period before their activities were detected in late August … more

12/13/22

Woman dies in four-vehicle crash on Highway 59 Monday

GILLETTE (WNE) — A four-vehicle crash Monday morning on Highway 59 ended with one woman dead and injuries to three other drivers. At about 7 a.m., a 32-year-old woman later identified as … more

1/26/23

UW researchers interact with participants at a 2022 field day hosted by the Powell Research and Extension Center.

UW to showcase new crop research at Powell Field Day

The Powell Research and Extension Center will host a field day on Thursday, July 20, to share new agricultural research on drought-tolerant crops and alternative management strategies. The … more

7/13/23

Bighorn Canyon invites visitors to explore the four seasons

Bighorn Canyon is nearing the end of a busy summer season and looking toward the winter. In the next month, several facilities will be closed for the winter. On the South District of Bighorn … more

9/7/23