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Thompson third candidate to run for County Coroner

Powell resident Zack Thompson is the third person to announce their candidacy for the position of Park County coroner. Tim Powers, the current Park County coroner, who has held the position for … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/24/22

Park County Farm Bureau awards two scholarships

The Park County Farm Bureau awarded two $750 scholarships to two area high school seniors. Jayden Asher, a senior at Powell High School, and Kinley Bollinger, a senior at Cody High School, were this … more

5/24/22

Big Hoss, a 4-year-old gray-and-white pinto gelding from the Green Mountain Herd Management Area southeast of Lander, made history on Saturday by receiving the highest bid ever for an animal gentled by Honor Farm trainers.

Big bucks raised by BLM at wild horse and burro event

Records were broken at last weekend’s Bureau of Land Management/Wyoming Honor Farm wild horse and burro adoption. More than 250 people attended, while 55 animals gentled by inmate trainers … more

By Sarah Beckwith, Bureau of Land Management | 5/24/22

Stomach illnesses increasing in state

CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming health officials have seen an uptick in the number of stomach-related illnesses in the state. The increases have been noted in Sheridan and Park counties in the … more

5/24/22

Change to stalking laws reflects updates in technology

In a world where technology changes every day, it’s more important than ever that the rulebook we’re expected to play by gets the regular updates it needs to keep up. … more

By Sarah Pridgeon, Sundance Times Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/24/22

Public invited to watershed study scoping meetings

The Cody Conservation District and the Powell Clarks Fork Conservation District announce the initiation of the Clarks Fork Upper Shoshone River Watershed Study, which will include two scoping … more

5/24/22

Buchanan reverses course; Dockstader filed to run for secretary of state

Senate President Dan Dockstader filed to run for Wyoming secretary of state on Tuesday, the same day that the current officeholder, Ed Buchanan, announced he would not seek a second … more

By Victoria Eavis, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/24/22

Northwest College enrollment remains steady in fall 2021

The enrollment at Northwest College held steady in the fall 2021 semester. Lisa Smith, NWC institutional research manager, gave a presentation this month on the fall … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/19/22

Play ball! Powell Little League sees huge leap in participation

Powell Little League president Travis Jones and vice president Josh Stewart decided more kids needed to play baseball this summer. So they spent three solid months advertising and recruiting players … more

By Mark Davis | 5/19/22

High school class of 2022 will graduate Sunday

Just over 100 eager students make up the graduating class of 2022. They will receive their diplomas on Sunday. The Shoshone Learning Center (SLC) graduation will take place at noon in the … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/19/22

State Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, left, and Pat Meyer, Park County assessor, at the Park County Commission meeting on May 17.

Park County Commission considers shocking property tax assessments

After Park County Assessor Pat Meyer explained the scope of increasing 2022 taxes on home-property values, commissioners discussed alternatives to the high assessments at their Tuesday, May 17, … more

By Eric Gill | 5/19/22

After ‘medical miracle’ Good back on the ballot

Two years ago, businessman Chris Good filed to run for the Legislature in Powell’s House District 25, but had to withdraw after his wife fell and suffered serious brain injuries. The … more

By Dave Bonner | 5/19/22

Powell High School senior wins Kaiser scholarship

Lily Halter, a senior at Powell High School, is a recipient of the 2022 Kaiser Foundation Scholarship. The Kaiser Foundation has awarded 15 scholarships for 2022. Each is worth $4,000 and awarded … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/19/22

Powell High School’s 2022 Daniels Fund recipients (from left) are Kaili Wisniewski, Brooklynn Bennett and Madison Harvey, who is also this year’s Balfour recipient, the highest honor awarded by Powell High School.

Three students receive Daniels Fund Scholarship

Powell High School seniors Madison Harvey, Kaili Wisniewski and Brooklynn Bennett were awarded the coveted Daniels Fund Scholarship. The Daniels Fund awards a total of roughly $220 million to 4,600 … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/19/22

From left, Lt. Col. BJ Carlson of the Civil Air Patrol, Jay Swaney and Powell Mayor John Wetzel pose after Swaney was promoted to Cadet 2nd Lt. on May 3.

Local cadet receives Civil Air Patrol award, promotion

Jay Swaney of the Civil Air Patrol received the General Billy Mitchell Award and was promoted from Chief Master Sgt. to Cadet 2nd Lt. on May 3. The General Billy Mitchell Promotion is a … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/19/22

From the left, Junior Michael Ray and Jamie Lee of Crazy Mountain Productions start the process of filming B-roll for their film ‘Re-Ride.’

Powell to represent fictional town for new film

In the movie world, Powell is now Dean, Wyoming, according to Jamie Lee and Junior Michael Ray’s film studio Crazy Mountain Productions. Filmmakers Lee and Ray are currently gathering B-roll … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/19/22

Powell student graduates from University of Wyoming

Wesley Patrick graduated from the University of Wyoming on Saturday, May 14, 2022, with a bachelor’s degree in general studies. The University of Wyoming, which is located in … more

5/19/22

Lawyers debate oil and gas leasing halt

The Biden administration’s extended delay of onshore oil and gas leasing in the U.S. is illegal, attorneys for the state of Wyoming and industry groups argued Friday in a federal courtroom in … more

By Nicole Pollack, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/19/22

Water crisis top priority for Rawlins

For nearly a week in March, Rawlins residents were not able to drink city water. School was canceled and businesses closed. Fire suppression was compromised, and while the city was able to meet the … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Rawlins Times Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/19/22

Prosecutor seeks to drop new charges in corner-crossing case

Carbon County Prosecutor Ashley Mayfield Davis has asked Carbon County Circuit Court Judge Susan Stipe to dismiss a second round of indictments against three Missouri hunters whom a jury found not … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 5/19/22