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Redistricting permits David Northrup to file for Powell’s HD 25

Former State Rep. David Northrup, R-Powell, finds the legislative redistricting bill passed in the final hours of the 2022 legislative session to his liking. He will be on home turf in a bid to … more

By Dave Bonner | 5/17/22

County property taxes increase

Karl Streitel and his wife moved to Park County from Pennsylvania for the same reasons many people are attracted to the area. They visited it on vacations and fell in love with the outdoor recreation … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/17/22

Park County elections update

Three Park County commissioners are up for reelection in 2022. One incumbent has filed, one commissioner said he intends to file and the third reportedly is not running again. Park County … more

By Eric Gill | 5/17/22

Three major construction projects in Yellowstone will slow visitor traffic

Four years ago, Yellowstone reported a maintenance backlog exceeding $586 million, more than half of which related to park roads. This year the park is investing about $155 million to improve roads, … more

By Mark Davis | 5/17/22

Park County Clerk of District Court candidate sees youth as the future

Logan Christie, who currently works for the Park County Youth Services department, has filed to run for clerk of the District Court. Christie, a native of Cody, has worked for the county more than … more

By Eric Gill | 5/17/22

School board meeting is all about staff

The Park County School District 1 board focused on positively impacting the lives of employees at its school board meeting on May 10. The board unanimously approved a $1.5 million increase in … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/17/22

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

NWC offering computer science program to K-12 Teachers

Northwest College is again offering a computer science endorsement program, beginning this summer, to all K-12 teachers. The professional development program is fully online. It starts on June 1, and … more

5/17/22

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

Rising rental costs strain crisis intervention resources

Alaina Doely, assistant director of Park County Intervention Services (CIS), got a call late one night earlier this month from a victim of domestic violence. The woman and her child were living with … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/12/22

Park County Music Festival and fun run draws fans, pups from across the region

Hours before the first Park County Music Festival, dozens of runners, walkers and their canine counterparts braved burdensome winds Saturday morning for the “bring your dog” 5K race to … more

By Mark Davis | 5/12/22

Park County Commission candidate focused on future planning

Angela Johnson announced her intention to run for Park County Commissioner in the upcoming 2022 election. Johnson has served as clerk treasurer for the town of Meeteetse since 2003. In … more

By Eric Gill | 5/12/22

Two wolves in the northern part of Yellowstone National Park move through the Lamar Valley earlier this year. A major draw at the tourist destination, wolves can be hunted if they step beyond the boundaries of the park.

Wolves fairing well in Wyoming

For the 20th consecutive year, wolf populations in Wyoming have exceeded the delisting criteria of the Endangered Species Act, according to a newly released report by the state’s Game and Fish … more

By Mark Davis | 5/12/22

Powell Aquatic Center patrons Bobbi McCumber, left, and Sandy McGee enjoy a dip in the pool Tuesday. The center’s annual maintenance closure was extended this year to allow time to do extensive renovations to the HVAC system. Now complete, the air temperature is warmer, the pressure is equalized, and the humidity is way down.

With major renovations complete, the Powell Aquatic Center reopens

It took five weeks to complete a major overhaul of the HVAC system, but the Powell Aquatic Center reopened this week. The pool reopened at 5:30 a.m. on May 9, and its patrons were “very … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/12/22

From the left, sophomore Bella Bertagnole is inducted into the National Honor Society by Principal Tim Wormald, NHS adviser Tammy Schiermeister, Secretary Jenna Hillman, Historian Chase Anderson, President Jace Bohlman, Treasurer Ethan Bartholomew and Vice President Toran Graham.

National Honors Society holds induction and awards ceremony

The Powell High School chapter of the National Honors Society (NHS) welcomed a group of new members Monday night and recognized existing members with awards. Nineteen students were inducted into … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/12/22

Powell High School robotics teams The Mad Hatters, Squiggle Splat Bang and Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly stand by their charter bus on the way to the FIRST Championship in Houston in April. Back row, from left: Ethan Bartholomew, Jacob Harms, Dallin Waite, Daniel Merritt, Alan Crawford, Gus Miller, Brianna Evelo and Lenita Moore. Front row, from left: Joel Hayano, Phillip Ellis, Isaac Stensing, Gabe Rose, Dexter Opps, Brianna Evelo, Sam Childers, David Polson, Francis Rogers and Kalin Hicswa.

Robotics teams attend international competition in Houston

Following an incredibly successful regular season, three Powell High School teams competed on the international level at the FIRST Championship in Houston, April 20-23. The competition included … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/12/22

Father, son enter guilty pleas to charges in Worland

Sheridan County residents Cody and Niles Veal pleaded guilty to various charges before 5th Judicial District Court Judge Bobbi Overfield during a change of plea hearing April 6. The … more

5/12/22

Cows are separated from their calves for spring branding at the 91 Ranch near Meeteetse. Regional ranchers are advocating passage of a federal bill calling for increased cash negotiation in the cattle market as beef prices soar, but the payment for cattle remains stubbornly low.

Local cattle ranchers seek relief in thinning cattle market

Regional ranchers are advocating for the passage of a federal bill calling for increased cash negotiation in the cattle market, as beef prices soar but the payment for cattle remains stubbornly … more

By Ryan Fitzmaurice, Lovell Chronicle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/12/22

State cigarette taxes could increase

The Wyoming Legislature’s Revenue Committee will spend a portion of its interim session considering whether to increase the state’s cigarette tax for the first time since 2003. On … more

By Stephen Dow, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/12/22

Indian school leadership ousted

Tribal officials removed St. Stephens Indian School Superintendent Frank No Runner as well as other administrators and the entire board governing the school following an investigation that found … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/12/22