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Romance author Linda Rae Sande to speak at Cody Writers Series

Romance author Linda Rae Sande is this spring’s featured speaker at the Cody Writers Series, scheduled for Thursday, April 4, in the Park County Library Grizzly Room, located at 1500 Heart … more

2/20/24

Cody AAUW opens scholarship

The Cody branch of the American Association of University Women, known as AAUW, awards a Cody-area woman who will be at the junior, senior or graduate level of college in their next semester. … more

2/20/24

Sage Creek Community Club, pictured in 1926 when it was known as the Country Club, was constructed through a community effort.

How the Sage Creek Community Club came to be

In 1923, after 1 acre had been donated by Scotty McWilliams, a board of directors formed consisting of Albert Schultz, Fred McNeil, E.E. Newton, Henry Dahlem and Arthur L. Pearson. A legal filing was … more

By Cheryl Darling, Club historian | 2/20/24

Rep. Dalton Banks (R-Cowley) listens during the morning session Feb. 14 in the House Chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol Building.

Funding for Wyoming’s suicide lifeline might fare better this session

CHEYENNE — Long-term funding for Wyoming’s suicide hotline might have better prospects this legislative session. Lawmakers in the House introduced a bill Thursday that would … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com | 2/20/24

Super Tag raises $1.5 million for wildlife conservation

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Super Tag raffle raised $1.5 million for conservation in 2024. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s program saw another year of dedicated conservationists raise … more

2/20/24

Avalanche of last-minute bills introduced in Senate

On the final day to introduce bills for the 2024 budget session, an avalanche of last-minute proposed legislation successfully received the two-thirds vote to advance in the Wyoming Senate. The … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/20/24

Funeral service scheduled for fallen police officer

SHERIDAN (WNE) — A funeral service for Sgt. Nevada Krinkee will be held 1 p.m. March 1, Kane Funeral Home announced Thursday. The funeral will include military honors and will be held at … more

2/20/24

Powell man accused of threatening to kill girlfriend

Authorities allege a Powell man drew a gun and threatened to kill his girlfriend during a weekend argument. Jarrod N. Christensen, 46, faces a felony count of aggravated assault and battery in … more

By CJ Baker | 2/15/24

Saving Pond 6: Agencies combine efforts to improve habitat through controlled burn

Wildlife scattered Tuesday as massive flames formed fire devils and thick plumes of smoke rose thousands of feet from Pond 6 at the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area. As black smoke … more

By Mark Davis | 2/15/24

Foundation donates $10K for city’s new mural

Thanks to the generosity of a local foundation, the City of Powell now has all the funding it needs to create and install a new downtown mural. City leaders have been working over the past year … more

By CJ Baker | 2/15/24

Cody planner resigns to pursue ‘different opportunity’

After more than a decade on the job — and after a year that saw him fall under intense public scrutiny — Cody’s city planner is moving on. Todd Stowell submitted his … more

By CJ Baker | 2/15/24

Cody Rep. Sandy Newsome (from left), Commissioner Lee Livingston and Cody Mayor Matt Hall speak to commissioners Feb. 6 about their work on trying to bring the state shooting complex to Park County.

State shooting complex group IDs potential sites, benefits

Park County is starting to look like one of the favorites to land a state shooting complex. At a Park County commissioner meeting last week, a few of the leaders of the … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/15/24

Yellowstone Behavioral Health, which has offices in Cody and Powell, is joining up with mental health institutions in Big Horn and Washakie counties to form a new organization.

Yellowstone Behavioral Health merges with organizations in the area

Yellowstone Behavioral Health, one of the main providers of mental health services in Park County, is joining with similar institutions in Big Horn and Washakie counties to form a new organization … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/15/24

Winners announced in Second Annual NWC Photography Contest

Prize winners were recently announced in the Second Annual Northwest College Photography Contest and Exhibition, with selections made in high school, amateur and professional divisions. A total of … more

2/15/24

Prosecutors seek to jail Lovell man who exposed himself

Prosecutors are seeking a year-long jail sentence for a Lovell man who exposed himself in two public places in 2023. At a Wednesday hearing in Park County Circuit Court, Dennis Thompson pleaded … more

By CJ Baker | 2/15/24

‘UW in Your Community’ event March 4 in Lovell

Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Big Horn County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your … more

2/15/24

BYU’s a cappella groups Vocal Point and Noteworthy perform on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Wynona Thompson Auditorium in Cody.

BYU a cappella groups to perform in Cody

The Park County Arts Council presents BYU’s a cappella groups Vocal Point and Noteworthy on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Wynona Thompson Auditorium in Cody. Tickets are $15 each and … more

2/15/24

Powell Church continues Lenten Concert Series after 12 year hiatus

After a 12-year hiatus the Lenten Concert series will be returning and donating all proceeds to Powell’s three elementary schools. The series, which includes a soup lunch, is put on … more

2/15/24

NWC Giving Day arrives March 21-22

Northwest College Giving Day returns for its fourth consecutive year on Thursday, March 21, giving alumni and supporters an opportunity to contribute to the immediate goals and long-term future of … more

2/15/24

Sens. Barrasso, Lummis and Rep. Hageman fight to keep mail processing facilities in Wyoming

Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman, (all R-Wyo.), sent a letter to United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy … more

2/15/24