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PSA for WyCB Roundup

The Wyoming Council of the blind (WyCB) is launching the WyCB Roundup, a new teleconference chat call on Wednesdays. Hour-long chat calls will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the … more

7/27/23

Park County Fair: A week filled with activities and the return of old events

Park County Fair will once again provide fairgoers with the opportunity to show off their livestock, enjoy some music and other performances, choose from a variety of food vendors and of course offer … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

Church says it still wants to reach a compromise on Cody temple

As Cody officials prepare to make a final decision on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ proposed temple, church leaders say they remain willing to strike a compromise on the … more

By CJ Baker | 7/25/23

Bond set at $250,000 in Cody sex crime case

If a Cody man wants to be released on bond while facing a felony sex crime, he’ll need to post $250,000 in cash, a judge ruled Friday. Richard M. Perkins, 59, was arrested in Oregon last … more

By CJ Baker | 7/25/23

Tris Munsick and the Innocents are ready to entertain Park County Thursday night.

Wyoming’s own Tris Munsick headlines fair’s marquee concert

As mainstream country music continues to drift further toward pop, Tris Munsick and the Innocents continue to buck the trend. As Munsick sees it, the industry has moved away from a lot of the … more

By CJ Baker | 7/25/23

Dillon Daley confidently guides his steer around the arena during last year’s Junior Livestock Sale.

Park County Junior Livestock Sale

This year’s 4-H and FFA students participating in the Junior Livestock Sale had to put in a little extra work to get their animals through some tough weather. Joe Bridges, chairman of the … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

Demolition Derby encourages new racers, demographics to compete

Little will change at this year’s demolition derbies, engines will still rev, cars will still be smashed and the audience, as always, will go nuts. Once again the derby is focused on getting … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

Karl Bear (left) a locally based wild game bird breeder, discusses his practices for feeding sage grouse with Kristina Stephens and Shannon Toy of the Wilder Institute in Canada. Bear and the Institute are the only entities currently working on breeding sage grouse in captivity and they have been in contact since 2017. Last week was the first time that the Canadian organization had crossed the border to visit Bear’s facility.

Sage grouse experts from Canada tour Powell bird farm

One of the North America’s most exclusive clubs — those actively breeding and rearing greater sage grouse in captivity — met for the first time in Powell last week for a tour of the … more

By Mark Davis | 7/25/23

County approves budget with $33 million in general fund expenses

The Park County Commissioners approved a budget for this new fiscal year that includes just under $33 million in general fund expenditures, $28 million in revenue and more than $4 million in … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/25/23

Skid, the 2021 National Cattledog Association Reserve National Champion in the intermediate category completes an out run, a herding movement.

Stock dog competition coming to County Fair for first time

Stock dog trials are taking the grandstand by storm for the first time at the Park County Fair this month. Despite it being a premiere, the competition was full up prior to the deadline, and … more

By Mark Davis | 7/25/23

Figure 8 Racing speeds back to the Park County Fair

Figure 8 Racing is set to make its big return to the grandstand at the Park County Fair on Friday night, after a nine year hiatus with the last race taking place in 2014. In charge of this … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/25/23

New Powell Police Officer Isaac Gutierrez is congratulated by City Council President Tim Sapp after being sworn in on July 3. Gutierrez is a Powell native and had multiple family members in attendance at the ceremony.

Powell native is the police department’s newest addition

Saturday marked Isaac Gutierrez’s first day in uniform as a Powell police officer. He’s hoping it was just the first of many. “I’m excited that I can start my career … more

By CJ Baker | 7/25/23

Justin Baxter, who grew up in Powell, will serve as the opener for Thursday’s concert in the Park County Fair’s grandstands. Baxter and his bandmates plan to deliver a mix of original songs and covers, with ‘a nod to the ‘90s country that we all grew up on.’

Justin Baxter and his band kick off Thursday concert with ‘high-energy country show’

When Justin Baxter starts his opening set at the Park County Fair on Thursday night, the experience will be a bit different from his other gigs. “It had always been a dream of mine to play … more

By CJ Baker | 7/25/23

The Pig Slayers team of Stella Leighton, Hayden Serr, Noel Leighton and Sofia Catone wait on the sidelines for their chance to wrestle a pig in the bentonite slurry during the 2021 event. The event is back this year after not occurring in 2022 due to a lack of swine. This year the fair has 45 pigs on hand.

Pig wrestling returns to fair

Pig wrestling is returning to the Park County Fair this year after not being a part of the festivities in 2022. The event, which includes dozens of teams of various age groups, involves them … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/25/23

Woman killed in apparent grizzly attack west of YNP

A woman was killed in an apparent grizzly bear attack on a trail west of West Yellowstone, Montana, according to a release from Montana Fish and Wildlife. Saturday morning, a woman was found … more

7/25/23

One of the Powell Police Department’s patrol cars was totaled in a July 7 crash on South Street. Authorities say the crash occurred when the officer fell asleep while on patrol.

Officer totals patrol car, damages vehicles in crash

A Powell police officer totaled his patrol car and damaged three other vehicles in a July 7 crash, authorities say. The officer, Cody Bradley, was not injured. The incident took place around … more

By CJ Baker | 7/25/23

Rhenn Goolsbey (left) and brother Ryatt enjoy playing with the hose at the livestock barns while their brothers Russell and Rhett (not pictured) participate in the cat show on Wednesday.

Stay cool at the Park County Fair

Amidst all of the fair food, grandstand events, carnival rides and livestock shows, it’s important to stay safe as temperatures will be in the mid to low 90s throughout the week. … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

Multi-instrumental musician Jess Klemm will be performing Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday during the Park County Fair.

Park County talent to play Pepsi free stage

Park County local Jess Klemm, a multi-instrumental musician, has been playing music ever since she can remember — at 6 years old she was playing the piano, eventually she learned fiddle, guitar … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

Jillian Nordberg: Local youth will perform at Pepsi Free Stage

At 14 years old, Park County local Jillian Nordberg has been performing for over half her life. The teenage musician began performing at age 6 when she played at a teacher conference, and from … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

Bret Savage, The Cowley Boys and The Rewinders will perform on free stage

Audiences will see triple on the Park County Fair’s Pepsi free stage thanks to performances by the Cowley Boys, The Rewinders and Bret Savage. Bret Savage All three … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23