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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.

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

Dave Williams steps down; Gerry Wilkins leads alumni

Gerry Wilkins of Billings was elected chairman of the Powell High School Alumni Association at the group’s reorganizational meeting July 20. Wilkins succeeds Dave Williams who announced … more

7/25/23

The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently started work once again on an area of Wyo. Highway 296 prone to landslides to repair damage from previous slides and adding features to stabilize the road. The work is being done by Oftedal Construction, of Casper, and is expected to be completed by the end of October.

Chief Joseph Scenic Highway (WY296) slide repair project starts

A $2.06 million slide repair project started July 6 on Wyo. Highway 296, about 27 miles west of the Wyo. Highway 296/Wyo. Highway 120 intersection west of Cody. Prime contractor on the … more

7/25/23

Verizon-Cellular Plus to give away free backpacks

Verizon-Cellular Plus in Powell will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m.-noon. “We are proud to give back to our local community by … more

7/25/23

The Mobile STEM Learning Center will show possibilities, provide knowledge, and give hands-on STEM experience to girls at an early age.

Girl Scout STEM Van Coming to Powell

Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) will be bringing science, technology, engineering and mathematics programming to Powell on Thursday, July 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. with their Mobile STEM … more

7/25/23

Willow Fernandez (left) pets magician Cecil Lewis' (right) rabbit after Lewis completed a magic show on the Pepsi free stage. Behind them are Rocky Harris (left) and Reese Harris.

Cecil’s Magic reappears at Park County Fair

For the second time Cecil Lewis will be creating some magical memories but never sharing his secrets at the Park County Fair’s Pepsi free stage throughout fair week. Lewis, who is … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

Experienced hypnotist to play mind games at county fair

Jared Sherlock will be bringing “Mind Games” to the Park County Fair’s Pepsi free stage this year. The hypnotism show carried out by Sherlock puts the audience into … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

From left, Megan Jacobsen, Ashlee Jacobsen and Jamie McKenna performed with Absaroka Mountain Thunder during last year’s Park County Fair Parade.

Absaroka Mountain Thunder continues legacy of Fair performances

Over the past two decades Absaroka Mountain Thunder’s clogging performances have become a mainstay at the Park County Fair’s Pepsi free stage and during the fair’s annual parade. … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

Upstage Dance Academy members perform a routine during last year’s Park County Fair. From left, Taylum Scheving, Sophia Scheving, Finley Karst, Hannah Perry, Danyka Light and Isabel Seddon.

Upstage Dance Academy returns for a third year

Upstage Dance Academy will be returning to the Park County Fair for its third consecutive year. This year, like last year, Upstage Dance Academy will be showing off 75 dancers on the Pepsi … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/25/23

Climbing death on the Grand Teton follows wet, icy alpine summer

JACKSON (WNE) — Braydan Paul DuRee, 40, of Kuna, Idaho, died in a climbing accident Thursday in Grand Teton National Park. DuRee’s death occurred on the Owen-Spalding route, the most … more

7/25/23

Yellowstone National Park rangers unionize

JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park rangers have voted to unionize, according to unionization drive organizers. The Jackson Hole Daily has yet to confirm the results with the Federal … more

7/25/23

An oil and gas drilling rig in Wyoming BLM’s High Desert District.

BLM proposes sweeping changes to oil and gas reclamation program

The Bureau of Land Management is moving to modernize federal bonding requirements meant to ensure the cleanup of abandoned oil and gas wells. The reforms come more than 60 years after the agency last … more

By Nicole Pollack, WyoFile.com | 7/25/23

McKayla Prows leads a cow during last year’s Park County Fair. Joe Bridges, the chairman of the sales committee, said that the number of steers for sale is higher than normal this year. This year’s Park County Fair Junior Livestock Sale is set to begin at 1 p.m. July 29.

What to expect at this year’s fair

As next week is the last of July, the Park County Fair will be in full swing. This year’s fair remains largely the same as in recent years, and attendees can expect 23 food vendors, … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/20/23

Materials for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ planned temple in Cody rest behind Y-Tex Corporation. Although the materials have been in Cody for some time, the plans have not yet been approved by the City of Cody’s Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board. A final decision could come as soon as Tuesday.

Cody temple: Church sues city over planning process

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is taking the City of Cody to court over the way the city’s planning and zoning board has handled the church’s plans to build a temple. … more

By CJ Baker | 7/20/23

Andrew Evans, an avid outdoorsman and member of Red Lodge Search and Rescue, died in a Friday climbing accident in the Beartooth Mountains.

Climber killed by falling rocks in Beartooths

A 32-year-old climber died in the Beartooth Mountains on Friday afternoon, after falling rocks hit him in the head. Andrew Evans of Red Lodge, Montana, had been climbing the Gardner Buttress … more

7/20/23

A new sign near the intersection with U.S. Highway 212 on Wyo. Highway 296 recently installed by WYDOT went viral locally after people noticed words out of order. A replacement overlay to fix the error is expected to be installed next week.

WYDOT to fix erroneous signs for Beartooth Highway

Park County Commissioner Lee Livingston first thought it was a hoax when he heard about a Beartooth Highway sign that refers to the scenic route as the “Beartooth American All Road.” … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/20/23

Devine drawings: Wyoming artist blends photography, painting

Growing up in New York City, Jimmy Devine found a lot of inspiration through different mediums as he took up drawing and photography early on in his life. “I always wanted to be an … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/20/23