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Cody attorney Colin Simpson, a past president of the organization, presents Janci Baxter of Powell with the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association 2023 Member of the Year award.

Powell attorney Janci Baxter is the 2023 recipient of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association (WTLA) Member of the Year award. She was honored during the WTLA convention held in Cheyenne, June … more

6/29/23

Wyoming senior Sen. John Barrasso, speaking last year, will return to the Park County Republican Party’s annual Freedom Celebration on July 3 along with the rest of the Washington, D.C. delegation and state and local dignitaries.

Park County GOP holds annual Freedom Celebration on July 3

Park County Republican Party Chairman Martin Kimmet is inviting everyone to the annual Freedom Celebration, 1 p.m. July 3, at the State of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park in Cody to … more

6/29/23

Human remains from 1982 cold case identified

CASPER (WNE) — Human remains discovered near Granger in 1982 have been identified, according to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. Jack Clawson of Sedalia, Missouri went missing … more

6/29/23

Mometrix a toolbox for success in Wyoming

GoWYLD digital resources from the Wyoming State Library now include Mometrix eLibrary, a test preparation tool. For all Wyoming residents with a library card Mometrix eLibrary provides a free toolbox … more

6/29/23

Lawmakers, health insurance companies at odds

CASPER — For the first time, Wyoming lawmakers are looking to put in place rules that guide how health insurance companies can approve and deny medical care. However, the second interim … more

By Aedan Hannon, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/29/23

Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) give virtual remarks at the state’s first annual federal funding summit in Sheridan on June 14, 2023.

State trains cities, counties to apply for federal funds

Wyoming’s top elected officials disagree with Biden administration spending policies, but say they still want their constituents to get a fair share of the unprecedented federal grant money … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 6/29/23

Cody man arrested in Oregon on sex crime allegations

Prosecutors are alleging that a Cody man sexually abused a minor in Park County last month and then left the state. Richard M. Perkins was arrested in Oregon two weeks ago and authorities are … more

By CJ Baker | 6/27/23

Sebastian Wood gets down as low as possible with his Spiderman umbrella to examine the rainwater running down his street during an intense afternoon rain on Wednesday.

Spring persists: Farmers possibly facing bleak year as wet weather continues

A week into summer, at least as far as the calendar is concerned, most of the state is still experiencing wet, cool weather. While many would naturally think of precipitation as a positive in the … more

By Mark Davis | 6/27/23

Powell High School grad Ethan Cearlock graduated this May. In late August he will be stepping onto the campus of Columbia University with a full ride scholarship.

Powell student prepares to learn in the ‘Big Apple’

New York City has as many restaurants as Powell has people, said Powell High School graduate Ethan Cearlock — he’s learned a few fast facts as he prepares to leave Wyoming for the … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/27/23

Cody man caught with a pound of meth, authorities say

A joint investigation by drug agents in Wyoming and Montana reportedly led to the seizure of tens of thousands of dollars of meth from a Cody man’s home last week. Daniel R. Feketi was … more

By CJ Baker | 6/27/23

Northwest College announces spring 2023 honor roll

Northwest College has named 462 students to its spring 2023 semester honor rolls. The list of students represents 44 communities in Wyoming, 18 in Montana, as well as 16 states and 15 countries. … more

6/27/23

Commissioners approve raises for county employees

Most Park County employees will get a sizable boost in their paychecks starting July 1 after commissioners approved Tuesday a cost of living increase and raises that would give employees a 6.2% boost … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/27/23

County commissioners approve 301-foot-tall cell tower in Clark

Location, location, location. Just a few months after Wapiti residents showed up en masse to oppose a nearly 200 foot cell tower in the middle of the valley, a more than 300 foot tower was … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/27/23

Buffalo Bill State Park to host osprey presentation

Mary Oechsner, a retired United State Fish and Wildlife Service biologist, will offer a special presentation on the osprey, from 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Buffalo Bill State Park’s Shreve Lodge. … more

6/27/23

Big Horn County Weed and Pest District is starting a new weed program to fight invasive species in Devil’s Canyon in both Wyoming and Montana, including Bighorn National Forest, Crow Tribal Lands, Bureau of Land Management, state land and privately owned lands.

Big Horn County Weed and Pest implements new project beyond state and tribal borders

GREYBULL — Boundaries and borders don’t matter to invasive species, as they’ll spread wherever possible. But the Big Horn County Weed and Pest District is starting a new weed … more

6/27/23

Douglas community members voice concern over hiring teacher in gender transition

DOUGLAS — The hiring practices of the Converse County School District No. 1 board and its selection of a person in gender transition to teach middle school students drew fire during the … more

By Clifford J. Smith, Douglas Budget Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/27/23

Man removed from podium at Cody temple hearing demands apology

An attorney who was forced to leave the podium during last week’s public hearing on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ proposed temple in Cody says he will sue city … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/22/23

Reunion weekend: Individual and combined class activities planned

Reunion weekend is only a week out and plans are fully underway to celebrate Powell High School’s many alumni. While there are many events throughout the weekend that alumni can … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/22/23

Participation rates grow at Powell Middle School and stay steady at high school

Nearly all seventh and eighth grade students and 74% of high schoolers are involved in some form of sport or activity, according to participation and eligibility data for Powell Middle School and … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/22/23

Ordinance would let bars serve until 3 a.m. two times a year

Powell bars will likely be allowed to stay open an extra hour-and-a-half for the Halloween and New Year’s Eve holidays. On Tuesday night, the council gave initial approval to an … more

By CJ Baker | 6/22/23