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Hawkins and Powers: an important part of history in the Big Horn Basin

Hawkins and Powers Aviation may no longer be in business but it is still an important part of local history and firefighting as a whole. The company, which was based out of Greybull from … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/15/23

Chip seal delayed due to inclement weather

Chip sealing is scheduled on Wyo. Highway 37 (mileposts 0-3) on Monday, June 19. The entire schedule has been moved back a week due to inclement weather early this month, according to a … more

6/15/23

A geologist looks north along the Wiggins Fork valley near Caldwell Creek on the west half of The Ramshorn 30’ x 60’ quadrangle as part of a recent mapping effort. Peaks of the Absaroka Range are visible in the background.

State publishes new map of landslide-prone region

A new Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) map depicts the geology of one of the state’s most landslide-prone regions and offers new insights into the recent geologic history of the area. The … more

6/15/23

Powell is in large part surrounded by large tracts of BLM land, from Badger Basin to the McCullough Peaks (above).

BLM ‘conservation rule’ divides public land users

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management proposes to change how it manages millions of acres across the nation — and in Wyoming — by reestablishing conservation as an equal priority in its … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 6/15/23

Judge was right to order evaluation of murder suspect, Supreme Court says

A Park County Circuit Court judge was right to halt the case against a murder suspect until his competency could be evaluated, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled last week. Thursday’s opinion … more

By CJ Baker | 6/13/23

Galina Matsiakh, owner of WYO Stylez salon in Cody, cuts the hair of Kilian Trulik, a visitor to Cody. Matsiakh worked as a hair stylist in Kyiv when the war began, first fleeing to a border town when the Ukrainian capital began being shelled and then into Poland with her daughter when their temporary housing was damaged.

Two Ukrainian families find refuge and happiness in Park County

As a plane flew overhead, Galina Matsiakh saw two small objects fall from the aircraft. They were bombs, targeting the neighborhood where she and her 5-year-old daughter were living. The … more

By Mark Davis | 6/13/23

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held an open house on June 6 in Cody, where church officials shared more information about their plans to build a temple. The church will present its plan to Cody planning officials on Thursday night.

Cody temple set for Thursday hearing

Weeks of public discussion and debate over The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ plans to build a new temple in Cody will come to a head Thursday night. The City of Cody’s … more

By CJ Baker | 6/13/23

Soon-to-be Powell Valley Healthcare CEO Joy Coulston (left) smiles after hugging CEO Terry Odom, who Coulston has worked with for 10 years and who will be retiring in July after Coulston was unanimously approved as her replacement at the end of a third round of interviews for the position.

CFO named new hospital leader

After a lengthy process and interviews with candidates from all over, it took just a few minutes to approve the new Powell Valley Healthcare CEO, who has been working just one office away from the … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/13/23

School staff members retire

Ten employees with a combined 280.5 years of educational experience retired this year from Park County School District 1. “So there is a list of people who are certainly important people. … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/13/23

People’s Choice Award: ‘Pilot and Index’ by Randy Burke

CCAL honors artists at awards show

You don’t have to be a member to enjoy the Cody Country Art League any time of the year, and now is an especially great time to come by as our annual show is on full display. The … more

6/13/23

Toro selected to paint mural in Cody

The Cody Public Art Committee (CPAC), a committee under the direction of the City of Cody, selected Wyoming artist Dan Toro to complete a mural on the By Western Hands building in downtown Cody. Toro … more

6/13/23

CWD testing results in for 2022

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory tested 6,701 samples from big game animals for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in 2022. Testing was completed earlier this year … more

6/13/23

Yellowstone investigating harassment of wildlife

Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are on the lookout for visitors alleged to have harassed animals recently. In Yellowstone, a spokesperson confirmed to Cowboy State Daily that staff … more

6/13/23

From left, Sara Wood, Mindy Meuli, Megan McGuffey Skinner, Caitlin Youngquist and Kali McCrackin Goodenough finish packing boxes of spelt flour for pickup by Food Bank of Wyoming.

Statewide partnership brings whole grains to Wyoming food pantries

Ralston — A new partnership between Wyoming Heritage Grains, Food Bank of Wyoming and the University of Wyoming Extension is bringing Wyoming-grown whole grains to food pantries across the … more

6/13/23

Man arrested after challenging police to a fight

GILLETTE (WNE) — A 52-year-old man was arrested for breach of peace and interference after resisting arrest Thursday night when he challenged police to a fight. A 45-year-old woman said … more

6/13/23

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can form HCBs that produce toxins and other irritants that pose a risk to human and animal health.

Notice to avoid and report possible harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Wyoming waters

CHEYENNE — With summer nearly upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Wyoming Department of … more

6/13/23

Review finds deputy was justified in shooting man last summer

Following a lengthy review, a prosecutor has concluded that a Park County Sheriff’s deputy acted lawfully when he shot and killed a man in rural Powell last summer. “After completing … more

By CJ Baker | 6/8/23

Maria Estes (front) and Philip Ellis compete in the air rifle competition during the Park County 4-H shooting competition at the Cody Shooting Complex last week. Estes won the Senior Class A Blue Face target archery competition and Ellis won the Senior Class B Blue Face archery and Class B 3D archery competitions.

Powell shooters aiming high ahead of national competition

Powell shooting competitors won 47 of 53 categories in the Park County 4-H Shooting Sports competition last weekend at the Cody Shooting Complex and the Heart Mountain Rod and Gun Club. Four … more

By Mark Davis | 6/8/23

Downtown Boot Scoot arrives Friday night

A brand new Powell event featuring live music, games, food and drinks debuts Friday night. Hosted by the Powell Medical Foundation, the Downtown Boot Scoot begins at 6 p.m. Bozeman, … more

By CJ Baker and Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

Short term rental decision brings up larger questions

When does a rental become a business? If a single family home is the primary use allowed, can that home be an AirBnB? The Park County Planning Department has settled on a short term rental being … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/8/23