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Scott Montefusco’s 1952 Willys Jeep is shown at El Jaliscience in Kemmerer last week. The retired law enforcement officer and military veteran is driving the Jeep from San Francisco to New York.

KEMMERER — Cpt. Scott Montefusco is driving down the road in a restored 1952 Korean War Willys Jeep, with a picture of Horatio Nelson Jackson — the first person to travel across … more

By Rana Jones, Kemmerer Gazette Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/20/23

Gordon calls proposed BLM conservation rule ‘boneheaded’

CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon provided testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation and Landscape … more

6/20/23

Bill expands access to broadband in national parks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and U.S. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), chair of the Senate … more

6/20/23

Carter Mountain closes to all motorized travel on an annual basis to limit disturbance to wildlife and big game in crucial winter ranges. The closure normally begins in November or December, depending on snow and road conditions, and runs through the middle of June.

BLM delays Carter Mountain opening

CODY — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office announced recently that it will delay the opening of Carter Mountain until further notice due to recent heavy precipitation and snowmelt. … more

6/20/23

Flash flooding led to water temporarily flooding part of the roadway on County Road 2AB outside of Cody. It was one of a number of areas that saw flooding Monday afternoon during a period of heavy rains, along with roads in Clark, Wapiti and near the Willwood Dam in rural Powell.

Roads reopen after flooding Monday night around county

Part of County Road 1AB in Clark was flooded by overflowing Line Creek and a section of County Road 2AB was temporarily flooded near a subdivision. But the hard rain Monday afternoon had the … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/15/23

Lauryn Bennett and Allison Morrison, left, along with Gracie Trotter, work on the wings and decals of the C-130.

Innovative project: Powell High School art classes soar to new heights with annual display

Dragons, planes, buggies, lions, panthers and bears crowd the hallways and common areas of Powell High School. This year, under the leadership of art teacher Jim Gilman, Powell High School students … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/15/23

Commissioners vote to commit $2 million in fed funds to sewer lagoons

The Park County Commissioners are putting their money where their mouth is in regards to handing off septage for county residents to Cody. The city of Cody plans to expand its sewer … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/15/23

Stand for Life changes date; will take place Saturday at Washington Park

The annual Stand for Life anti abortion event will be held at 11 a.m. at Washington Park, with food to follow at Saint Barbara’s Catholic Church as always. The only change is that this … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/15/23

A sellout crowd attended the first Park County Open Lands Picnic on Saturday afternoon at Canal Park in Cody.

Group has five conservation projects currently in process

As Park County Open Lands hosted its first community picnic Saturday, the fact that it sold out despite the rainy weather was far from the only example of its reach so soon after its founding. … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/15/23

Powell Middle School spring 2023 honor roll

Powell Middle School has released the spring honor roll roster for the 2022-2023 academic year. To qualify for the honor roll students must fit into one of three GPA ranges, 4.0, 3.5-3.99, or … more

6/15/23

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