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Nonprofit hosts free film discussion: Nonviolent change

Gene Sharp, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and political theorist is considered the world’s foremost scholar on nonviolent revolution. Sharp’s ideas for change using nonviolent action have … more

3/7/23

Celebrating 50 years of the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On Feb. 10, 1973, the Wyoming State Legislature passed, and Gov. Stan … more

3/7/23

Veterans invited to caregiver town hall set for March 13

SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Veterans Affairs Health Care System invites veterans, their families and caregivers to a live town hall Monday, March 13 at 3 p.m. to hear about the VA Caregiver Support … more

3/7/23

Buffalo real estate firm launches Cody office

Veteran real estate broker John Parsons has launched a Cody office that he will lead for 307 Premier Properties, a real estate firm based in Buffalo. The company was started by some of Parson’s … more

3/7/23

Governor appoints Basin residents to state boards

Although the reappointment of Powell engineer Dusty Spomer to the Industrial Siting Council drew the most attention, he was just one of 14 Big Horn Basin residents named to various state boards by … more

By CJ Baker | 3/7/23

Alcohol-involved arrests dominate stats in Sheridan, statewide

SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police reports 68% of arrests in Sheridan County involved alcohol in 2021. While data for 2022 is not yet available, Sheridan … more

3/7/23

Gov. Mark Gordon listens during a ceremony March 2 in the Capitol Building. The governor did not sign the crossover voting ban bill but instead allowed it to become law without his signature.

State bans crossover voting

CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon allowed House Bill 103 — legislation that bans crossover voting in Wyoming — to quietly become law without his signature on Thursday. He … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/7/23

Pipe work kicks off project near Ralston

A $5.6 million pavement improvement project has started on Wyo. Highway 294 (Badger Basin Road) near Ralston. The project includes rotomilling of existing pavement surfacing, a 2-inch asphalt … more

3/7/23

A mountain lion isn’t happy to be treed in a photo by Wyoming large carnivore biologist Luke Ellsbury. A new law will allow resident hunters to train their dogs longer during the big cat season.

Hunting dogs get to run in new state law

Legislation allowing mountain lion hunters to continue to train their dogs afield after harvest limits are met was signed Monday by Gov. Mark Gordon. The bill, Senate File 178, authorizes the … more

By Mark Davis | 3/2/23

Westside Elementary School student Avery Douglas (left) plays a game with kindergarten teacher Darci Ostermiller who has been named to the state’s Teacher Retention Task Force.

Work begins for Teacher Retention Task Force with representation from Powell

As teacher retention and recruitment issues continue throughout the state, Westside Elementary School kindergarten teacher Darci Ostermiller is helping to lay the groundwork for change. Park … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/2/23

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman, seen here on the campaign trail last year, is introducing legislation to give states the right to manage grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Hageman calls for grizzly bear delisting, attacks Department of Interior

Freshman Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) pledged Tuesday to be next to introduce legislation to direct the Secretary of Interior to remove the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly … more

By Mark Davis | 3/2/23

Senators block Powell engineer from state board, then reverse course

At the request of Powell’s two senators, the Wyoming Senate rejected Gov. Mark Gordon’s attempt to reappoint Powell engineer Dusty Spomer to a state board, but later reversed course. more

By CJ Baker | 3/2/23

In dognapping case, Cody man guilty of aggravated assault

A Cody man has been convicted of aggravated assault for threatening to use a pistol in an altercation that reportedly stemmed from a botched attempt to steal a dog. According to evidence presented … more

By CJ Baker | 3/2/23

From left, Austin Sears, Hannah Sears and Katie Sears pose for a photo at Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska. Hannah signed with the Hastings shooting team on Feb. 18.

Shooting for the Stars

Hannah Sears’ slick shooting has paid off. The Powell High School senior recently signed with Hastings College for shooting. She will have the opportunity to shoot every discipline at the … more

By Gabby Paterson | 3/2/23

From left, freshman Curtis Muecke stands with senior Gabby Paterson and juniors Kik Hayano and Breckin Streeter at All Northwest in Bellevue, Washington. All Northwest is a prestigious event featuring the best high school musicians from the northwestern region of the country.

Four PHS students perform at All Northwest

Four Powell High School students performed with the best high school musicians in the northwestern region of the United States Feb. 16-19 in Bellevue, Washington. Freshman Curtis Muecke, juniors … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/2/23

‘Dear Sirs’ documentary screening March 8 in Powell

The Park County Library Foundation is selling tickets for a documentary film screening at 7 p.m. in Vali Twin Cinema in Powell, on Wednesday, March 8, to help raise funds for the Powell Library … more

3/2/23

Of 9 new candidates, hospital prepares to select CEO finalists

Powell Valley Healthcare’s new CEO selection committee had the last two scheduled virtual interviews Tuesday, and now they plan to select the finalists who they’ll invite out to the … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/2/23

Lisa Bellmyer (left) and her husband Jerry took over home health business Hands 2 Help, based in Cody, in February from founder Coralie Herrick.

Longtime RN, administrator takes over Hands 2 Help

A home health business operating throughout the Big Horn Basin is under new, but familiar, ownership. Lisa Bellmyer and her husband Jerry took over Hands 2 Help, based in Cody, in February from … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/2/23

Powell scores well at annual Showalter Festival

Following Northwest College’s 48th annual Showalter Festival on Feb. 4, three students from Powell Middle School and three other students in the Big Horn Basin were graded as outstanding … more

3/2/23

Senate File 120 sponsor Sen. Eric Barlow (R-Gillette) has shepherded his bill nearly to passage in the final days of the session.

Guns, juries and public offices: Some with felonies could regain rights

Wyoming residents with a first-time, nonviolent felony conviction can see their voting rights restored upon completion of their sentence. Lawmakers are now considering expanding the … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 3/2/23