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Crossover voting: Nearly 10% of GOP primary voters had changed affiliation since start of year

Crossover voters did make an impact in Park County’s summer primary election, although whether it was enough to alter any results is up for debate. Nearly 10% of the Republican primary … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/20/22

Powell Valley Healthcare pharmacy employees Kendra Glass, Taylor Libby and Nicolle Cruz show off the traveling trophy awarded to departments that win the annual holiday season decorating contest. The pharmacy won for the first time this year.

Christmas decorations brighten hospital stays

In the halls and on the tables, around the doors and across the gables, decorations were hung with such great care, a grinch and his pooch would never dare break into frowns, not even a little, … more

By Mark Davis | 12/20/22

PCSD1 applauds governor’s committee

Park County School District 1 is open to implementing the recommendations of the Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education Committee recommendations released on Wednesday. “I … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/20/22

Subzero temperatures could scrap school in Powell, Clark Wednesday

With subzero temperatures in the forecast, Park County School District 1 is planning to either delay or cancel school on Wednesday. The National Weather Service is predicting a low of minus 10 … more

12/20/22

A hunter in the Meeteetse area believes someone fired a bullet into his fog light while he was loading a deer into his truck Dec. 14. The Park County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the incident.

Information sought after vehicle is shot in Meeteetse

The Park County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about an incident in rural Meeteetse, in which a hunter’s vehicle was struck by a bullet. Around 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14 on Road … more

12/20/22

Clark Fire Chief Nate Hoffert walks away from the scene of a Friday afternoon crash, in which a commercial truck rolled after reportedly swerving to miss another vehicle. The Wyoming Highway Patrol is seeking information about the crash.

Patrol seeks info after Friday crash in Badger Basin

An errant driver reportedly caused a Friday rollover in Badger Basin and the Wyoming Highway Patrol is now trying to identify the unknown person. The crash occurred shortly after 4 p.m., near … more

By CJ Baker | 12/20/22

Gordon issues ban on TikTok

CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday a ban on the social media platform TikTok from all government devices and networks. “I recognize that the state has a vital role to … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/20/22

Law enforcement in Alabama searched defendant Russell Vick’s taxidermy shop and found evidence of multiple violations.

Wyoming concludes one of state’s largest poaching cases

Cheyenne — Three men were charged with more than 100 wildlife violations in one of the largest poaching cases in Wyoming history. The felony and misdemeanor charges were the result of a … more

12/20/22

Sen. Tim French, R-Powell, listens to discussion during the 2022 Budget Session. French and the other members of the Wyoming Legislature will reconvene Jan. 10 for the 2023 General Session.

Sen. French looks to address EVs, investments and property taxes

With hundreds of bills drafted and infighting already underway, the Wyoming Legislature’s 2023 General Session is shaping up to be busy and potentially heated. “It’ll be … more

By CJ Baker | 12/15/22

Jerry Hill, manager at Rock Creek Ranch near Clark, guides Leroy, the famous steer, across the creek with the family Christmas tree on its back. The 12-foot tree looks small compared to the 1,700-pound, 17.1-hand tall steer.

The holiday Holstein

At the Rock Creek Ranch in the Clarks Fork Canyon, Leroy, the nearly 1-ton ranch “mooscot,” still has free run of the iconic ranch land. And now he has developed a taste for … more

By Mark Davis | 12/15/22

Dr. Billin reappointed as county health officer

Park County Public Health Officer Dr. Aaron Billin, whose job took on a new level of public appreciation and scrutiny amid the Covid pandemic, was reappointed to the position by county commissioners … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/15/22

Powell man facing felony charges after authorities find large amount of drugs

When police arrested a Powell man for drunk driving this month, they spotted a mostly empty beer can near the driver’s seat. But it was the more than $12,000 in cash in Jose De La Cruz Guerra … more

By CJ Baker | 12/15/22

Local authors visited Southside Elementary School’s writing club on Dec. 6. to listen to students writing. From the left, Teacher Kaurine Auer-Takos, Linda Rae Sande, Sara Vanduska-Frazier, student Beth Black and Tam DeRudder Jackson.

Southside Elementary School’s writing club encourages creativity

A meeting of the minds occurs every Wednesday during the writers club at Southside Elementary School. The club, led by third grade teacher Kaurine Aure-Takos, is in its first year, following … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/15/22

Top row, from left: Julian Frost, Levi Hawley and Maddie Johnson. Bottom row, from left: Gabby Paterson, Hannah Sears and Breckin Streeter

Six Powell students selected for All-State Music

Six Powell High School students will be performing as Wyoming All-State musicians this January with four of them attending for the first time. These students will be part of either All-State … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/15/22

Scott McKenzie recites his lines as fellow Powell Valley Hospital board member RJ Kost administers the oath of office Monday at the final meeting of the year.

Hospital board swears in new members

The Powell Valley Hospital District Board swore in five members — two returners and three newcomers — at its December meeting while saying goodbye to a longtime board member. Deb … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/15/22

A coyote forages for an afternoon snack in October. The species is defined as a predator by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. There are no license requirements or stamps required to hunt coyotes in the state. There are also no bag limits. The only restriction on take of coyotes is you cannot harvest a coyote from any public road.

Inflation hits predator control

Wyoming predator districts are seeing double digit increases in the cost of doing business, largely due to the price of fuel, according to a federal official. Mike Burrell, acting state director … more

By Mark Davis | 12/15/22

A Jeep rests in the middle of U.S. Highway 14A Wednesday morning, after hitting a horse and being hit by an SUV. No serious injuries were reported.

Jeep hits horse, is hit by SUV

A driver avoided serious injury after colliding witha stray horse and then being struck by an oncoming vehicle Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 14A. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to … more

By CJ Baker | 12/15/22

WYDOT struggles to recruit, retain employees

The Wyoming Department of Transportation continues to struggle to recruit and retain employees, a problem reported by many other state agencies in recent budgetary hearings. Lawmakers were … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/15/22

Wright woman out $1,400 after alleged parrot-egg fraud

GILLETTE (WNE) — A 78-year-old Wright woman lost $1,400 after the parrot eggs she ordered allegedly hatched in transit. The woman bought parrot eggs online from a company in California in … more

12/15/22

Local Facebook group gives free help to members in community

Scrolling through the Community Hand Up Facebook group, someone is asking for a bassinet for her friend who has a newborn … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/13/22