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Rex Rich files for HD25

Rex Rich filed Wednesday for House District 25, adding a fourth candidate to the race. Rich previously applied for an open position on the PVHC Board, a position that ultimately went to … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/26/22

Park County students make University of Wyoming President’s Honor Roll

For the 2022 spring semester at the University of Wyoming 46 Park County students have the prestigious honor of making the President’s Honor Roll. “The President’s Honor Roll … more

6/30/22

Wyoming Department of Transportation staff present their annual STIP report to the Park County Commissioners on Tuesday at the Park County Courthouse.

WYDOT pledges Cooke City access

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is preparing to plow the Beartooth Highway from Pilot Creek to Cooke City to ensure access to the Yellowstone National Park gateway community until the … more

8/11/22

Wyoming Department of Education social media hacked, shares school choice survey

The Wyoming Department of Education shared a school choice survey on its social media last weekend, which an official said was the result of a hack. WDE spokeswoman Linda Finnerty said a … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/1/22

Area representative seeking to join lawsuit blocking abortion ban bill

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, a Republican whose district covers part of rural Powell, is at the center of the fight against a lawsuit that has blocked implementation of a law to end nearly all … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/8/22

Allen Griffin, sanitation superintendent for the city of Powell, said the department uses traps run by propane tanks to catch mosquitoes and count them to determine if more spraying is needed.

Mosquito spraying could be at end after ‘average’ year

City of Powell Sanitation Department workers deployed its airborne insecticide Biomist for the fifth and possibly final time Sept. 7, after a mosquito fogging year that began later than … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/13/22

FirstNet upgrade will monitor employee driving

When a group email was sent in August alerting employees that all state vehicles need to have a communications upgrade installed, there were mixed emotions. A new tracking system will add safety … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/22

Chris Pelletier chose a paint scheme close to that of the original factory paint, then used the roof accent color to highlight the brakes and engine block of his 1965 Chevrolet Impala Bel Air.

Fresh Bel Air: Bringing back the dreams of youth important for enthusiast’s mental health

As a kid, Chris Pelletier dreamed of having a cool car. He yearned for the rumble of a V8 with dual exhaust, a stereo with enough power to rock the picnic, chrome Cragar rims matched with … more

By Mark Davis | 11/4/22

Sen. Dan Laursen (R-Powell) was one of the members of the initial joint conference committee attempting to make a deal on the budget. After that effort failed, a second committee approved a budget deal Tuesday night to send back to the full House and Senate for approval.

State budget deal reached, days away from governor’s desk

CHEYENNE — With just four days left of the session, 10 Wyoming lawmakers on a second joint conference committee voted to pass a budget for the 2025-26 biennium late Tuesday night. The week … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/7/24

Northwest College is closing in on a final agreement with the City of Powell to allow the city to build a retention basin on campus to assist with stormwater drainage. The basin will be designed not to retain water except during heavy storm events.

NWC, city still negotiating over stormwater basin

After roughly a year-and-a-half of negotiations, Northwest College may be close to finalizing an agreement that would allow the City of Powell to build a stormwater retention basin on the north side … more

By CJ Baker and Zac Taylor | 4/11/24

Powell City Council members (from left) Tim Sapp, Zane Logan and Steve Lensegrav recite their oaths of office on Jan. 3, with the oaths administered by Mayor John Wetzel (at left). The three council members were reelected last year.

City council, attorney and judge to stay the same in 2023

A trio of familiar faces were sworn in as Powell City Council members last week, as incumbent councilors Steve Lensegrav, Zane Logan and Tim Sapp began new terms. Sapp — the council’s … more

By CJ Baker | 1/12/23

Barrasso, Lummis join bill to stop Biden’s student debt cancellation

CHEYENNE WNE) — U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., have joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., in reintroducing the Debt Cancellation Accountability Act. A news … more

1/31/23

Western Wyoming winter proving brutal for game

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has growing concern over the potential impact of this year’s severe winter on both pronghorn and mule deer in western Wyoming. Managers are also … more

4/6/23

Powell High School graduate and University of Wyoming athlete Jay Cox spoke to the Big Horn Basin community on April 18 in Cody as part of the ‘UW in Your Community Event.’

UW in Your Community highlights innovation at Wyoming’s only state University

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel and successful students from Powell and Cody highlighted the innovation and opportunities available at the college April 18 in the ballroom of the Holiday … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/27/23

Jury acquits former paraeducator of abuse charge

A former pareducator in Powell High School’s special education program — who had faced allegations that she abused an adult student and lied to the investigator in 2022 — has been … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/5/23

Salaries increase for some County elected officials

Salaries went up for some Park County employees but not as much as requested for certain elected officials — and not for everyone. Pat Meyer, county assessor, requested the salary … more

By Eric Gill | 5/26/22

Newsome voting record misprint ‘unintentional’

Park County Republican Central Committee officers acknowledged an error in the reported voting record of Rep. Sandy Newsome, R-Cody, from a July candidate forum in Cody and say it was … more

By Dave Bonner | 8/2/22

Public schools slammed at SLIB meeting in push for charters

Wyoming public schools were criticized by charter school advocates at a State Loan and Investment Board meeting Tuesday. The SLIB is considering applications from proposed charter schools in … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/8/22

School board candidates, Joni Bennett (left), Jennifer Franks, Daniel Morrow, Zachary Opps, Dustin Paul and Rich Stearns attended a candidate forum at The Commons on Thursday.

Sons of Freedom holds Powell school board forum

Seven out of 11 Park County School District 1 candidates attended a forum in The Commons on Thursday hosted by local men’s group Sons of Freedom. Candidates attending were Joni Bennett, … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/13/22

WYDOT reminds motorists to sign up for winter travel authorization program

AFTON (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind residents and travelers about the offerings under the Wyoming Travel Authorization Program (W-TAP) ahead of the 2022-2023 … more

9/22/22