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North Absaroka Ski Patrol celebrates 55 years of providing rescue services

Founded in 1967, North Absaroka Ski Patrol recently celebrated its 55th year of providing services to Sleeping Giant Ski Area and the surrounding terrain. While during the past 55 years, the ski area … more

9/22/22

Powell High School student Dane Lauritzen stares excitedly at the V8 in an Eddie Bauer Edition. He plans to tear out the engine and put it into a Ford Ranger that will be painted in Eddie Bauer colors.

Why make a Ford Ranger into an Eddie Bauer Explorer? Why Not?

Dane Lauritzen likes building project cars and he likes taking his finished projects to the slopes or long stretches of open road where he can hear his machines at work. Lauritzen, a senior at … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/4/22

Be bear aware

In a partnership to raise awareness and promote safety, the Safari Club International Foundation, American Bear Foundation, Shoshone National Forest and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will … more

3/7/24

Northwest College graduation rates still above state average

Northwest College continues to shepherd more students than the state average to graduation each year thanks to a variety of programs its put in place. Of NWC’s 281 first-time, full-time, … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/11/24

Average gas prices in Wyoming edge up slightly week to week

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.39 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 … more

4/27/23

From left: Dr. Walt Jatkowski III, Candy Vyvey Moulton and Shelby Moore

NWC commencement exercises scheduled for Saturday, May 13

Commencement exercises at Northwest College are scheduled for Saturday, May 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Cabre Gym. The ceremony will be live streamed on the NWC Facebook page and YouTube, or … more

5/9/23

Woman found dead in vehicle at Yellowstone National Park

A woman was found dead in a vehicle in Yellowstone National Park Saturday afternoon, prompting an ongoing investigation by law enforcement officials. Park rangers “responded to an incident … more

By Mark Davis | 5/16/23

NWC offering computer science program to K-12 Teachers

Northwest College is again offering a computer science endorsement program, beginning this summer, to all K-12 teachers. The professional development program is fully online. It starts on June 1, and … more

5/17/22

Nina Webber comes out swinging in Cody HD 24 entry to primary

Nina Webber, candidate for the House District 24 Cody seat in the Legislature to represent west Cody, the North Fork and South Fork area, is hot after her opponent already. Without calling … more

By Dave Bonner | 5/26/22

Yellowstone Quilt Festival returns

It’ll be quilt appraisals, scissors sharpening, leather thimbles and more when the Yellowstone Quilt Festival (YQF) returns to the Riley Arena in Cody on July 29 and 30. Fesitval … more

7/21/22

Health Center hopes for SLIB remodel grant

Local community health center officials are waiting anxiously for a decision from the State Loan & Investment Board on a $3.8 million grant application to remodel the former Fitch Building in … more

8/23/22

Foundation honors Alan Simpson’s birthday

POWELL — The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation wishes Sen. Alan K. Simpson, one of the inspirations for its Mineta-Simpson Institute, a very happy 91st birthday. As part of its celebration … more

9/8/22

Temporary closure at YNP West Thumb Geyser Basin

A portion of the southern part of Yellowstone National Park was closed temporarily Monday due to hazardous conditions at a solar battery energy storage system at West Thumb Geyser Basin.. On Sept. … more

9/13/22

Bestselling author Anne Hillerman visits Northwest College on Sept. 29 for annual Wasden Reading

Bestselling author Anne Hillerman visits Northwest College on Thursday, Sept. 29, to deliver the 2022 Wasden Reading. The popular literary series returns this year after a two-year absence due to the … more

9/22/22

The GMS Hummer EV pickup is one of the offerings of the new EV Hummer line, which Yellowstone Motors is planning for by expanding operations onto a neighboring lot along Gateway Drive.

Companies ask permission to approve EV charging stations and dealership expansion for EV Hummers

Powell may be looking at a more electric-vehicle friendly future. City council members recently agreed to move forward on appraising two city-owned parcels in the Gateway West addition as a … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/4/22

Gasoline prices up nearly 10 cents a gallon in Wyoming in past week

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 9.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.97 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 … more

3/7/24

County, consultants unveil draft of new land use plan

After dozens of meetings with people throughout the county, business and government stakeholders, and revisions made by county officials, the draft of a new Park County Land Use Plan has been … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/16/23

County declines funds for problem gambling

With no signs that it’s a significant problem in the area, Park County commissioners turned down tens of thousands of dollars offered by the Wyoming Department of Health to address problem … more

By CJ Baker | 3/23/23

An adult great horned owl sits on one of its regular perches March 22 inside the outdoor garden center at Menards in Gillette.

Great horned owls make years-long home inside Gillette store

GILLETTE — June and Bruce are kind of an odd couple. From what we know, their lifestyle has been fairly normative in the sense that they’ve stuck together for years, raised their … more

By Jake Goodrick, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/13/23

NWC hosting Student Academic Showcase on April 28

Northwest College is hosting its inaugural Student Academic Showcase on Friday, April 28, in the Yellowstone Building Conference Center. The event is scheduled from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., is free and open … more

4/27/23