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Newsome bill provides support for outdoor recreation grants

Creation of a pathway for Wyoming communities to access state grants for outdoor recreation and tourism improvements is the work of a Park County legislator. Rep. Sandy Newsome (R-Cody) … more

By Dave Bonner | 2/22/24

At a meeting last month, the Powell City Council voted to sell the two highlighted lots to private buyers for $32,000 apiece, plus costs. Yellowstone Motors is purchasing the lot at right, with Zane and Joni Bennett purchasing the lot at left.

City sells two lots for EV-related businesses

After months of discussion, the City of Powell officially decided to sell a pair of vacant lots to local businesses looking to capitalize on the growing number of electric vehicles. At its Dec. … more

By CJ Baker | 1/3/23

BSF starts in Powell and Cody

Bible Study Fellowship is doing an all-new study titled “People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided.” Groups are available for men, women, and children, with in-person and virtual options … more

1/5/23

ACLU, education association opposes parent rights bill

JACKSON — The ACLU of Wyoming and the Wyoming Education Association have come out against state Sen. Dan Dockstader’s bill addressing parents’ rights in school. But Dockstader, … more

By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/24/23

Program features ‘the whole dam family’

When you have made the inspiring trip up to the Buffalo Bill dam and stood on top of it and gazed to the depths below, have you ever wondered how they accomplished this feat of construction with the … more

4/11/23

Wyoming Freedom Caucus announces launch of political action committee

CASPER — The Wyoming Freedom Caucus announced the launch of its affiliated political action committee — WY Freedom PAC — at the caucus’ first town hall meeting in Casper on … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/18/23

Short term rental decision brings up larger questions

When does a rental become a business? If a single family home is the primary use allowed, can that home be an AirBnB? The Park County Planning Department has settled on a short term rental being … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

U.S. Highway 14A chip sealing scheduled for July 24 start

At least five days of chip sealing is planned beginning July 24 on the mountain section of U.S. Highway 14A east of Lovell, and traffic delays of up to 20 minutes are expected. The 9.7-mile … more

7/20/23

Curious citizens sought for city’s first-ever academy

If you’ve ever wanted to see how the City of Powell operates behind-the-scenes, now’s your chance: The city is launching its first-ever Citizen Academy. In a series of weekly … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/23

Hospital leader receives Healthcare Leadership Award

Powell Valley Healthcare’s Chief Nursing Officer Arleen Campeau was recently recognized for her efforts to make health care safer for everyone. At its 2023 annual meeting on Aug. … more

9/26/23

Queen Bee LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Various Candy Products

On April 28, 2022, Lovell-based Queen Bee LLC issued a voluntary recall of candy products purchased within the last year. The voluntary recall impacts a variety of honey caramel candy products and … more

5/3/22

PHS all-class reunion is possibly one of the longest running

The Powell High School Alumni Association has existed for 107 years. Even more impressively, the association has held an all-class reunion every year for 107 years. Several years ago, it occurred to … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/28/22

A crew of volunteers from HistoriCorps works on the old district ranger residence at the Crandall Ranger Station. The cabin was built more than 80 years ago and was in desperate need of updating as it now serves to house seasonal workers in the Shoshone National Forest. The project is being funded by the 2020 Great American Outdoors Act.

Federal funds to help save forest infrastructure

For years, maintenance to historic buildings at the Sunlight and Crandall ranger stations have been put off due to the lack of funding. Now, with the funds in hand, Shoshone National Forest crews and … more

By Mark Davis | 8/30/22

Bighorn sheep lambs move across the landscape as fall moves into the region. Ewes and lambs, which usually move in herds, are more susceptible to disease due to their social nature than rams. But the rams will soon join the herds during breeding season.

Disease hits Devil Canyon bighorn sheep herd

After landowners near Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area sounded the alarm of a die-off of bighorn sheep, Wyoming Game and Fish officials rushing to the scene found more than three dozen of the … more

By Mark Davis | 10/25/22

County accepts sewage project bid

The Park County government is moving closer toward getting out of the sewage business. On Tuesday, Park County Commissioners agreed to accept a bid from Engineering Associates in Cody — … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/22/24

Family celebrates completed resolution, starts anew at First Day Hike

Resolutions are easy to conceive. Making them stick is the hard part, according to Jared Brinkerhoff, assistant superintendent at Buffalo Bill State Park. His family decided to issue a challenge for … more

By Mark Davis | 1/3/23

Matt Koritnik, Powell school resource officer, participates in the 2019 Jackalope Jump sporting a beard. Officers are again growing beards as a fundraiser for Special Olympics.

Police growing beards to boost Special Olympics

The Powell Police Department is again participating in the “Donate to Insulate” fundraiser to support Special Olympics Wyoming and the Wyoming Law Enforcement Torch Run. Powell … more

1/5/23

Representative Sandy Newsome, R-Cody, listens during discussion at the 67th Legislature in the House Chambers January 12, in Cheyenne.

Newsome delayed in return to Cheyenne after leg injury

Rep. Sandy Newsome, R-Cody, isn’t letting a leg injury keep her from Cheyenne for too long. Newsome broke both bones in her lower leg when she said she stepped awkwardly as she dismounted … more

1/24/23

PHS alumni association readies 109th reunion

The tradition continues in Powell this summer. For the 109th consecutive year, Powell High School alums will gather June 30-July 1 to celebrate a weekend of class reunions. Individual anniversary … more

4/11/23

A photograph purporting to show the corner in question.

Hunters, landowner, pilot all on corner-crossing trial witness list

Elk Mountain Ranch owner Fred Eshelman and four Missouri hunters he is suing for some $9.4 million are listed as potential witnesses in a federal corner-crossing trespass trial scheduled for June 26. … more

By Angus Thuermer, WyoFile.com | 4/18/23