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October is all about the Night at the Library fundraising event being put on by the Park County Library Foundation. Night at the Library is Friday, Oct. 13 from 6-9 p.m. at the Cody Library. All … more

By Karen Horner | 9/28/23

Stress, authenticity and mental well-being

I am a psychotherapist. I love what I do. When I work with clients, I am very aware of the importance of living as who we are in the world and helping them navigate the whirlwind of life with … more

By Myoung Shin Hilson, Guest columnist | 9/28/23

Let’s talk about suicide

When I arrived in Powell/Park County three years ago, I remember sitting down with community leaders (in the midst of the pandemic) and asking this question: What does Powell do well and what … more

By Janita Krayniak | 9/28/23

A quiet revolution in the workforce

Along with all the other things that are changing in this rapidly changing world, so is the nature of the workforce. It’s in response to the refrains heard over and over, like: “No … more

By Pat Stuart | 9/26/23

Traditional Republicans support Wyoming’s permanent savings

Guided by the Wyoming value of “save when you can,” the Legislature over several decades set up endowments and smart savings to help support the s tate and its … more

By Ogden Driskill and Albert Sommers | 9/26/23

A kid takes a moment to sunbathe on the Lejeune’s property. Sunbathing is a favorite hobby of the young goats.

Kidding season is the only time of year it is socially acceptable to sling afterbirth at another individual

Not that it happens all of the time, but for the entire month of December anything goes. For the last eight or so years, my family has raised meat goats and on occasion, a Nubian as well. I once had … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 9/22/23

Bulb Planting

As the sun of summer gradually yields to the cooler days of September, high desert gardeners have a golden opportunity to prepare for a spectacular springtime display. One of the most enchanting ways … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 9/22/23

My hair gets no respect

When I told a new client that I use so much hairspray the mop on my head is more hairspray than hair, she gave a hearty laugh, thinking I was jesting. Then she witnessed a fascinating, transfixing … more

By Trena Eiden | 9/21/23

Prevent T2 diabetes program works

I know I’m not the only person to experience a long-term struggle with “middle-age-spread,” so I want to share my experience in a local program I joined last year. My sister and I … more

By Kay Anderson | 9/21/23

Believe in yourself?

The other day I noticed a young man wearing a shirt with Bigfoot on it. The caption on this shirt said, “Believe in Yourself.” It was a clever design that played on the fact … more

By Brian Onstead | 9/21/23

A revised newspaper name

Reading my great-niece Katie Schiller’s account of her trips to Deep Lake, I’m reminded of two things. Firstly, I too am a Deep Lake veteran, and two: I’m starting to think this … more

By Doug Blough | 9/19/23

The great grizzly debate

Wyoming is in need of a grizzly bear hunting season. This isn’t a new take on the current situation. These discussions have been going on for years and the state was gearing up for … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 9/14/23

Things are looking good — really

We have all been through a lot and continue to face challenges. COVID-19, fires, floods, hurricanes, droughts, financial meltdowns, wars, Oh my! The list is daunting. Our deep, survival brain … more

By Phyllis Roseberry | 9/14/23

How does God feel?

Victims of abuse often wonder, "How does God feel about what I am going through? Does he know how terrified I am? Does he really care that I am hurting? Does he know that I feel so badly — so … more

By Steve Nelson | 9/14/23

When is majority rule mob rule?

Since before the foundation of our nation, arguments for and against majority rule resulting from a pure democracy have been strongly debated. Ultimately, our nation rejected the argument that every … more

By David Hill | 9/12/23

The Heartland is celebrating National Assisted Living Week

A weeklong celebration kicked off Monday, Sept. 11, as The Heartland Assisted Living facility celebrates National Assisted Living Week. We will honor this year’s theme, “Season of … more

By Aspen Beall | 9/12/23

DeWitt Student Center was ready to be replaced

The DeWitt Student Center opened in 1967 and for 55 years served as the heartbeat for Northwest College. It holds countless memories for generations of alumni and was a proud monument to excellence … more

By Shawn Warner | 9/12/23

Deep Lake is true to its name. Deep in the Beartooth Mountains, the lake requires hikers to trek roughly 15 miles round trip which includes a 3,000 foot elevation change.

Deep Lake and the Fountain of Youth

We definitely should go to the left,” my sister-in-law said as we hiked out of Deep Lake a few summers ago. Some of our group might say they didn’t hear her, and others (me) might say … more

By Katie Schiller | 9/7/23

Bumper crop, now what?

The flowering crab apple tree in our backyard is a decorative shade tree. This spring it lived up to its name, and then some. The blossoms on the tree were abundant. In a year of plentiful … more

By Dave Bonner | 9/7/23

One boozy night in Pennsylvania

Come listen to my story ‘bout a man named Graham; a poor Pennsylvanian barely had enough for Spam… Actually, the cast of Pennsylvania characters numbers many, and the eventual moral … more

By Doug Blough | 9/7/23