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Stay safe while climbing

More than 10 million people in the United States are involved in climbing as a sport, according to 2020 statistics from Statista, which is the highest number of participants dating back to 2006. … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/11/22

Major accomplishments

Russell Stafford closed his eyes and nervously searched for the right words to describe the moments leading up to the tragic accident that would haunt him for years to come. Though he served as a … more

By Mark Davis | 10/13/22

Anderson and Colgan to marry in October

Melissa Clark of Powell and Dennis Anderson of Casper as well as Sean and Beth Colgan of Foxfield, Colorado, would like to announce the New Year’s Eve engagement and approaching marriage of … more

2/6/24

No hand count: Commissioners stick with electronic vote tabulators for election season

Despite calls from some area residents and the Park County Republican Party for a hand count of the upcoming elections, local ballots will again be tabulated by electronic machines in 2024. … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/4/24

It’s barbecue season — Do you know where your beef came from?

(StatePoint) As barbecue season heats up, you may be wondering how to square your love for T-bone steaks and spareribs with your concern for the environment. The good news? Science is delivering new, … more

8/10/23

Trump announces Casper rally

Former President Donald Trump will appear at a May 28 rally in Casper, he announced in a statement Monday. The city has for months been discussed as a possible site for a Trump rally. But it … more

By Victoria Eavis, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/5/22

Black Hills State University students named to Dean’s List

Black Hills State University in South Dakota released the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester and three Powell High School graduates qualified. A total of 638 students maintained a grade … more

6/14/22

4x4 Art Exhibit and Sale opens Dec. 5 at Northwest College

The 42nd annual 4x4 Art Exhibit and Sale opens at Northwest College on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., providing visitors an opportunity to purchase gifts or stocking stuffers in time for the holidays. … more

11/30/23

Former Wyoming resident found not guilty of accessory charges for poaching

A former Wyoming resident was found not guilty on all counts by a jury in Fifth District Court on Sept. 20 after being accused of illegally taking a bighorn sheep in Park County a decade … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/11/22

Aida Polson withdraws candidacy for school board

One of the 11 candidates who had filed to run for school board has dropped out. Aida Polson, who had registered as a candidate for the Park County School District 1 Board of Trustees, has … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/13/22

Missoula Children’s Theatre to hold auditions at PHS

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Cinderella on Monday, Feb. 12 at the Powell High School Theater from 3:40-5:40 p.m. Those auditioning should … more

2/6/24

Vertical Harvest, located in downtown Jackson, provides fresh produce year-round.

The Future of farming: Vertical harvest reimagines growing produce in a sustainable urban oasis

JACKSON, Wyo. — On average, fresh produce travels over 1,500 miles from farm to fork in the United States — the equivalent of driving from Los Angeles to Houston. In most cities only 2% … more

By Samuel Gilbert, Special to Wyoming Truth | 8/10/23

NWC to honor paramedic nursing graduates

Northwest College will be holding a pair of special ceremonies on May 6 and May 13 to honor the 2022 graduates of the paramedic and nursing programs. The Paramedic Coining Ceremony is … more

5/5/22

Powell Middle School spring 2022 honor roll

In the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year 300 Powell Middle School students made the honor roll, with grade point averages ranging from 3.00-4.00. There are three GPA segments of … more

6/14/22

The goal is for Northwest College to go out for bids in September on a new student center building, which NWC President Lisa Watson views as a gateway addition for students and the community. The building would be built on the site of the present DeWitt Student Center.

College to go out soon for student center bids

Northwest College has targeted September to go out for construction bids for a new student center on campus. The aging DeWitt Student Center, named for former Dean of Students John DeWitt, is … more

By Dave Bonner | 8/11/22

School bus driver to be charged with nine counts of reckless endangering

GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette school bus driver accused of harming four children when she sped through dips in an intersection last week will be charged with nine counts of reckless … more

11/14/23

Brian Sebade, an assistant lecturer in the UW Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, teaches a lesson on rangeland plants as part of UW Extension’s 2022 Ranch Camp at the Broadbent Ranch near Evanston. UW will offer a degree program in ranch management and agricultural leadership starting in fall 2024.

UW offers new degree in ranch management and ag leadership

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has approved a new Bachelor of Science degree program in ranch management and agricultural leadership. The interdisciplinary program is designed to … more

11/30/23

A fish screen built on the North Fork irrigation canal stops fish from entering the ditch during agricultural growing seasons. The East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited, along with several financial sponsors, pushed for the project to save trout that would find themselves in trouble as the canal was drained. This is the first year in more than two decades that the chapter will not run the ditch on foot to save fish by net as the water dries up.

Trout rescue crew gearing up

The East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited will begin heading to area irrigation canals next week to rescue stranded trout as the ditches are drained at the end of the season. Their work will be … more

By Mark Davis | 10/11/22

Man arrested after shots fired in downtown Cheyenne

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A local man was arrested Monday evening after he allegedly fired several shots at a vehicle downtown, according to a Tuesday news release from the Cheyenne Police … more

10/13/22

NWC hosting art exhibit from Red Lodge Clay Center

Artwork by seven ceramic artists from the Red Lodge Clay Center (RLCC) is on display at Northwest College, and the public is invited to a free closing reception scheduled for noon on Thursday, Feb. … more

2/6/24