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As grizzly bears recover in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, they will naturally disperse into other ecosystems. But that is a problem for wildlife managers, landowners and other stakeholders. Often the bears find themselves conflicting with humans outside of the protection of the recovery zone, often with lethal consequences.
Grizzly bear killed near Ten Sleep
A sub-adult male grizzly bear euthanized Monday south of Ten Sleep is yet more evidence the species is spreading well beyond the boundaries of what is considered suitable habitat for the area’s … more
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Rebate debate: County treasurer wants more residents to get property tax refunds
Park County Treasurer Barb Poley wants to reach more people this year than the 1,200 homeowners who saw a rebate for a percentage of their property taxes last year as part of the tax refund program. … more
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Powell Valley Recycling is once again paying 25 cents per pound for the week of Earth Day, which is Monday, April 22. The recycling center is open Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday.
Powell Valley Recycling expands acceptable items list
With another Earth Day approaching, the Powell Valley Recycling center is expanding the categories of acceptable recycled items. That’s in addition to once again paying 25 cents per pound … more
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Joseph Underwood
Case against murder suspect allowed to move forward
A man accused of murdering a Cheyenne woman and dumping her body outside Cody in 2019 appears mentally fit to answer to criminal charges, a judge ruled last week. The ruling allows the prosecution of … more
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A screenshot of a video released by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department shows an injured wild wolf being held captive in a Green River bar.
Game and Fish fields comments on wolf abuse case
During Tuesday’s Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meeting in Riverton, Department Director Brian Nesvik chose to save comments about the Sublette County wolf abuse case for last during his … more
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People check out the artwork on display at a previous Juried Student Art & Design Exhibit in the Northwest Gallery in the Cabre Building.
NWC Juried Student Art & Design Exhibit opens Tuesday night
The 2024 Northwest College Juried Student Art & Design Exhibit will open in the Northwest Gallery located inside the Cabre Building on Tuesday, April 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. The event is free and … more
Three more murders confirmed in Fremont County; Lander man arrested
A homicide was reported on the Wind River Reservation over the weekend, an arrest was made in a second homicide on the same day, and the Fremont County Coroner’s Office has confirmed a man was … more
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People vote during the 2022 general election. During the 2024 election season voters need to be aware of some new changes.
Wyoming’s elections will look different this year
How and when Wyoming residents can vote will look different this year.  Two election laws related to political party affiliation and absentee voting were added to the books in 2023, making … more
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Veterans Resource Fair to offer support and connections in Wyoming
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Veterans Commission announces the upcoming Veterans Resource Fair to provide essential support and connections for veterans across Park, Big Horn, Washakie and Hot … more
From left: James Rhea, Greg Tuliszewski, Tom Herion and Cory Williams
Four finalists for police chief
The City of Powell’s search for a new police chief has been narrowed to four finalists. They include current chiefs in suburban Chicago and rural Kansas, a lieutenant from the Western Slope of … more
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Benefit for JW Heny overflowing with community love
By the time the doors at Heart Mountain Hall swung open for the JW Heny benefit, there was already a long line forming. Generous donors poured in so fast that organizers ran out of dinner menu items, … more
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Mike Specht chairs Park County Democratic caucus and convention inside Northwest College’s Fagerberg Building. The Saturday morning event drew 21 local Democrats.
Park County Democrats stick with Biden
When it came time to formally nominate a candidate for president at Saturday’s Park County Democratic Party caucus, Kelly Tamblyn kept her remarks brief. “I think we should vote for … more
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The Powell Library building is closing Tuesday, April 23 to allow staff time to pack items and then have them moved to Homesteader Hall, which will be the library’s temporary location opening on May 6 while the current library building is demolished and a new building constructed.
Powell Library to close April 23 to prep for new building
Monday, April 22 will mark the final day the Powell Library is open for business in its current building downtown. Park County Libraries Director Karen Horner announced last week the upcoming … more
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Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts team repeated last year’s first place win at the state competition March 23 in Laramie. Eighth grade student Landon Petersen, (front row, center) placed in the top four individually, which means he will compete on the national level in May. Back row, from left: coach Dale Estes, Tyler Krueger, Jim Black, Gianreye D’Alessandro, Hunter Taylor and Brady Kuenn. Front row: Tucker Muecke, Landon Petersen and Huston Dearcorn.
Math in the capital
Last year Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts Coach Dale Estes traveled with Wyoming’s best students to Florida to compete at the national level. This year Powell Middle eighth grader … more
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NWC approves acceptance of $1 million grant
Northwest College board trustees approved last week the college accepting a $1 million grant from the state for the Northwest College Foundation as a matching fund for donations raised. … more
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Jeremiah Lettiere
Search for fleeing driver results in unrelated DUI arrest
On the afternoon of April 6, officers across the northern Big Horn Basin were asked to be on the lookout for a white Dodge truck that had just fled from a state trooper. It wasn’t long … more
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A screen grab from video evidence released by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department shows a wolf allegedly captured by Cody Roberts lying injured in the corner of a bar, where witnesses state it remained there suffering from injuries for an extended amount of time before being taken out back and killed. The incident has led to outrage about the abuse of the animal and the laws that allow hunters to kill wolves in the predator zone by running them down with snowmobiles.
Witness describes wolf’s final hours in bar
Cody Roberts walked into the Green River Bar joking that he’d found a lost cattle dog. The woman tending bar that evening seemed to know what would happen next. “The bartender goes, … more
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A mourner looks at photos of Bobby Maher prior to a vigil in his memory Thursday in Casper.
Casper community comes together in grief to mourn Bobby Maher
He was known by friends and neighbors as Bobby, a familiar face on the basketball court and recognized by his dashing mop of curly brown hair and boyishly charming smirk. He’s described by his … more
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Middle school student receives a promotion in Civil Air Patrol
Cadet Airman Fae McNair, a Powell Middle School seventh grader, was recently promoted to Airman 1st Class at a ceremony at Northwest College. Cadet Airman 1st Class McNair, who joined the Heart … more
In 2023, Food Bank of Wyoming distributed enough food to provide the daily equivalent of more than 23,800 meals.
Food Bank of Wyoming: A relief and resource statewide
Food insecurity   in Wyoming has only increased in the past two years, which has led Food Bank of Wyoming to pivot its programs and initiatives to be able to provide state-wide support, … more
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