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About a dozen Big Horn Co-op employees, including new CEO Jim Gauker, answered questions from co-op members Jan. 30 in Heart Mountain Hall, as part of the new CEO’s effort to strengthen the co-op after a rocky stretch that included closures of nearly all of the retail stores, including the one in Powell.

Co-op hears frustrations, lays out goals at town hall meeting

Addressing roughly two dozen members, former members and former employees of the Big Horn Co-op in Powell last week, the organization’s new CEO attempted to convince them to continue supporting … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/6/25

First time contestant Heidi Freeman of Lander caught the largest trout, landing a 36.5-inch lake trout on the second day of the derby on Lower Sunshine Reservoir.

The Hole in the Ice Gang

Gage Maser knows the tug of a big fish, so he immediately called for help when he felt a heavy pull on his line. Losing a single hefty trout can make the difference between a top 20 finish and … more

By Mark Davis | 2/6/25

State gets cash, car used by alleged drug dealers

Prosecutors have yet to prove their cases against some local residents who allegedly conspired to bring thousands of fentanyl pills and a pound of meth into Park County last fall. However, although … more

By CJ Baker | 2/6/25

Park County School District 1 calendar draft would largely grant parents’ wishes

Survey results are in, the majority of parents and PCSD1 staff want the school year to end before June 1, and if the district’s new calendar passes that’s exactly what will happen for at … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/6/25

Passenger numbers at Cody airport ‘going the right direction’

After a down year in 2023, passenger numbers at Yellowstone Regional Airport rebounded in 2024. A total of 37,033 passengers boarded flights at the Cody facility last year, according to the … more

By CJ Baker | 2/6/25

Powell High School students Audrey Johnson and Kenna Cannon laugh while competing in a human Hungry Hungry Hippos race during the Make a Wish assembly Jan. 23. So far Powell High School has raised $7,500 for the charitable organization with $1,200 coming from Powell Middle School.

Powell students raise nearly $8K

Powell students rallied and raised $7,500 during Make a Wish week Jan. 20-24, after the Powell High School student council incorporated a variety of techniques ranging from “toilet tag” … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/6/25

City may add bathroom to Homesteader Park splash pad

Construction has yet to begin on the new splash pad at Homesteader Park, but the city is already thinking about making an upgrade. Work is set to begin early this spring on the roughly $550,000 … more

By CJ Baker | 2/6/25

Northwest College helps North Dakota university after fire

Northwest College President Lisa Watson called it serendipitous. It really couldn’t have been better timing. On Jan. 24, NWC began delivering kitchen equipment it had used … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/6/25

Artists sought to create new Cody mural

One of downtown Cody’s more prominent walls will soon become a work of art. The City of Cody’s public arts committee is currently seeking an artist to “tell an inclusive story … more

2/6/25

Park County planner Jenny Cramer works with Dale Jensvold on filling out a survey during an open house Jan. 29 at Heart Mountain Hall. The county hosted the event for people to give input on what land uses they’d like to see regulated within their planning areas.

Second phase of county regulation amendments starts

The next two days after roughly 100 people packed into the Cody Library’s Grizzly Room for an occasionally heated public hearing on the first phase of county development standards and … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/6/25

Second earthquake in three days rumbles near Thayne

AFTON (WNE) — A second earthquake occurred west of Thayne on Sunday evening. The quake, which occurred at 10:03 p.m., measured 3.0 on the Richter scale, according to the United States … more

2/6/25

Restored property tax cut bill passes Senate, heads to House

A bill to offer all homeowners in Wyoming a two-year, 50% reduction in property taxes has passed the state Senate. Senate File 69, “Homeowner property tax exemption,” passed in a … more

By Carrie Haderlie and Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle | 2/6/25

How the West was won?

A University of Wyoming professor says, had European contact happened 200 years earlier, they would have been met by a much more difficult response from American Indian populations that may have … more

2/6/25

Legislators vote for property tax reform bill

CODY — According to local legislators, property tax relief and reform are a priority for residents of Park County. Within the first two weeks of the legislative session, House Bill 169- … more

2/6/25

Judge picks deputy assessor to fill vacant role

After a messy, month-long process, Park County has a new interim assessor. On Friday, a judge passed over a couple candidates nominated by the local Republican party and appointed First Deputy … more

By CJ Baker | 2/4/25

Jackson Baker crash lands into a fluffy snow drift while skiing at Powell’s Homesteader Park. He and friends Truett Carter, Ryan Rivas and Jude Tillotson arrived early Monday morning at the park to have the sledding hill all to themselves.

Snow daze: Blizzard covers Park County with much needed precipitation

Gregg McDonald arrived at work early Monday knowing it would be a busy day. The first order of business: Digging out. “I know we need it, but did we have to get it all at the same … more

By Mark Davis | 2/4/25

Sen. Dan Laursen (R-Powell) is sponsoring a bill that would allow schools to require students use multi-occupancy bathrooms and changing rooms that correspond with their biological sex or a single use option. If passed the bill would answer a resolution passed by Park County School District 1 in November.

School board resolution answered in Powell based bill

If passed, a bill sponsored by a Powell legislator in response to an issue at Powell High School would allow PCSD1 to create a policy stipulating students must use the bathroom that corresponds with … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/4/25

Northwest College President Lisa Watson speaks to those at the student center dedication and open house Thursday. The building, finished in late 2024, is 38,606 square feet and features a place for students to recreate and study and has a modern dining hall and a new climbing wall. At right is Ismael Dominquez, Wyoming Arts Council program specialist.

Community celebrates student center grand opening

Jared May looked out at the building he had spent nearly two years in, day after day, dealing with the challenges that come with a more than $23 million project to construct a more than 33,000 square … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/4/25

Hillside Floral owner Shelley Hill prepares gifts for the Sweet Treats, Savory Deals, Valentine’s Day-themed event Thursday evening.

Powell businesses to take part in Valentine treat event

A handful of Powell businesses are joining together for a Valentine’s shopping, food and drink event. Sweet Treats, Savory Deals is 5-9 p.m. Thursday. From 5-7 p.m., Hillside Floral, … more

2/4/25

The Powell Middle School Robotics team the Powell Paradoxes pose for a photo at their state competition in Casper last December. The team secured third place and earned a first place Robot Performance Award, second place Innovation Project Award and third place Champions Award. As a result of their high performance the team will be going to an international invitational in Daytona Beach, Florida this June. Back row, from left: Jennifer Taylor, Jasper Taylor, Jaxson Bear, Broc Sherman and Colson Sherman. Front row, Coach Leon Miller, Jade Miller and Carter Kruger.

Robotics team on their way to the sunshine state

For the second time since the club’s reboot three years ago, a Powell Middle School robotics team will be heading to an international competition. Kate Gunn, a club member who will be … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/4/25