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Jerry Hill, manager at Rock Creek Ranch near Clark, guides Leroy, the famous steer, across the creek with the family Christmas tree on its back. The 12-foot tree looks small compared to the 1,700-pound, 17.1-hand tall steer.

At the Rock Creek Ranch in the Clarks Fork Canyon, Leroy, the nearly 1-ton ranch “mooscot,” still has free run of the iconic ranch land. And now he has developed a taste for … more

By Mark Davis | 12/15/22

Dr. Billin reappointed as county health officer

Park County Public Health Officer Dr. Aaron Billin, whose job took on a new level of public appreciation and scrutiny amid the Covid pandemic, was reappointed to the position by county commissioners … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/15/22

Powell man facing felony charges after authorities find large amount of drugs

When police arrested a Powell man for drunk driving this month, they spotted a mostly empty beer can near the driver’s seat. But it was the more than $12,000 in cash in Jose De La Cruz Guerra … more

By CJ Baker | 12/15/22

Local authors visited Southside Elementary School’s writing club on Dec. 6. to listen to students writing. From the left, Teacher Kaurine Auer-Takos, Linda Rae Sande, Sara Vanduska-Frazier, student Beth Black and Tam DeRudder Jackson.

Southside Elementary School’s writing club encourages creativity

A meeting of the minds occurs every Wednesday during the writers club at Southside Elementary School. The club, led by third grade teacher Kaurine Aure-Takos, is in its first year, following … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/15/22

Top row, from left: Julian Frost, Levi Hawley and Maddie Johnson. Bottom row, from left: Gabby Paterson, Hannah Sears and Breckin Streeter

Six Powell students selected for All-State Music

Six Powell High School students will be performing as Wyoming All-State musicians this January with four of them attending for the first time. These students will be part of either All-State … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/15/22

Scott McKenzie recites his lines as fellow Powell Valley Hospital board member RJ Kost administers the oath of office Monday at the final meeting of the year.

Hospital board swears in new members

The Powell Valley Hospital District Board swore in five members — two returners and three newcomers — at its December meeting while saying goodbye to a longtime board member. Deb … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/15/22

A coyote forages for an afternoon snack in October. The species is defined as a predator by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. There are no license requirements or stamps required to hunt coyotes in the state. There are also no bag limits. The only restriction on take of coyotes is you cannot harvest a coyote from any public road.

Inflation hits predator control

Wyoming predator districts are seeing double digit increases in the cost of doing business, largely due to the price of fuel, according to a federal official. Mike Burrell, acting state director … more

By Mark Davis | 12/15/22

A Jeep rests in the middle of U.S. Highway 14A Wednesday morning, after hitting a horse and being hit by an SUV. No serious injuries were reported.

Jeep hits horse, is hit by SUV

A driver avoided serious injury after colliding witha stray horse and then being struck by an oncoming vehicle Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 14A. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to … more

By CJ Baker | 12/15/22

WYDOT struggles to recruit, retain employees

The Wyoming Department of Transportation continues to struggle to recruit and retain employees, a problem reported by many other state agencies in recent budgetary hearings. Lawmakers were … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/15/22

Wright woman out $1,400 after alleged parrot-egg fraud

GILLETTE (WNE) — A 78-year-old Wright woman lost $1,400 after the parrot eggs she ordered allegedly hatched in transit. The woman bought parrot eggs online from a company in California in … more

12/15/22

Local Facebook group gives free help to members in community

Scrolling through the Community Hand Up Facebook group, someone is asking for a bassinet for her friend who has a newborn … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/13/22

Santa (Mike Apanashk), the Grinch (Caleb Norris) and Jerry Hill (in buffalo robe) lead the Cowboys for Christmas down Coulter Avenue Saturday morning, trailed by (from left in back), Samantha Hill, Rusty Karst (obscured), Cayla Norris and Kristy Lewis on horseback. The group delivered gifts to 13 Powell families.

Cowboys saddle up again to deliver Christmas cheer

Santa ditched his reindeer and sleigh on Saturday, jumping aboard a horse-drawn wagon to deliver Christmas cheer to a dozen Powell families. Jolly Old Saint Nick — joined by an elf, the … more

By CJ Baker | 12/13/22

Wyoming Wildlife task force member Rusty Bell, who is a Campbell County Commissioner, taxidermist and outdoor sports enthusiast, speaks to a large group of hunters Thursday about a proposal to change the way moose and bighorn sheep tags are applied for at the public meeting facility at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Cody office.

Task force tackles preference points

As the Wyoming Wildlife task force prepares for their final meeting Wednesday, members of the group brought one of the toughest issues they’re attempting to tackle to Park County constituents … more

By Mark Davis | 12/13/22

Write-in candidates get exceptionally large vote tallies in county

After losing in or sitting out the primary election, a handful of candidates staged extraordinarily successful write-in campaigns during the general election. Gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien, … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/13/22

Hospital has 3 finalists for new CEO

Powell Valley Healthcare is still working to find a new CEO and now plans to choose one early in the new year. The hospital will decide between three finalists, all of whom were or will be … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/13/22

Powell High School student Emma Johnson (left) was elected president of the Wyoming Association of Student Councils convention in November. Next to Johnson is newly elected Secretary Alyssa Ahlers and Vice President Cash Jones.

High school student is president of state organization

Powell High School has presidential power in its ranks following junior Emma Johnson’s election as president of the Wyoming Association of Student Councils for the 2022-2023 school year. The … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/13/22

Northwest College Photographic Communications Program holding Photo Contest and Exhibition

The Northwest College Photographic Communications program is holding its first Photo Contest and Exhibition. Interested photographers, 18 and older, may submit images in one of two categories: … more

12/13/22

‘I See the Light Invisible’

A unique photo exhibit featuring the work of Northwest College Associate Professor of Photography Anthony Polvere opens Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 7-8:30 p.m. The exhibition is being held in the SinClair … more

12/13/22

Salazar seeks clarity for Food Freedom Act

Sen. Tim Salazar, R-Riverton, is authoring a bill to clarify language in the state’s Food Freedom Act after Department of Ag inspectors balked at the sale of raw milk on Riverton’s Main … more

By Sarah Elmquist Squires, The Ranger Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/13/22

Former Big Horn Co-op employees facing felony theft, conspiracy charges

LOVELL (WNE) — Two former employees have been accused of stealing more than $50,000 from Big Horn Co-op over a 12-month period before their activities were detected in late August … more

12/13/22