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Giving Day returns to NWC on March 20

After smashing records in 2024, Northwest College Giving Day returns for its fifth consecutive year on Thursday, March 20, giving alumni and supporters an opportunity to contribute to the immediate … more

3/4/25

Gov. Mark Gordon talks with Livingston Elementary School second graders Garrett Stroble (left) and Calder Skorupski during Gordon's tour of Cody and Meeteetse schools that take part in the RIDE program.

Gordon visits Cody schools working with RIDE initiative

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon visited two Park County school districts last week to witness firsthand the impact of his Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) education … more

3/4/25

Park County Republican Women to host annual legislative roundup

The Park County Republican Women has scheduled its annual legislative update for March 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Cody. Wondering what's happening at the Wyoming … more

3/4/25

Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, speaks to the Senate about a bill on Jan. 22 at the state Capitol. Nethercott brought an amendment Friday to restore the full external cost adjustment for K-12 schools in the wake of a district court judge’s ruling that the state’s funding is currently unconstitutional.

Senators restore full K-12 school funding after court decision

CHEYENNE — On the heels of an unfavorable district court decision on K-12 public school funding, state lawmakers restored the full $66.3 million external cost adjustment on Friday. The … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/4/25

Anti-DEI bill heads to governor’s desk

A bill to terminate and defund diversity, equity and inclusion programming at the University of Wyoming and community colleges is headed for Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk. Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/4/25

Governor lets gun-free zones repeal become law without his signature

Gov. Mark Gordon announced late Thursday that he will let House Bill 172, “Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments,” go into law without his signature, while calling it a … more

By Wyoming Tribune Eagle Staff, Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/4/25

Denney NeVille waits his turn while Becky Bates speaks to Gov. Mark Gordon after he made comments Tuesday night in Byron.

Gov. Gordon joins Byron Town Hall meeting; highlights mental health programs

Visibly shaken just moments after meeting privately with a father who lost his entire family Feb. 10 in a Byron shooting, Gov. Mark Gordon took the microphone at a mental health town hall meeting … more

By Mark Davis | 2/27/25

Lovell man who fled to Mexico after cutting off GPS ankle monitor sent to prison

In June 2023, Israel Silva admitted that he’d violated the terms of his probation for a string of property crimes, but pleaded to be released from jail while awaiting sentencing. Silva … more

By CJ Baker | 2/27/25

Commissioners choose new travel council member who may ‘shake things up’

Cody business owner and developer Jake Ivanoff has some strong opinions about what the Park County Travel Council can do better. Now, he has the opportunity to try and turn some of his frustrations … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/27/25

Rep. Paul Hoeft, (R-Powell) sits in the House chambers during this year’s legislative session. Hoeft is a co-sponsor of HB-199, which he said will give families who opt out of public schooling funds to ‘tailor their educational needs for their families.’

Bill that would help fund private schooling carries some concern

If passed, a bill inching towards the governor’s desk for signature may have potential implications for Wyoming school districts. As it’s currently published, the Wyoming Freedom … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/27/25

The annual Mardi Gras fundraiser put on by the Powell Medical Foundation is raising funds this year for an upgrade to the hospital cafe, which more people have been patronizing.

Mardi Gras hospital event raising funds for cafe

The Powell Medical Foundation’s main fundraiser will again transform Heart Mountain Hall at the Park County Fairgrounds into a Mardi Gras celebration Saturday to support the foundation’s … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/27/25

Investigators probing possible Social Security fraud

Federal investigators are probing whether a former Cody resident received tens of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits she wasn’t entitled to, according to court filings. At … more

By CJ Baker | 2/27/25

Metaphysical health expo to have over 30 vendors

Responding to a growing demand for alternative health practices, the Big Horn Basin Metaphysical and Wellness Expo will feature 34 vendors who will be demonstrating and presenting on their services … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/27/25

University of Wyoming fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll

The University of Wyoming lists 19 students from Park County on the 2024 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll. Of the Park County students, nine are from Powell and 10 are from Cody. The … more

2/27/25

Nursing career fair scheduled for March 19 at Northwest College

The Northwest College Nursing program invites all current nursing students, recent nursing graduates and community health care professionals to attend a nursing career fair on Wednesday, March 19, … more

2/27/25

People packed the Cody Auditorium last week for the 123rd annual Founder’s Day Banquet put on by the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce.

Cody hosts annual Founders’ Day Banquet

CODY — The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and special honorees during the 123rd Annual Founders’ Day Banquet at the Cody Auditorium last week. The … more

2/27/25

Two immigrant driver’s license bills make it to governor’s desk

Out of a swath of immigration bills that died this session of the Wyoming Legislature, two bills survived that would impact drivers. There were final sticking points that had to be dealt with … more

By Jasmine Hall, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/27/25

Rep. Nina Webber (R-Cody) argued in favor of the bill to make school boards partisan by arguing that they already make many political decisions, such as in what books to use and how to respond to a pandemic.

House kills partisan school board bill

CHEYENNE — School board races in Wyoming will remain nonpartisan, despite an effort to require candidates to register and declare their affiliation with one party or another. The House of … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/27/25

The State Bath House at Hot Springs State Park is now open longer hours as of Feb. 24.

Wyoming State Parks extends hours at State Bath House in Hot Springs State Park

THERMOPOLIS — The State Bath House at Hot Springs State Park will offer extended hours for visitors, according to a WYoming State Parks press release. Starting Monday, Feb. 24, the Bath … more

2/27/25

A rendering of the new Powell Library building on Third and Clark streets shows off a one story building that library leaders say will provide more usable space than the previous building.

Powell Library construction heats up again

As the stretch of cold and snowy weather lifts, work on the Powell Library is heating up once again. Work on the foundation was paused with the snowy, freezing weather, but as the weather … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/25/25