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Bighorn Forest to drop plan to kill native sagebrush, larkspur

The U.S. Forest Service has tentatively agreed to drop a Bighorn National Forest plan to kill native plants like sagebrush and larkspur as the agency battles invasive weeds on the sprawling federal … more

By Angus M. Thuermer, Jr. , WyoFile.com | 11/1/22

Teachers dismayed by ‘sexualization of children in schools’ conference

CASPER — A woman sitting in the back of the room at the state superintendent’s conference on Tuesday raised her hand and announced to the crowd that she had quit teaching a year … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/1/22

At a recent Park County Commissioners meeting, members of the Park County Library board and staff showed off renderings for a proposed expansion and renovation of the Powell Library, designed by GSG Architecture.

Proposed Powell Library expansion shown to county commissioners

The proposed expansion of the Powell Library includes a two-story expansion to double the square feet, more space for books, children and teen areas, and a multi-purpose room for functions and … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/27/22

Local trout rescues start off with sweets and end with a smile

Electrically stunned trout rolled to the top of the water, revealing their white underbellies, while volunteers hoping to save Wyoming’s prized game fish sloshed through the muddy, receding … more

By Mark Davis | 10/27/22

Candidates for Northwest College Board of Trustees Powell subdistrict, including (from left) Emily Hart, Denise Laursen, Mallory Riley, Dusty Spomer and Carolyn Danko, gathered in the Fagerberg Building on Thursday at Northwest College for a forum.

Candidates share perspectives during NWC board forum

None of the five candidates for Northwest College board present at a Thursday night forum said they were happy with the low enrollment at the college, but differences shown through in opinions on the … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/27/22

Kindness Rocks: Area students join after school craft club

Former Southside Elementary School para-educator Diana Fulton had two loves: working with children and crafting. In honor of Fulton, who passed away last November at the age of 54, more than 100 … more

By Mark Davis | 10/27/22

The cast of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks’ production of ‘Macbeth’ waves to the audience during their Oct. 17 performance at Powell High School.

Shakespeare in the schools

When it comes to performing a play, one of the most important aspects is the set, but for a professional acting troupe that comes down to Powell annually this proves to be a challenge to overcome on … more

By Charles Larsen, Special to the Tribune | 10/27/22

Powell man sentenced for felony possession

A Powell resident has been sentenced to three years of supervised probation for a third or subsequent possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and interference with a peace officer, a misdemeanor. … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/27/22

Plaza Diane annual Invitational Show

Plaza Diane’s annual Invitational Show opens Thursday with an opening reception 7-8:30 p.m. where people will be able to meet the featured artists, enjoy treats and take in the artwork … more

10/27/22

Hospital prepares to start interviews for new CEO

Powell Valley Healthcare is moving forward on finding a new CEO. At a Monday night board meeting Human Resources Director Carrie Tinsley updated the board on the search for a CEO to replace Terry … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/27/22

Farm Bureau gets a history lesson

The state president of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, Todd Fornstrom, took members of the Park County Farm Bureau back to their roots in remarks to the county convention Friday night in … more

10/27/22

School board candidate forum will be hosted by parents on Wednesday

The PCSD1 Parents Group will be hosting a school board forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday at The Commons in Powell. The group aims to give parents a voice in education and advocate for … more

10/27/22

City of Powell finances clean in audit report

The city of Powell’s finances have received a clean bill of health for the previous fiscal year. At an Oct. 17 council meeting, certified public accountant Stephen Thomas announced the … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/27/22

Degenfelder: Books not suitable, but decision should be left to school boards

Republican nominee for state superintendent of public instruction Megan Degenfelder came to Natrona County’s school board meeting on Monday to weigh in on the district’s book controversy, … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 10/27/22

Gas prices drop nearly 14 cents in the past week

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 13.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.70 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 … more

10/27/22

Governor’s task force: No easy fix for pain at the pump

There are no quick or easy ways to protect Wyoming customers from price spikes at the fuel pump, according to a new state report. Trends in regional oil-refining capacity and fuel storage … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 10/27/22

Bighorn sheep lambs move across the landscape as fall moves into the region. Ewes and lambs, which usually move in herds, are more susceptible to disease due to their social nature than rams. But the rams will soon join the herds during breeding season.

Disease hits Devil Canyon bighorn sheep herd

After landowners near Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area sounded the alarm of a die-off of bighorn sheep, Wyoming Game and Fish officials rushing to the scene found more than three dozen of the … more

By Mark Davis | 10/25/22

A moose cow and her calf stay aware of intruders in the forest. Shiras moose, the southernmost subspecies, are adversely affected by the changing climate, according to researchers with the University of Wyoming.

Extended summers hurting southern moose populations

Shiras moose, the southernmost moose population on earth, are in decline, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wyoming. While populations of moose stretch around the … more

By Mark Davis | 10/25/22

Farm Bureau shows farm community love to Lyle Bjornestad

At their county convention banquet Friday night at the Eagles, members of Park County Farm Bureau Federation opened their hearts and wallets to acknowledge the passing of a “friend and … more

10/25/22

Powell man faces felony charges in district court

A Powell resident faces felony charges of strangulation of a household member and third or subsequent offense for domestic battery in Park County Fifth District Court. The charges were … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/25/22