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GOP narrows field to three nominees for secretary of state

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Republican Party has picked three nominees to put forward to the governor to become the interim secretary of state, party and other officials have confirmed … more

9/27/22

Harriet Hageman, Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, has been raising accusations of election fraud in the 2020 election without proof, much to the dismay of the Wyoming legal profession. She told the Powell Tribune the election was rigged while at the Washakie County Fair in Worland last August.

Lawyers denounce ‘rigged’ election claims

A group of Wyoming lawyers sent a letter last week to Trump-endorsed Republican nominee for U.S. House Harriet Hageman expressing their “deep concern and disappointment” about her public … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris and Mary Steurer, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/27/22

David Reichert of Western Sugar harvests beets north of Powell last week on one of its two Wyoming test plots last week before the early harvest begins.

Sugar beet harvest delay a factor of weather

It’s always about the weather. And this year was no different in Western Sugar Cooperative’s Lovell Factory District. The fall harvest was delayed almost two weeks by a crop … more

By Dave Bonner | 9/23/22

Jackson Baker runs a tractor with the American flag in tow.

Powell High School students take farming heritage to heart

The school bell rings but that doesn’t mean the day is over for high school students Alexander and Jackson Baker, it’s just time to go to the farm where the Baker family has been growing … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/23/22

Nathanael Rhodes holds up a freshly picked beet in his family’s greenhouse; he picked one for dinner and two more for snacks, of course.

Nothing can stop Nathanael Rhodes’ love for the farm

Nathanael Rhodes, a local 9-year-old, has a lot going on. In his first year at the Park County Fair his poultry won first premium, next summer he will show a goat, and in the meantime he helps his … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/23/22

UW’s Koprowski to receive Aldo Leopold Memorial Award

The dean of the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, John Koprowski, has been named the 2022 recipient of The Wildlife Society’s Aldo Leopold Memorial … more

9/23/22

Wyoming 4-H educators earn national and regional recognition

University of Wyoming Extension 4-H educators from Washakie, Campbell and Teton counties received national and regional recognition for their innovative 2022 programming. Awards will be … more

By Brooke Ortel, Writer/Editor University of Wyoming Extension | 9/23/22

The 2022 University of Wyoming Wool Judging Team poses for a picture with coach Whit Stewart (blue coat, left), assistant coach Courtney Newman (yellow jacket, left) and Amy Newman (red jacket and glasses, left).

UW Wool Judging Team finishes 2021-2022 season in strong fashion

The University of Wyoming Wool Judging Team wrapped up a successful 2021-2022 season with a fourth-place finish at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo wool judging competition on Feb. 11. It was … more

By Brooke Ortel, Writer/Editor University of Wyoming Extension | 9/23/22

How American farmers are helping solve critical global issues

(StatePoint) With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, supply chain problems stemming from the global pandemic, and the world struggling under escalating inflation and a rapidly changing climate, the … more

9/23/22

Snow mold can grow as a result of snow laying for a long period of time, it can create a fungus that will eat grass or other growth.

Prepping your garden, trees and lawn for the fall

As the gardening season draws to a close, it’s time to prepare your garden, trees and lawn for the winter and fall months Garden Once harvest is completed, it’s … more

By Alex Orozco, University of Wyoming Extension educator | 9/23/22

A cow tends to her calf. Weaning is an important step for both calves and producers.

Preparing for weaning

Spring calving cow-calf producers are approaching weaning time, which can be a stressful time for both calves and producers. How a producer manages calves prior, during and after weaning can have a … more

By Alex Orozco, University of Wyoming Extension educator | 9/23/22

Wyoming quickly mobilizes to fight aquatic invasive species infestation from South Dakota

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is considering banning boats coming to the state from South Dakota and has already banned boating in a reservoir near Newcastle in an outright war against zebra … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/22

Zane Bennett, owner of Powell’s electric contractor, Yellowstone Electric Inc., asked city council Monday if he could purchase for community development a lot on Gateway Drive with plans to install at least one EV charging station.

Local contractor asks to buy west Powell lot to install EV charging station

A Powell electric contractor wants to install one or more electric vehicle charging stations on Gateway Drive as a community development project. There are no public charging stations in Powell … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/22/22

The front door of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Billings was badly charred at the bottom after being allegedly set on fire by former Powell resident Jodi Moore. Moore also broke church windows and set a fire at a nearby dormitory.

Former Powell resident arrested in Billings for arson after church fire

After allegedly setting fire to a church in downtown Billings and starting a fire at a nearby dormitory building where 19 people were staying, former Park and Big Horn counties resident Jodi Moore … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/22/22

Voting for general election begins Friday

Early and absentee voting for Wyoming’s general election gets underway this week. Starting Friday, any Park County resident can vote at the courthouse in Cody. Early voting will remain … more

9/22/22

FirstNet upgrade will monitor employee driving

When a group email was sent in August alerting employees that all state vehicles need to have a communications upgrade installed, there were mixed emotions. A new tracking system will add safety … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/22

Patty Paulsen with Big Horn Enterprises in Powell was honored recently as Wyoming’s Direct Service Professional of the Year at the Wyoming Community Service Providers statewide recognition banquet. She accepted the award alongside Big Horn Enterprises CEO Kevin Simpson.

Big Horn Enterprises provider in Powell named state’s best

Patty Paulsen has always worked in health care, working as a CNA in a nursing home and in home health care. But as soon as she began working with people with developmental disabilities 17 years ago … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/22/22

Sydney Spomer (from left), Kalin Hicswa, Ethan Cearlock and Isabella Gomez received national recognition by the College Board for their PSAT score last spring.

Students receive national awards for PSAT scores

Powell High School junior Isabella Gomez received the National Hispanic Recognition Award from the College Board while seniors Kalin Hicswa, Sydney Spomer and Ethan Cearlock received the National … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/22/22

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cody region offices are nearly complete with a public ceremony scheduled for Nov. 16. The building could be finished under budget, according to department officials.

Game and Fish announces grand opening for new Cody headquarters

The Cody Region headquarters for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is targeting mid-October for a move-in date and Nov. 16 for a public celebration, according to testimony at the Game and Fish … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/22

Bestselling author Anne Hillerman visits Northwest College on Sept. 29 for annual Wasden Reading

Bestselling author Anne Hillerman visits Northwest College on Thursday, Sept. 29, to deliver the 2022 Wasden Reading. The popular literary series returns this year after a two-year absence due to the … more

9/22/22