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Sara Wood (left), owner of Wyoming Heritage Grains, discusses agriculture with Rebekah Burns, executive director of the Powell Economic Partnership, during the Field Days event in July, at the Powell Research and Extension Center. Wood offered samples of cookies and biscuits made from the heritage grains grown and stone milled on her Heart Mountain farm.

It’s not been an easy year for farmers. Fuel prices are soaring. Fertilizer prices are, in some cases, triple what they were a year ago, and inflation is driving up the cost of all the … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/12/22

Ancient grains, such as emmer, einkorn and spelt, have been grown for 12,000 years. Unlike modern grains, these grains haven’t been selectively bred for yield and retain many of the same characteristics they did 12,000 years ago. Research by the University of Wyoming has found the grains grow well in Wyoming’s arid climate, and with less water.

After years of trials, ancient grains still showing promise

Ancient grains continue to get traction in the Big Horn Basin. These grains include spelt, emmer, and einkorn. Unlike modern wheat, which has changed considerably over the last 10,000 years through … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/12/22

Poll: Hageman holds big lead

CASPER — Former President Donald Trump’s candidate to unseat Rep. Liz Cheney in the race for Wyoming’s single House seat holds a colossal 29-point lead over the incumbent with … more

8/12/22

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust conserved officially, 1,042 acres of the Richie Ranch which the Richie family has held for 100 years.

Sublette County conserves 1,042 acres

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, in partnership with the Richie Family, has conserved 1,042 acres of the Richie Ranch Home Place near Boulder, Wyoming through an agricultural conservation … more

8/12/22

Jace Mitchell of Afton, Wyoming, grew carrots for the first time through 4-H and donated the produce to Grow a Little Extra. He was able to deliver his produce to patrons who came to the Afton Food Pantry last summer as a result of his project.

Grow a Little Extra is back for a second year

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — First lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative is proud to partner with University of Wyoming Extension for a second year to encourage Wyomingites to “grow a … more

8/12/22

A University of Wyoming student learns from professionals. This year The University of Wyoming’s Sheep Program has recently been awarded an AWA Level lll certification.

University of Wyoming Sheep Program certified AWA Level III

The University of Wyoming Sheep Program has become the first operation to reach Level III (certified) status in the American Sheep Industry Association’s American Wool Assurance (AWA) Program. … more

8/12/22

Y6 Bar Cattle Co LLC joins membership of the American Angus Association

Y6 Bar Cattle Co LLC, Meeteetse, Wyoming, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. … more

8/12/22

Ag Extension releases three bulletins in its ‘The Sustainable Diet Series’

University of Wyoming Extension recently released three bulletin publications in its “The Sustainable Diet Series” that focus on dietary diversity, biodiversity in the food system and … more

8/12/22

The goal is for Northwest College to go out for bids in September on a new student center building, which NWC President Lisa Watson views as a gateway addition for students and the community. The building would be built on the site of the present DeWitt Student Center.

College to go out soon for student center bids

Northwest College has targeted September to go out for construction bids for a new student center on campus. The aging DeWitt Student Center, named for former Dean of Students John DeWitt, is … more

By Dave Bonner | 8/11/22

A grizzly sow and her cub of the year move through the brush at Yellowstone National Park. Several cubs were victims of infanticide — killed by other bears — in view of visitors this year, including one that forced park officials to euthanize the cub.

Study team begins trapping in Yellowstone ecosystem

Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team began field captures of grizzly bears Tuesday and plan to continue through the end of October. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey, in … more

By Mark Davis | 8/11/22

Former Powell-area Wyoming Game and Fish Department game warden Chris Queen looks for sage grouse in his company truck on rutted roads in Elk Basin. Game wardens are notoriously tough on trucks as they cover thousands of miles a year on backcountry ‘roads’ while on the job.

Game and Fish adjusts budget for rising gas, repair costs

The higher cost of fuel, new vehicles and repairs has forced the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to increase its budgetary spending by $2 million for the 2022-23 fiscal budgets. Paying the … more

By Mark Davis | 8/11/22

Sex trafficking in some form may be present; report ‘puzzle pieces’ to law enforcement

Uprising, an organization based in Sheridan, is dedicated to preventing and spreading awareness about human trafficking, which has a presence in Wyoming. Uprising held presentations in Powell last … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/11/22

Park County primary election information available online

Park County residents preparing for next week’s primary election can find their polling place and review sample ballots on the county’s elections website. The site, located at … more

8/11/22

Powell purchases truck for garbage transport to Park County Landfill

The Powell City Council this month approved the purchase of a $109,000 used truck from Casper-basedPeterbilt of Wyoming. The truck will be used to transport municipal solid waste from the … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/11/22

Wyoming Department of Transportation staff present their annual STIP report to the Park County Commissioners on Tuesday at the Park County Courthouse.

WYDOT pledges Cooke City access

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is preparing to plow the Beartooth Highway from Pilot Creek to Cooke City to ensure access to the Yellowstone National Park gateway community until the … more

8/11/22

Marissa Mallory is the nuclear medicine technologist for Powell Valley Healthcare.

Open house set to talk nuclear medicine

Powell Valley Healthcare’s radiology and imaging department will introduce its new nuclear medicine imaging program at an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The event will … more

8/11/22

Thiel has an eye for the future of Park County

Park County Commissioner Lloyd Thiel said while he’s accomplished a lot, he’s not finished yet. He is one of two incumbents — Commissioner Dossie Overfield is the other — … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/11/22

Overfield wants to continue serving Park County

Dossie Overfield is finishing out her first term as Park County commissioner, and she is hoping to continue serving the residents of the county. She is among seven candidates, including fellow … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/11/22

Limited, targeted monkeypox vaccines available

Vaccines meant to help prevent monkeypox are now available on a limited, targeted basis across the state, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Public health experts are tracking an … more

8/11/22

Illustrated talk highlights scenic North Fork drive

In the next “Local Lore” talk at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, photographer-historian Bob Richard of Cody presents “The Most Scenic 72 miles: The Road to Yellowstone.” … more

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