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Dr. Takashi Hoshizaki (left) and Japanese Consul General Kenko Sone hold the Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation at the Japanese American National Museum.

Foundation board member receives Japanese Foreign Minister commendation

Takashi Hoshizaki, a member of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation board and a former World War II draft resister, received the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation during a ceremony … more

10/10/24

This is one of the elk that former Powell Game Warden Chris Queen asserted had been killed by a group of out-of-state hunters in October 2019. However, the men disputed the allegations and a Park County jury found them not guilty. The hunters sued Queen, but a judge dismissed the case last week.

Judge tosses hunters’ suit against former Powell game warden

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by a pair of out-of-state hunters, who claimed a game warden wrongfully detained and prosecuted them in 2019. U.S. District Court Judge Alan … more

By CJ Baker | 10/8/24

Smoke from the Elk Fire dominates the horizon Sunday as it burns in the Bighorn National Forest northeast of Burgess Junction and north of the road to Freezeout Point. The fire had grown to more than 32,000 acres by Wednesday.

Elk fire continues to grow in Bighorns

Giant plumes of smoke rose from the Elk Fire on the east side of the Bighorn Range on Friday and were visible more than 100 miles away, including to those attending homecoming at Powell High … more

By Mark Davis | 10/8/24

Commissioners work through sticky subdivision issues

The explosion of new subdivisions created since the pandemic-driven stampede of new arrivals has led to more disputes between neighbors, with some landing before the Park County commissioners. … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/8/24

Powell man charged with alleged spring assault

A 25-year-old Powell man is facing a felony charge in connection with allegations that he severely beat another young man last spring. The incident occurred in March and authorities began … more

By CJ Baker | 10/8/24

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Cody

A 56-year-old motorcyclist died in a Saturday night crash outside of Cody. The Wyoming Highway Patrol identified the deceased as Joe Lees of Illinois. According to a preliminary summary … more

10/8/24

The Cody Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Park County Travel Council, installed the domes next to the chamber building in early 2022. The domes are now being sold as part of a sealed bidding process due to usage beginning to ‘dwindle.’

Cody’s polarizing plastic domes to be removed

For the past two-and-a-half years, a set of transparent geodesic domes have sat outside the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce. They’ve hosted lunches and meet-ups — and drawn no shortage … more

10/8/24 | 1 comment

Those venturing into grizzly country can now rent bear spray from a newly installed kiosk at Yellowstone Regional Airport. The operator of the kiosk, TrailQuipt, is giving YRA a 10% cut of the revenue.

Bear spray rentals available at Cody airport

Travelers have long been able to rent vehicles at the Cody airport, and now, they’re able to rent bear spray, too. After some debate last spring, Yellowstone Regional Airport (YRA) leaders … more

By CJ Baker | 10/8/24

NWC Preview Day set for Nov. 8

Potential Northwest College students are invited to attend NWC’s annual Preview Day, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This event allows students who are exploring their … more

10/8/24

Northwest College alum, Powell resident wins regional TRiO award

POWELL — Northwest College alum, Cody native, and Powell resident Randy Baxter is the recipient of the 2024 TRiO Achiever Award, given annually to former TRiO participants who have made … more

10/8/24

Park County organizations win historical society awards

A Traveling Trunks program, a website of history-themed GIS maps, and a research article about Otto Franc were all projects from Park County recently conferred awards by the Wyoming Historical … more

10/8/24

Ken Montgomery and his dog Lux (first photo) experienced some of the worst of the Clark winds last Friday night/eary Saturday morning when hurricane-force winds toppled trees and a power pole onto Montgomery’s cabin. By Sunday afternoon community members had helped Montgomery clear his cabin of the fallen trees (second photo).

Clark residents assist neighbor after winds topple trees

Clark resident Ken Montgomery is still relatively new to the area, but he’s already experienced both the strong winds and stong community support. Last weekend he experienced both. … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/8/24

BLM seeks input on overnight fees at Cody-area recreation sites

CODY — The Bureau of Land Management has drafted a plan for new and updated overnight fees at three campgrounds in the Cody area. The BLM Cody Field Office will accept comments on the draft … more

10/8/24

Arch Park in the northern section of Yellowstone National Park was turned into U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick’s courtroom for a naturalization ceremony for 53 new citizens from 24 countries. At least two of the new citizens are Powell residents.

Finding the American Dream

With tears streaming down her cheeks, Liudmila Efimova (Mila to her friends) tightly held a small American flag and a document certifying her citizenship. Her husband, former Park County … more

By Mark Davis | 10/3/24

Suspect in motorcyclist’s homicide sent back to Montana to face charges

A former Cody resident who’s accused of killing a motorcyclist and attempting to kill three others has been returned to Montana to face multiple felony charges. Authorities allege that … more

By CJ Baker | 10/3/24

Travel council agrees to fully fund East Yellowstone Valley Chamber, with restrictions

The Park County Travel Council has agreed to fund marketing efforts by the East Yellowstone Valley Chamber of Commerce at $68,190. That was the full amount requested by the group of North Fork guest … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/3/24

Powell literacy model a success

Although schools nationwide have shifted their literacy efforts to focus on one specific method of learning, Park County School District 1 is sticking with a comprehensive approach that pulls … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/3/24

The Christian band Unspoken will perform at the Wynona Thompson Auditorium in Cody on Wednesday as part of a fundraiser for Ezekiel 37 Ministries. The Cody-based nonprofit has offered a sober living program for women for years and recently expanded to include men.

Cody-based ministry expands its sober living program

Over the past few years, Ezekiel 37 Ministries has worked to help roughly 20 local women escape the clutches of addiction. Now, the faith-based nonprofit is expanding its sober living program to … more

By CJ Baker | 10/3/24

Nick Lawson, head brewer at Cody Craft Brewing in Cody, has a pint of his life’s work while giving a tour of the brewery that he designed and built prior to the business opening in 2021. The brewery recently won an award for its community involvement.

Cody brewery wins community stewardship award

Cody Craft Brewing has made a big difference in the short time it’s been open. The brewery opened in late 2021 and has already been awarded the Wyoming Craft Brewers Guild Cooley Butler … more

By Mark Davis | 10/3/24

NWC enrollment on the rise

Northwest College is seeing more interest. This year, college enrollment is up 6%, according to early numbers from President Lisa Watson at the September board meeting. "We registered 50 … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/3/24