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Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, speaks in the House of Representatives during the Wyoming Legislature’s budget session at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
House votes to cut UW funding by at least $20M
CHEYENNE — In an emotional Saturday vote about funding for the state’s only four-year public university, members of the Wyoming House of Representatives narrowly voted to support deep cuts to the … more
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Etter joins Cody Regional Health’s general surgery team
CODY – Dr. Thomas E. Etter, DO, a surgeon in Cody for more than 10 years, is joining Cody Regional Health’s general surgery team beginning March 9. Dr. Etter brings more than 20 years of … more
Emma Brence was one of four Powell High School grads who earned the American FFA Degree last fall, which proved to be a record year for recipients of the ultimate FFA degree award.
Record-breaking year for American FFA Degree recipients
More than 5,162 FFA members received the American FFA Degree at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo late last year, marking the largest group in the organization’s history. The honor … more
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Worland couple Jason Wiczek and Gina Sustache spent their Valentine’s Day on a snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park on a guided trip with Gary Fales Outfitting. The guide and rental company is the only outfitter servicing the East Entrance of the park.
Home is where the heart is
It was Valentine’s Day, but not everyone had the special day for lovers off. Vince and Shelly Van Weelden tried several times to escape Pella, Iowa, home of the famous May Tulip Time Festival … more
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Former manager gets jail time for stealing from dealership
The former manager of a Powell auto dealership has been ordered to serve a week in jail for reportedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the business and a customer in 2021 and 2022. … more
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Sen. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, succeeded in getting a majority of senators, but not his fellow Powell legislator, to vote in favor of the amendment Tuesday after nearly 30 minutes of discussion.
Senate votes to provide another $5 million for shooting complex
At a Wyoming State Shooting Complex Joint Powers Board meeting in January, Sen. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, said he’d do what he could to get into the budget bill $5 million from state funds that had … more
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Gov. Mark Gordon speaks during a Monday forum at Cody’s Holiday Inn at which he advocated for his budget proposals and fielded questions from the audience.
Governor defends budget at Cody forum
Ever since a panel of lawmakers recommended slashing Gov. Mark Gordon’s proposed budget by roughly $1 billion, the governor has been pushing back. And on Monday, he took his case directly to voters … more
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Detective Christie (Reina Hansen) tries to hold back Detective Kane (Elaina Kousoulos) as she argues with three ‘murder fans’ (Alex Turner, Bailey (Colt) Urwiller and Vivienne Dodd) during a scene in ‘Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion’ last week during a rehearsal.
High school drama preps for double feature
When Powell High School senior Justin Dusenberry first moved to Powell from Virginia, he was a shy kid. Then, he said, he found his voice, found his people and found his purpose with the PHS … more
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Pictured from left: Heather Stambaugh, CRH Foundation director; Kelly Jensen, CRH Foundation Board chair; Dr. Kathleen DiVincenzo, CRH Foundation Board member and CRH CMO; Laura Carpenter, LTCC administrator; Millie, LTCC resident; Rose, LTCC resident; and Cindy, Rose’s daughter, pose for a picture in the center.
Living Made Lovely campaign raises $125,000 for care center
CODY — The Cody Regional Health Foundation has finished its Living Made Lovely campaign benefiting the Long Term Care Center at Cody Regional Health. Thanks to community support, $125,000 was … more
Curtis Ando Internship offered for Park County students
Curtis Ando was the son of a Japanese American incarceree from Heart Mountain and a farmer who was one of the few Japanese Americans who lived in Park County before the war. After graduating from … more
County P&Z board, technical group start work on zoning maps
Last year proposed zoning maps, based on initial public input and prior city and county land use plans, caused a lot of concern.  Around Powell, one of the big questions was why so much … more
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Cherry Pie Luncheon to benefit Girls State
The American Legion Auxiliary Cherry Pie Luncheon was started in 1968 as a fundraiser to send local girls to Wyoming Girls State, and it has been an annual event in Powell ever since. The … more
At a Monday forum at the Holiday Inn in Cody, Gov. Mark Gordon appeared to dismiss the idea that he'd join the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, but otherwise indicated that he's leaving his options open.
Gov. Gordon coy about political future
At a Monday forum in Cody, Gov. Mark Gordon gave few hints about what he might do when his current term comes to an end early next year. “I haven’t decided what I’m going to do,” Gordon … more
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Senate reverts to original budget, House advances reduced spending
CHEYENNE — Despite approval in the Senate, the Wyoming House of Representatives narrowly shot down a proposal Tuesday to restore Gov. Mark Gordon’s initial proposed $11.1 billion budget to fund … more
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The University of Wyoming recently announced a partnership with Wyoming fishing guides for a course in Laramie to introduce students to the profession.
University of Wyoming partners with guides for fishing course
The Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute at the University of Wyoming has partnered with Wyoming fishing guides to support the inaugural delivery of an … more
Senate committee supports $15 million to attract PRCA
CHEYENNE — A Wyoming Senate committee has thrown its support behind an effort to bring the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s headquarters and related facilities to Wyoming. The Senate … more
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Earl Durand: Author brings history to life with podcast
When Jerred Metz first heard the story of the outlaw Earl Durand, whose last 11 days of life in Park County seared his name into the history books, it was in the form of a song. Metz was a … more
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A standing room only crowd packed into the Wyoming Game and Fish Department public meeting facility, including (from left) Sue Simpson Gallagher, Anne Simpson, Jake Ivanoff and Yulia Piazza on the front row, piled into a meeting to find out the possible fate of Sleeping Giant Ski Lodge. A summer recreation area could replace the public ski area if HMH Capital Group signs on to run the property on the Shoshone National Forest.
Giant meeting: Potential vendor brings plan for new summer attraction at area ski lodge
In 2013, managers of Sleeping Giant said they couldn't make a profit if they weren't allowed to build a zip line. Now, a potential buyer of the closed property said at a public meeting Wednesday that … more
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Powell schools approve policy allowing more public comment
More opportunities for public comment will be available at Park County School District 1 board meetings starting in March after a majority of board members voted in favor, on third and final reading, … more
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Reps. Paul Hoeft, R-Powell (at left), and Pepper Ottman, R-Riverton, work at their desks during the opening week of the 2026 Budget Session. Hoeft’s bid to prohibit taxpayer dollars from going to governmental lobbying was shot down on the session’s second day.
Powell rep’s bill to ban government lobbying fails
A Powell lawmaker’s attempt to prohibit counties, cities, school districts, special districts and the state government from using taxpayer funds on legislative lobbying fell short last week. … more
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