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A Dodge Nitro SUV had to be towed from inside Cody Firearms Experience on Saturday night, after its allegedly impaired driver crashed through the wall of the building.

Allegedly drunk tourist crashes into Cody business

An Iowa man paid the wrong kind of visit to one of Cody’s top tourist attractions over the weekend, crashing through the front wall of the Cody Firearms Experience with his SUV late Saturday … more

By CJ Baker | 6/6/24

Garland voters will cast election ballots in Powell

Voters in the Garland area will need to travel a bit farther to cast their ballots on election day. With the Garland Community Church of God building no longer available, voters in and around … more

By CJ Baker | 6/6/24

Rev. Janita Krayniak speaks to her congregation and members of neighboring churches during the service to deconsecrate the First United Methodist Church in Powell. The members are joining in a federation with the Union Presbyterian Church and are working to come up with a new name.

First United Methodist Church deconsecrated

As people filed in to the First United Methodist Church for the final service of deconsecration Sunday afternoon, one longtime member stayed at the doorway. Brent Emery, with two cameras slung … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/6/24

Rita Bjornestad (left), a Parkside Elementary School third grade teacher, spoke after receiving a commemorative clock for her 22 years in the district during a May 14 school board meeting where retiring staff was recognized. Bjornestad and four other district staff members retired totaling over 100 years of experience in the district. From left, Bjornestad and trustees Dusty Paul, Laura Riley and Beau Fulton.

Five longtime employees of Powell schools retire

Park County School District 1 said goodbye to a collective 128 years of experience when the 2023-2024 school year ended and recognized five longtime staff members from Powell High School, Powell … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/6/24

PHS, UW grad Dillivan receives prestigious Truman Scholarship

Grant Dillivan, a Powell High School and recent University of Wyoming graduate, is the recipient of a prestigious Truman Scholarship. He is the first UW student in 15 years to receive the premier … more

6/6/24

Candidates for Game and Fish director named

Three Wyoming Game and Fish Department administrative employees have been named as finalists to replace current Director Brian Nesvik, who retires in September. The names have been submitted to Gov. … more

By Mark Davis | 6/6/24

A bull bison having a bad hair day hangs out near the boardwalk at Mud Volcano in Yellowstone National Park on opening day. Two people have been injured by bison so far in 2024.

Woman gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park

An 83-year-old woman was gored by a bison Saturday, June 1 while she was visiting Yellowstone National Park. The bison came within a few feet of the woman and lifted her about a foot off the ground … more

By Mark Davis | 6/6/24

Two new cell towers approved south of Cody

Cellular service between Cody and Meeteetse could soon get a boost, as plans for two new communications towers are moving forward. On Tuesday, Park County commissioners unanimously approved … more

By CJ Baker | 6/6/24

Bridge work starting on Red Gulch bridge north of Thermopolis

Barrier is being placed on the CCC Red Gulch Bridge to prepare for bridge rehabilitation north of Thermopolis on U.S. Highway 20/Wyo. Highway 789 as part of a $6.97 million highway improvement and … more

6/6/24

Ballot initiative intended to cut property taxes in half awaits state certification

Brent Bien has high hopes for his ballot initiative that could cut Wyoming property taxes in half for homeowners. And he’s one step closer to getting it in front of voters to make it state … more

By Jasmine Hall, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/6/24

Chip sealing starts east of Lovell on U.S. Highway 14A

Chip sealing will complete a pair of pavement rehabilitation projects east of Lovell and west of Byron, according to a Wyoming Department of Transportation press release. Work began Tuesday. … more

6/6/24

A bronze monument of Hank Coe Sr. stands amid the charred rubble after a fire swept through the Caleco Foundry in Cody Wednesday, May 29. The statue is scheduled to be unveiled at a special ceremony at the Yellowstone Regional Airport on Friday.

Caleco Foundry burns in Cody

Early Wednesday morning Cody Volunteer Firefighters responded to calls of smoke and flames at the Caleco Foundry, just outside of the city on Reesy Road, near Wyo. Highway 120. Seventeen firefighters … more

By Mark Davis | 6/4/24

The May family, including (from left) Lacy May, Maverick, Jordan, McCoy and family friend Wade Barman, fish for trout during Powell’s Kids Fishing Day celebration at Homesteader Park. Lacy caught her first fish at the park’s pond and was emotional watching her oldest child catching his first trout.

Fishing for memories

Lacy Mae knows the Homesteader Fishing Pond well. Twenty-seven years ago she was brought to the pond by her father, Rick Ebersberger, on Powell’s annual Kids' Free Fishing Day. On that day she … more

By Mark Davis | 6/4/24

The Market will close its doors

The Market (formerly Mr. Ds) will be no more — aside from the liquor store — in roughly 10 days. Store Manager Caroline Johnson said the business started to discount its inventory … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/4/24

CYAIR trying to get Salt Lake flights back to Cody

For years Salt Lake City was an expected destination for flights from Yellowstone Regional Airport, whether as the year-long destination or at least a summer one. Now, leaders at the airport and … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/4/24

Driver alleged to have tried running man over in Ralston

A dispute over an off-road vehicle escalated into an attempted murder last week, prosecutors say. Charging documents allege Jose N. Gonzalez Ayala of Clark tried running over a Ralston … more

By CJ Baker | 6/4/24

State success for Powell problem solvers

There’s no problem like a math problem, especially for Tyler Kruger, a Powell Middle School eighth grader who placed first in his age group at the Wolsborn-Drazovich Wyoming State Mathematics … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/4/24

Two more join race for commission

After waiting until the last minute, a couple more candidates have decided to join the race for the Park County Commission. With JP Jones and Kelly Simone of Cody filing on Friday, there are now … more

By CJ Baker | 6/4/24

Man wanted on Washington sex crime allegation arrested in Cody

A high school counselor from Washington who’s alleged to have had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student was apprehended in Cody last week. Derik J. Detweiler, 35, … more

By CJ Baker | 6/4/24

Harris Trucking workers Bryce Johnson (left) and Dave Palin (in excavator) work on clearing the site of the North Cabre parking lot as part of an effort to redo the concrete lot.

NWC campus busy with summer construction

While the new student center is by far the most obvious project, the Northwest College campus is alive this summer with construction sites. That includes more parking lot maintenance, something … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/4/24