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Walter Clapp, a Republican candidate for president of the United States, drives his horse-drawn carriage down Sheridan Avenue in downtown Cody to draw attention to his campaign.

Horse-drawn POTUS hopeful touring Wyoming

CODY — The best Walter Clapp could tell, Lynnette bit Liz. The 5-year-old, half-sister, spotted draft horses were feuding, at least judging by the abrasions on each other’s necks. … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 8/17/23

Historic places: Area buildings up for National Register listing

The Homesteader Museum is one of two area buildings to be up for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Curator Brandi Wright said the nominations for the museum as well as the … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/15/23

First Deputy Park County Treasurer Anne Lawler (left) and Treasurer Barb Poley (center) assist buyers at Wednesday's tax sale at the Park County Fairgrounds. The county saw an increase in unpaid property taxes and irrigation assessments this year, coinciding with increasing property values and taxes.

Unpaid property tax numbers jump

As property taxes have surged in Park County, so has the number of people unable to pay them. Through Wednesday, property owners had failed to pay more than $231,700 worth of taxes and … more

By CJ Baker | 8/15/23

Kindergarten students Dustin Barnsdale and Jayde Zurcher work together to build a Lego block at Southside Elementary, Thursday.

Looking ahead: Powell schools to focus on communication and transparency this year

One of the main goals for the Powell schools this year is to focus on informing the community about what’s going on inside the school district. “I think that when I met with my … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/15/23

Grizzly bear moved to Five Mile Creek

State officials captured and relocated an adult female grizzly bear last week for livestock depredation northwest of Cody on private land. The bear was relocated to the Five Mile Creek drainage, … more

By Mark Davis | 8/15/23

Park County Commissioner Lloyd Thiel volunteers to move dirt to help prepare the new take-out point on the Shoshone River south of Powell. The project is sponsored by the Park County Outdoor Recreation Collaborative.

Powell boat launch construction underway

Construction of a boat takeout point near Powell that will allow for better access to water sports on the Shoshone River is underway, giving the recently chartered Park County Outdoor Recreation … more

By Mark Davis | 8/15/23

Man facing multiple felonies after spending a year at large

After roughly a year on the run, a Powell man has been brought back to Park County to face allegations that he strangled a teenager in 2022 and felony drug charges from 2021. Prosecutors say … more

By CJ Baker | 8/15/23

Cody temple building permit held up until at least after Tuesday council meeting

The Cody City Council will get a review of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple permitting process from City Attorney Scott Kolpitcke during Tuesday night’s city council … more

8/15/23

Powell’s schools will have 21 new certified staff members at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. From the left are Katelyn Hall, Brooklyn Sweet, Anna Flitner, Aubrie Stenerson, Nikkole Catlin, Jenna Carter, Sabra Hoffman, Connor Jones, Beth Whitley, Benjamin Curdy, Laurie Klemm, Ty Myers, Rachel Nielsen, Heather Allred, Alyssa Bell, Hartly Washington, Sue Nelson, Sunshine Dunkerley, Paige Culwell, Tiffani Zickefoose and Chelsea Brakke.

New faces at Powell schools

In less than a week Powell students will be welcomed by some new faces. The following staff have joined Park County School District 1 for the 2023-2024 school year: … more

8/15/23

Brooklyn Sweet is a new addition to Park County School District 1 but not to the town of Powell. Sweet is a Powell alumni who has returned to teach classic kindergarten; the district wide class will hold eight students and be hosted at Parkside Elementary School.

Leading the way: Powell grad returns to teach a new generation

Brooklyn Sweet has found herself back in a Powell elementary school classroom — this was always the plan. Sweet, a 2018 Powell High School grad, left to pursue an education at the … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/15/23

Yellowstone National Park fisheries crew members electroshock for Yellowstone cutthroat trout along Soda Butte Creek in the northeast corner of the park during the most recent leg of the Soda Butte Creek native fish restoration project.

Brook trout found in Yellowstone creek

State and federal officials are working quickly to remove invasive brook trout from Soda Butte Creek near Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Gate in an effort to save the largest remaining … more

By Mark Davis | 8/15/23

Weeds, Wildlands and More! Ag expo set for Aug. 29 in Cody

The East Yellowstone Collaborative and partners are hosting a Weeds, Wildlands and More! ag expo Aug. 29 from 3-7 p.m. at the Cody Club Room. The goal of the event is to connect landowners and … more

8/15/23

The root cellar at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center is being restored for a new exhibit.

Heart Mountain receives Traveler’s Choice award from Tripadvisor

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is happy to receive a 2023 Traveler’s Choice award from Tripadvisor, the travel service and advice website. The award goes to sites rated in the top … more

8/15/23

Chip sealing of Wyo. Highway 294 project to begin Thursday

Chip sealing of a $5.6 million pavement improvement project is scheduled to begin this week on Wyo. Highway 294 (Badger Basin Road) near Ralston. Chip sealing is tentatively scheduled to begin … more

8/15/23

Students participate in UW Summer High School Institute

For 66 rising juniors, it was never too early to be thinking about their futures, especially if it leads to a secondary education at the University of Wyoming. A diverse group of students had … more

8/15/23

Albany County agencies look for ways to fight fentanyl

LARAMIE — “My friends are dying.You’ve got to do something.” Special Agent Louis “Chip” Cirillo, quoted a plea from a methamphetamine dealer during a … more

By Carol Ryczek, Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/15/23

Gordon appoints Darin Westby director of WYDOT

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Darin Westby director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). Westby has served as interim director of the agency since March. He was … more

8/15/23

Orville Moore dusts crops with pesticides last week. A wet, cool spring prevented farmers from needed fieldwork, which could lead to a big pest year, UW Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman said.

Rainy season affected this year’s crops, it all depends on fall

A cool, wet spring followed by a quick change to high, dry temperatures in July had both positive and negative impacts on this year’s crop, and now it all really depends on what the fall season … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/10/23

As with past meetings on a planned temple, hundreds of members of the public — including many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — attended Tuesday’s meeting of the Cody Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board.

Cody temple approved, set to include 101-foot tower

Following nearly two months of debate, five public meetings and feedback from hundreds of area residents, Cody’s planning board has narrowly approved The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day … more

By CJ Baker | 8/10/23

Powell man charged with raping woman

Authorities have charged a Powell man with first-degree sexual assault, alleging that he forcibly raped a woman in a downtown parking lot in June. The case against 40-year-old Christopher S. … more

By CJ Baker | 8/10/23