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County snubs Cody shelter

The Park County Commissioners were more generous with special funding requests this year than in the last few years, with a number of organizations such as Youth Clubs of Park County and Powell … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/3/23

Powell man charged with stealing eight ATVs

A Powell man is facing a stack of criminal charges in connection with allegations that he stole eight ATVs from a storage unit last month. Jacob P. Satterwhite, 44, has been charged with eight … more

By CJ Baker | 8/3/23

Police seek information about reported hit-and-run

Powell police are seeking more information about a Wednesday morning incident, in which a driver may have hit a teenage bicyclist. The incident reportedly occurred sometime between 11 a.m. and … more

8/3/23

Hospital’s finances up at end of fiscal year

Powell Valley Healthcare’s revenues were up to end fiscal year 2022-2023 over the year before, although a large chunk of that was due to a $500,000 payout in an insurance settlement. New … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/3/23

No new leads in Mitchell disappearance

Efforts to find a missing Worland woman that began on July 22 near Nowater Road in Washakie County have not turned up new clues according to recent updates from the Washakie County Sheriff’s … more

8/3/23

Grocery rescue program saves fresh food from going to waste

With thousands of people facing food insecurity every day, there’s no reason fresh, quality food should go to waste. Over 119 billion pounds of quality food is discarded in the U.S. each year … more

8/3/23

The Bureau of Land Management is looking for public comment on a new environmental assessment of the Outlaw Trails north of Cody.

BLM seeks input on analysis of Outlaw Trails

CODY — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has released an environmental assessment that analyzes a trail system for the Outlaw Trails area, located north of Cody in Park County. … more

8/3/23

The Bureau of Land Management sprays for cheatgrass via helicopter in the region.

BLM and partners work to control cheatgrass

WORLAND — With a shared commitment to manage for healthy rangelands and reduce wildfire risk, the Bureau of Land Management continues this year to partner with Big Horn, Park and Washakie … more

8/3/23

State to require training to reduce mismanagement of funds

To better guard against fraud in Wyoming’s small towns, the state recently established its first training requirements for officials on how to manage public funds. The state Legislature in … more

By Mary Steurer, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/3/23

Mudpots in the Mud Volcano area of Yellowstone National Park bubble away, one of 660 locations where a team of scientists researched the magma chamber of the Yellowstone caldera for a recent study.

Is Yellowstone eruption closer than thought? Scientists say not necessarily

In the same way digital photography has evolved from 3 megapixel state-of-the-art professional DSLR cameras in the late 90s to folks now carrying 15 megapixel cameras in their cellphones, scientists … more

By Mark Davis | 8/1/23

Vehicle crash knocks out power in Cody, alleged driver arrested

A drunk driver crashed into an electrical pole and knocked out power for many City of Cody residents Sunday night, police say. Steven H. Shobert, 48, was arrested in connection with the … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/23

Powell Valley Healthcare Inpatient Services Nursing Director Nichole Gutierrez, ER Director June Minchow and Chief Nursing Officer Arlene Campeau talk to the Powell Valley Healthcare Board of Directors at a recent meeting about a new push to improve workplace safety.

Powell Hospital pushes to improve workplace safety

Staff at Powell Valley Healthcare are working to improve the safety of employees, patients and visitors through focusing more on workplace violence in an industry much more susceptible to it than … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/1/23

Curious citizens sought for city’s first-ever academy

If you’ve ever wanted to see how the City of Powell operates behind-the-scenes, now’s your chance: The city is launching its first-ever Citizen Academy. In a series of weekly … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/23

Minnesota man placed on probation for high-speed chase outside Cody

A Minnesota man who recently led police on a high-speed chase on the North Fork Highway has been released on probation after spending two-and-a-half weeks in jail. Kirk D. Raymond, 53, pleaded … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/23

Lightning-caused fire reported in Washakie Wilderness area

A new fire was reported on the Wapiti Ranger District of Shoshone National Forest. The lightning-caused Yellow Fire is .2 acres in size and burning in timber, dead and downed fuels. It is in the … more

8/1/23

Kirwin is an abandoned mining town in the mountains west of Meeteetse. The Meeteetse Museums plans an annual guided tour to the ghost town.

Meeteetse Museums Kirwin Tour is Saturday

Join the Meeteetse Museums on Aug. 5 for the annual tour of the historic mining town, Kirwin. Located in the Shoshone National Forest, Kirwin was a boom-and-bust mining town in the late 19th and … more

8/1/23

Hageman bill would tighten label requirements for U.S.-raised beef

CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Friday, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, (R-Wyo.), introduced the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023. The bill, which is co-led by Rep. Ro Khanna, (D-Calif.), … more

8/1/23

Experts offer tips for staying safe in bear country

LANDER — Last weekend’s grizzly bear attack just outside Yellowstone Park near the Montana-Idaho border was a stark reminder of the dangers posed by bears in the region and the need to … more

By Shawn O’Brate, Lander Journal Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/1/23

Cody woman convicted of murder asks for acquittal

Although a jury convicted Carolyn Aune of first-degree murder in connection with a toddler’s 2021 death, Aune continues to assert her innocence. The Cody resident recently asked a judge to … more

By CJ Baker | 7/27/23

Signs opposing the planned location of a Cody temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have popped up in neighborhoods around the site. The City of Cody’s Planning, Zoning and Adjustment board is still considering what to do with the proposal.

Cody temple plans remain in limbo

The fate of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ proposed Cody temple was supposed to be settled Tuesday night. But the Cody Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board’s fourth … more

By CJ Baker | 7/27/23