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Powell student makes South Dakota School of Mines Dean’s List

Powell student Jordan Morrison earned a spot on the Dean’s List at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for the 2023 spring semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List students … more

7/3/23

Wyoming Game and Fish to host hunting regulations public meeting

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has opened a comment period and will hold public meetings across the state to gather input on proposed changes to the following regulations: • Chapter … more

7/3/23

Veterans assistance in Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties

CHEYENNE — A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout July. Brad Cline … more

7/3/23

Campers Lexi Wilson and Andrew Yokel-Deliduka of Washington watch the sun set behind the Tetons at Shadow Mountain campground in July 2022 in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

As campers flood forests, officials aim to manage evolving needs

As campers continue to flood into national forests — often towing large trailers, side-by-sides or outdoor gear — districts across Wyoming are taking steps to increase capacity, regulate … more

By Katie Klingsporn. WyoFile.com | 7/3/23

Powell schools will not adopt Park County GOP resolution

The Park County School District 1 board will not be acting on a resolution passed by the Park County GOP that asks for the adoption of their April 13 Parents Rights resolution as school policy. … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/29/23

Monte Nickles (left) sings ‘Something Tells Me’ with J5 and the Montes, including Jessica Fiveland (second from left) and Erik Olson (on the keyboard) and Josey Nickles from Josey and the Whalers while serenading his new wife, Devin Matthews (not pictured) at Plaza Diane on Monday night.

Notes of love: Couple brings concert to Powell to celebrate nuptials

Devin Matthews knew her beau of nearly a decade was planning to propose. She just didn’t know when. Monte Nickles decided their new kitchen was the best place to spring a ring on her. … more

By Mark Davis | 6/29/23

Powell hospital employee numbers rise

Powell Valley Healthcare boasted 479 employees as of Monday, which outgoing CEO Terry Odom said was higher than its been recently. That has included a clinical educator in Julie Kennedy, a … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/29/23

Though it wasn’t as large as the crowd that attended an earlier meeting on the subject, many attended Tuesday’s planning and zoning meeting about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ proposed temple in Cody.

City of Cody to negotiate with LDS church on temple height, lighting

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ plans to build a temple in Cody remain in limbo, as city planning and zoning officials want changes to the building’s height and lighting. … more

By CJ Baker | 6/29/23

A Park County Elections Office map of the school districts on the border of Park and Big Horn Counties shows how the three Big Horn Counties cross over into Park County.

NWC fixes policy that disenfranchised Frannie area voters

Wording in a Northwest College policy prevented nearly 100 people in the Frannie area from voting for, or running as, a college trustee for decades. But starting in 2024, those Park County residents … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/29/23

Powell High School students discuss how to prepare for Powell High School’s first Dinner Theater with teacher Denise Laursen last year. After 37 years, Laursen is retiring from Park County School District 1 where she taught family and consumer science at both the middle school and high school. From left, Reagan Sapp, Hadley Hincks and Laursen.

A homemade legacy: Powell teacher Denise Laursen retires after 37 years

In August of 1985, Denise Laursen became a member of Park County School District 1 as the middle school family and consumer science teacher. Now in 2023, she’s retiring from Powell High School … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/29/23

This male was captured on a dash camera breaking into a vehicle in the 1900 block of Cody’s 15th Street around 1 a.m. Monday. Cody police are asking anyone with information about the person or incident to get in touch with the department.

One vehicle stolen, others burglarized in Cody crime spree

Cody police are asking for the public’s help after a thief, or thieves, stole one vehicle and broke into several others early Monday morning. Police logs indicate more than eight vehicles were … more

By CJ Baker | 6/29/23

Cody Landstrom has been performing magic for corporations, celebrities and libraries for more than 35 years and has been to the Park County Libraries several times over those years.

Magic shows coming to County Libraries

Enjoy some comedy and sleight of hand magic when you come to see Cody Landstrom at the Park County Libraries. Landstrom has been performing magic for corporations, celebrities and … more

6/29/23

Cody attorney Colin Simpson, a past president of the organization, presents Janci Baxter of Powell with the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association 2023 Member of the Year award.

Baxter named WTLA Member of the Year

Powell attorney Janci Baxter is the 2023 recipient of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association (WTLA) Member of the Year award. She was honored during the WTLA convention held in Cheyenne, June … more

6/29/23

Wyoming senior Sen. John Barrasso, speaking last year, will return to the Park County Republican Party’s annual Freedom Celebration on July 3 along with the rest of the Washington, D.C. delegation and state and local dignitaries.

Park County GOP holds annual Freedom Celebration on July 3

Park County Republican Party Chairman Martin Kimmet is inviting everyone to the annual Freedom Celebration, 1 p.m. July 3, at the State of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park in Cody to … more

6/29/23

Human remains from 1982 cold case identified

CASPER (WNE) — Human remains discovered near Granger in 1982 have been identified, according to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. Jack Clawson of Sedalia, Missouri went missing … more

6/29/23

Mometrix a toolbox for success in Wyoming

GoWYLD digital resources from the Wyoming State Library now include Mometrix eLibrary, a test preparation tool. For all Wyoming residents with a library card Mometrix eLibrary provides a free toolbox … more

6/29/23

Lawmakers, health insurance companies at odds

CASPER — For the first time, Wyoming lawmakers are looking to put in place rules that guide how health insurance companies can approve and deny medical care. However, the second interim … more

By Aedan Hannon, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/29/23

Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) give virtual remarks at the state’s first annual federal funding summit in Sheridan on June 14, 2023.

State trains cities, counties to apply for federal funds

Wyoming’s top elected officials disagree with Biden administration spending policies, but say they still want their constituents to get a fair share of the unprecedented federal grant money … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 6/29/23

Cody man arrested in Oregon on sex crime allegations

Prosecutors are alleging that a Cody man sexually abused a minor in Park County last month and then left the state. Richard M. Perkins was arrested in Oregon two weeks ago and authorities are … more

By CJ Baker | 6/27/23

Sebastian Wood gets down as low as possible with his Spiderman umbrella to examine the rainwater running down his street during an intense afternoon rain on Wednesday.

Spring persists: Farmers possibly facing bleak year as wet weather continues

A week into summer, at least as far as the calendar is concerned, most of the state is still experiencing wet, cool weather. While many would naturally think of precipitation as a positive in the … more

By Mark Davis | 6/27/23