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Powell landowner Kay Anderson speaks to the Park County commissioners Tuesday night during a public hearing on the first round of amended development standards and regulations at the Cody Auditorium.

Smaller crowd raises concerns on land use regs

Commissioners will start deliberating, and possibly voting, on the first round of development standards and regulations amendments at their next meeting in late August. If approved, it … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/7/25

Powell school district gun policy passes first reading

The Powell school district moved a step closer last month to finalizing what concealed carry will look like for staff. The policy, which outlines the responsibilities of staff members who carry … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/7/25

New Powell City Councilwoman Kristy Fields recites her oath of office at Monday night’s meeting, as Councilman Steven Lensegrav (center) looks on and Mayor John Wetzel (at right) administers the oath.

Fields joins the Powell City Council

The Powell City Council’s newest member is anything but new to the city. Kristy Fields, who was sworn in on Monday as a Ward 2 councilwoman, was not only born and raised in Powell, but is … more

By CJ Baker | 8/7/25

A Montana judge has ruled the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law by denying a petition to relist gray wolves for Endanger Species protection.

Federal judge: Fish and Wildlife Service broke law in petition denial

Montana District Federal Judge Donald Molloy has ruled the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law last year when it denied a petition to protect gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains … more

By Mark Davis | 8/7/25

Hospital board cuts district meetings to quarterly, PVHC directors will still meet monthly

Interim CEO Sean McCallister wasn’t kidding about wanting to make what he sees are positive changes in his stint at Powell Valley Healthcare. At the July 28 meeting, the Powell … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/7/25

PCSD1 will see increase in meal prices

Meal prices will see an increase for the 2025-2026 school year due to expected rise in direct food costs. “ We’re seeing about [a 2.5% increase] … we’re really seeing it … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/7/25

Multiple agencies search for missing hiker in Bighorns

A number of regional agencies, including Park County Search and Rescue volunteers, have been searching since last weekend for a Minnesota hiker who summited 13,171 foot Cloud Peak but dropped out of … more

8/7/25

Runners start out during the inaugural Run for Berry in 2023. The fundraiser returns for its third year Aug. 23, with the race beginning at the Northwest College campus mall.

Run for Berry returns Aug. 23

Registration for the third annual Run for Berry to Prevent Violence is open, and this year’s event is Saturday, Aug. 23 at 9 a.m. One mile and 5K options are available, with the race … more

8/7/25

UWAA to honor Cody UW graduates during homecoming

Four University of Wyoming graduates, two of whom with Cody ties, will be honored by the UW Alumni Association (UWAA) and the Office of the President for their professional achievements and support … more

8/7/25

Cody Regional Health's ambulances will now handle calls for Hot Springs County, in addition to parts of Park County, Washakie County and parts of Big Horn County, as part of a new agreement with Hot Springs Health.

Cody Regional Health to provide EMS services for Thermopolis

CODY — Cody Regional Health (CRH) will provide EMS services in Thermopolis thanks to a new partnership with Hot Springs Health (HSH) that went into effect July 31. As part of this … more

8/7/25

Rider thrown from Snow King coaster in Jackson sues resort, manufacturer

JACKSON (WNE) —- A man has filed a civil suit against Snow King Mountain Resort and the Cowboy Coaster’s manufacturer, alleging a seat belt failure left him seriously injured. The … more

8/7/25

Wapiti woman alleged to have shot toward people, police

A Wapiti woman is alleged to have fired a shotgun toward two people who walked near her home and then at responding law enforcement officers on Friday night. A local tactical team arrested Mary … more

By CJ Baker | 8/6/25

A grizzly bear walks above the Gardner River near the Boiling River parking area. The Trump administration has proposed rolling back habitat protections under the Endangered Species Act; fast-tracking mining and logging, including in grizzly bear habitat; and eliminating protections for roadless areas that form the secure core habitat for the species.

Delisting the grizzly bears may be easier during Trump administration

A dead grizzly bear found shot along Deep Lake Trail on May 30 is the most recent example of increased human/bear conflicts in Park County. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is looking for legal … more

By Mark Davis | 8/5/25

Powell man accused of repeated sexual abuse

A 30-year-old Powell man is facing the potential of hundreds of years in prison, as prosecutors allege he sexually abused a child over a period of months. Powell police arrested Carl Dwayne Swan … more

By CJ Baker | 8/5/25

Cody native is Park County’s new public health nurse manager

Park County Public Health’s new nurse manager didn’t start out his career looking to become a nurse or even work in health care. But a few decades later Brandon Koehler has … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/5/25

Nesvik confirmed

Former Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Brian Nesvik has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Nesvik spent much of his … more

By Mark Davis | 8/5/25

Members of the Powell Planning and Zoning Commission say it’s time to update the city’s master plan. The existing plan has been in place since 1997.

Council asked to revise Powell’s master plan

With the City of Powell’s master plan showing its age, the council is being asked to consider a rewrite. At a meeting last week, the city’s planning and zoning commission formally … more

By CJ Baker | 8/5/25

Rowdee Goolsbey holds onto his steer during the Junior Livestock Sale on July 26. This year’s sale was a record with $662,584 raised in total.

Junior Livestock Sale sees record numbers

Bidders started off strong July 26 at the Junior Livestock Sale and hardly let up. When the final bids were placed and the last animals left the sale barn, the event ended with a record year. … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/5/25

Park County’s UW 2025 spring semester graduates

Following the 2025 spring semester, 47 Park County students attending the University of Wyoming graduated with one or more of the following: Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor … more

8/5/25

Realtors 4 Kids annual carnival set for Wednesday

The organization Northwest Wyoming Realtors 4 Kids is putting on its annual carnival and school supplies giveaway event Wednesday at Washington Park. The event is 4:30-6:30 p.m. and, as usual, … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/5/25