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Darby Thomas, the Powell Murdoch’s animal science specialist, looks at a group of Red Star Link chicks about to be boxed up for a customer on a recent Friday, as nearly all the chicks were bought within the first hour of the day.

After pandemic shortages and with spike in egg prices, chicks are hot commodity

Local resident Garrett Hammarlund reached Murdoch’s with mere minutes to spare on a recent Friday morning, less than 40 minutes after the store opened and an employee announced on Facebook that … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/16/23

Man who robbed Cody banks in 2012 punished for probation violation

More than a decade after he robbed banks and credit unions in Utah, Oklahoma, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming — including two institutions in Cody — Joshua M. Beckstead is still struggling … more

By CJ Baker | 3/16/23

Game and Fish Commission elects new officers

Wyoming Game and Fish commissioners unanimously elected Ralph Brokaw as their president at a meeting in Rock Springs last week. Brokaw, an Arlington resident who represents District 2 for … more

By Mark Davis | 3/16/23

In an effort to reduce the amount of sediment flowing into the Lower Shoshone River, Willwood Working Group 3 has built beaver-like dams on creeks that flow into the river upstream. The aim is to avoid the issues that led to the 2016 Willwood Dam sediment flush.

Fishery improving as Willwood groups continue work

The fishery below Willwood Dam is recovering from the load of sediment released in 2016 as two groups continue to work on ways to improve dam operations and reduce the sediment coming from … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/16/23

The lettuce is grown indoors on a body of water. While it may seem hard to believe, hydroponic crops use roughly 10% less water than the traditional growing method.

Fresh lettuce for all

In Park County School District 1 cafeterias support a Big Horn Basin business and alternative agriculture at the same time. Each week PCSD1 receives an average of 150 cases of lettuce from … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/16/23

The libraries in Powell, Cody (pictured above) and Meeteetse offer seed libraries, where residents can check out seeds for their gardens.

Kickstart your spring garden at Park County libraries

With the first day of spring on the horizon, the Park County libraries are excited to help community members start planning their gardens. Library staff would like to remind the community that seed … more

3/16/23

NWC celebrates Pakistan Resolution Day on March 23

The Northwest College Intercultural Programs will celebrate Pakistan Resolution Day on Thursday, March 23 with a presentation on the country’s history and a lunch featuring authentic Pakistani … more

3/16/23

Commissioners approve new MOU with BLM on renewable energy projects

When it comes to the possibility of putting solar facilities on Bureau of Land Management property in Park County, county commissioners want to have a seat at the table. Earlier this month, … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/16/23

Understanding the effects of untimely severe freezes on trees

Trees, shrubs, and other perennial plants must withstand cold temperatures to survive in Wyoming’s harsh climate. Plant cold hardiness is based on the plant’s ability to withstand the … more

By Laurie Stepanek, University of Wyoming Extension | 3/16/23

Big Horn Co-op has a new leader

The Big Horn Co-op’s new CEO has a lot of challenges to deal with, from trouble finding and keeping good employees to the high cost of diesel and fertilizer. Yet Randy Carlholm left … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/16/23

Fewer deaths, births recorded among Wyoming residents in 2022

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Fewer deaths and births were recorded among Wyoming residents in 2022 than the previous year, according to official records held by Vital Statistics Services, part of the … more

3/16/23

Auction house ships counterfeit items, scams thousands from bidders

SHERIDAN — A local business hosting online auctions for vintage luxury items including jewelry and designer bags, Maison de Luxe, LLC, claims in its tagline to be “the house where luxury … more

By Shelby Kruse, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/16/23

Pronghorn carcasses discovered near Pinedale, where an outbreak of pneumonia is killing hundreds of antelope, are shown. What role the harsh winter weather has played in the outbreak is hard to say, wildlife officials said. But they’re certain the weather is killing fawns in one of Wyoming’s largest mule deer herds.

Weather, disease wallops Wyoming wildlife

This winter is killing mule deer fawns in Wyoming’s largest herd, and may be exacerbating a pneumonia outbreak in pronghorn near Pinedale. “This is a real deal winter and we’re … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/16/23

Growing community: Park County garden blooms into a center for learning and partnership

Sometimes a great partnership starts with an idea and a single email — at least that’s how it went for Debbie Kelly, Bobbi Holder, and Karen Horner with the learning garden at the Park … more

By Kali McCrackin Goodenough, University of Wyoming Extension | 3/16/23

Breakfast egg-alternatives and grocery tips to beat back inflation

The past year of the highest inflation levels in decades has impacted many facets of day-to-day life. Grocery store aisles and breakfast plates have not been excluded. A carton of eggs has had as … more

By Jake Goodrick, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/16/23

Wyoming 4-H to host virtual career fair March 21

On Tuesday, March 21, Wyoming students are encouraged to hop online for an engaging, one-of-a-kind career night featuring speakers from across the country, including Ryan “Cal” Callaghan … more

By Brooke Ortel, UW Extension | 3/16/23

Gardening can be easy if you select the right spot, choose between planting in soil vs. a container, use quality soil, keep water close, plant in a sunny spot, carefully consider what you grow and plant according to a calendar.

Garden growing basics for beginners

(Family Features) Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. … more

3/16/23

Elijah Hernandez bombs down the terrain course heading toward several jumps at Sleeping Giant Saturday. Hernandez tied for first place with Wesley Law in the expert category of the competition on the last day of the season at the ski lodge.

Sleeping Giant season ends on a high point

W atching from a picture window on the top floor of the lodge at Sleeping Giant, Rori Wright watched her son Elijah Hernandez doing flips off the big jump in Saturday’s terrain competition. She … more

By Mark Davis | 3/14/23

The area surrounding Horizon Tower’s proposed cell site includes residences, along with roads, vacant land and — not too far away — the Red Barn gas station.

Company sues commissioners for denying Wapiti cell tower

The company looking to build a 195-foot cell tower in Wapiti has filed suit against the Park County commissioners, asserting they were wrong to block the project last month. In a complaint filed … more

By CJ Baker | 3/14/23

County commissioners agree to multiple funding requests more than $1 million

It was a good afternoon for a number of organizations and county departments who had requested funds from one of Park County’s two large pots of COVID-19 related federal funds. At … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/14/23