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With the sound of gunfire, smoke pouring through the halls and victims of an active shooter screaming and spilling blood, Northwest College Emergency Medical Service (EMS) students worked feverishly … more

By Mark Davis | 4/24/25

The Powell City Council plans to raise the price of memberships and daily admission at the Powell Aquatic Center. It will be the first increase since 2016.

Aquatic center rates going up

For the first time in nearly a decade, the city is preparing to raise rates at the Powell Aquatic Center. At a Monday meeting, the Powell City Council endorsed the idea of increasing the cost of … more

By CJ Baker | 4/24/25

Woman gets probation for $193K theft from Cody business

At various points on Monday, Park County District Court Judge Bill Simpson expressed frustration with the plea deal he was being asked to approve. The agreement called for Julia … more

By CJ Baker | 4/24/25

School bathrooms: Official policy on use nearly done for Powell schools

With a new law enforcing same sex restroom use in place, Park County School District 1 will soon have a written policy on bathroom use in Powell schools. The legislation and policy come after … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/24/25

Interior secretary gives up oversight of Interior Department

The Interior Department is planning significant reductions to its administrative and support workforce, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signing away the process to the Department of Government … more

By Mark Davis | 4/24/25

Driver who allegedly tried running man over says he’s a victim, too

What was supposed to be a straightforward sentencing hearing was scrapped last week after the defendant objected to the plea deal he had previously accepted. The case against Jose N. Gonzalez Ayala, … more

By CJ Baker | 4/24/25

Cody to celebrate 73rd Annual National Parks Day honoring park officials

CODY — The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Park County Travel Council, will celebrate the 73rd Annual National Parks Day with events on May 4 and 5. This … more

4/24/25

Cody animal shelter alters schedule to be open 7 days a week

The Park County Animal Shelter is now open to the public every day thanks to a recent change in staff schedules. At the April 17 monthly board meeting, Operations Director Ryan Johnson … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/24/25

Gov. Mark Gordon visited Wyoming National Guard troops in the Middle East recently, as well as the king of Jordan, on his way to a trade mission to Taiwan and Japan.

Governor visits deployed Wyoming National Guard troops overseas

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon recently visited with more than 400 members of the Wyoming Army National Guard deployed across the Middle East. These Wyoming soldiers are deployed with the 115th … more

4/24/25

Lucah Nguyen is first to one of the top prizes during the Elks Club annual Easter egg hunt. There were more than 5,000 hand-stuffed prizes available for the several hundred children who participated in the event Saturday at the Park County Fairgrounds.

Egg Extravaganza: Easter egg hunt brings hundreds to fairgrounds

As 4-year-old Stella Alberta peered out into a field of thousands of Easter surprises Saturday, she fixed her eye on a large pink bunny. Waiting for the start of the annual Powell egg hunt tested her … more

By Mark Davis | 4/22/25

Woyak to leave Westside after more than a decade

After 11 years, Westside Elementary School Principal Angie Woyak is bidding Powell farewell and returning to Wisconsin. “Serving as principal of the incredible Westside learning … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/22/25

Emergency responders work to bring an injured woman to a waiting ambulance following a Friday afternoon accident along the Garland Canal. Multiple agencies responded to the scene.

Vehicle accident results in death

A local woman suffered fatal injuries after being struck by her vehicle on Friday afternoon. Celia Solis, a longtime Powell resident, died Saturday at the age of 66. “This was a very … more

By CJ Baker | 4/22/25

Roughly 30 people packed into the community room at the Park County Animal Shelter on Thursday — a room occasionally used to host birthday parties — to ask questions of the shelter board following the resignation of the previous executive director, who said she was frustrated by the shelter’s new policies since the arrival of a new operations director.

Park County Animal Shelter board stands behind new policies, director

The leaders of the Park County Animal Shelter stood by their policies, including on spay abortions, and their new organizational structure at a sometimes contentious meeting Thursday night. … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/22/25

Wyoming OKs Rocky Mountain Power rate hike, tapping customers for another $85.5 million

Thousands of Rocky Mountain Power residential customers will see their monthly electric bills jump by about $14 beginning in June. The Wyoming Public Service Commission approved the rate … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 4/22/25

Hartly Washington, a Powell Middle School special education teacher, takes the plunge during this year’s Jackalope Jump in late March. From left, Maggie Purdum and Bennett Purdum, Rick Mertz of Big Horn Enterpises, and Washington. In front is Powell Police Officer Matt Koritnik.

Special Olympics Wyoming raises over $125,000 during Jackalope Jump season

Special Olympics Wyoming has put the 2025 Jackalope Jump season on ice after holding 13 jumps throughout Wyoming. During the season, participants raised funds to jump into icy cold-water and … more

4/22/25

Ernie Marsh is the 2025 NEA National Heritage Fellowship recipient.

Wyoming artist awarded fellowship

CHEYENNE — Ernie Marsh, a bit and spur maker from Big Horn County, has been awarded a National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. … more

4/22/25

Gov. Gordon to lead trade mission to Japan and Taiwan

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon is joining key state and University of Wyoming officials, as well as energy sector leaders in a trade mission to Taiwan and Japan. The trade mission is part of … more

4/22/25

Jackson Hole Airport recognized as an ‘urban’ DarkSky

JACKSON (WNE) — Jackson Hole Airport has been certified by DarkSky International for its efforts to reduce light pollution. The airport, now designated an “Urban Night Sky … more

4/22/25

Forest Service announces hiring of firefighters

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year across national forests and grasslands in Colorado, … more

4/22/25

Muley Fanatics founder tapped for Fish and Wildlife Service post

A southwestern Wyoming big game hunting advocate who spent the past 13 years safeguarding beleaguered mule deer has been appointed to a high position in the Trump administration’s U.S. Fish and … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 4/22/25