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February ‘WyCB Roundup’ chat call set for Wednesday

This month’s session of the “WyCB Roundup,” which is hosted by the Wyoming Council of the Blind, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. The “WyCB Roundup” … more

2/27/24

Wyoming veterans invited to town hall on Feb. 27

SHERIDAN — Pam Crowell, director of the Sheridan Veterans Affairs Health Care System, is inviting veterans, their families, caregivers and community members to a town hall Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5 … more

2/27/24

Counterfeit bills recently detected by financial institutions look pretty good and could pass for legitimate bills if not checked properly. The bills are more green than actual Benjamins and are missing several key security features.

Fake Benjamins

P olice and bankers are warning residents and businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills, as several have circulated in Powell in recent weeks. Over the past two weeks, six bogus … more

By CJ Baker and Mark Davis | 2/22/24

Cody radio station owner to be imprisoned for multi-million dollar tax fraud

For hiding millions of dollars worth of income from the Internal Revenue Service, a Cody businesswoman has been ordered to serve 15 months in federal prison and to pay $3.8 million in back taxes and … more

By CJ Baker | 2/22/24

House, Senate vote to spend $2 million on border security

The Wyoming House of Representatives and Senate approved mirror budget amendments Monday that would allow the state to send $2 million to Texas or provide resources like personnel to secure the … more

By Hannah Shields and Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/22/24

EPA announces over $42M in funding for Wyoming water infrastructure upgrades

CHEYENNE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced $42,956,000 from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Wyoming drinking water and … more

2/22/24

County accepts sewage project bid

The Park County government is moving closer toward getting out of the sewage business. On Tuesday, Park County Commissioners agreed to accept a bid from Engineering Associates in Cody — … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/22/24

Newsome bill provides support for outdoor recreation grants

Creation of a pathway for Wyoming communities to access state grants for outdoor recreation and tourism improvements is the work of a Park County legislator. Rep. Sandy Newsome (R-Cody) … more

By Dave Bonner | 2/22/24

At one of Park County School District 6’s CoLABratory’s students work on projects. In these spaces students are able to engage in hands on learning and teachers serve as facilitators.

RIDE opens for second round

Cody students these days have been learning in part by engaging with their community. This year 10 Cody students spent a portion of their day using Cody Regional Health as an opportunity for … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/22/24

A student heads to class Tuesday on Powell’s Northwest College campus as the new student union under construction looms at the sight of the former DeWitt Student Center. The 35,220-square-foot building is scheduled to be completed in the late fall.

Expected late fall soft opening for the new college student center

Northwest College's new student center is still on track for a late fall completion and soft opening. As the winter continues to progress in mostly mild fashion, contractors have continued to … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/22/24

Sen. Dan Furphy, R-Laramie, speaks during the morning session February 14, 2024 in the Senate Chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol Building.

Wyoming senators pushing to protect gun rights for citizens

CHEYENNE — Federal regulation around gun laws has prompted some Wyoming lawmakers to work to preserve gun rights for residents at the state level. Three bills were forwarded to the Senate … more

By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/22/24

State still well below snow averages

Despite recent snow events, Wyoming is still significantly below averages in recent years in snow/water equivalent as measured by the state’s automated snow monitoring system, known as SNOTEL. … more

By Mark Davis | 2/22/24

Lenten series continues with second concert

The return of this year’s Lenten Concert Series will continue at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 28 in the Union Presbyterian Church with a performance from the Sunlight String Quartet and some … more

2/22/24

‘Superheroes Unite’

With evil in the air and crime on the streets, Powell High School’s drama club hit the stage to find their city’s heroes. On Feb. 10, Powell High School students performed, for the final … more

Abigail LeBlanc | 2/22/24

High water levels in the Lamar River erode the Northeast Entrance Road during the June 13, 2022 flood in Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone searches for the right option in rebuilding north entrance

When the 500-year flood event hit Yellowstone National Park on June 13, 2022, Superintendent Cam Sholly warned it would take years to recover. Yet, a little more than four months later, all entrances … more

By Mark Davis | 2/20/24

$5.3 million refunded to producer

One of Wyoming’s larger oil and gas producers scored a $5.3 million tax refund last spring, requiring the state and local governments across five counties to repay the money in the fall. … more

By CJ Baker | 2/20/24

After 15 years Powell High School’s track will receive a new look. The red and white track will be renovated by the end of July with black lanes, orange exchange zones and black long jump and high jump pits.

New look for high school track

When Powell High School’s track was put in, students and staff had only been in the building two years and the football field was still grass, not turf. Fifteen years later the track has begun … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/20/24

Last year marked the first full year for the Park County Library System’s new outreach van, which was present at more than 100 community events.

County libraries increase outreach to communities

The Park County Library System has been ramping up its outreach recently. On Feb. 6 Park County Library System Executive Director Karen Horner revealed the second annual report on the system and … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/20/24

Over 100 area students make University of Wyoming fall honor rolls

The University of Wyoming fall semester honor rolls featured 118 Park County students. Of these students 53 earned a spot on the President’s Honor Roll, 19 earned a spot on the … more

2/20/24

Influenza B making its way through county

As local sports programs, schools and parents have experienced in the last few weeks, there’s a lot of sickness occurring in Powell. Park County Public Health Officer Dr. Aaron Billin … more

2/20/24