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The 2022 Park County Fair pig mud wrestling Grandstand Event was canceled. The popular event, scheduled for opening day, July 26, is traditionally free. However, this year’s pig mud wrestling … more

By Eric Gill | 6/7/22

Historical society asks for photo submissions for calendar

The Wyoming Historical Society is planning its 2025 calendar. The calendar theme is Wyoming families partaking in events and activities. The society is asking for historic photograph … more

12/28/23

A Rocky Mountain red fox, a subspecies of the common predator found only in the Beartooth Mountains, carries a fresh rodent meal to a safe place to eat along the Beartooth Highway. The subspecies have a variation of coloration, larger paws and smaller ears than the typical red fox. There are 45 variations of red fox around the world, some that are endangered.

The perfect fox

In the drainages, plateaus and enclaves of the Beartooth Mountains, a relic of two ice ages ago is thriving despite being isolated for hundreds of thousands of years. The Rocky Mountain subspecies of … more

By Mark Davis | 9/29/22

Buffalo Bill State Park Superintendent Dan Marty discusses ideas for the next generation in the park with Evan Bennett while meeting in the Grizzly Room on Monday night at the Park County Library.

Planning for the next generation

The expectation by many for Monday night’s planning meeting was to hear what Buffalo Bill State Park management envisions for the next two decades. Instead, the park offered no plans — … more

By Mark Davis | 11/17/22

Park County Library board chair Pat Stuart (left) and Park County Library Director Karen Horner (holding the ribbon) admire the new Park County Outreach Van along with members of the community.

Outreach van will bring the library experience throughout Park County

Those who live in remote areas or struggle to get out of their residence no longer have to worry about obtaining books now that the Park County Library Outreach Van is in commission. A ribbon … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/6/22

School district to start new program to replace pre-k

Park County School District 1 will no longer offer a pre-kindergarten class which will avoid competition with local preschool providers. However, a program will take its place to give … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/4/23

Westsider Dawson Engesser shows off his slideshow project on fish in Yellowstone.

Three Westsiders honored for projects on Yellowstone

For about a year, visitors to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West will be able to learn more about various aspects of Yellowstone National Park courtesy of Westside Elementary School fifth graders. … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/22/23

Powell Valley Community Education funds get boost

After whittling down reserve funds to one year’s worth of expenses, Powell Valley Community Education is receiving a $20,000 addition to its mill amount for the 2023 fiscal year due to an … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/18/23

Cadet Fae McNair of Powell salutes after placing a wreath on former Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Charles Hewitt’s gravesite at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Wreaths across America

The Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol participated in Wreaths Across America for the 14th year on Saturday, Dec. 16. Wreath sponsorships gathered over 350 wreaths for … more

12/28/23

Freshman attendant Averie Warner (from left) will be escorted by Korbyn Warren (escorts not pictured), junior attendant Bella Bertagnole will be escorted by Joe Bucher, sophomore attendant Maggie Atkinson will be escorted by Paul Cox, senior attendant Abby Wambeke will be escorted by Yared Robirds, and senior attendant Sydney Hull will be escorted by David Polson. All five girls will be honored at Friday’s football game against Star Valley. A queen will be decided between Wambeke and Hull.

Homecoming Parade Friday in downtown Powell

On Friday, Powell High School will have its 2022 Homecoming Parade. The parade will start at 1:15 p.m. and will commence at Bent and Third streets. The parade will proceed south down Bent … more

9/29/22

Acclaimed singer and songwriter to perform in Cody

Skip Ewing is not your typical country artist, and after 44 years in the music industry this cowboy philosopher simply wants to make and perform meaningful music. “If you come to the show … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/6/22

Alcohol-involved arrests dominate stats in Sheridan, statewide

SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police reports 68% of arrests in Sheridan County involved alcohol in 2021. While data for 2022 is not yet available, Sheridan … more

3/7/23

From left, Larry French, Larry Dodge and Andris Vaskis (in back) speak to Park County Commissioners on Tuesday about a revised plan for county emergency food storage that would focus on freeze dried foods.

Group unveils new emergency storage plan: freeze-dried foods

After Park County Commissioners expressed some concerns about a proposal to store raw commodities as an emergency food supply, a group of area residents is now focusing on freeze-dried foods. At a … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/4/23

Pronghorn and drilling rigs on the Ultra Energy Field.

BLM extends Public Lands Rule deadline

In an apparent response to strident opposition from western conservatives, including Wyoming’s top elected officials, the Bureau of Land Management last week extended the public comment period … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 6/22/23

Carson Murdock of Bar T Electric works on new light pole installations across Northwest College’s campus, as the school moves into a new budget cycle after approving its fiscal year 2024 budget July 10.

NWC board approve new budget on second reading

While enrollment has remained steady, Northwest College received extra funding from the state and is expecting a roughly 20% boost in funding from the local mill levy due to rising property … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/18/23

Foundation opens applications for 2023 educator workshops

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is now accepting applications from educators from around the country to participate in workshops to learn about the Japanese American incarceration during World … more

12/6/22

Powell High School students can earn 12 CTE certifications

A Powell High School senior has received OSHA 10, Photoshop and Unmanned Aircraft General certifications thanks to the Career Technical Education program. Kobus Diver, who is gravitating towards … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/7/23

Powell’s WY-TOPP scores come back strong following post-COVID-19 dip

Following a dip during COVID-19, students in Park County School District 1 recorded higher English language arts and science scores on the fall 2022 WY-TOPP assessments compared to four years ago … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/20/23

A ruddy duck drawn by Powell High School freshman Hayden Watts won the Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp Competition.

Powell students win state junior duck stamp competition

Two Powell High School students have won the Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp Competition’s top two prizes. Hayden Watts, a freshman, won the art division with a painting of a ruddy duck and Amelia … more

By Mark Davis | 5/4/23

Scammers use AI to clone loved ones’ voices

JACKSON — A new tool is available to scammers: your voice. The Federal Trade Commission has warned that “artificial intelligence voice scams” are on the rise nationally. … more

By Kate Ready, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/22/23