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Members of the East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited and volunteers rescue trout from an area canal in 2022. The organization, which has been saving thousands of native trout a year since the 90s, is looking for volunteers to join the effort later this month.

East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited announces annual fish rescue

Every fall in mid-to-late October the irrigation districts in the Cody/Powell area shut down the water flow into their canals. As this happens, fish are trapped in the decreasing water flows. The … more

10/10/23

A crane is used on the grooves of one of the subdivision’s homes being built by Smooth Edge Custom Construction.

Offering homes that are affordable and realistic

In the art of constructing a home, the process often takes great effort. Starting from the early phase of concrete that has to be set, to the final touches added to the exterior, many components must … more

By Emma Johnson | 10/26/23

This picture was taken from atop the bean mill on South Bent Street, looking down on Powell’s main street circa 1935.

Powell postcard is in the making

Community identity — both its history and present day — inspires a contest sponsored by Homesteader Museum to create postcards of Powell. “One thing that people have always asked … more

7/28/22

The boat ramps and docks at Upper Sunshine Reservoir are closed as the body of water slowly refills. Currently at 10% capacity, the reservoir was drained this past summer to check the Sunshine Dam for damage.

Fixing Sunshine

With water rushing through the Greybull Irrigation District canal, Upper Sunshine Reservoir is finally filling back up after being drained of 90% of its water this past summer to allow engineers to … more

By Mark Davis | 11/16/23

Neighbor group seeks to keep Cody temple on hold

A judge will decide whether to let construction begin on a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody, or to keep the project on hold until a legal challenge is resolved. … more

By CJ Baker | 1/18/24

Reclamation announces public meeting to discuss Buffalo Bill Reservoir water supply and water operations

MILLS — The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a Buffalo Bill Reservoir Water Information Meeting in Powell. The meeting will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, in the Fagerberg Building, … more

3/26/24

Rental rates keep rising in Park County

While inflation may be slowing, it’s definitely not getting any cheaper to rent a place in Park County. According to new data, the average cost of renting an apartment, house or mobile … more

By CJ Baker | 4/26/24

Killer Dancers

In the dark of night deep in the wilderness, Powell High School Panthers Anna Smith and Anne Aguirre kept an eye out for the Absaroka Mountain Range’s apex predator. They had found themselves … more

By Mark Davis | 3/9/23

Acting Shoshone National Forest Supervisor Kathy Minor (at right) and District Ranger Casey McQuiston visit with Park County commissioners at their March 21 meeting.

Effort to revise Shoshone’s trails and roads remains ‘in limbo’

In June 2015, the Shoshone National Forest began reviewing potential changes to its current system of roads, trails and areas open to motor vehicles. Nearly eight years later, the Travel Management … more

By CJ Baker | 4/18/23

A windstorm and rain hit the southern section of Yellowstone National Park on Monday, toppling trees, knocking out electricity and forcing the closure of some facilities at the park near Lake Village.

Wind, rain hit east side of Yellowstone

Monday evening a major storm rolled into Yellowstone National Park in the early evening, impacting the southern portion of the park, primarily in the Lake Village area. “Monday … more

7/6/23

Andrew Evans, an avid outdoorsman and member of Red Lodge Search and Rescue, died in a Friday climbing accident in the Beartooth Mountains.

Climber killed by falling rocks in Beartooths

A 32-year-old climber died in the Beartooth Mountains on Friday afternoon, after falling rocks hit him in the head. Andrew Evans of Red Lodge, Montana, had been climbing the Gardner Buttress … more

7/20/23

A Clark’s nutcracker forages for whitebark pine cone seeds in the Shoshone National Forest. The species is credited for helping to replant the forest with the seeds of the threatened tree species as they collect and hide the seeds across the landscape. The National Park Service is receiving much-needed funds to conserve the species.

Yellowstone to receive federal funds to assist in whitebark pine conservation

The Department of Interior has announced a commitment of $52 million toward strengthening climate resilience in America’s national parks, including funds to help conserve whitebark pines. … more

By Mark Davis | 8/10/23

Reps. Hageman and Hunt to headline GOP fundraiser

The Park County Republican Party is preparing to host its marquee fundraising event of the year, a Patriots’ Day Dinner. With a theme of “Diamonds and Denim,” the event will … more

10/10/23

Bird feeder battleground: Winning the war against squirrels

For bird lovers, the sight of a bushy tail hanging off the side of a feeder means one thing: war. Love them or loathe them, most birders agree they don’t want squirrels in bird feeders where … more

By Joan Casanova, Family Features | 10/26/23

Nephi Cole helps his son Griffin prepare for the fourth stage at the Surefire World Multi-gun Championships Saturday in Cody. At 12, he was the youngest competitor at the match and competed in the recreational division.

Youth shooting sports competitor hopes for future high school teams in Wyoming

As Griffin Cole approached the starting area in his first stage of the Surefire World Multi-gun Championships Saturday in Cody, one of the competitors made a joke about his height. “Is he … more

By Mark Davis | 7/28/22

Yellowstone’s October visits up 26% from year ago

JACKSON (WNE) — Recreational visits to Yellowstone National Park in October were up 26% over a year ago. The total, 299,127 recreational visits represented a whopping 75% increase from … more

11/16/23

A bronze sculpture of a grizzly bear defending his food cache by Powell resident Jerry Johnson titled ‘Nine Tenths of the Law’ is one of the artist’s personal favorites. Much of Johnson’s art was inspired by his many extended trips to the mountains as a guide and on trips to find resources for his varied styles of art.

The Bronze Age: Retired Powell artist finds solace in creating art from nature

It’s not unusual to find Powell artist Jerry Johnson seeking solace along the banks of the Shoshone River, but you’ll never find him there without his pup, Bear. He does his best thinking … more

By Mark Davis | 1/18/24

Wolves wander through the northern part of Yellowstone National Park. A recent effort to regain federal protections for the species was denied by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service calling further protections ‘not warranted.’

Conservation groups suing over gray wolf decision

After the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined calls for the return of gray wolf protections under the Endangered Species Act were not warranted, announcing their decision Feb. 2, 10 … more

By Mark Davis | 2/13/24

Northwest College to host UW seminar on family businesses in agriculture

Those interested in community leadership will be intrigued by the latest installment of the University of Wyoming’s Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) 2024 seminar series to be … more

3/26/24

This vacant lot, which extends beyond the eye of the camera, is set to host three duplexes by this fall. Developer Shane Shoopman intends to rent out the six units once they’re completed.

New duplexes coming near Pizza Hut should be available for rent by fall

A vacant lot that’s long served as a parking area for semi trucks will soon become new housing. Powell developer Shane Shoopman plans to build three new duplexes along East Third Street, … more

By CJ Baker | 4/26/24