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State cigarette taxes could increase

The Wyoming Legislature’s Revenue Committee will spend a portion of its interim session considering whether to increase the state’s cigarette tax for the first time since 2003. On … more

By Stephen Dow, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/12/22

Indian school leadership ousted

Tribal officials removed St. Stephens Indian School Superintendent Frank No Runner as well as other administrators and the entire board governing the school following an investigation that found … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/12/22

Tommy Catone, in his pith helmet, finally gets his wish to enter Yellowstone National Park through the East Entrance while his mother, Jenny Catone, purchases a pass into the park from lead recreation fee technician Jeff Moynihan. The family, including Lily and Sophia, had waited 11 1/2 hours to enter the park for the season opener at 8 a.m. Friday.

Yellowstone is open for business to celebrate 150th anniversary

Jenny Catone and her kids thought it would be fun to head to Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance for the season opener. They were so excited about their first adventure in their … more

By Mark Davis | 5/10/22

PVHC struggles to fill open positions in a difficult labor market

At a time of labor shortages across all industries, the health care industry is faring no better. Powell Valley Healthcare (PVHC) has had to rely heavily on contract labor to keep its … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/10/22

On a weekday evening, Brynn Hillman works to fill an order of macarons in her family’s kitchen. Last year, she began selling her baked goods online. She exhibits a high degree of professionalism in ensuring the recipes come out just right for her customers.

How Brynn Hillman turned a fun baking hobby into a business

There’s a perfectionist energy Brynn Hillman pours into each baked-goods order she fills. Hillman, a sophomore at Powell High School, is a stand-out runner on the school’s track … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/10/22

Commissioners approve lower landfill rates

Park County Commissioners Board on May 3 approved a proposal from the Public Works department to lower landfill rates from the current $74/ton to $65/ton, as well as several special funding … more

By Eric Gill | 5/10/22

Commissioners approve permit for Go Mama Go arena

Although the Go Mama Go arena has been hosting barrel racing events for five years without any publicized incidents, concerns about safety were brought to the Park County Commission’s … more

By Eric Gill | 5/10/22

Emma Johnson competes in national speech competition

Powell High School sophomore Emma Johnson recently returned from Indianapolis after competing in a national speech contest. The American Legion National Oratorical Contest, established in … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/10/22

Powell’s SkillUSA students attended the state competition in Casper April 11-13. Back row, from left: Kalin Hicswa, Caden Sherman, Liz Peterson, Carsyn Engesser and Sydney Hull. Front row, from left: Gabby Thomas, Victoria Beaudry, Lyla Neves, Meaghan McKeen and Maya Landwehr.

Powell High School performs well at state SkillsUSA

Kalin Hicswa’s skills at handling a job interview may help him land a job in the future, but already, they’re taking him far. Hicswa’s first-place win in the job interview … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/10/22

Grizzly released near Sunlight Creek

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Wednesday, May 4. The bear was captured for cattle depredation on private land and relocated in the Sunlight … more

5/10/22

Cody visitor charged with strangulation of a household member

A resident of Boise, Idaho, is currently in the Park County Detention Center after being arrested in early April following charges of alleged strangulation of a household member and domestic … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/10/22

These Park County horses, owned by Jennifer Fernandez, contracted Potomac horse fever in summer 2020. The foal survived but the mare did not. UW Extension is helping to raise awareness of the disease with a new bulletin.

UW Extension working to raise awareness of Potomac horse fever

Scott Schell owns horses and has lived in Wyoming for 59 years. But until he met Jennifer Fernandez, a horse owner in Cody, Schell had never heard of cases of Potomac horse fever (PHF) in … more

5/10/22

Northwest College’s commencement will take place on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. in Cabre Gym. Guest speakers will include Dr. Robert Rumbolz, Sarah Anderson and Autumn Roundy.

Northwest College commencement scheduled for Saturday

Commencement exercises at Northwest College are scheduled for Saturday, May 14, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Cabre Gym. The ceremony will be live streamed on the NWC Facebook Page, YouTube and Twitter, … more

5/10/22

U.S. Highway 14A improvements between Cody and Powell slated for mid-May start

Motorists will see traffic delays during an upcoming $1.47 million pavement improvement through the three-lane section of U.S. Highway 14A between Cody and Powell. Contractor Century … more

5/10/22

Festival centers on children held at relocation center

Fish will fly at the upcoming innaugural Heart Mountain Interpretive Center Children’s Day Festival. No Children’s Day celebration at the center would be complete without the … more

5/10/22

Commissioners revisit elected officials salaries for next four years

Every four years, the first commissioner’s meeting in May is the time to revisit the salaries for Park County elected officials. On April 19, Park County Assessor Pat Meyer proposed a … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 5/10/22

Healthy Park County hosts community film screening and conversation about youth substance abuse

Healthy Park County, a countywide health coalition initiative, presents “Community Screenings,” a series of documentaries and conversations to empower wellness. The First Day film … more

5/10/22

Northwest College students recognized for outstanding academic performance

Northwest College has recognized 33 students for outstanding academic performance in their respective fields of study. The students represented all five of the college’s academic divisions and … more

5/10/22

NWC Board completes president search with unanimous decision

The Northwest College Board of Trustees released a statement Thursday on why it picked Lisa Watson to lead the college. “After a strong recommendation from the Presidential Search … more

5/10/22

Powell student graduates from UW

Jacob Frankenberry of Powell will be graduating with a degree in speech and pathology from the University of Wyoming on May 14, 2022. Following graduation he will pursue continuing his education in … more

5/10/22