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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

The Park County Landfill may soon be the final destination for Powell’s solid waste. Edmund Kukuchka, Park County Landfill manager, said crews have cleaned up the loose trash that was known to blow around the vicinity.

Park County Commission and Powell City Council move toward landfill agreement

The Park County Commission and Powell City Council are close to an agreement on tipping fees, which will open up the door for Powell to ship its municipal solid waste to the Park County Regional … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/5/22

Former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto steps out of the hatchery facility before sunrise at the Diamond Wings Upland Game Birds farm in a suit intended to protect the 51 sage grouse being raised on the farm from diseases. Giacometto, now the CEO of the International Order of T. Roosevelt, was in town to visit the Powell bird farm Sunday.

On the lek: Former president Trump administration official visits Powell game bird farm

Former U.S. Fish and Wildlife director Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto made it to Powell in the wee-hours of the morning Sunday, just after the first captively bred greater sage grouse egg was discovered … more

By Mark Davis | 5/5/22

Golf course requests increase in match funds from city

A special request for funding from the Powell Golf Club turned into a lengthy discussion Monday between the Powell City Council and Pat Day, president of the club. Every year, the council … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/5/22

From left, William Atkinson and Dawson George fish the bank of Beck Lake with the Powell Middle School fly fishing club.

Middle school fly fishing club ends the year with a lake day

The first fish of the day caught on a fly rod was released without a word. It was a sacred moment. It was eighth grader Emma Sapp’s first fish. The fly fishing club, which was started by … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/5/22

William Woods, Park County’s new events and fair manager, grew up in Laramie and is eager to make Powell his hometown.

Park County’s new events manager to oversee fair

William Woods is eager to make his mark as Park County’s new events manager. Woods, 27, began his new position this week. The Wyoming native attended college in Texas, but was raised in … more

By Eric Gill | 5/5/22

Powell High School Drama Club to perform ‘The Beverly Hillbillies, the Musical’

Join the Powell High School Drama Club Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. for its rendition of “The Beverly Hillbillies, the Musical.” The musical tribute to the classic TV show will … more

5/5/22

Supporters gather in the Park County commissioners meeting room on May 3 to show support for Julie and Steve Thompson, the owners of the Go Momma Go arena.

Community members come together in support of the Go Momma Go arena

This week’s Park County commissioners meeting on May 3 was packed by 3:15 p.m., when it was time to consider a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Go Momma Go arena. The arena is located … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 5/5/22

Brother of sheriff running for office

Former Wyoming Special Agent Darrell Steward has announced that he will be running for Park County sheriff. Darrell is the brother of current Park County Sheriff Scott Steward, who announced in … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/5/22

New sage grouse program manager hired by Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Wildlife biologist Nyssa Whitford was promoted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to head up the sage grouse program. Whitford has 17 years of experience at the department, including … more

By Mark Davis | 5/5/22

Man faces 10-50 years in prison for multiple charges

Tylor Michael is being charged as a habitual criminal and has pleaded not guilty on charges of attempted strangulation of a household member, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/5/22