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An image from Brooke Malia Mann’s book ‘Teachings of Jesus.’ Mann will be holding a book signing on Thursday at Plaza Diane.

Cody resident holds book signing at Plaza Diane

Plaza Diane will host Cody author and illustrator Brooke Malia Mann on Thursday evening for an opening reception of her artwork. The event, which will run from 6:30-8 p.m. at the downtown Powell … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/22/22

Commission fines Wapiti restaurant for hosting outdoor concert last fall

The owners of a Wapiti restaurant and guest ranch have been ordered to pay a $750 fine for holding an outdoor concert last fall — something prohibited by the establishment’s permit from … more

By CJ Baker | 3/22/22

The two rooms that will house the mental health offices in the Park County School District 1 cottage are currently under renovation.

Home Ec Cottage will be ready for staff this summer

Renovations to Park County School District 1’s Home Ec Cottage should wrap up soon, but getting furniture has proven a bigger challenge, according to Superintendent Jay Curtis. “The … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/22/22

Public input sought on hunting season proposals

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct six open-house meetings throughout the Big Horn Basin — including one in Powell — and a final meeting in Cody to discuss 2022 hunting … more

3/22/22

Legislature approves $14 million for new NWC student center

“You guys, we’re going to build a student center,” Northwest College President Lisa Watson announced at Monday’s board of trustees meeting. After state funding proved … more

By Kevin Killough | 3/17/22

A female grizzly and her young cub near the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park are seen in a photograph by Cody wildlife photographer Amy Gerber. The former teacher has taken on professional photography full-time and spends most days in her favorite wild places looking for the next ‘special’ situation.

Capturing the moment

Just after breakfast, on the first day of her post-retirement trip, former Cody High School instructor Amy Gerber had a visitor. Her new friend Susie stuck her head through an open window of the … more

By Mark Davis | 3/17/22

Skiers navigate the Glen Creek Trail in Yellowstone National Park in January, one of the slowest months for visitation in the park. As the temperatures warm up and Yellowstone opens for its summer season, the Park County Travel Council expects to see a record year for tourism.

Tourism industry expects continued rebound in 2022

Tourism in Park County is showing continued improvement after COVID decimated revenues in 2020. Last year saw record numbers, and the industry is expecting even better numbers this summer. Ryan … more

By Kevin Killough | 3/17/22

City considers selling small parcel along Coulter Avenue

The Powell City Council may sell a small piece of land to a company that’s looking to set up a new kiosk on the city’s western edge. The discussion with the company initiated another … more

By Kevin Killough | 3/17/22

Powell High School junior wins $700 for imagining Wyoming’s future

Powell was well represented in the “Imagining Wyoming’s Future: A Youth Vision for 2030” contest. On March 1 Powell High School junior Ethan Cearlock won the grand prize and PHS … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/17/22

Kayakers take in the scenery while on a trip down the Bighorn River. The waterway is the subject of upcoming public meetings about the Blueway River Trail to explore ways to open access to more adventurers.

Feedback sought on Bighorn River Blueway

In an effort to improve the Bighorn River Blueway Trail for non-motorized watercraft, a collaborative committee is hosting several public meetings, with the goal of soliciting ideas and exciting … more

By Mark Davis | 3/17/22

A UPS truck and a Cadillac collided Monday night on Wyo. Highway 295, after the Cadillac reportedly drifted into the wrong lane. The drivers of both vehicles suffered significant injuries.

Two seriously injured in head-on crash in Willwood area

The drivers of a sedan and a UPS truck each suffered serious injuries after their vehicles collided head-on in a Monday night crash on Wyo. Highway 295. Both drivers had to be transported to … more

3/17/22

Northwest College hosting 75th Anniversary Gala

Northwest College is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with a Gala Friday, April 1, in the Yellowstone Building Conference Center on campus. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., and dinner gets underway at 7 … more

3/17/22

Elks Lodge expresses gratitude for late leader

When Elks Lodge 2303 members gathered last month to honor the winners of the lodge’s Americanism Essay Contest, there was a glaring absence: that of Past Exalted Ruler Debby Lynn. Lynn, who … more

3/17/22

Game and Fish Commission meets in Cody next week

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s will meet in Cody next week, on Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, 1701 Sheridan Ave. The public is … more

3/17/22

Seed libraries to be launched in coming weeks throughout Park County

The Park County Library System is launching new seed libraries at each of its branches this month, including an event in Powell on March 30. A seed library is a place where you can check out seeds … more

3/17/22

Gordon rescinds Public Health Emergency declaration

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon signed an executive order on Monday rescinding the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. To facilitate efforts to address the state’s nursing … more

3/17/22

Man uses bed sheets to rappel from third-story hotel room and escape deputies

GILLETTE (WNE) — A 26-year-old man eluded deputies multiple times Saturday night, once after initially contacted during a traffic stop and a second time when he rappelled out of a third story … more

3/17/22

State Sen. R.J. Kost, R-Powell, visits with Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, during the Legislature’s recently concluded Budget Session. Landen says the redistricting plan ultimately passed by the body — which will add two representatives and one senator — fixed many problem areas.

Legislature approves revised districts at 11th hour

Around a quarter after nine Friday evening, a loud cheer echoed through the Capitol building. “Well,” Sen. Mike Gierau, D-Jackson, said from his seat in the Senate chambers. … more

By Stephen Dow, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/17/22

One of the first greater sage grouse chicks hatched at Diamond Wings Upland Game Birds farm is up and running soon after breaking out of its shell last year. The Wyoming Legislature passed a bill last week that gives the Powell bird farm five more years to attempt to raise and breed the birds in captivity.

Powell game bird farm gets extension to raise sage grouse

A bill that will give a Powell game bird farm more time to breed greater sage grouse in captivity has been sent to Gov. Mark Gordon for approval. By extending the sunset period on the law that … more

By Mark Davis | 3/15/22

Ty Barrus, Greg Bennett and Devin Dustin

Not guilty: Jury acquits men of all counts in Medicaid fraud case

Over the span of eight days in a Cheyenne courtroom, federal prosecutors laid out a case that had been a decade in the making, arguing that a Powell treatment center had defrauded Medicaid out of … more

By CJ Baker | 3/15/22