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Wyoming Gun Owners Policy Adviser Aaron Dorr attacks state Rep. Sandy Newsome’s stances on gun rights in this screenshot taken from a video recently posted to the advocacy group’s YouTube account. Some lawmakers are upset with the tactics being used by Dorr and Wyoming Gun Owners.

Gun rights group draws ire of top lawmaker

A growing group of Wyoming lawmakers — including the vice president of the Senate — are coming after one of the state’s most aggressive gun rights groups after it lodged efforts to … more

By Nick Reynolds, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/28/20

Jim Hillberry, who served on the Powell City Council for nearly two full decades, died on Tuesday. ‘He was always there for his community,’ said former City Administrator Zane Logan.

Longtime council member dies in Tuesday accident

Powell City Council President Jim Hillberry died Tuesday in a four-wheeler accident. He was 83 and had served as a councilman for nearly 19 years. Those who worked with him over the decades … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/23/20

Mary See is celebrating her 105th birthday this weekend. Her family members are inviting the community to join in a Saturday afternoon parade in her honor.

Powell woman marking her 105th birthday this weekend

Community members are invited to wish Powell’s oldest resident a happy birthday this weekend, as Mary See turns 105 years old. “People ask me what I do to get so old,” See said in … more

By CJ Baker | 7/23/20

Bridget Gallagher stands at the Gallagher Ranch in Clark. Gallagher Natural Beef and Produce faces the challenge of growing a business with limited meat processing capacity.

The meat producer’s bottleneck

Bridget Gallagher and her husband, Cecil, came out to Wyoming about 10 years ago to ranch. Rather than produce thousands of head to be shipped off to one of the big meat packers — such as the … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/23/20

Murder suspect is not competent to stand trial, psychologist says

A man accused of murdering a former girlfriend in Cheyenne and then leaving her body in the foothills south of Cody is not competent to stand trial, according to a forensic psychologist retained by … more

By CJ Baker | 7/23/20

Candidates to spar in Powell and Cody

Itching to learn more about the candidates running for Park County’s elected offices or just hoping to meet them in person? The next couple of weeks will bring multiple chances. Local … more

By CJ Baker | 7/23/20

At a July 13 celebration in Cheyenne, (from left) Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom board members Matt Micheli and Megan Degenfelder, Gov. Mark Gordon, First Lady Jennie Gordon and board member JoAnn Skeim-True pose with a bookmark drawn by Cody Fisher of Powell. Among more than 1,900 submissions, Fisher’s hand-drawn piece was chosen as one of 12 finalists in the Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom 2020 Bookmark Contest. He was unable to attend the ceremony.

Powell student’s artwork recognized by Gov. Gordon

Twelve students from across Wyoming — including Cody Fisher of Powell — were recently recognized for their artwork by Gov. Mark Gordon. A July 13 ceremony in Cheyenne celebrated the … more

7/23/20

One group of CORE kids improved a buck-and-pole fence that excludes livestock from the historic Five Springs Falls.

Youth group again helps with public land projects in the Big Horn Basin

The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office recently hosted the Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) youth group for a week of personal growth and public land stewardship projects in … more

7/23/20

From left, R.J. Flores, Caleb Bullock and Powell Police Officer Matt Koritnik lead a large contingent of clients and staff from Big Horn Enterprises down Bent Street last week, as part of efforts to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Wyoming.

Law enforcement raising funds for Special Olympics

While the 2020 Special Olympics Wyoming State Summer Games were canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, law enforcement agencies around the state have continued to support the organization. From … more

7/23/20

Delays expected around Old Faithful after bridge is closed over safety concerns

Visitors to Yellowstone National Park should expect detours and delays when visiting the Old Faithful area, as the National Park Service has shut down a bridge over safety concerns. Traffic is … more

7/23/20

Commodities distribution this weekend

The monthly commodities distribution will be held Saturday at the American Legion Hall, 143 S. Clark St. in Powell. The new time for the distribution is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is open to low-income … more

7/23/20

University of Wyoming announces Provost's, Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls

The University of Wyoming lists 60 students from Park County on the 2020 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled … more

7/23/20

Enforcement of Teton County mask rule to be more ‘educational’

No matter how effective or ineffective you feel cloth face coverings are, if you refuse to wear one in public businesses in Teton County, you could be hit with a fine. Now that Teton District … more

By Tom Hallberg, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/23/20

Former Goshen County clerk sentenced to prison

TORRINGTON (WNE) — Former Goshen County Clerk of District Court Kathi Rickard will spend at least the next three years in prison for stealing over $100,000 during her time as an elected … more

7/23/20

Republican U.S. Senate candidates (from left) former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis, Michael Kemler, Donna Rice, Bryan Miller and Josh Wheeler face off during a debate in Sheridan on Tuesday. The debate featured nine GOP candidates for the office squaring off in two separate rounds, where they discussed items including border security, the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and government spending.

Republicans vying for U.S. Senate seat discuss COVID-19 response, health care during forum

Republican candidates vying to become Wyoming’s next U.S. senator discussed their stances on a wide range of issues, including the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, health care reform … more

By Tom Coulter, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/23/20

A grizzly bear attacked a hiker in the Shoshone National Forest outside of Cody on Tuesday afternoon. The hiker sustained injuries to his chest and arm, according to a news release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. This bear was photographed in 2018 and is not the grizzly involved in the incident.

Man attacked by grizzly bear in Shoshone

A man was attacked and injured by a grizzly bear on Tuesday afternoon while hiking in the Shoshone National Forest southwest of Cody. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said the man was hiking … more

By CJ Baker | 7/22/20

Despite challenges in 2020, Junior Livestock Sale returns Saturday

As the year unraveled and the coronavirus pandemic upended most parts of life, it has been rare to see anything guaranteed in 2020. But months ago — at a time when most things were being … more

By Tessa Baker | 7/22/20

Sebastien McCarty walks one of his top steers while preparing for the county fair. Despite being outweighed by the prime steer by about 1,200 pounds, McCarty has worked with cattle since he was 6 and is confident around his herd of 20 head — even when they would rather be eating the green grass on the other side of the fence.

Year of the steer

It’s been a tough year to be the president. But Sebastien McCarty isn’t going to let the pandemic change his commitment to his calves and his leadership of the Heart Mountain 4-H … more

By Mark Davis | 7/22/20

Scarlet — a red New Zealand — rests in Aryanna Minemyer’s arms. Minemyer started showing New Zealand rabbits about five years ago.

Bringing up bunnies: Powell teen raises rabbits for the fair

Since she started showing rabbits about a half-dozen years ago, Aryanna Minemyer has learned a lot. When she took her rabbits to last year’s fair, “I was more prepared. I kind of knew … more

By Tessa Baker | 7/22/20

Michael Maddox shows off Pebbles, one of his show hogs he’ll enter for the Junior Livestock Sale at the Park County Fair.

Raising hogs for fun and profit

Michael Maddox attended a hog show with his sister when he was about 6 or 7 years old. He immediately took an interest in showing hogs and was soon entering pee wee shows. Today, he’s 18 … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/22/20