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Emergency road closure planned on road near Frannie

An emergency road closure is planned for Wednesday, June 21 on County Road 1XG, according to a notice from Park County Public Works. The location is approximately 1.3 miles west of … more

6/20/23

After a nearly 6 hour meeting, LDS temple plans still up in air

The debate over the proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody is not over. During a packed, standing-room-only Thursday meeting with hundreds of people that ran until … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/20/23

One of the more eye catching aspects of the mass casualty training was the presence of two Black Hawk helicopters which landed near the Cabre Gym parking lot.

Regional first responders and National Guard participate in ‘once in a generation” exercises

Roughly 300 first response personnel and Wyoming National Guard members, some in Black Hawk helicopters, reacted to the situation at hand during a large-scale mass casualty training at Northwest … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/20/23

Superintendent Jay Curtis’ contract extended another year

Jay Curtis will continue to serve in his role as Park County School District 1 superintendent through at least June 30, 2025 with a salary increase of 2% in his latest contract. This means that … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/20/23

Members of the Powell Volunteer Fire Department stand by the scene of a June 3 motorcycle crash at the intersection of Ingalls and Third street. The driver of the motorcycle, Kirk Ohman, was allegedly fleeing from a police officer in an attempt to avoid arrest.

Powell man rearrested, facing charges after motorcycle chase

An attempt to arrest a Powell man earlier this month turned into a chase that only ended when he crashed his motorcycle, according to charging documents. Kirk A. Ohman has remained in custody … more

By CJ Baker | 6/20/23

Charli Campbell (far right) leads the pack during a race on Bill Rentschler’s land.

Go-Kart racing in the name of family fun

A fast-paced, bubbly hum will often fill the air at Bill Rentschler’s property where an alfalfa field has long been replaced with two Go-Kart tracks, but for the family who’s been … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/20/23

NWC hosts Secret Service, officers for specialized training

Nearly three dozen law enforcement officers from around the state and region received specialized training from the U.S. Secret Service at Northwest College earlier this month. While the Secret … more

By CJ Baker | 6/20/23

Yellowstone National Park’s May visitation down 13% from year before

Yellowstone National Park hosted 454,929 recreation visits in May, a 13% decrease from the year before (523,680 recreation visits), which was Yellowstone National Park’s busiest May on record. … more

6/20/23

The monologues show features many of the powerful and persuasive women who helped shape Cody and will complete its final summer season at the Center of the West.

Final three performances of ‘The Cody Monologues’ coming to Center of the West

CODY — Studio Theatre at CCPA will present the final three performances of “Famous & Infamous Women of the West: The Cody Monologues” at the Buffalo Bill Center of … more

6/20/23

Scott Montefusco’s 1952 Willys Jeep is shown at El Jaliscience in Kemmerer last week. The retired law enforcement officer and military veteran is driving the Jeep from San Francisco to New York.

Man driving across country for veterans

KEMMERER — Cpt. Scott Montefusco is driving down the road in a restored 1952 Korean War Willys Jeep, with a picture of Horatio Nelson Jackson — the first person to travel across … more

By Rana Jones, Kemmerer Gazette Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/20/23

Gordon calls proposed BLM conservation rule ‘boneheaded’

CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon provided testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation and Landscape … more

6/20/23

Bill expands access to broadband in national parks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and U.S. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), chair of the Senate … more

6/20/23

Carter Mountain closes to all motorized travel on an annual basis to limit disturbance to wildlife and big game in crucial winter ranges. The closure normally begins in November or December, depending on snow and road conditions, and runs through the middle of June.

BLM delays Carter Mountain opening

CODY — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office announced recently that it will delay the opening of Carter Mountain until further notice due to recent heavy precipitation and snowmelt. … more

6/20/23

Flash flooding led to water temporarily flooding part of the roadway on County Road 2AB outside of Cody. It was one of a number of areas that saw flooding Monday afternoon during a period of heavy rains, along with roads in Clark, Wapiti and near the Willwood Dam in rural Powell.

Roads reopen after flooding Monday night around county

Part of County Road 1AB in Clark was flooded by overflowing Line Creek and a section of County Road 2AB was temporarily flooded near a subdivision. But the hard rain Monday afternoon had the … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/15/23

Lauryn Bennett and Allison Morrison, left, along with Gracie Trotter, work on the wings and decals of the C-130.

Innovative project: Powell High School art classes soar to new heights with annual display

Dragons, planes, buggies, lions, panthers and bears crowd the hallways and common areas of Powell High School. This year, under the leadership of art teacher Jim Gilman, Powell High School students … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/15/23

Commissioners vote to commit $2 million in fed funds to sewer lagoons

The Park County Commissioners are putting their money where their mouth is in regards to handing off septage for county residents to Cody. The city of Cody plans to expand its sewer … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/15/23

Stand for Life changes date; will take place Saturday at Washington Park

The annual Stand for Life anti abortion event will be held at 11 a.m. at Washington Park, with food to follow at Saint Barbara’s Catholic Church as always. The only change is that this … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/15/23

A sellout crowd attended the first Park County Open Lands Picnic on Saturday afternoon at Canal Park in Cody.

Group has five conservation projects currently in process

As Park County Open Lands hosted its first community picnic Saturday, the fact that it sold out despite the rainy weather was far from the only example of its reach so soon after its founding. … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/15/23

Powell Middle School spring 2023 honor roll

Powell Middle School has released the spring honor roll roster for the 2022-2023 academic year. To qualify for the honor roll students must fit into one of three GPA ranges, 4.0, 3.5-3.99, or … more

6/15/23

Hawkins and Powers: an important part of history in the Big Horn Basin

Hawkins and Powers Aviation may no longer be in business but it is still an important part of local history and firefighting as a whole. The company, which was based out of Greybull from … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/15/23