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The Northeast Entrance road between Gardiner, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs was washed away in the June flood that closed Yellowstone National Park. While other entrances opened within a month, the Northeast and North entrances remained closed into October.

When Cam Sholly first arrived at Yellowstone National Park in 2018 to take over as superintendent, he immediately started discussing his core priorities. They included big ticket issues like … more

By Mark Davis | 3/7/23

Senate reverses course and reappoints Powell engineer to board

A day after blocking Powell engineer Dusty Spomer’s reappointment to the state’s Industrial Siting Council, state senators reversed course. At the request of Powell’s two … more

By CJ Baker | 3/7/23

Powell senator’s bid to block mandatory microchips fails

As lawmakers debated a bill that would bar employers from forcing their workers to be microchipped, a certain skepticism hung over the idea. And those doubts — about whether a ban was … more

By CJ Baker | 3/7/23

During school board discussion new book policy adopts changes

The pending book policy in Park County School District 1 will likely require three readings — the most given to policies in the district before adoption. The adoption and removal of library … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/7/23

Powell High School students can earn 12 CTE certifications

A Powell High School senior has received OSHA 10, Photoshop and Unmanned Aircraft General certifications thanks to the Career Technical Education program. Kobus Diver, who is gravitating towards … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/7/23

From left, Josie Griffin, Megan Jacobsen, Kalin Hicwsa and Gretel Opps stand in front of the panther statue at Powell High School. All four students received the Trustees’ Scholars Award to use at the University of Wyoming.

Four PHS seniors receive trustees’ scholarship

Four high achieving Powell High School seniors’ education will be paid for by the University of Wyoming. This year, Powell High School seniors Josie Griffin, Kalin Hicswa, Megan Jacobsen … more

By Gabby Paterson | 3/7/23

Land use plan: Goal in region to allow for smaller lots near cities, require larger average lots in rural areas

The finalizing of a new land use plan is in many ways, just the end of the beginning. Park County Planning Director Joy Hill reiterated to a group of people who filed into chairs at the Heart … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/7/23

From left, Park County Undersheriff Andy Varian, Park County Sheriff Darrell Steward and Scott Bagnell, emergency medical services and emergency room manager, attend the mass casualty tabletop training session at Northwest College on Monday morning.

Agencies plan mass casualty event training at NWC

Law enforcement from across the county, EMS teams from hospitals across the Big Horn Basin and even troops from the Wyoming National Guard will converge on Northwest College the second week in June … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/7/23

Park County Republican Women offer scholarships

Park County Republican Women is offering four $1,000 scholarships to all Park County graduating senior girls in Meeteetse, Powell and Cody. Applications may be obtained from school counselors or by … more

3/7/23

Third annual Kubota Hometown Proud grant program now open

Kubota Tractor Corporation recently announced its third annual community revitalization grant program, Kubota Hometown Proud, and Heart Mountain Equipment in Powell is calling on the city to submit a … more

3/7/23

Nonprofit hosts free film discussion: Nonviolent change

Gene Sharp, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and political theorist is considered the world’s foremost scholar on nonviolent revolution. Sharp’s ideas for change using nonviolent action have … more

3/7/23

Celebrating 50 years of the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On Feb. 10, 1973, the Wyoming State Legislature passed, and Gov. Stan … more

3/7/23

Veterans invited to caregiver town hall set for March 13

SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Veterans Affairs Health Care System invites veterans, their families and caregivers to a live town hall Monday, March 13 at 3 p.m. to hear about the VA Caregiver Support … more

3/7/23

Buffalo real estate firm launches Cody office

Veteran real estate broker John Parsons has launched a Cody office that he will lead for 307 Premier Properties, a real estate firm based in Buffalo. The company was started by some of Parson’s … more

3/7/23

Governor appoints Basin residents to state boards

Although the reappointment of Powell engineer Dusty Spomer to the Industrial Siting Council drew the most attention, he was just one of 14 Big Horn Basin residents named to various state boards by … more

By CJ Baker | 3/7/23

Alcohol-involved arrests dominate stats in Sheridan, statewide

SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police reports 68% of arrests in Sheridan County involved alcohol in 2021. While data for 2022 is not yet available, Sheridan … more

3/7/23

Gov. Mark Gordon listens during a ceremony March 2 in the Capitol Building. The governor did not sign the crossover voting ban bill but instead allowed it to become law without his signature.

State bans crossover voting

CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon allowed House Bill 103 — legislation that bans crossover voting in Wyoming — to quietly become law without his signature on Thursday. He … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/7/23

Pipe work kicks off project near Ralston

A $5.6 million pavement improvement project has started on Wyo. Highway 294 (Badger Basin Road) near Ralston. The project includes rotomilling of existing pavement surfacing, a 2-inch asphalt … more

3/7/23

A mountain lion isn’t happy to be treed in a photo by Wyoming large carnivore biologist Luke Ellsbury. A new law will allow resident hunters to train their dogs longer during the big cat season.

Hunting dogs get to run in new state law

Legislation allowing mountain lion hunters to continue to train their dogs afield after harvest limits are met was signed Monday by Gov. Mark Gordon. The bill, Senate File 178, authorizes the … more

By Mark Davis | 3/2/23

Westside Elementary School student Avery Douglas (left) plays a game with kindergarten teacher Darci Ostermiller who has been named to the state’s Teacher Retention Task Force.

Work begins for Teacher Retention Task Force with representation from Powell

As teacher retention and recruitment issues continue throughout the state, Westside Elementary School kindergarten teacher Darci Ostermiller is helping to lay the groundwork for change. Park … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/2/23