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The return of Wings ‘N Wheels drew a big crowd to the Powell Municipal Airport in August — and organizers plan to do it all over again this coming summer. The Powell City Council gave its full support to the event on Monday.

After a three-year absence, Wings ‘N Wheels returned to the Powell Municipal Airport last summer with a fly-in, air show, car show and, in a new addition, drag racing. Despite being put … more

By CJ Baker | 2/9/23

Annual cherry pie luncheon to benefit girls state

The American Legion Auxiliary Cherry Pie Luncheon was started in 1968 as a fundraiser to send local girls to Wyoming Girls State, and it has been an annual event in Powell ever since. Both … more

2/9/23

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 Hathaway signed … more

2/9/23

Douglas pair charged in infant’s drugging

DOUGLAS (WNE) — A Douglas man and woman are facing felony child endangerment charges after their infant child was found unresponsive and tested positive at the hospital for both methamphetamine … more

2/9/23

Sen. Larry Hicks (R-Baggs) responds to criticism about a bill he conceived that would send $5.25 million from Wyoming’s rainy day fund to states that share a border with Mexico.

Border wall funding bill fails following heated debate

CHEYENNE — Sen. Larry Hicks (R-Baggs) doesn’t consider himself a racist, bigot or xenophobe. In the majority floor leader’s office just off the Wyoming Senate gallery last … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 2/9/23

One small section of neon on the sign at The Virginian Lodge needs fixing, but the rest of the iconic Jackson Hole landmark has otherwise been fully restored.

New neon puts old look up in lights

JACKSON — What’s old is new again. Continuing to make good on a promise to respect the heritage and maintain the character of Jackson’s well-loved motor lodge, new owners of … more

By Hope Strong, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/9/23

With more than 1,000 grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s demographic monitoring area, the state of Wyoming has been working for years to have the species removed from the Endangered Species Act protections for state management.

Grizzly delisting moves forward

Grizzly bear delisting has once again passed the first hurdle toward state management. But it won’t happen quickly and the decision is likely to be tested in court, according to federal and … more

By Mark Davis | 2/7/23

Kate and Zach Biaggi and Victoria Payne record the size of Fred Bronnenberg’s massive lake trout, which was too big for the board so they had to break out a seamstress’ sewing tape to measure the fish from nose to tail. Bronnenberg’s trout was the top fish caught during the 2023 Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby.

Hard water heroics

Heading into Sunday’s final weigh-in with soggy sleeves, Jason Stafford was being teased for his 20-inch trout; a nice fish most days. But on this day he was sandwiched between teammates Andy … more

By Mark Davis | 2/7/23

Dogged determination

What was supposed to be a fairly simple visit to the vet turned into a four-day ordeal for a Burlington dog and his owners. But thanks to many members of the Powell community, it ended with the pup … more

By CJ Baker | 2/7/23

Man alleged to have shut off bar’s power in attempt to harass ex

When a Powell bar lost power on the night of Jan. 22, police say it was no run-of-the-mill outage. It was instead, they say, a deliberate act by a masked man who was stalking one of the … more

By CJ Baker | 2/7/23

Powell’s Albertsons set to open in late February

The new Powell Albertsons is gearing up for a late February opening. “We are thrilled to be working towards opening the new store in Powell the end of February,” regional Albertsons … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/7/23

Seth Siebert (left) and Parker Williams discuss measurements for the slurry bomber’s wing. This year’s project will not be a full plan but will instead be a wall mount and the wing of the plane will prominently jut out.

Powell art students learn how to battle a forest fire

Acrylic flames and LED lights snake along the artificial forest fire while action figures of Powell High School teacher Sean Munger and school board trustee Dustin Paul figure out how to fight the … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/7/23

Draft of county’s new land use plan unveiled soon

A draft of a new Park County Land Use Plan will soon be revealed to the public for the first time. Clarion Associates, the consultant working with the county to create the new plan, delivered the … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/7/23

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody) is sponsoring legislation that would prevent Wyoming’s towns, cities and counties from banning or putting undue restrictions on rodeos and other events/businesses that involve working animals.

Bill aimed at protecting rodeo advances in House

A Cody lawmaker’s effort to protect rodeos and similar events from animal rights activists cleared a House committee on a unanimous vote last week, overcoming some concerns about unintended … more

By CJ Baker | 2/7/23

American Legion Auxiliary seeking girls state applicants

The American Legion Auxiliary provides scholarships for girls who will be completing their junior year of high school (including home school students) to attend the Wyoming Girls State program each … more

2/7/23

Park County students make Dean’s and Dean’s freshman honor roll for fall 2022

In Park County 66 students have made the Dean’s or Dean’s freshman honor rolls for this year’s fall semester. In order to make the Dean’s honor roll students must earn a GPA … more

2/7/23

Bison begin bedding down for the evening in the roadway near Sylvan Lake in Yellowstone National Park in December. A free guided bison hunt outside the park was given to a local Vietnam veteran.

Locals to donate bison hunt to Purple Heart combat veteran

Powell resident and professional hunter Ken Klemm, Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Veneklasen, Ret., and an anonymous donor, will host Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient and local resident Sgt. Larry Baker … more

2/7/23

WDE, PTSB announce task force members

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Department of Education and the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board has announced its Retention and Recruitment Task Force — the mission of the task force … more

2/7/23

Session hits halfway point

CASPER — The Legislature wrapped up its fourth week in session on Friday, finishing up final budget amendments despite a power outage at the Wyoming Capitol. The end of the week … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/7/23

Woman scammed $500 after person posed as law enforcement

GILLETTE (WNE) — Two residents were called by the same scammer Wednesday afternoon, and one of them is out $500. At 2 p.m. Wednesday, a 54-year-old man reported getting a call from … more

2/7/23