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Cody-based firefighter and photographer documents rare wildfire scenes

Surrounded by his own photographs, some reaching the top of high ceilings at his first professional art show, Kyle Miller was a little surprised by the large crowd of folks clamoring to get inside … more

By Mark Davis | 10/31/24

Early voting reaches record level in Park County

Interest in this year’s general election is running hot, with roughly 6,800 Park County residents having already voted as of Wednesday afternoon. That figure includes 4,365 residents who … more

By CJ Baker | 10/31/24

Council candidate wants to get government out of your life

Powell City Council candidate Troy Bray isn’t one to mince words. In a recent interview, he said the city is heading toward having more potholes than streets, should stop employing a city … more

By CJ Baker | 10/31/24

Councilwoman says Powell is ‘moving in the right direction’

Councilwoman Lesli Spencer believes the City of Powell always has room to improve, but as she’s met officials from other Wyoming communities over the years, she’s gained a new … more

By CJ Baker | 10/31/24

Temperatures dip; beets about done

With the thermometer dipping below freezing, sugar beet growers are putting the final wrap on the harvest in Western Sugar Cooperative’s Lovell factory district. Light snow was falling on … more

10/31/24

Keep Simpson and Darrah on the bench, attorneys say

Park County District Court Judge Bill Simpson and Circuit Court Judge Joey Darrah are doing solid jobs and should stay on the bench, according to attorneys who’ve practiced before the pair. … more

By CJ Baker | 10/31/24

Cody elementary students use greenhouse to learn by doing

Come spring the students of Sunset Elementary School will be admiring the product of their hard work that began in August. The Cody school is home to a geodesic dome greenhouse … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/31/24

Smith wants to bring new perspective to college board

Nearly six years ago Ted Smith found himself at a crossroads. He had just gone through a divorce, and he had the chance to “reinvent” himself. He took it. Smith, a Cody … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/31/24

Newsome running for third term on NWC board

Cody native Bob Newsome is hoping for a third term on the Northwest College Board of Trustees. He is running for one of two seats alongside fellow incumbent Tara Kuipers and challenger Ted Smith … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/31/24

Cody Library hosts Treasure Hunt for Revolutionary War Patriots

The Cody Library will host a family friendly event, “Treasure Hunt for Revolutionary War Patriots,” organized by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), on … more

10/31/24

Cathy Blanchard and Deb White honor Wyoming while at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in October. The two Park County retirees spent nine days climbing the world’s fourth highest mountain from base to summit after a year of preparing, using many trips up Heart Mountain as part of their training.

Visions from the Cradle of Humankind

Step after step while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the endeavor by area residents Deb White and Cathy Blanchard was as much mental as it was physical. For nine days the retirees pushed toward the summit … more

By Mark Davis | 10/29/24

Wetzel seeks to continue serving city

John Wetzel is looking to extend his service to the City of Powell, seeking a second full term as mayor. “We have a good staff and a good city council, and hopefully we can kind of … more

By CJ Baker | 10/29/24

Voters to decide fate of 2% lodging tax

Park County voters have not been the friendliest to proposed taxes, rejecting multiple proposed sales tax increases over the years. But the lodging tax — which is used to promote the county to … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/29/24

Tragedy hits ‘best friends’ on hunting adventure

Steven Werbelow and Pastor Jeff McKearney met at church and soon became fast friends, sharing a love for northwest Wyoming’s mountain ranges and hunting. Werbelow successfully guided McKearney … more

By Mark Davis | 10/29/24

Kuipers seeks a second term on NWC board

Northwest College Board of Trustees Chairman Tara Kuipers wants a second term to help build on what the college has accomplished in her first. Kuipers is one of three candidates for two seats on … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/29/24

Fortenberry running for school board as write-in candidate

Jeanie Fortenberry, a former activities bus driver for Powell schools, and the sole declared write-in candidate for Powell’s school board, hopes to work to make changes for the good of Powell … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/29/24 | 1 comment

Morris runs for third term as district trustee

Two term board member Tracy Morris hopes to return to the Park County School District 1 School Board for another term as she campaigns against five other candidates — after eight years … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/29/24

Under the direction of Laramie firefighters, students learned how to call 911 and to administer hands-only CPR ahead of the arrival of EMTs.

Healthy Kids Roundup brings teachers and students to UW

The University of Wyoming’s Division of Kinesiology and Health, part of the College of Health Sciences, recently hosted the third annual Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, … more

10/29/24

A centerpiece design crowns the table during a previous Buffalo Feast at Northwest College.

Buffalo Feast scheduled for Nov. 14

The Native Ways student club at Northwest College will be hosting the 28th Annual Buffalo Feast on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Yellowstone Conference Center. The feast includes braised bison … more

10/29/24

BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District lifts fire restrictions

WORLAND — Effective immediately, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted fire restrictions on all public lands administered by the Cody, Lander and Worland field offices within Big Horn, … more

10/29/24