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Cody animal shelter cuts staff due to lower funding

The Park County Animal Shelter in Cody has cut half of its workforce to balance the books after seeing lower donations and governmental funding. Executive Director Jona Harris made the … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/16/24

Powell man charged with child abuse

An attempt to get a child to eat his vegetables allegedly escalated into physical abuse last month, leaving the boy with scabs and bruises on his cheeks. Investigators say it wasn’t the only … more

By CJ Baker | 7/16/24

Head brewer Steve Samuelson (left) and Assistant brewer Zac ‘Spud’ Baker (right) present Wyoming Regional Director for the Mule Deer Foundation Shawn Blajszczak a giant check from the first six months of profits from the sale of the charity collaboration beer, Mule Deer Beer.

Mule Deer Beer: Profits from collaboration pay off in large check to charity

A collaboration between WYOld West Brewing and the Mule Deer Foundation has resulted in a hefty check from the first six months cans and kegs of Mule Deer Beer has been available. For every … more

By Mark Davis | 7/16/24

Multiple falls, rattlesnake bite draw search and rescue

Early July has been hectic for the members of Park County Search and Rescue. Within the span of just a few days, the volunteers were summoned to help a young Powell man bitten by a rattlesnake on … more

7/16/24

A Scoop of Hope, a new ice cream and snack trailer opened by teacher Katie Bott, aims to provide ongoing education opportunities to Powell special education students and other youth. From left, Bott’s neighbor Quinn Hitz, Lovell High School student Megan Hessenthaler and Bott.

Ice cream and hope

The answer was ice cream. Powell special education teacher Katie Bott had kicked around the idea of an ongoing education program for students since she was a student in high school. Her baby blue ice … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/16/24

A fly fisherman casts his line into Yellowstone’s Firehole River.

Yellowstone National Park closes waterways to fishing

Effective July 15, select Yellowstone National Park rivers closed to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows. This closure will protect the park’s native and wild trout … more

7/16/24

Cheatgrass germinates in the fall and early spring, and grows rapidly and in high numbers, making it highly competitive with native species. Cheatgrass is also disrupting the fire cycle in sage habitat and other Western ecosystems, leading to more frequent and more intense burns.

Fight against cheatgrass

The BLM has approved the addition of seven herbicide active ingredients to its available tools for vegetation management on public lands, including the use of Indaziflam. The herbicide has been … more

By Mark Davis | 7/16/24

UW Extension entomologist Scott Schell leads an educational demonstration at the Powell Research and Extension Center Field Day in July 2022.

UW to showcase crop research at Powell Field Day

On Thursday, July 18, the Powell Research and Extension Center (PREC) will host a field day to share results from University of Wyoming crop research. The annual event is free and open to … more

7/16/24

Montana troupe to perform Shakespeare in Powell, Cody parks

Fans of the English bard William Shakespeare are in for a treat this week. The Park County Arts Council presents a free Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performance of William … more

7/16/24

Wyoming officials respond to attempted assassination of former President Trump

Wyoming’s top elected officials denounced political violence and offered their prayers following an assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on … more

7/16/24

One Health begins seeing patients in new Cody clinic

HARDIN, Mont. — One Health, a Montana-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers integrated primary care, behavioral health care and dental services, opened the doors to a new … more

7/16/24

Bighorn Canyon construction and lake conditions

On the South District of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, near Lovell, crews will be crack sealing the Horseshoe Bend Marina parking lot. There was a partial daytime closure on July 15 with … more

7/16/24

Workers paving west of Eagle Pass earlier this summer on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 east of Cody.

Chip sealing scheduled on project east of Cody

Chip sealing of a $9.2 million pavement improvement and fence replacement project on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 is scheduled this coming week east of Cody. "The contractor is currently doing … more

7/16/24

Drinking water not available at Battle Park Trailhead and camping area

GREYBULL — The potable water handpump at Battle Park Trailhead and camping area is broken and unusable, according to a release from the Bighorn National Forest, and repairs have been … more

7/16/24

Ivan and Thalia Lindauer, of Basin, enjoy the Cowley Fourth of July fireworks together. It was the couple’s first time at the festival, but probably not the last. The party is provided free to the public by Jennie and David Rael and the employees of S&L Industrial.

Cowley party honors veterans

Ivan and Thalia Lindauer had never been to Cowley for the Fourth of July fireworks on Jennie and David Rael’s ranch. The young couple from Basin didn’t know what to expect, but they had a … more

By Mark Davis | 7/11/24

Cody man gets 45 years for sexually abusing child

District Court Judge Bill Simpson said he’s seen people overcome difficult upbringings and “horrendous” abuse to become teachers, ministers and responsible members of the community. … more

By CJ Baker | 7/11/24

Neighbor group sues City of Cody, seeking more temple records

A citizens’ group says the City of Cody is slow-walking its request for a slew of records related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ planned temple. Members of … more

By CJ Baker | 7/11/24

Members of One Health and its board of directors hold golden shovels during the Powell branch’s groundbreaking at the former Fitch Building on June 26. From left, board member Beth Hronek, board Vice President Sara Pretty Weasel, board member Juanita Sapp, board President Marty Thone, Associate Vice President of Medicine and Behavioral Health Dr. Sarah Sowerwine-Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer Colette Mild, Clinical Operations Director Ashley Jarrett, former board member Tom Bibbey, Intake Supervisor Rayven Moore and One Health CEO David Mark.

Construction underway on One Health’s new location

Members of One Health’s Powell office and its partners raced against the rain as ground was officially broken on One Health’s new location, the Fitch Building, which was purchased by the … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/11/24

UW Dean’s honor rolls for spring 2024

The University of Wyoming’ Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman honor rolls for the spring semester featured 51 students from Park County. Of these 51 students 19 are from Powell, one is from … more

7/11/24

Bronc band heading to Hawaii

The Cody High School Bronc Marching Band is headed to Hawaii next March after receiving an invitation to represent Wyoming in the Vietnam Veterans National Parade in Honolulu. Hawaii and its … more

By Mark Davis | 7/11/24