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Powell Boy Scout Ryder Deboer (from left) gauges the straightness of a tree being planted outside the Homesteader Museum on June 3 as Homesteader Roots founder Josh Pomeroy holds the tree and fellow scouts Gabriel Villalobos, Wyatt Hill, Wessley Nunn and Ayden Heine look on after digging a large hole for the tree.

Homesteader Roots plants record 10 trees in town

Josh Pomeroy crouched in the dirt Saturday morning with a group of Powell Boy Scouts, telling them the best method to get a roughly 12 foot tall boulevard linden shade tree into the ground outside … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

Yellowstone National Park requires people to stay 25 yards away from bison.

Woman gored by bison in Yellowstone

A 47-year-old female from Phoenix was gored by a bison near the Lake Lodge Cabins on the north shore of Lake Yellowstone the morning of July 17, according to a Yellowstone National Park release. … more

7/20/23

Mudpots in the Mud Volcano area of Yellowstone National Park bubble away, one of 660 locations where a team of scientists researched the magma chamber of the Yellowstone caldera for a recent study.

Is Yellowstone eruption closer than thought? Scientists say not necessarily

In the same way digital photography has evolved from 3 megapixel state-of-the-art professional DSLR cameras in the late 90s to folks now carrying 15 megapixel cameras in their cellphones, scientists … more

By Mark Davis | 8/1/23

Kayla Gahagan, formerly of Powell and now of Rapid City, South Dakota, says she hopes to encourage and challenge Christian women to experience true joy in motherhood, without being overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of life.

Powell native’s debut book highlights the joy of motherhood

Journalists are taught to begin their stories with attention-grabbing leads, and veteran reporter Kayla Gahagan follows that formula in her debut book. “The minutes before my daughter … more

By CJ Baker | 9/26/23

Michigan artist Greg Constantine is pictured in front of a formation north of Cody he proposed naming after renowned painter Jackson Pollock, a Cody native.

Park County Commission reconsiders role naming Jackson Pollock summit

Park County commissioners revoked a previous motion to name a summit after Paul Jackson Pollock after finding out the landmark was on private property. Michigan artist Greg Constantine proposed … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 5/3/22

Emergency responders wheel an accident victim into an ambulance on Coulter Avenue in Powell in December. Medical transport services in the Big Horn Basin struggle to find enough staff and volunteers, and funding for training is limited. With ambulances costing up to $1 million to operate annually, it’s hard to cover costs for the small population of the Big Horn Basin, which is spread out over miles of gas-guzzling highways.

Running on empty: Sustaining rural ambulance services are becoming increasingly difficult

Crisscrossing the open spaces between Cody, Powell, Lovell, Basin, Greybull, Worland — and everything in between — are miles of highways. To get to anything — whether it’s … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/28/22

Case alleging abuse of a vulnerable adult bound to district court

The trial of former Powell High School teaching assistant Brandy Wetherbee, who is charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult, will be moving foward following a preliminary hearing on Aug. … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/30/22

Northwest College is in talks with the city regarding a proposal to build a retention pond opposite the parking lot north of Ashley Hall, near 10th Street and North Absaroka.

City proposes retention pond project to Northwest College

The City of Powell is proposing a partnership with Northwest College to construct a stormwater retention pond and pipe system on college land that would address a stormwater drainage issue in the … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/25/22

Powell man sentenced for felony possession

A Powell resident has been sentenced to three years of supervised probation for a third or subsequent possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and interference with a peace officer, a misdemeanor. … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/27/22

EPA announces over $42M in funding for Wyoming water infrastructure upgrades

CHEYENNE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced $42,956,000 from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Wyoming drinking water and … more

2/22/24

Powell businesses refuse to serve underage buyer

Staff at Powell’s bars and liquor stores aced a police test last week: Employees at 11 establishments all refused to sell alcohol to an underage customer dispatched by police. In accordance … more

By CJ Baker | 1/3/23

Students and teachers pitch in to sort and organize over 1,400 pounds of food following a food drive organized by the Powell High School student council and National Honor Society. Pictured are Joshua Varian (left) and PHS junior Kik Hayano.

Powell High School raises 1,400 pounds of food for Loaves and Fishes

After joining forces for the first time, Powell High School’s student council and National Honor Society chapter raised more than 1,400 pounds of food for Loaves and Fishes during a month-long … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/5/23

Fentanyl problem still growing in Wyoming

The flow of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids into Wyoming continues to swell, according to data presented to state lawmakers last week. From 2017 to 2021, Wyoming lost 410 people to … more

By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com | 1/24/23

Students from Burlington, Cody, Greybull, Lovell, Meeteetse, Rocky Mountain and Powell perform during the end of the day Big Horn Basin Elementary Music Festival concert on April 1.

Elementary music festival returns to Powell

Roughly 160 elementary students from across the Big Horn Basin sang, played the recorder and participated in a variety of movement-based performances during the Big Horn Basin Elementary Music … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/11/23

‘Local Lore with Bob Richard’ features Cody artist

Cody-born artist Jeffrey B. Rudolph’s artistic journey began in his father’s carpentry shop when he was a child carving on scraps of wood. At the next “Local Lore with Bob … more

4/18/23

Review finds deputy was justified in shooting man last summer

Following a lengthy review, a prosecutor has concluded that a Park County Sheriff’s deputy acted lawfully when he shot and killed a man in rural Powell last summer. “After completing … more

By CJ Baker | 6/8/23

Wyoming State Park Rangers hold ice rescue training.

For Wyoming State Park Rangers, it’s not just a job but a lifestyle

“We’re mostly dealing with people with smiles on their faces and looking to have a good time in the outdoors.” That’s one of the best reasons to be a park ranger, … more

7/20/23

The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently started work once again on an area of Wyo. Highway 296 prone to landslides to repair damage from previous slides and adding features to stabilize the road. The work is being done by Oftedal Construction, of Casper, and is expected to be completed by the end of October.

Chief Joseph Scenic Highway (WY296) slide repair project starts

A $2.06 million slide repair project started July 6 on Wyo. Highway 296, about 27 miles west of the Wyo. Highway 296/Wyo. Highway 120 intersection west of Cody. Prime contractor on the … more

7/25/23

Vehicle crash knocks out power in Cody, alleged driver arrested

A drunk driver crashed into an electrical pole and knocked out power for many City of Cody residents Sunday night, police say. Steven H. Shobert, 48, was arrested in connection with the … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/23

Sheriff’s office to begin fundraising efforts

A charity created to support the Park County Sheriff’s Office and its employees will begin fundraising efforts this spring or summer to pay for projects including public safety improvements and … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/3/22