Zumbo honored by state
The only person surprised by Jim Zumbo's induction into the Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame, becoming one of only 67 honorees, was Jim Zumbo. Recognition is given to people who have worked …
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Cody man alleged to have inflicted serious injuries in fight
A Cody man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly took a fight too far and seriously injured a 33-year-old Powell man last week. Michael “Ike” Hothan, 39, is alleged to have …
Workers pave a stretch of the Willwood Road last year during phase one of the project to rehab the roadway. The project was finished on time and under budget.
First phase of Willwood Road project on time, under budget
The first phase of the Willwood Road improvement project finished up in December, an effort to improve the road surface and guard against future floods. As was hoped for, it was a one season project …
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Parkside Elementary School’s kitchen to receive upgrades
Parkside Elementary School will really be cooking after a series of kitchen upgrades totaling $581,547 are completed. The upgrades, which will begin over spring break and Easter break with the …
Wyoming Department of Health: Consider radon testing for your home
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants Wyoming families to consider testing their homes for radon and offers free test kits while supplies last. The department is also announcing radon …
Hikers at Guernsey State Park participate in one of the annual First Day Hikes, held at state parks around Wyoming.
Wyoming State Parks kicks off new year with hikes 
CHEYENNE — Wyoming State Parks is excited to announce that the 14th annual First Day Hikes event, held on Jan. 1, 2025, was a tremendous success. Eight hundred eighty-seven outdoor enthusiasts …
Hot Springs State Park will not feature the Star Plunge aquatic facility for the time being due to legal issues, an expired management agreement and negotiations underway to bring in a new operator for the facility.
Star Plunge at Hot Springs State Park temporarily closed
THERMOPOLIS — Wyoming State Parks this week announced the temporary closure of the Star Plunge aquatic facility at Hot Springs State Park following a recent two-week management agreement …
UW Extension to offer private pesticide applicator programs
The University of Wyoming Extension has scheduled 16 pesticide safety education programs for private applicators across the state January through March.  Currently, programs are scheduled …
Hunter Safety course for women, girls
Wyoming Outdoorsmen is sponsoring a special Hunter Safety course that is specifically focused and designed for girls and adult women who are “beginning hunters.” This class will …
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Carolina Ruiz (right) and the Trappers cruised in their final nonconference game of the season 108-63 over Miles Community College. She is pictured here driving into the paint against the WY All-Stars on Jan. 7.
Trapper women roll past Miles
A dominant opening quarter helped set the tone for the Northwest College women’s basketball team in its final nonconference game, scoring 39 points en route to a 108-63 road win over Miles …
NWC men pull away late
Ending the first game of the year with a late push the Northwest College men’s basketball team pulled away from Miles Community College on the road on Thursday, using a 14-2 run late to earn …
JV girls continue undefeated start
Continuing an undefeated start to the season and kicking off the new year with another dominant win, the Powell Panther junior varsity girls’ basketball team defeated Rocky Mountain 67-27 in …
Trystan Preator comes up for a breath during the 200 IM on Saturday. The Panthers earned a fourth place finish as a team at the Gene Dozah Invitational in front of the home crowd.
PHS swimming beats the warriors — fourth at Gene Dozah
Two home meets saw a variety of competition for the Powell Panther boys’ swim and dive team, defeating Worland 97-77 in a dual before placing fourth in the Gene Dozah Invitational on Saturday …
Panther boys pull away late in home opener
After taking a couple of weeks off for winter break, the Powell Panther boys’ basketball team experienced highs and lows in the first home game of the season, pulling away in the second half …
Eleasah Horsley (top) battled back from a close semifinal loss and claimed third place at 115 pounds for the Panthers at the Shane Shatto Memorial Tournament in Douglas.
Girls’ wrestling eighth in Douglas
Capping off a busy week on the road the Powell Panther girls’ wrestling team made the trip to Douglas on Friday and Saturday, finishing eighth as a team and bringing home four placers including …
Obituaries
Dick Andrew Gifford died at his home on Jan. 8, 2025 in Lovell, Wyoming. Dick was born on Feb. 21, 1945 to Andy and Lillian Gifford from Crystal Creek. Dick lived a full life as a father, …
Beloved youngest daughter of Dick Havig and Gene Havig, Debra was born in Powell, Wyoming on April 2, 1958. Debi joined them in heaven on Christmas morning, 2024, after a long illness. She passed …
Susan Steck, formerly of Powell, Wyoming, passed away on Jan. 5, 2025 in Olympia, Washington.  Susan was born in 1941 in Antigo, Wisconsin. She was raised in Cody, Wyoming, with her …
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Daniel James Gerard Brice, 68, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Nov. 29, 2024, surrounded with love by his wife and three children.  …
Justin Jake Hettinger unexpectedly passed away on Jan. 9, 2025, at the age of 61 in Billings, Montana. He was born in Powell, Wyoming, on Nov. 25, 1963, to Richard and Lillian Fink Hettinger. …
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