Get yummy: Hillside opens doors to farmers’ market favorites
Searching for a new home, JaiLynn Stoker found herself lost. She wanted a home somewhere without the congestion of larger cities as she relocated to be near her sister in Billings; her caretaker …
Attendees of the 2023 International Leadership Alumni Conference approach one of the animals at Arrowhead Alpacas south of Powell on Sept. 20. The annual conference, which is held at locations around the world, came to Cody last summer.
Park County ag showcased for international group 
Back in 1981, Meeteetse cattle ranchers John and Lucille Hogg brought an odd-looking creature to their local taxidermist. The animal, which kind of resembled a mink, had been killed by the …
To seed or not to seed?
Every year as the weather turns cold and gloomy many gardeners will pull the annuals out of their garden rather than let them go to seed. But what happens if the plants do go to seed? Area …
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Big Horn Basin boasts good planting weather
For years, gardeners looking for weather-appropriate items to plant in the Powell area have focused on plants able to be grown in Zone 4, a colder weather growing region. However, a combination …
Greg Wilson, general manager at Heart Mountain Farm Supply, discusses Greenworks Commercial’s zero turn mowers. Battery powered lawn equipment has become popular in recent years, offering similar performance to their gas powered alternatives. Battery powered DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ego and Craftsmen tools can also be found in town.
Battery or gas?
Mowers, blowers, trimmers and other powered lawn care staples have traditionally run almost exclusively on gasoline — until recently. Battery powered lawn tools have become a viable …
Makayla Getz
Park County gets new ag extension educator
People in Park County can now turn to Makayla Getz for advice as she was recently selected to fill the vacant post of Park County Extension’s agriculture and natural resources educator. …
Resham Thapa
University researchers publish results assessing coal char as a soil amendment
According to a University of Wyoming press release, a UW research team led by Research Professional Resham Thapa in the School of Energy Resources (SER) published an article assessing the effects of …
UW Extension Educator Micah Most holds a lamb during the Camino Ranch tail docking and processing that took place during the 2023 Wyoming Ranch Camp.
Registration open for University of Wyoming Extension’s 2024 Ranch Camp program
Applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Wyoming Ranch Camp, to be held at the Padlock Ranch near Ranchester June 10-June 14, according to a press release from the University of …
Gone viral: Miniclover is a top trending grass alternative for yards across America
(Joan Casanova) If you’re looking to renovate your yard, there’s a sustainable, drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass that also reduces your environmental …
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Building blocks: PHS boys hope to contend in 2024
After winning the 3A West but coming up short at the state tournament last year, the Powell Panther boys’ soccer team is hoping to rebuild and contend once again despite losing three All-State …
Soccer kicks off: Panther girls hope to continue building
A year removed from its first state appearance in six years and coming up just short of the program’s first state trophy, the Powell Panther girls’ soccer team is hoping to continue …
The Panthers stand around with the championship trophy, celebrating with the crowd at Powell High School after returning home late Saturday night. From left: Alex Jordan (behind), Dawson Griffin, Gunnar Erickson, Jhett Schwahn and Park Harvison.
Undefeated: Panthers run table, win first title since 1998
History made. The Powell Panther boys’ basketball team ran the table, proving itself the top team in 3A this season and capping it off with a first state title in 26 years. Powell …
Stunning conclusion: Panther girls’ season ends on final shot
A spirited comeback came up short and a devastating buzzer-beater ended the Powell Panther girls’ basketball season, losing to Buffalo 59-49 and Wheatland 45-43 at the state tournament in …
Aziz Fayzullaev raises two fingers, one for each of his national titles at 174 and 184 pounds. He won the title bout against Western Wyoming’s Darion Johnson last Saturday at the NJCAA National Wrestling Championships in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
National champ: Fayzullaev does it again
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA – The Northwest College Trappers’ top wrestler left Iowa last weekend with a second consecutive national title, this time at 184 pounds. The Trapper …
Last second loss: Trapper women fall in regular season finale
Needing a win to secure a home play-in game, the Northwest College women’s basketball team had a win snatched away by the final shot in Gillette on Saturday, as the Trappers fell on the wrong …
Obituaries
A man of few words, but a heart full of love. Harley Wayne Wassink, 79, of Powell, Wyoming, passed away March 10, 2024 with his family by his side.  Harley (Wayne) was born in Baker, …
Benjamin Jay Davila, 67, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2024, surrounded by those he loved.  Benjamin graced the world on Sept. 21, 1956 in Cody, …
Glen Ray Schultz Sr. passed peacefully on March 6, 2024 in Billings, Montana. He was the loving husband of Maryanne Schultz for 68 years, the father of CindyLee Buchanan and Glen Ray Schultz Jr, and …
James Anthony Pearce, 101, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time. Haskell Funeral Home in …
Benjamin Jay Davila, 67, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2024, surrounded by those he loved. A eulogy and memorial honoring Ben’s life will be …
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