Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Rhea visits with Powell Police Officer Jade Euan during an April 25 community reception. This week, Rhea was chosen as Powell’s next police chief.
Police chief named: Rock Springs sergeant chosen
A veteran law enforcement officer from Rock Springs has been chosen as Powell’s next police chief. Following a nationwide, months-long search, the city selected Sweetwater County Sheriff …
Snow falls on opening day last year in Yellowstone National Park as both bisons and tourists endure through the spring snow showers. There is likely to be snow on the ground when the park is scheduled to open Friday (weather permitting).
Yellowstone is ready: East Gate swings open Friday
The first Friday in May isn’t a national holiday, but it sure feels like one in Park County as the East Gate to Yellowstone National Park finally swings open for the new season (weather …
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Cody attorney Hill runs for HD 50
As he’s tracked the recent sessions of the Wyoming Legislature, David Hill has been frustrated by the infighting and the lack of action. “Last year, Park County residents paid higher …
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder (left) chats with Cody High School Principal Nathan Tedjeske and Stephanie Bishop, the vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, on Wednesday. Tedejske was given the Milken Educator Award during a surprise assembly as well as a cash prize of $25,000.
Cody principal chosen for prestigious award
Cody High School students crowded the gymnasium and chattered excitedly while they waited for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder to speak. Students and staff, even Principal …
The Powell High School drama club poses after completing the first dance number of ‘The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy’ during practice on Tuesday. The play can be seen in its entirety Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Wedding Singer: PHS to perform Adam Sandler classic
Over two and a half decades ago Adam Sandler donned a blue tuxedo and won the heart of Drew Barrymore in “The Wedding Singer.” On Friday and Saturday, Powell High School’s drama …
Big boom: Gas can blamed for Saturday explosion heard and felt around Powell
Although it was large enough to be heard and felt for miles, no one was hurt in a Saturday night explosion in rural Powell. Following the roughly 9:30 p.m. incident, scores of area residents …
Homesteader Roots program applications open until May 15
Josh Pomeroy of the Homesteader Roots program is ready to further his quest to provide more variety of trees in Powell as the program hits its fifth anniversary. Powell homeowners have until May …
Texas Unlimited Band to headline Xtreme After Party on June 30 
CODY — The Texas Unlimited Band is set to bring their high-energy  performance to the Xtreme Bulls Tour After Party on June 30, in a night that promises to be unforgettable for fans …
Members of the Wyoming Baroque ensemble in 2023.
Classical ensemble returns for concert, dinner
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West presents an evening of classical musical and fine dining on Friday, May 3. Starting at 6 p.m. attendees enjoy appetizers, cash bar, a delicious chef’s …
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Jhett Schwahn and the Pioneers fell on the road to the Billings Cardinals on Sunday, snapping a five-game winning streak after a doubleheader loss.
Pioneers fall in Billings doubleheader
A difficult Sunday in Billings brought the Powell Pioneers win streak to an end at five, with the Pioneers falling 13-9 and 4-3 to the Billings Cardinals on the road.     BILLINGS …
Danen Oram shoots a free throw in the Dean Morgan gymnasium in Casper in February. He claimed the 10-11 year-old boys’ division of the Elks State Hoop Shoot before heading to the regional competition in Colorado.
Free throw phenom
Powell youth Danen Oram proved he was the best free throw shooter for his age in Wyoming this past winter. That led to him having the experience of a lifetime, winning the 10-11-year-old division …
Korbyn Warren (right) explodes off the line during the 1600 meters on Saturday in Cowley. He finished second in the race, starting just ahead of Colin Walker (left) and Nathan Varian (center) at the Rocky Mountain Invite.
Panther track strong in double weekend
The Powell Panther boys’ track and field team had the opportunity to compete at the Wyoming Track and Field Classic in Casper on Friday as well as the Rocky Mountain Invite in Cowley, where the …
PHS girls excel in pair of meets
A host of Powell Panther girls’ track and field athletes excelled at the Wyoming Track and Field Classic in Casper on Friday, where Waycee Harvey tied a 24-year-old record in the 400 meters, …
Panthers trounce Fillies
Ten years, or approximately 3,654 days, separated the first and second wins over Cody in the 22-year history of the Powell Panther girls’ soccer team, with the Panthers enjoying a sensational …
Trevon Abraham (left) and the Panther boys will look to regroup after a difficult loss last Tuesday in Cody, battling for a state tournament berth starting with Mountain View on Friday.
PHS boys fall in Cody
A physical, grueling battle in Cody last Tuesday saw the Powell Panther boys’ soccer team on the wrong side of a 4-0 scoreline, dropping the Panthers into a set of key games down the final …
Obituaries
After a five-year battle with cancer, Shirley Louise Ross Norris earned her wings and is soaring with the eagles. On Jan. 20, 2024, Shirley was able to finally be with her dogs, Sadie and Fred, …
Brandon Leovardo Cossitt passed away on April 20, 2024 in Gillette, Wyoming.  He was the son of Jamie Cossitt and Leovardo Villarreal, Jr. of Powell and was born in Cody, Wyoming on May 4, 2004. …
James Edward Melton, 85, of Clark, Wyoming passed away April 24, 2024. James was born Feb. 16, 1939 in Oklahoma City to James Ewell Melton and Mamie Ethel (Cullers) Melton. He was the fifth of eight …
Teresa Stroschein Wagner unexpectedly departed this world for heaven on April 17, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to be reunited with her brother Kirk Stroschein, her sisters Monica …
Larry Dale Yonts was born on July 21, 1939, in Powell, Wyoming to Harold R. and Eva F. (Losey) Yonts. He died on April 15, 2024, in Powell, Wyoming. He grew up on the family farm on Whistle …
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