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Powell conservation district enters new era

Ann Trosper had retired from a three-decade career in the oil and gas industry when she spotted a listing for a GIS position with the Powell-Clarks Fork Conservation District. Trosper had been … more

By CJ Baker | 2/11/25

2024 Powell High School fall honor roll

A total of 318 Powell High School students earned a spot on the spring honor roll for the 2024-2025 academic year. Of these 318 students, 77 were freshmen, 74 sophomores, 84 juniors and 83 seniors. … more

2/11/25 | 1 comment

The Powell High School drama club will be performing ‘The Wedding Intern’s Farce’ on Feb. 14 and 15 which will also mark the return of the dinner theater production which has been absent for a year. From left, Curtis Muecke, Anika Anderson (back turned), Jenessa Polson, Paul Cox and Elaina Kousoulos.

Powell High School dinner theater returns Valentine’s Day weekend

Powell High School’s dinner theater returns in delicious fashion with “The Wedding Intern’s Farce,” Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 at Heart Mountain Hall at the Park County … more

2/11/25

Powell man receives probation for assault in March incident

After serving roughly four months in jail, a 25-year-old Powell man who severely injured another young man in a spring altercation has been released to probation. At a recent appearance in Park … more

By CJ Baker | 2/11/25

University of Wyoming 2024 fall semester honor rolls

The University of Wyoming’s 2024 fall semester President’s Honor Roll lists 49 students from Park County with 16 from Powell, 31 from Cody, one from Meeteetse and one from Wapiti. … more

2/11/25

Work has been on pause at the Old Faithful RV Park in Wapiti as per an agreement with the county, but the property owner recently asked for, and received, permission to do indoor work during the winter months.

Commissioners object to treatment of Wapiti campground construction workers

There are a lot of people not too happy with things in the Wapiti Valley, Commissioner Scott Steward said at the Feb. 4 comission meeting. But some of those opposed to new developments, from the … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/11/25

Community invited to weekly tea sessions at Northwest College

The Northwest College International Student & Scholar Services program will be holding a weekly series of afternoon tea sessions featuring traditional tea from around the world. All 10 events … more

2/11/25

Partisan school board bill passes Senate

CHEYENNE — A bill that would adjust the general election ballot to include party affiliation for school board candidates has passed the Senate. On Thursday, senators passed Senate File 98, … more

2/11/25

Gov. Gordon talks energy policy, brighter days at governors forum

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon joined Continental Resource Founder and Chairman Harold Hamm at the North American Prospect Expo Summit Governors Forum for a candid energy policy and strategy … more

2/11/25

A coyote keeps a keen eye on a group of snowmobilers while making its way through a snowy meadow. Wyoming legislators have rejected a ban on killing wildlife with snowmobiles in the state.

Lawmakers reject ban on Wyoming’s tradition of killing wildlife with snowmobiles

Mike Schmid tried twice on Thursday to talk his colleagues into ending the legal-in-Wyoming practice of running down coyotes and other species with snowmobiles and striking exhausted animals. … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 2/11/25

Fatal shooting reported in Byron

A Monday afternoon shooting at a residence in Byron resulted in death and multiple injuries that required hospitalization, authorities say. "Our hearts and prayers go out to all those whom have … more

2/10/25

About a dozen Big Horn Co-op employees, including new CEO Jim Gauker, answered questions from co-op members Jan. 30 in Heart Mountain Hall, as part of the new CEO’s effort to strengthen the co-op after a rocky stretch that included closures of nearly all of the retail stores, including the one in Powell.

Co-op hears frustrations, lays out goals at town hall meeting

Addressing roughly two dozen members, former members and former employees of the Big Horn Co-op in Powell last week, the organization’s new CEO attempted to convince them to continue supporting … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/6/25

First time contestant Heidi Freeman of Lander caught the largest trout, landing a 36.5-inch lake trout on the second day of the derby on Lower Sunshine Reservoir.

The Hole in the Ice Gang

Gage Maser knows the tug of a big fish, so he immediately called for help when he felt a heavy pull on his line. Losing a single hefty trout can make the difference between a top 20 finish and … more

By Mark Davis | 2/6/25

State gets cash, car used by alleged drug dealers

Prosecutors have yet to prove their cases against some local residents who allegedly conspired to bring thousands of fentanyl pills and a pound of meth into Park County last fall. However, although … more

By CJ Baker | 2/6/25

Park County School District 1 calendar draft would largely grant parents’ wishes

Survey results are in, the majority of parents and PCSD1 staff want the school year to end before June 1, and if the district’s new calendar passes that’s exactly what will happen for at … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/6/25

Passenger numbers at Cody airport ‘going the right direction’

After a down year in 2023, passenger numbers at Yellowstone Regional Airport rebounded in 2024. A total of 37,033 passengers boarded flights at the Cody facility last year, according to the … more

By CJ Baker | 2/6/25 | 1 comment

Powell High School students Audrey Johnson and Kenna Cannon laugh while competing in a human Hungry Hungry Hippos race during the Make a Wish assembly Jan. 23. So far Powell High School has raised $7,500 for the charitable organization with $1,200 coming from Powell Middle School.

Powell students raise nearly $8K

Powell students rallied and raised $7,500 during Make a Wish week Jan. 20-24, after the Powell High School student council incorporated a variety of techniques ranging from “toilet tag” … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/6/25

City may add bathroom to Homesteader Park splash pad

Construction has yet to begin on the new splash pad at Homesteader Park, but the city is already thinking about making an upgrade. Work is set to begin early this spring on the roughly $550,000 … more

By CJ Baker | 2/6/25

Northwest College helps North Dakota university after fire

Northwest College President Lisa Watson called it serendipitous. It really couldn’t have been better timing. On Jan. 24, NWC began delivering kitchen equipment it had used … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/6/25

Artists sought to create new Cody mural

One of downtown Cody’s more prominent walls will soon become a work of art. The City of Cody’s public arts committee is currently seeking an artist to “tell an inclusive story … more

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