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Powell’s SkillUSA students attended the state competition in Casper April 11-13. Back row, from left: Kalin Hicswa, Caden Sherman, Liz Peterson, Carsyn Engesser and Sydney Hull. Front row, from left: Gabby Thomas, Victoria Beaudry, Lyla Neves, Meaghan McKeen and Maya Landwehr.

Powell High School performs well at state SkillsUSA

Kalin Hicswa’s skills at handling a job interview may help him land a job in the future, but already, they’re taking him far. Hicswa’s first-place win in the job interview … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/10/22

County commission candidates distinguish themselves at GOP forum

A theme of independence stood out among Republican county commissioner candidates at the Park County Republican Women 2022 forum on Wednesday in Powell. Based on their participation, it’s … more

By Eric Gill | 6/7/22

Community members and tourists looking to experience some Wyoming history attended the second annual Summer Block Party at Buffalo Bill Center of the West. The event featured free admission, entertainment and eight food trucks.

A night at the museum

Park County residents spent a night at the museum Friday when the Buffalo Bill Center of the West held its second annual Summer Block Party. The event featured eight food trucks, games for … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/21/22

Gillette group helps out-of-state family in search for missing woman

Stacy Koester and Melissa Bloxom carried the wire frames and waterproof yard signs to where the newly cut lawn met the overgrown yard next door. Placing the sign and frame in place, with a mallet … more

By Jake Goodrick, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/12/22

Many Medicare numbers compromised in breach

The Powell Senior Center was informed last week that the security firewall for Medicare was breached. There were 400,000 Medicare numbers nationwide that were compromised, center director Linda … more

12/19/23

Construction on the overall $23,421,663 project, designed by Hord Coplan Macht, is expected to begin in January 2023 and take 18 months to complete.

Northwest College student center bid approved under budget

With the bids in and selected, Northwest College is slated to get its new student center constructed under budget, even with one additional project in a new rec co-op space included. The … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/17/22

Park County Commissioners to consider three ‘good candidates’ for travel council

It’s a good problem to have. The Park County Commissioners have delayed making a decision on appointing a travel council board member because they have three solid candidates to consider. … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/14/24

Lummis tapped as next Senate Western Caucus chair

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) announced recently that she will take the gavel as chairman of the Senate Western Caucus for the 118th Congress. She succeeds Sen. Steve … more

12/13/22

Memories of a springtime wedding

Springtime fills the air with a sense of warmth while promising new beginnings for all, including newlyweds. Last spring, Powell native, Chandra Barnard, and Minnesota native, John Jacobs, … more

By Gabby Paterson | 1/26/23

Tips for integrating nature into your interior design

(StatePoint) This spring home improvement season, get inspired by the outdoors with biophilic design. “Biophilic design — the concept of integrating nature into interior design … more

4/27/23

Sturgis motorcycle rally begins

SHERIDAN (WNE) — It’s that time of year again when the northeastern corner of Wyoming and its neighboring states will see an influx of motorcycles over the next 10 days. This year … more

8/8/23

Police on the lookout for counterfeit $100s

After receiving a couple reports of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated, authorities are reminding the public to be wary of potential fakes. Two bogus Benjamins were reported in Powell last … more

By CJ Baker | 8/31/23

Horse shot in Wapiti, circumstances unclear

A horse was reportedly shot in Wapiti last month, leading to its death, but exactly what happened remains a mystery. Ranch hands reported the incident on the morning of Aug. 24, after noticing a … more

By CJ Baker | 9/7/23

Mark Aughton, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s newly hired Cody Region Bear Wise program coordinator, is seen with an alligator while working as a wildlife biologist in Florida prior to coming to Wyoming.

Wyoming Game and Fish adds new large carnivore biologist

Just in time for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s large carnivore team’s busy season, wildlife biologist Mark Aughton has been added to the roster. He brings with him some skills … more

By Mark Davis | 9/14/23

Flags to fly at half staff for late lawmaker

In honor of the late former Rep. Charles Hessenthaler of Lovell, Wyoming flags will be flown half-staff in Park and Big Horn counties and at the State Capitol on Wednesday. Hessenthaler … more

9/19/23

Melissa Higley, an outdoor recreation planner with the BLM, volunteers with the Absaroka Fence Initiative Saturday during the 30th anniversary of the National Public Lands Day celebration.

Conservation de-fence — Volunteers attack unfriendly fences at Clarks Fork Canyon

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, the Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office and the Absaroka Fence Initiative called on their growing list of volunteers to … more

By Mark Davis | 9/21/23

Powell, Cody scrap unused joint powers board

The Northwest Improvement Projects Joint Powers Board is no more, after the Powell and Cody city councils voted to dissolve it. The board was established by the two cities in 2001 and likely … more

10/24/23

U.S. Highway 14A improvements between Cody and Powell slated for mid-May start

Motorists will see traffic delays during an upcoming $1.47 million pavement improvement through the three-lane section of U.S. Highway 14A between Cody and Powell. Contractor Century … more

5/10/22

Adelinn Peterson, 4, gets help from her mom, Wendy, and brother, Gage, while attempting to reel in a trout in Powell’s stocked pond in Homesteader Park Saturday morning. The annual Kids’ Fishing Day event at the park saw fast action, with some of the children involved pulling in their limit within 10 minutes.

Powell’s Kids’ Fishing Day features feisty trout and hundreds of prizes

Action at Powell’s fishing facility was fast and furious for those willing to arrive for the 6 a.m. time slot during Powell’s Kids’ Fishing Day event Saturday. For most, limits were … more

By Mark Davis | 6/7/22

Local on deferred probation for felony may face revocation

A Cody man arrested three times this year faces revocation of his probation for a marijuana possession charge he faced in 2021. A petition was filed in state district court in Cody on Thursday … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/12/22