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Man who tried to run over probation officer sentenced

GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man was sentenced to prison on charges related to trying to run over his probation officer last year, along with multiple drug charges. Kenneth Myles Powers, … more

6/7/22

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust conserved officially, 1,042 acres of the Richie Ranch which the Richie family has held for 100 years.

Sublette County conserves 1,042 acres

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, in partnership with the Richie Family, has conserved 1,042 acres of the Richie Ranch Home Place near Boulder, Wyoming through an agricultural conservation … more

8/12/22

Sleeping Giant Ski Lodge is preparing for the winter fun season

Sleeping Giant is gearing up for the launch of the winter campaign by announcing some management changes, as well as some programs sure to please those looking for fun in the snow. New this year … more

By Mark Davis | 9/6/22

A snowy photograph from a WYDOT webcam Nov. 14 looking south of Burgess Junction, which is scheduled to close for the season Monday.

Annual closure of U.S. Highway 14A scheduled for noon Monday

The annual fall closure of U.S. Highway 14A between Burgess Junction and Lovell will occur at noon Monday. “Depending upon winter weather, for safety reasons, Nov. 21 will be the … more

11/17/22

Sen. Lummis votes to protect same-sex marriage

CHEYENNE — U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., voted in support of federal protections for same-sex marriage Tuesday, one of 12 Republicans to vote in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act as it … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/1/22

The Heart Mountain Hearing and Mobility Plus float, complete with the Grinch (Chris Pelletier) and Cindy Lou (Gracelynn Gomez, age 9), heads north on Bent Street with the snow flying during the Powell ChristmasFest Parade on Saturday.

Christmas lights delight

Despite ear-biting temperatures, more than 2,325 parade (and candy) enthusiasts took to Powell’s main street Saturday evening to be dazzled by the entries in the annual holiday season lighted … more

12/6/22

Flood waters overflow the drain ditch on hole 9 across Road 5 and into the fairway on hole 10. A walking bridge from the fairway across the ditch was carried away by the flood waters.

Powell golf course reopens after flash flood

Mother Nature added some new water hazards and disrupted the Powell Golf Club on Monday afternoon, as a flash flood dumped a “pretty extreme” amount of water on the course. The deluge … more

5/16/24

Breakfast egg-alternatives and grocery tips to beat back inflation

The past year of the highest inflation levels in decades has impacted many facets of day-to-day life. Grocery store aisles and breakfast plates have not been excluded. A carton of eggs has had as … more

By Jake Goodrick, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/16/23

Five steps to spruce up your outdoor spaces

(Family Features) When spring arrives, days of enjoying your outdoor living space aren’t far away. Getting your yard ready for months of outdoor enjoyment will take a little work, but … more

4/27/23

A controlled burn seen last week south of Worland. The Wyoming Department of Transportation advises people to check weather conditions prior to lighting the match.

Spring burning? Plan ahead and avoid burning in state rights-of-way

As temperatures begin to warm and the winter snows melt, many ranchers and farmers head outside to begin their annual agricultural burns. Each year, as the spring burning season gets … more

5/2/23

Legal help for tenants extended to September

A range of expanded legal services offered by Legal Aid of Wyoming intended to help renters weather the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic will now be available through September. … more

By Mary Steurer, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/22/23

Yamazaki earns Dean’s List at Davis & Elkins College

Davis & Elkins College student Haruki Yamazaki of Powell has achieved the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. To earn the honor, full-time students must achieve a semester GPA of at … more

6/7/22

Jace Mitchell of Afton, Wyoming, grew carrots for the first time through 4-H and donated the produce to Grow a Little Extra. He was able to deliver his produce to patrons who came to the Afton Food Pantry last summer as a result of his project.

Grow a Little Extra is back for a second year

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — First lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative is proud to partner with University of Wyoming Extension for a second year to encourage Wyomingites to “grow a … more

8/12/22

Two young mule deer bucks spar as does watch after an early fall snow during a previous hunting season. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is currently targeting its research on CWD prevalence in mule and white-tailed bucks in the Greybull River Valley south of Powell.

CWD prevalence high in Powell hunt areas

Two hunt areas south of Powell have been listed as special Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) focus areas. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is looking for samples from deer hunters harvesting mule and … more

By Mark Davis | 9/6/22

Northwest College audit reveals only one blemish

There was only one blemish in Northwest College’s yearly audit, and it was common across many similar organizations. NWC received one significant deficiency and no internal control … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/1/22

Jim Wysocki, long-time volunteer for the Powell Valley Loaves and Fishes emergency food pantry, grabs some nonperishable items out of the storage area Friday at the Park County Annex. The cupboards aren’t bare, but the charity needs more help during the holiday season.

Loaves and Fishes needs holiday season shot in the arm

Almost three years after abandoning decades-old campaigns to bring in donations to help feed families in crisis in the area, Powell Valley Loaves and Fishes is still fighting to keep adequate food … more

By Mark Davis | 12/6/22

One Health receives $260K for new ultrasound equipment

HARDIN, Mont. — The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust recently granted $260,199 to One Health, which has a clinic in Powell, to purchase point-of-care ultrasound machines as part … more

5/16/24

Jenkins bringing outlaw sound to Cody

Gethen Jenkins was named Best Outlaw Country Artist in LA Weekly’s “Best of L.A.” issue, soon after his music was featured on the hit TV show “Yellowstone” multiple … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/2/23

Leftover draw offers second chance at a hunting license

AFTON (WNE) — There’s one more chance to get a limited-quota elk, deer and antelope license through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s leftover license draw. Residents and … more

6/22/23

Dawson Hollow highlights activities for Paint the Town Red on Aug. 25

Northwest College’s annual Paint the Town Red returns to downtown Powell on Friday, Aug. 25 with a full schedule of activities for all ages, including games, live music, a wide variety of food … more

8/8/23