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Two steps to save a life

(Family Features) More than 350,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur annually outside hospital settings. However, a hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially if … more

12/1/22

From left, Carson Moore, Pratt Wambeke and Sebastian Keefer spread newspapers out before they start their candle making project. This craft project is one of the many activities offered to middle school students at the Library on Friday afternoons.

Community calls for more after school programs for middle schoolers

After a long week of school, some middle school students take to the downtown streets of Powell to film TikTok videos and enjoy drinks from a coffee shop. Although there is a good group of kids who … more

By Gabby Paterson | 4/6/23

From Powell fields to your beer

If you drive down Lane 13 you might get lucky and see an acre of two different varieties of hops being tended to by sheep. Shannon Sapp, co-owner of Secret Ingredient Farm, added Babydoll … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/10/23

County attorney faces opponent for first time

After nearly two decades without an opponent, Park County Attorney Bryan A. Skoric will face Leda M. Pojman in the upcoming 2022 election. Pojman (R) announced she will file to run for Park County … more

5/5/22

Powell High School spring 2022 honor roll

Powell High School’s 2021-2022 second semester honor roll holds a total of 289 students. Out of the freshman class 72 students made the honor roll and 81 sophomore students made the honor roll. … more

6/14/22

Former Powell-area Wyoming Game and Fish Department game warden Chris Queen looks for sage grouse in his company truck on rutted roads in Elk Basin. Game wardens are notoriously tough on trucks as they cover thousands of miles a year on backcountry ‘roads’ while on the job.

Game and Fish adjusts budget for rising gas, repair costs

The higher cost of fuel, new vehicles and repairs has forced the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to increase its budgetary spending by $2 million for the 2022-23 fiscal budgets. Paying the … more

By Mark Davis | 8/11/22

Man arrested for firing bolts onto Cody airport runway

A Cody man fired several bolts onto the Yellowstone Regional Airport runway last week amid an apparent mental health episode, authorities say. Although airport officials described it as a potentially … more

By CJ Baker | 11/14/23

Key member of county GOP leadership dies

The Park County GOP recently lost a key member of its leadership. Sherry Johnson, of Meeteetse, died unexpectedly last week. She was the State Committeewoman for the county party and had recently … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/8/22

Powell Valley Healthcare staff, first responders and community members gathered in the hospital’s new ambulance garage earlier this month to celebrate the building’s opening and try various chilis competing in the chili cookoff.

Powell Hospital shows off new ambulance garage at open house

With ambulances parked just outside the bays and balloons fluttering in the wind, Powell Valley Healthcare showed off its new ambulance garage last week with an open house for members of the public, … more

11/30/23

Park County Planning Director Joy Hill (right) speaks to nearly 80 people who attended a public input session on the Park County Land Use Plan. Attendees were able to speak with planners and consultants, fill out a form and respond electronically to polls during the more than two hour session.

Powell residents show strong support to protect irrigated ag land

As a bevy of farmers and others in ag stood up one-by-one to talk, one theme was driven home above all others: The vast majority of Powell residents want irrigated ag land to be better protected by … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/11/22

The Cody Community Theatre cast pose during a rehearsal of ‘9 to 5.’ The famous musical can be seen in the Wynona Thompson Auditorium, Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Cody Community Theatre to perform ‘9 to 5’

Cody Community Theatre actors new and old will be gracing the stage of the Wynona Thompson Auditorium to tell the story of three hardworking women who push back against their oppressive boss. … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/6/24

What women need to know about stroke risks

(Family Features) It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for … more

12/1/22

Hunters sue former Powell game warden over 2019 investigation

Two out-of-state hunters are continuing to assert that they were wrongfully prosecuted for a 2019 elk hunt in Park County. They’re seeking millions of dollars in damages from the former Powell … more

By CJ Baker | 4/6/23

A ewe and a lamb trucked in to pasture at Jim Magagna’s ranchland size up a 4-foot-high jump off the back of a tractor trailer.

Shorn down, growing back: Woolgrowers eye opportunity

WIND RIVER RANGE FOOTHILLS—Kristy Wardell donned rain gear though the skies were clear. The lifelong rancher was dressed in protective garb to guard against manure and urine that 366 ewes … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 8/10/23

NWC student Marissa Rosenbaum’s ‘Innocent Eyes’ is part of an exhibit from a field studies trip to the Dominican Republic. The exhibit will be on display in the SinClair Gallery through the summer.

NWC student exhibit from field studies trip

The Northwest College Photography Department is hosting an exhibition of students’ work from their recent field studies trip to the Dominican Republic. An opening reception will be held in the … more

5/5/22

Libertarian Carrie Satterwhite files for Legislature in HD 50

With her party’s nomination from the Libertarian State Convention, Carrie Satterwhite of Ralston has joined the race for State Representative in House District 50 to oppose incumbent Rachel … more

By Dave Bonner | 6/30/22

Sex trafficking in some form may be present; report ‘puzzle pieces’ to law enforcement

Uprising, an organization based in Sheridan, is dedicated to preventing and spreading awareness about human trafficking, which has a presence in Wyoming. Uprising held presentations in Powell last … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/11/22

From left, the Northwest College equine judging team (from left) Olivia Cottam, Jasmine Brinley, Pamila Thiel, Adelene Royes and Avalon Ponce display their awards garnered at the AQHA World Show NHJTCA Reining Contest.

NWC equine judging team reserve world champs

The Northwest College equine judging team earned Reserve World Champions, and two team members were in the top five overall in the Junior College Division, at a contest in Oklahoma City. The … more

11/14/23

The Cody splash pad has become very popular since it opened, Powell City Administrator Zack Thorington said, and a future one in Powell could benefit by having a community group to help raise funds to match the grant award as happened in Cody.

City agrees to apply for grant to fund new splash pad

A new, bigger splash pad could be in Powell’s future. At a Tuesday night city council meeting Powell City Council members voted to pursue a federal grant for up to $250,000 to help construct … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/8/22

Assistant Principal Chanler Buck (left) strategizes with Principal Kyle Rohrer during Powell Middle School’s annual Turkey hunt on Nov. 21. This year the administrators costumes and accessories, which included feathers and ‘turkey poop,’ were given an upgrade thanks to IMC clerk Jill Morrow.

Turkey hunt: Powell Middle School students give back to the community

A Facebook livestream on Nov. 21 showed two eager hunters, Alex Rodriguez and Autumn Weckler and their guides, teacher Bryan Bonander and School Resource Officer Paul Sapp, hunting the most dangerous … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/30/23