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Powell Hospital pushes back against proposed fed rule

Powell Valley Healthcare's Care Center leaders are looking for support from the board to fight back against a proposed federal rule they say would cripple care centers across the country, including … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/3/23

Willie Onstine, left, and Kacey Spomer respond to a crash into a home on Lane 11 1/2 on April 13. The driver hit a concrete irrigation ditch causing the vehicle to become airborne and crash into the home.

Pickup crashes into rural home

No injuries resulted when an airborne pickup truck crashed into a vacant room of the home of Les and Bobbie Cloninger at 1208 Lane 11 1/2. According to the Park County Sheriff’s … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/26/22

UW Extension releases new thistle field guide

This month, the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database released a new field guide on Wyoming thistles, designed to assist those who work or recreate outdoors in identifying native and non-native … more

5/26/22

(Left to right) Brenda and Don Reynolds and Jeremy and Kathy Reynolds and their two children Trinity and Ezekial honor a family member, Albert Johnson, at his gravesite at Crown Hill Cemetery July 2. The family secured a replica medal for his headstone to commemorate his Carnegie Hero Medal awarded posthumously in 1910.

Hero found: Sheridan family secures medal for former Powell farmer

It’s impossible to know if Albert E. Johnson and Frederick A. Herbaldsheimer were friends or just co-workers. But since Feb. 13, 1910, the two names, though not well-known, have been … more

By Mark Davis | 7/7/22

Wyoming files court challenges of June oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming is taking legal action to “protect the oil and gas industry.” The state has filed a motion to intervene in a … more

9/1/22

In Their Shoes

Patriotism prevailed during the Clark community’s In Their Shoes honor program on Saturday, Sept. 10, with a salute to all responders and civilians who died as a result of the attack against … more

By Bob Rodriguez and Kristen Adkins | 9/13/22

Patty Paulsen with Big Horn Enterprises in Powell was honored recently as Wyoming’s Direct Service Professional of the Year at the Wyoming Community Service Providers statewide recognition banquet. She accepted the award alongside Big Horn Enterprises CEO Kevin Simpson.

Big Horn Enterprises provider in Powell named state’s best

Patty Paulsen has always worked in health care, working as a CNA in a nursing home and in home health care. But as soon as she began working with people with developmental disabilities 17 years ago … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/22/22

Drainage improvements part of pavement overlay project between Greybull and Basin

A 5.8-mile drainage and pavement improvement project has started between Greybull and Basin on U.S. Highway 16/20. The $3.8 million project includes drainage improvements. That work has … more

4/11/24

The Powell Library building is closing Tuesday, April 23 to allow staff time to pack items and then have them moved to Homesteader Hall, which will be the library’s temporary location opening on May 6 while the current library building is demolished and a new building constructed.

Powell Library to close April 23 to prep for new building

Monday, April 22 will mark the final day the Powell Library is open for business in its current building downtown. Park County Libraries Director Karen Horner announced last week the upcoming … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/16/24

Case against murder suspect allowed to move forward

A man accused of murdering a Cheyenne woman and dumping her body outside Cody in 2019 appears mentally fit to answer to criminal charges, a judge ruled last week. The ruling allows the prosecution of … more

By CJ Baker | 4/18/24

Powell student on honor roll at Valley City State University

Morgan Ley has made the Fall 2022 Honor Roll at Valley City State University in North Dakota. The honor roll recognizes students who have a GPA of at least 3.5 with five to 11 completed semester … more

1/31/23

Senators kill ‘physical force’ trespass-termination bill

Senators have killed a bill that would have legalized “physical force” to “terminate” a perceived trespass, rejecting an expansion of criminal statutes backed by 57 … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile | 2/16/23

Man arrested after car chase, SWAT standoff on I-80

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — A SWAT standoff with a man barricaded in his vehicle on the interstate ended with his arrest on Friday, April 21, according to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s … more

4/27/23

Hunter to pay $10K after mistaking grizzly for black bear

Although a judge praised a Cody hunter for his “very responsible” decision to self-report the violation, the man must pay $10,000 for his role in the mistaken killing of a grizzly bear … more

By CJ Baker | 5/9/23

Powell High School grad Ethan Cearlock graduated this May. In late August he will be stepping onto the campus of Columbia University with a full ride scholarship.

Powell student prepares to learn in the ‘Big Apple’

New York City has as many restaurants as Powell has people, said Powell High School graduate Ethan Cearlock — he’s learned a few fast facts as he prepares to leave Wyoming for the … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/27/23

Committee looks for ways to make it easier for citizens to serve

Recent conflict between Gov. Mark Gordon and state senators over who should be allowed to serve on the state’s boards and commissions have some lawmakers wondering if it’s time to revamp … more

By CJ Baker, WyomingTruth.org | 7/3/23

Sabrina White, a University of Wyoming graduate student, shared her bumble bee research with undergraduates in a program designed to help women prepare for jobs doing scientific field work.

New program offers women crash course in field skills

LARAMIE — Two women peered into the engine of a Chevrolet Suburban as a mechanic explained how to check brake fluid, how to locate and check an oil dipstick and how to replace an engine air … more

By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com | 9/5/23

Gale Heny, of Powell, peers intently at panels in the Homesteader Museum Smithsonian exhibit, ‘Crossroads, Change in Rural America.’ The traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institutions will be at the museum until May 6.

Homesteader exhibit, ‘Crossroads’ examines change in rural America

Can’t get to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.? The Smithsonian has come to you. A traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian is currently showing at Homesteader Museum in Powell. Entitled … more

By Dave Bonner | 4/26/22

Bighorn Canyon prepares for the holiday weekend

Horseshoe Bend and Ok-A-Beh Marina at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area will be open for business Memorial Day weekend. Ok-A-Beh Marina has a variety of services for visitors, including pontoon … more

5/26/22

Construction date eyed for new UW residence hall

LARAMIE (WNE) — After nine years of planning, a construction date is in sight for the new University of Wyoming residence hall project. The $250 million project promises to bring a new … more

7/7/22