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Organization dedicated to protecting open spaces

Growing up in an agricultural area in south-central Texas, Chuck Walker fell in love with ranch life on his family’s 1,650 acres at the end of the gravel road. But by the time he headed to … more

By Mark Davis | 11/21/23

A decorated tree greets visitors to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s annual Holiday Open House.

Center of the West to hold open house

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is inviting the community and surrounding region to its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. The event is … more

11/24/23

Powell firefighter Seth Roberts (at left) stands by the scene of a Sunday evening crash near Ralston, as two of his colleagues extinguish the vehicle fire. A woman and her two children were seriously injured in the crash.

Children, mother injured in fiery crash near Ralston

A woman and her two school-age children suffered “extensive” injuries on Sunday evening after their vehicle crashed down an embankment and caught fire just east of Ralston. The … more

By CJ Baker | 12/12/23

Cat Urbigkit, a respected sheep rancher from western Wyoming, is recognized for her insightful nonfiction books for both children and adults.

Author Cat Urbigkit to visit Cody and Powell libraries

The Park County Libraries will host a special visit from author Cat Urbigkit. She will be presenting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the Cody Library, and at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Powell Library. … more

1/25/24

The PCSD1 Parents Group Forum on Wednesday was attended by candidates Joni Bennett (left), Dan Morrow, Dustin Paul and Rich Stearns. Roughly 35 people were in the audience.

PCSD1 Parents Group hopes to represent voices of concerned parents

A group of Powell parents has united together to share information and talk about issues in the school district. The members of the PCSD1 Parents Group said they wanted their voices to be … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/8/22

Two persons identified in Yellowstone fatality

Details remain scarce about a weekend incident in which a woman was found dead in a vehicle in Yellowstone National Park. On Saturday evening, park officials say rangers “responded to an … more

By CJ Baker | 5/18/23

PVHC teams up with VISTA volunteers to give out free lunches to kids this summer

Powell Valley Healthcare is teaming up again with the Powell Recreation District and Americorp VISTA volunteers, Yogi Sullivan and Isaac Gutierrez, for the annual Powell Summer Food Service Program. … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/2/22

Russ Hiatt remembered by community

Powell resident Russ Hiatt, 45, died early Sunday morning after a crash occurred at milepost 17 while traveling by motorcycle along Wyo. Highway 294 north of Powell. According to a press release … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/16/22

Averee Johnson poses next to his family’s Chevy C10 for his graduation picture. The truck has been in the family for nearly 50 years beginning with his great-grandparents Joan and Nelson Cross. After his great grandmother’s passing, Avery found a copy of the picture with a story and the name of the truck written on the back.

Keeping it in the family

It was 1977 and Joan Cross wanted a pickup truck — 50 years later the 1971 Chevy C10 is still in the family, where it's going to stay. A lot has changed since Joan Cross and her husband … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/9/23

Cody man alleged to have been in drug deal on bond

Just weeks before he was set to be sentenced on a federal drug charge, authorities say a Cody man played a role in a drug sale. Tucker Wirfel, who’d been free on bond since May, has been … more

By CJ Baker | 11/21/23

There is currently no solid evidence of a super bug affecting dogs in U.S.

What has been reported as a mysterious new canine illness, credited by media outlets and on social media with killing family pets across the nation, has not been attributed to a specific bug, … more

By Mark Davis | 12/12/23

McKenzy Ellisen of Meeteetse finished first in the professional photo category at last year’s first Northwest College Photography Competition and Exhibition.

NWC Photo Contest opening reception and awards presentation set for Feb. 6

An opening reception and awards presentation for the Second Annual Northwest College Photo Contest is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the SinClair Gallery inside NWC’s … more

1/25/24

Masks now optional at hospital for visitors as long as Covid transmission remains low

As anyone who has visited Powell Valley Healthcare since early October can probably attest, masks are now optional for visitors. Spokesman Jim Cannon said on Oct. 5 masks became optional for … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/8/22

City’s Gateway Drive lots along highway appraised at $40K each

The Gateway Drive lots a local electric company and car dealership have asked to buy from the City of Powell were appraised at $40,000 apiece. The appraisals were a step in a process whereby the … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/22/22

A 530-pound boar grizzly bear was found dead near Newton Creek Picnic Site on the morning of May 1. A Cody hunter has been charged with killing the animal.

Hunter charged with killing grizzly found on North Fork

The grizzly bear found dead along the North Fork Highway last week was killed by a Cody area hunter who said he mistook the animal for a black bear, according to court documents. The hunter, Patrick … more

By Mark Davis and CJ Baker | 5/12/23

Cody Region Game and Fish Large Carnivore Biologist Phil Quick holds a black bear above the water in an irrigation ditch after darting the bear to get it out of a tree next to farm fields north of Powell. Other Game and Fish staff and a government trapper assisted in the rescue.

Game and Fish relocates bear from farm fields north of town

Phil Quick was pleased a mature boar black bear made a soft landing in an irrigation ditch after toppling from a tree near Lane 6 with two darts in his body on May 11. The Game and Fish Cody … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/18/23

Members of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps park Bird scooters outside Boba Café in downtown Laramie on Monday. The group has been using the scooters to get around town during their visit to Laramie from Concord, California.

Electric scooter rides reduce tons of CO2 emissions in Laramie

Blue and silver electric scooters lining the sidewalks has become a common sight in Laramie over the past year. The scooters belong to Bird, a Los Angeles-based company that provides … more

By Abby Vander Graaff, Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/16/22

Winter tires

The first signs of wintry weather have lead to busy times at tire shops around the Basin, but unlike in year’s past, most drivers nowadays are looking for one good set of all terrain or all … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/9/23

Various pies are lined up in rows during last year’s community Thanksgiving dinner, which returns to the Park County Fairgrounds again this year. The free meal from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. is open to all.

Community Thanksgiving: Volunteers step up to help couple organize event

Larry Akin and his wife, Maurine, realized in early November that they hadn’t heard whether the free annual community Thanksgiving dinner would be happening this year. After being unable to … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/21/23

State task force creates timeline for shooting complex site selection

GILLETTE — The state wants to hear from communities about why they should be the ones to host a proposed shooting complex. It also wants to hear how those communities think the facility should … more

Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/24/23