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Special education students can receive certificate of completion

Under a newly passed Wyoming law, special education students who would normally not meet the requirements of a diploma but do complete their education, will now receive a certificate of completion … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/30/23

Elk Mountain and an entrance to Elk Mountain Ranch near Interstate 80 in Carbon County.

Judge rules in favor of corner-crossing hunters

A federal judge ruled Friday that four Missouri hunters did not trespass when they corner crossed and passed through the airspace above Fred Eshelman’s Elk Mountain Ranch. Chief U.S. … more

By Angus M. Thuermer, Jr., WyoFile.com | 6/1/23

Paint the Town Red to return to downtown in August

One of Northwest College’s marquee community events, Paint the Town Red, will return to downtown Powell a bit earlier this year. After being held in mid-September in recent years, the … more

By CJ Baker | 7/11/23

Solve for Tomorrow Competition open for applicants

Samsung’s annual Solve for Tomorrow Competition opened Aug. 29 and added a new $25,000 award. Students are challenged to find a way that science, technology, engineering and … more

9/12/23

Trumpeter legacy: Organization works to release iconic species in Yellowstone ecosystem

When Bill Long founded the Wyoming Wetlands Society in 1986, he did so as a precaution; “in case the trumpeter swan population in Yellowstone crashed,” he said. Trumpeter swans in … more

By Mark Davis | 10/5/23

Powell Middle School students hold up their awards in Greybull on March 9 following a successful regional History Day competition. Back row, from left; River James, Sean Gallagher, Elizabeth Halberstadt and Vivienne Dodds, front row: Alexa Johnston, Aly Morrow, Piper Brandish, Alaja DeFoe Love, Claire Hultgren, Bailee Kraft, Bailee Gallagher, Charlotte Seddon, Rylan Gillett, Tempie Day and Lily Watts.

Powell Middle School student to compete in National History Day

Oskar Schindler will be in the spotlight at the National History Day competition June 12-16 as the focus of Powell sixth grader Alexa Johnston’s website project. Powell Middle School … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/2/22

Montana woman imprisoned after shoplifting $5K

A Billings woman who stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Cody Walmart has been ordered to serve three to five years in prison. Sandra R. Frisby, 36, received the sentence … more

By CJ Baker | 10/31/23

Northwest College struggles to fill top finance roles

Northwest College is having a hard time filling the role Lisa Watson held prior to taking on the president duties — Vice President for Administrative Services and Finance. So she’s … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/15/22

Clark cell tower approved to be nearly 400 feet tall

A proposed cell tower in Clark would now be nearly 400 feet if constructed, after the Park County Commissioners unanimously approved a roughly 25% increase to the previously approved height for the … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/12/23

Honor our veterans this Veterans Day

The service of America’s veterans never truly ends. Even when they hang up their military uniforms for the last time, many still choose to protect us. Veterans Day is a day to honor all of the … more

By Russell Stafford, Commander of Hughes-Pittinger Post 26 of The American Legion | 11/8/22

Man allegedly assaults cousin with meat shredder

The alleged use of a bear claw shaped meat shredder led to an arrest for aggravated assault and battery on Nov. 11. According to an affidavit written by Powell police Sgt. Phillip Alquist, local … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/22/22

From left, Gabby Paterson edits feature editor Jimmy Dees’ story with the help of next year’s editor in chief Emma Johnson in the classroom where The Prowl student newspaper is produced.

Powell High School student is Wyoming’s journalist of the year

Y ou should be a human first, then a journalist — Powell High School senior Gabby Paterson was told to follow those priorities by her adviser two years ago. She took the advice and … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/14/23

World-famous Grizzly 399 pads down a road, flanked by two yearling cubs, in 2021.

Grizzly mama of the Tetons sets out to break a record

She’s 27 years old, reputed for being a stellar mother and knows her way around a crowd. If you live in Jackson Hole she might be your nosy neighbor. Regardless, her olfactory senses are … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 3/30/23

Lander Fourth of July celebration featured high-speed chase

LANDER (WNE) — No spectators were injured during Lander’s Fourth of July celebration after a high-speed chase sped through town and ended in a crash on Sinks Canyon Road. According … more

7/11/23

NCEES honors LeRoy Feusner for service

LeRoy C. Feusner, P.E., of Billings, Montana, has been posthumously honored with the NCEES Distinguished Examination Service Award for his dedicated service to NCEES and the engineering profession. … more

9/12/23

A judge recently ordered Walmart to pay more than $10,300 to a Wapiti customer, finding that the store’s auto service center was responsible for damage to the customer’s vehicle.

Walmart ordered to pay $10K to customer over engine failure

Walmart has been ordered to pay more than $10,300 to a Wapiti customer, after a judge concluded that an error by the company’s auto shop ruined the engine of the man’s truck. Kim … more

By CJ Baker | 10/5/23

City to begin annual mosquito spraying

The City of Powell will begin its annual mosquito spraying in June. Spraying days will be announced on the city’s website by 5 p.m. on the day crews will be spraying. City … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/2/22

Powell Police Department Chief Roy Eckerdt and Wyoming State Sen. Dan Laursen (R-Powell) speak with Gov. Mark Gordon during a mental health town hall event at Northwest College on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The event attracted mental health professionals from around the Big Horn Basin, as well as interested members of the general public.

Lifeline to those in crisis

Though Gov. Mark Gordon picked a lecture hall at Northwest College for his Wednesday Town Hall meeting focused on mental health issues — from funding to collaboration with local organizations … more

By Mark Davis | 10/31/23

City crews fixed the water main leak late Monday night and blocked off their dig site on South Division Street. The street is expected to reopen sometime over the weekend, as it takes 4-6 days to reopen the street following excavation, said city water superintendent Ty McConnell.

City crews work into night to fix water main break on South Division Street

City of Powell workers fixed a water main break Monday night on South Division Street that led to the water department shutting off water to the area around 7 p.m. Service was restored at 10:15 … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/15/22

Residents, Heartland staff and members of the Powell Medical Foundation gathered last Monday to celebrate the start of the new Heartland pathway, funded by the Powell Medical Foundation. Pictured, from left: (back row) Sharon Bright, Wilma B, Eldon S, Brook Good, Heartland Director Karen Zaninovich Parker, PMF Executive Director Amy Wells, Verna G, PMF Board Member Greg Kohn, Dona Burbank, PMF Board Member MaryAnn Wurzel, Shari Miller; (front row) Karolyn Rood, Lorraine R, Audrey D and Jan M.

First phase of Heartland pathway work gets underway

The first phase of a project to build a pathway on the grounds of The Heartland assisted living facility broke ground Oct. 3 and is expected to be completed around the middle of the month. The … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/11/22