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Annual ChristmasFest returns Friday and Saturday

The spirit of Christmas will take over downtown Powell on Friday and Saturday for the annual ChristmasFest weekend of events the first weekend of December. There will be cocoa, caroling, live … more

12/1/22

From left, Austin Sears, Hannah Sears and Katie Sears pose for a photo at Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska. Hannah signed with the Hastings shooting team on Feb. 18.

Shooting for the Stars

Hannah Sears’ slick shooting has paid off. The Powell High School senior recently signed with Hastings College for shooting. She will have the opportunity to shoot every discipline at the … more

By Gabby Paterson | 3/2/23

Auction house ships counterfeit items, scams thousands from bidders

SHERIDAN — A local business hosting online auctions for vintage luxury items including jewelry and designer bags, Maison de Luxe, LLC, claims in its tagline to be “the house where luxury … more

By Shelby Kruse, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/16/23

The late, well-known Powell woman Sally Montoya’s various collections are the focus of the first Homesteader Museum collection exhibit, which is meant to be a rotating exhibit to showcase the works of Powell area collectors.

Homesteader Museum presents new collection

The Homesteader Museum is on the lookout for collectors and their unique collections. Museum Director Brandi Wright said she took the idea from the Powell Library. She recalled in the ’90s … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/2/23

Powell’s schools will have 21 new certified staff members at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. From the left are Katelyn Hall, Brooklyn Sweet, Anna Flitner, Aubrie Stenerson, Nikkole Catlin, Jenna Carter, Sabra Hoffman, Connor Jones, Beth Whitley, Benjamin Curdy, Laurie Klemm, Ty Myers, Rachel Nielsen, Heather Allred, Alyssa Bell, Hartly Washington, Sue Nelson, Sunshine Dunkerley, Paige Culwell, Tiffani Zickefoose and Chelsea Brakke.

New faces at Powell schools

In less than a week Powell students will be welcomed by some new faces. The following staff have joined Park County School District 1 for the 2023-2024 school year: … more

8/15/23

Gary Fralick measures the antler span of every mule deer buck he registers at the Greys River check station, which he has staffed for 30 straight years.

Western Wyoming’s big buck country sees slowest hunt in 30 years

ALPINE — Gary Fralick’s calm demeanor shifted to a hustle for the hour that a steady stream of severed heads made its way through his check station on the last Saturday of deer hunting … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 10/24/23

These Park County horses, owned by Jennifer Fernandez, contracted Potomac horse fever in summer 2020. The foal survived but the mare did not. UW Extension is helping to raise awareness of the disease with a new bulletin.

UW Extension working to raise awareness of Potomac horse fever

Scott Schell owns horses and has lived in Wyoming for 59 years. But until he met Jennifer Fernandez, a horse owner in Cody, Schell had never heard of cases of Potomac horse fever (PHF) in … more

5/10/22

Wyoming farmers hurt by inflation

In an already challenging industry, farmers in southeastern Wyoming are feeling the brunt of inflation and record-high fuel prices. The average diesel fuel price in Wyoming is up to $5.70 … more

By Serena Bettis, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/12/22

2022 Hunting Forecast

Above average precipitation, lower July temperatures and a mild winter in the spring and summer are good for the Cody region’s wildlife, according to the Game and Fish Department’s 2022 … more

9/2/22

Edna Scott, a former longtime Powell resident, celebrated her 108th birthday Nov. 24 at her home in Worland.

Former resident Edna Scott still going strong at 108

A former 57-year resident of Powell, Edna Scott, celebrated her 108th birthday on Nov. 24 in Worland. She lives in Worland with a great-niece, Fawnette Greff. Born in 1915 in … more

1/11/24

Hunter safety class offered for girls, women

Wyoming Outdoorsmen are sponsoring a Special Hunter Safety Course that is specifically focused and designed for women of any age who are beginning hunters. Daughters who wish to bring their … more

1/23/24

City crews respond to early morning power outage

Roughly half the town lost power early Wednesday morning after a broken wire led to a circuit shutdown at the Vining Substation, but city crews returned power well before the sun rose. Steve … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/3/22

Several confiscated vapes and lighters sit in Powell Middle School Assistant Principal Chanler Buck’s desk. Vapes can be used to smoke Delta 8, a hemp derivative that can produce psychoactive effects.

Legal substances are still dangerous for children in the community

Powell Police Chief Roy Eckerdt and school district superintendent Jay Curtis are concerned about two legal substances that have resulted in hospital visits and several deaths in Park County within … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/1/22

From left, freshman Curtis Muecke stands with senior Gabby Paterson and juniors Kik Hayano and Breckin Streeter at All Northwest in Bellevue, Washington. All Northwest is a prestigious event featuring the best high school musicians from the northwestern region of the country.

Four PHS students perform at All Northwest

Four Powell High School students performed with the best high school musicians in the northwestern region of the United States Feb. 16-19 in Bellevue, Washington. Freshman Curtis Muecke, juniors … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/2/23

Pronghorn carcasses discovered near Pinedale, where an outbreak of pneumonia is killing hundreds of antelope, are shown. What role the harsh winter weather has played in the outbreak is hard to say, wildlife officials said. But they’re certain the weather is killing fawns in one of Wyoming’s largest mule deer herds.

Weather, disease wallops Wyoming wildlife

This winter is killing mule deer fawns in Wyoming’s largest herd, and may be exacerbating a pneumonia outbreak in pronghorn near Pinedale. “This is a real deal winter and we’re … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/16/23

Emma Johnson finished third at the National American Legion Oratorical Competition in Indianapolis recently with her speech using the musical ‘Hamilton’ to connect a younger generation to the U.S. Constitution.

Powell junior takes third at National American Legion Oratorical Contest

She did not throw away her shot. After months of competitions and preparation, Powell High School junior Emma Johnson placed third at the National American Legion Oratorical Competition in … more

By Gabby Paterson | 5/2/23

Kindergarten students Dustin Barnsdale and Jayde Zurcher work together to build a Lego block at Southside Elementary, Thursday.

Looking ahead: Powell schools to focus on communication and transparency this year

One of the main goals for the Powell schools this year is to focus on informing the community about what’s going on inside the school district. “I think that when I met with my … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/15/23

Bars can stay open late for Halloween and New Year’s

Powell bars will be allowed to stay open a little later for the Halloween and New Year’s Eve holidays this year. The Powell City Council has agreed to let the city’s establishments … more

10/24/23

Commissioners approve permit for Go Mama Go arena

Although the Go Mama Go arena has been hosting barrel racing events for five years without any publicized incidents, concerns about safety were brought to the Park County Commission’s … more

By Eric Gill | 5/10/22

Glen Morovits will demonstrate basic gunstock carving and checkering this week at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Buffalo Bill Center of the West hosts gunstock-carving artist

The art of carving gunstocks is front and center at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s Cody Firearms Museum this week. Glen Morovits, a charter member of the American Custom Gunmakers … more

6/21/22