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Amazing Edna celebrates 107

This was the prescription for a long life by former Powell resident Edna Scott when she turned 100 years old seven years ago: “Stay active and get outdoors in the fresh air,” she … more

12/6/22

The Heart Mountain Hearing and Mobility Plus float, complete with the Grinch (Chris Pelletier) and Cindy Lou (Gracelynn Gomez, age 9), heads north on Bent Street with the snow flying during the Powell ChristmasFest Parade on Saturday.

Christmas lights delight

Despite ear-biting temperatures, more than 2,325 parade (and candy) enthusiasts took to Powell’s main street Saturday evening to be dazzled by the entries in the annual holiday season lighted … more

12/6/22

Jim Wysocki, long-time volunteer for the Powell Valley Loaves and Fishes emergency food pantry, grabs some nonperishable items out of the storage area Friday at the Park County Annex. The cupboards aren’t bare, but the charity needs more help during the holiday season.

Loaves and Fishes needs holiday season shot in the arm

Almost three years after abandoning decades-old campaigns to bring in donations to help feed families in crisis in the area, Powell Valley Loaves and Fishes is still fighting to keep adequate food … more

By Mark Davis | 12/6/22

Park County Library board chair Pat Stuart (left) and Park County Library Director Karen Horner (holding the ribbon) admire the new Park County Outreach Van along with members of the community.

Outreach van will bring the library experience throughout Park County

Those who live in remote areas or struggle to get out of their residence no longer have to worry about obtaining books now that the Park County Library Outreach Van is in commission. A ribbon … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/6/22

Acclaimed singer and songwriter to perform in Cody

Skip Ewing is not your typical country artist, and after 44 years in the music industry this cowboy philosopher simply wants to make and perform meaningful music. “If you come to the show … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/6/22

The Northwest College Concert Choir and Powell High School Choir team up at the 2021 Vespers Concert at First United Methodist Church in Powell. The event is scheduled for Wednesday night at 7 p.m., but those wanting a good seat need to come well in advance of the start time.

Annual Vespers concert scheduled for Dec. 7

The Northwest College Collegiate Chorale and Powell High School Concert Choir are combining again to present the annual Vespers Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at First United Methodist Church in … more

12/6/22

Foundation opens applications for 2023 educator workshops

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is now accepting applications from educators from around the country to participate in workshops to learn about the Japanese American incarceration during World … more

12/6/22

Leaders, committee assignments finalized for 67th Legislature

Members of the Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives selected their respective leaders and finalized committee assignments for the 67th Wyoming Legislature following party caucuses Nov. 19 and … more

By Wyoming Tribune Eagle staff Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/6/22

Former Little League treasurer sentenced to 30 days in jail

GILLETTE (WNE) — A Campbell County man accused of stealing nearly $30,000 from Gillette Little League while he was the club’s treasurer was sentenced earlier this month to 30 days … more

12/6/22

Cheyenne man pleads guilty in mother's stabbing

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A local man pleaded guilty last week to charges related to the January 2021 stabbing of his mother. Antonio Jose Landeroz on Nov. 23 pleaded guilty in Laramie County … more

12/6/22

It’s flu season and there’s still time to get a vaccine locally

It’s flu season in Park County, which is why Park County Public Health, Powell Valley Healthcare and Cody Regional Health have all been holding clinics, some even drive-thru, to allow people to … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/2/22

Chief Financial Officer Colette Mild stands in front of One Health’s administrative office on Bent Street in Powell. One Health is currently in the design stages of its soon to be office at the Fitch Building.

One Health enters design stage for Fitch Building

With a recent merger, a new building currently under remodel and new positions available, One Health’s Powell branch has been busy. One Health’s planned move to the Fitch Building is … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/2/22

A Westside Elementary School student learns how muscles work from physical education teacher Luke Robertson. Teachers in the district are participating in a program called Healthy Teacher that strives to help them maintain mental and physical health.

Healthy Teacher helps educators take care of themselves

Staff throughout Park County School District 1 are getting in shape all for a pair of blue jeans. District superintendent Jay Curtis enrolled in a program called Healthy Teacher that encourages … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/2/22

Yellowstone Behavioral Health: Yellowstone Behavioral Health Clinical Director Dr. Janet Rosenberg recommends weekly family activities to combat seasonal affective disorder.

Take care of mental health this winter season

With depression diagnoses increasing in children of all ages, the clinical director of Yellowstone Behavioral Health recommends adults and families know the signs of depression and Seasonal Affective … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/2/22

COVID cases, deaths rise in Wyoming nursing homes

CASPER (WNE) — More of Wyoming’s nursing home residents are getting sick and dying from COVID-19, new figures released Wednesday by the AARP show. COVID cases occurred in state … more

12/2/22

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

Pickleball players play indoors at the Paul Stock Aquatic and Recreation Center Tuesday morning. The facility has seven available courts indoors and is currently building an outdoor pickleball arena to help meet the demand as the popular sport grows. Pickleball is the nation’s fastest growing sport and is for players of all ages.

In a pickle

Five days a week Randy Burke makes his way to Cody, pulling into the parking lot at the Paul Stock Aquatic and Recreation Center ready to play. Pickleball is his game. He’s been serious … more

By Mark Davis | 12/1/22

Outdoor enthusiasts wanted

Three important outdoors meetings seeking public input are scheduled for early December. Park County Outdoor Recreation Collaborative The group is looking for public … more

By Mark Davis | 12/1/22

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

This bronze hat is for sitting, not wearing. It resides in the office of Farm Bureau insurance agent David Gilliatt (left) and was won by Park County Farm Bureau for the most new Century Club Farm Bureau memberships for the year 2022. Brian Asher, president of Park County Farm Bureau, holds up his end (right).

Park County Farm Bureau recognized for new members

The Bronze Hat Award came home with Park County Farm Bureau from the 103rd annual meeting of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Casper Nov. 10-12. The bronze hat is emblematic of … more

By Dave Bonner | 12/1/22