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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

Search and rescue operations at Sunlight Creek Bridge suspended

CODY – The Park County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) has suspended the search for missing person Lance Daghy, as of Saturday, June 11, 2022, for safety concerns. Due to high … more

6/16/22

Rethinking ‘Western’ American art at Buffalo Bill Center of the West talk

People have a chance to explore new ways of viewing and thinking about western art at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody. On Saturday, June 18, from 10–11:30 a.m., the Buffalo … more

By Carol Clark, PhD, Amherst College | 6/16/22

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

A Montana National Guard helicopter is used to transport stranded visitors out of the Gardiner area Tuesday. The Red Lodge airport is being used as a staging area for the operation.

Authorities help with evacuation

Law enforcement around Yellowstone National Park are focused on opening roads and helping people evacuate from the park as unprecedented flooding continues in the area Tuesday. Officers … more

By Ellen Gerst, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/16/22

Diesel fuel was selling for $5.77 per gallon and regular unleaded for $4.67 at the Powell Maverik location on Coulter Avenue Wednesday, June 15. Gas prices in Wyoming have soared 22 cents per gallon in the past week.

Gas prices in Wyoming up 22 cents in a week

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gas prices this past week across Wyoming are the highest they’ve been in about 10 years, at an average of $4.784 per gallon on Tuesday, according to GasBuddy. … more

6/16/22

Crypto campaign contributions could be allowed in Wyoming

There could be a pathway for Wyoming politicians to be formally cleared to accept campaign contributions in the form of virtual currency – at least possibly if state officials go along with … more

By Jonathan Make, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/16/22

Former Powell police officer alleges unlawful termination

Former Powell police officer Ryan Davis and Wilkerson Law Group are threatening litigation regarding his termination on Jan. 7, 2022, which they claim could qualify as unlawful … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/14/22

Flooding in Red Lodge has affected homes and businesses on Broadway and several roads near the city center. Access to the town is limited due to road closings on Highway 308 and U.S. Highway 212, including the Beartooth Pass.

Yellowstone floods, visitors evacuated

Unprecedented rain, combined with fast melting late season snow, has flooded nearby communities and forced the closure and evacuation of Yellowstone National Park and nearby attractions. Visitors … more

By Mark Davis and Kevin Killough | 6/14/22

Renee Tafoya and Phyllis Roseberry speak to the commission on June 7 in opposition of the 2020 election recount proposal.

Wyoming Rising speaks out against proposal to recount 2020 election ballots

An “unwelcome burden” and “concern to taxpayers” is how Wyoming Rising representatives Renee Tafoya and Phyllis Roseberry described a proposal to recount 2020 election ballots … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 6/14/22

Tim Sapp goes for 24 years on council

After serving 20 years on the Powell City Council, no one can say Tim Sapp hasn’t given back to the community. As is the case for all three positions on the council that are up for election in … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/14/22

Powell councilor Steven Lensegrav runs for second term in Ward I

Councilor Steven Lensegrav is running again for his Ward I seat on the council. As with all the council races in Powell, the incumbents are running unopposed. “I’ve appreciated … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/14/22

Powell Middle School spring 2022 honor roll

In the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year 300 Powell Middle School students made the honor roll, with grade point averages ranging from 3.00-4.00. There are three GPA segments of … more

6/14/22

Powell High School spring 2022 honor roll

Powell High School’s 2021-2022 second semester honor roll holds a total of 289 students. Out of the freshman class 72 students made the honor roll and 81 sophomore students made the honor roll. … more

6/14/22

A 2018 red Jeep Wrangler registered to Indiana resident Lance Daghy was found near Sunlight Creek Bridge Thursday afternoon. Daghy is 5’-6”, weighs 130 pounds, and has sandy blond hair.

Vehicle of missing Indiana man found near Sunlight Creek Bridge

The unoccupied vehicle of a Hobart, Indiana, man was found Thursday afternoon near the Sunlight Creek Bridge. The vehicle is registered to Lance Daghy. Updates from Daghy’s family to the Porter … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/14/22

History enthusiasts mingle outside the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which is hosting a free tour of all five of its museums on June 17, from 6-9 p.m.

Free ‘Block Party’ at Buffalo Bill Center of the West

The arrival of summer is as good a reason as any to celebrate the past. With warm weather in mind, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is hosting a Block Party on Friday, June 17. Admission is … more

6/14/22

BLM names new district manager

Matt Marsh is the new district manager for the Wind River/Bighorn Basin District of the Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming. As district manager, Marsh oversees activities on … more

6/14/22

Black Hills State University students named to Dean’s List

Black Hills State University in South Dakota released the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester and three Powell High School graduates qualified. A total of 638 students maintained a grade … more

6/14/22

Superintendent stands by criticism of non-discrimination policies

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder “strongly maintains” that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s update of its non-discrimination policies “have … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/14/22

Woman banned from Grand Teton for providing false info in search

JACKSON (WNE) — A former Jackson resident has been banned from Grand Teton National Park and ordered to pay restitution after park officials say she knowingly provided false information in the … more

6/14/22