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Multimedia presentation on Timor-Leste set for April 4 at Northwest College Intercultural House

Explore the little-known Southeast Asian country of Timor-Leste with a multimedia presentation at the NWC Intercultural House on Tuesday, April 4 at noon. The presentation features an overview of the … more

3/30/23

An artist’s rendering of the Cody Wyoming Temple.

Rendering released of planned Cody temple

The planned Cody temple will be a roughly 9,950-square-foot, one-story building with a central tower, a look familiar to those who have been to other locations in the region. The Church of Jesus … more

3/30/23

Jehovah’s Witnesses hold events

A special global program put on by Jehovah’s Witnesses to counteract the pessimism throughout the world will be held on Sunday, April 2. The program, “You Can Face the Future With … more

3/30/23

School bus stops and sex offenders: Should they be at the same address?

After learning her children’s bus stop is directly in front of a registered sex offender’s house, Evanston resident Danielle White contacted law enforcement, Uinta County School District … more

By Hayden Godfrey and Bryon Glathar, Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/30/23

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

Former Powell journalist makes front page of New York Times

While working at the Powell Tribune two decades ago, Kayla (Stewart) Gahagan’s reporting made the front page plenty of times. But earlier this month, the 2001 Powell High School … more

By CJ Baker | 3/28/23

New system improves PVHC’s medication

A new initiative at Powell Valley Hospital has significantly decreased the amount of errors that staff make when administering medication to patients. At February’s meeting of the Powell … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/28/23

Grass-fed feast an environmental win

A plan to put tasty, locally produced, grass-fed beef on the menu in Yellowstone National Park is more about conservation and sustainability than fine dining. Yet, in the end, hungry visitors, local … more

By Mark Davis | 3/28/23

After seizure of 10,000 fentanyl pills, Powell woman facing multiple felonies

Authorities say they caught a Powell woman accepting a substantial shipment of fentanyl pills that she intended to distribute in the area. Victoria A. Zupko was arrested on the afternoon of March … more

By CJ Baker | 3/28/23

This year’s Powell High School speech and debate students pose in front of the panther statue in the school commons. Four more students have been crowned Academic All Americans and another four students are attending the national tournament in Phoenix. Back row from left, Rhiannon Huhnke, Dacovney Brochu, Paul Cox, Kyra Morrow, Salem Brown, Maggie Atkinson, Liz Peterson and Bryson Weddell. Front row from left, Geo Dilworth, Allie Gilliatt, Aspen Atkinson, Emma Johnson and Katarina Reitz.

PHS speech and debate Academic All Americans, national qualifiers named

Powell High School’s speech and debate team continues to build a legacy of excellence. Allie Gilliatt, Liz Peterson, Emma Johnson and Maggie Atkinson will be joining PHS grad Aiden … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/28/23

Seniors enjoy lunch at the Powell Senior Center on March 15. The nonprofit’s costs have been rising while the center has been getting busier, serving an average of 178 meals per day in February.

Senior center reliant on, bolstered by community support

As the Powell Senior Center works to secure funding for a new building, it’s received a broad base of support from the Powell community and beyond. That’s a good thing, because the cost … more

By CJ Baker | 3/28/23

Police seeing a ‘smorgasbord’ of illegal drugs

In his 35 years in law enforcement, “there’s always been one drug that’s been predominant,” said Powell Police Chief Roy Eckerdt. However, that’s not the case right … more

By CJ Baker | 3/28/23

The ‘Kinetic Meditations’ exhibit will remain on display at Plaza Diane through April 8.

Plaza Diane art gallery exhibition by Cody artist

Through April 8, a Cody artist’s exhibit, Kinetic Meditations: Mobiles, is on display at Plaza Diane. These sculptures by Wilson Crawford move with the slightest air current. Each one has … more

3/28/23

NWC Giving Day returns Thursday

After a successful event in 2022, NWC Giving Day will return to campus in its third year Thursday, March 30. The Northwest College Foundation aims to secure gifts from 400 supporters that day. Every … more

3/28/23

Shoshone Rock Club meeting, potluck slated for April 1

The Shoshone Rock Club will depart from its usual meeting day, time and place this month. Club members will meet Saturday, April 1, for the annual birthday potluck lunch to … more

3/28/23

Northwest College student named Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar

Karlyn Johnson Fazen, a student at Northwest College, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. Fazen is currently in her second … more

3/28/23

Cody Regional Health CEO honored for his work

Cody Regional Health’s CEO was honored recently for his successes in the industry. Beckers Hospital Review recently named the 80 Rural Hospital Leaders to Know for 2023 and Doug McMillan, head … more

3/28/23

Wyoming Medicaid warns of fake texts, bogus calls

LARAMIE (WNE) — Following reports of fake text messages and bogus calls seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting residents about current Medicaid renewal scams that are targeting program … more

3/28/23

A grizzly bear forages near Wapiti Lake Trail in Yellowstone National Park. Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman has pushed for legislation to remove Endangered Species Act protections from Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Feds, state split over Hageman’s bill to delist grizzlies

JACKSON – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opposes Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman’s legislative pushto remove Endangered Species Actprotections from Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/28/23

Shannah and Wendy Nelson’s family attended a benefit in their honor on Saturday. Proceeds from the event went to the Nelson family. From left, Alyssa Lewis, Shannah’s son Jesse, Shannah and Wendy’s mother Brenda and their sister Eliza.

Remembering Shannah and Wendy Nelson

The sweet smell of roses traveled through Powell’s Eagles club on Saturday as it filled with people coming to support the Nelson family and remember Shannah and Wendy Nelson who died in a car … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/23/23