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Talk on buying a business April 9 at Cafe 3zero7

The owners of Cafe 3zero7 have decided to sell their popular cafe in downtown Powell, but they’re after more than just getting a good price for the two-year business they’ve created. … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/2/24

City of Powell employees work to fix a service line that broke last Thursday in front of the United States Post Office near the intersection of Third and Bent streets. The water could be seen filling the gutters on the block, but most of the damage was at the Habitat for Humanity’s Shop on Bent, which had a flooded basement.

Three city water lines break amid cold temps

T he recent winter storm wreaked some havoc on the City of Powell’s water lines, causing three different breaks between Thursday, Dec. 22 and Monday. “The extreme cold temperatures … more

By CJ Baker | 12/29/22

Local veterans honored at wreath laying event

Imagine having to spend Christmas facing the German army in 1944, away from family and a new baby boy and two other young children. That is the story Powell veteran Rodger Carter related about his … more

1/3/23

Northwest College President Lisa Watson helped lead a tour of the soon-to-be-demolished student center for board trustees Feb. 13 prior to the board meeting. The decades-old building will be replaced by a new student center in an estimated 18 months.

Demolition work on old NWC student center begins

Fencing is up and work has begun to demolish the old student center on the Northwest College campus so a new building can rise in its place. Before demolition begins in earnest, NWC trustees … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/21/23

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

Property owner Kevin French was approved for this billboard and two signs last spring, but said at the time he didn’t think WYDOT would allow him to put a sign on the other side.

Commissioners narrowly turned down second sign variance request

Park County Commissioners narrowly defeated a sign variance request Tuesday that would have allowed a landowner just east of Ralston to be able to get a second variance to add a sign on the back side … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/25/23

Powell Middle School students’ enthusiasm proves that math teacher Dale Estes (center) has earned the title of teacher of the year within Park County School District 1. From left, Riley Fagan, Renzy Matthews and Sebastien Keefer.

Powell school district awards Dale Estes teacher of the year

An assembly was called May 22 at Powell Middle School to celebrate WY-TOPP scores; it was an odd idea since the scores had not been released in their entirety. Math teacher Dale Estes was sitting at … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/8/23

Man wanted in Alabama arrested by Park County Sheriff’s Office

South Carolina resident Rehiem Williamson, who is charged with second degree rape in Lauderdale County, Alabama, was arrested in Cody on Wednesday on an extradition warrant. According to … more

6/28/22

Voters stand in line to make address changes, register to vote, and switch party affiliation while they form long lines shortly before the doors were locked at 7 p.m. at Heart Mountain Hall in Tuesday’s election in Powell. Voters smashed the previous record for a primary.

A record vote by a long shot!

The contention that voter turnout would be restrained because people didn’t trust voting machines was completely bashed by Park County voters who flooded to the polls in record numbers for … more

8/18/22

Northwest College associate professor Jay Dickerson sends his approach shot on the second hole at the Dee Havig Disc Golf Course, installed on campus in 2021. Dickerson won first place in the inaugural Kick-Off Week tournament, beating players from the school and avid players from around the community.

Dickerson wins Kick-Off disc golf tournament

Immediately after being hired, Northwest College biology professor Jay Dickerson spent the next seven years lobbying for a disc golf course on campus. Sunday afternoon the hard work paid off for the … more

By Mark Davis | 8/30/22

Police investigate single Taco Bell hot sauce packet delivered to Gillette woman’s home

GILLETTE (WNE) — Police are investigating after Taco Bell hot sauce packets were sent to a woman whose personal information was recently compromised. A 43-year-old DoorDash driver said … more

12/7/23

Kroger acquisition won’t affect Powell Albertsons

While supply chain issues have pushed the opening of Albertsons into early 2023, the Friday announcement that grocery store giant Kroger is acquiring Albertsons won’t lead to any changes, … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/18/22

Powell schools experience dip in graduation rate

In 2020 Powell students faced COVID-19 and the school closures and quarantine requirements that came with it. During the pandemic “kids started dropping out at an alarming rate,” … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/30/24

Costumes, colors part of run, walk around cemetery

It’s a first: the Jim Beavers Memorial Graveyard Gallop run or walk is Saturday, Oct. 29. The event is sponsored by Homesteader Museum and features a 10K run, a 5K run and a mile run or … more

10/25/22

Laursen, Spomer win Northwest College board seats

Denise Laursen said the election results may be a sign the community is ready for some changes in regards to how Northwest College operates. Laursen (2,028 votes) was the top choice of five … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/10/22

UW fall semester graduates from Park County

Following the fall 2023 semester, 14 Park County students attending the University of Wyoming graduated with one or more of the following: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of … more

2/27/24

A bill that would have repealed gun free zones, including in schools, has been vetoed by Gov. Mark Gordon. While the bill is dead for now, the topic is still a relevant one to schools who have been urged by Gordon to take up their own discussions on the local level.

Schools, college prepare for possibility of concealed carry

While a bill passed by the Legislature that aims to eliminate gun free zones was vetoed by the governor, local school and college officials are still discussing the potential impacts of concealed … more

By Braden Schiller and Zac Taylor | 3/28/24

Counting the number of horn flies on a single cow can help estimate the extent of infestation in the entire herd.

University of Wyoming Extension releases report on horn fly management for cattle

Laramie — A recent report published by the University of Wyoming Extension presents the latest research and management options for cattle ranchers faced with horn fly infestations. … more

12/29/22

Front row: Cadet Airman Henry White, Cadet Airman First Class Abigail LaFrentz and Cadet Airman Austin Fenwick. Back row: Cadet Staff Sergeant Tony Salgado, Cadet Airman Christopher Blutt, Cadet Technical Sergeant Adam Swaney, Cadet Technical Sergeant Wyatt Houchin and Cadet Second Lt. Jay Swaney.

Civil Air Patrol cadets promoted

With parents and siblings watching, seven cadets from the Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol received promotions at the end of the year Promotion and Family Night on Dec. … more

1/3/23

This North Day Street home is set to be demolished this summer to make way for new housing. The apartment complex pictured in the background will likely meet the same fate. The Powell City Council recently rezoned the three lots to allow for the redevelopment.

New housing planned on North Day Street

The Powell City Council recently rezoned a small portion of North Day Street to clear the way for some new housing. R.R. Rentals plans to demolish an old house at 255 North Day Street and either … more

By CJ Baker | 2/21/23