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It is important to maintain the mind-heart-body connection for overall fitness, some ways to do this include, meditation, good sleep, maintaining meaningful connections and regular physical activity.

The importance of mental wellness for a healthy heart and brain

(Family Features) Research shows anxiety, stress and depression can have a negative impact on physical health and may even increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. In fact, the American … more

12/7/23

R.J. Kost chosen to fill Spomer’s NWC board seat

Former State Sen. R.J. Kost was selected Monday night by the Northwest College Board of Trustees to fill the spot vacated by Dusty Spomer. Kost was one of seven people to apply to fill the … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/14/23

Jackalope Jump makes a splash for Special Olympics

Wendi Stovall has challenged Powell leaders, from the mayor to the city council, to make the jump. But she didn’t stop there; she’s been all around the city looking for folks willing take … more

By Mark Davis | 3/7/24

Northwest College student Elizabeth Bleicher talks about her display during last year’s inaugural student showcase.

Northwest College Student Academic Showcase on Friday

Northwest College is hosting its second Student Academic Showcase on Friday, April 26, in the Yellowstone Building Conference Center. The event, scheduled from 9:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m., is free and open … more

4/25/24

Sapp reelected as council president

Powell City Councilman Tim Sapp will continue to serve as the council’s president after being unanimously reelected to the post by his colleagues this month. The council president’s … more

By CJ Baker | 1/31/23

State declines to fund new Powell Senior Center

Plans for a new Powell Senior Center suffered a setback on Friday, as state officials declined to provide any funding for the $6.32 million project. However, proponents of the project are continuing … more

By CJ Baker | 4/13/23

Park County elections update

Three Park County commissioners are up for reelection in 2022. One incumbent has filed, one commissioner said he intends to file and the third reportedly is not running again. Park County … more

By Eric Gill | 5/17/22

County Republican party to host Freedom Celebration

A non-partisan event to celebrate Americans’ independence and freedom will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in Cody from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday. The Freedom Celebration, presented by the … more

6/30/22

Something is stirring rare candidate interest at county precinct level

Expanded openings — and expanded interest — tell a tale of active politics at the local level with heavy filings for positions on the Park County Republican Party Central Committee in … more

By Dave Bonner | 7/21/22

Limited, targeted monkeypox vaccines available

Vaccines meant to help prevent monkeypox are now available on a limited, targeted basis across the state, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Public health experts are tracking an … more

8/11/22

A black bear browses in vegetation in the Absaroka Mountain Range. Although the species is smaller in size in its western states habitat, black bears are considered more likely to view humans as a food source than grizzly bears.

Habituated bears force Bighorn Canyon to close boat-in campsite

The Black Canyon boat-in camping site is closed due to numerous sightings of two juvenile black bears. The bears are extremely habituated to humans and are aggressive. To decrease the … more

9/1/22

Woman accused of groping teen at Cody store

A Lander woman is facing a felony charge in connection with allegations that she groped a teen at a Cody store. Charging documents allege 36-year-old Brittainey M. McGhee inappropriately touched … more

By CJ Baker | 11/30/23

Congregations at the Union Presbyterian Church of Powell (first photo) and the First United Methodist Church of Powell were both nearly unanimous in voting to come together as one federated congregation.

Methodist, Presbyterian churches vote to merge congregations

After calling themselves sister churches and working together on local missions throughout the community for more than 40 years, the First United Methodist Church of Powell and the Union Presbyterian … more

By Dave Bonner | 12/14/23

Hunt seasons finalized

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Riverton April 16-17 to discuss and approve the annual hunting season regulations and quotas. After hearing season presentations and reviewing public … more

4/25/24

At year’s midway point, city budget on target

Halfway through the fiscal year, the City of Powell’s budget is on track, with the city having spent a bit less than half of the money it budgeted while receiving a little more revenue than … more

By CJ Baker | 1/31/23

Area beet farmers delayed

A cold and wet start to spring is holding up many area sugar beet growers, but as of Tuesday, April 11, north end farmer Tod Stutzman said the delay isn’t yet a crisis. “Well … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/13/23

Three major construction projects in Yellowstone will slow visitor traffic

Four years ago, Yellowstone reported a maintenance backlog exceeding $586 million, more than half of which related to park roads. This year the park is investing about $155 million to improve roads, … more

By Mark Davis | 5/17/22

High winds foul power lines north of town

Tree limbs were whipped into power lines north of Powell Tuesday afternoon, cutting electrical service to 91 Garland Light & Power customers. “Winds were really howling in that wind … more

6/30/22

Filmmaker Preston Randolph holds his daughter, Grace, while working on a project at his company, Cactus Productions. Randolph won an Emmy for commercials he produced for the Park County Travel Council.

Local filmmaker wins Emmy

When Preston Randolph’s name was called out as the winner of an Emmy last Saturday, he was in Cody surrounded by his family. He didn’t expect to win, despite being nominated previously. … more

By Mark Davis | 7/21/22

Illustrated talk highlights scenic North Fork drive

In the next “Local Lore” talk at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, photographer-historian Bob Richard of Cody presents “The Most Scenic 72 miles: The Road to Yellowstone.” … more

8/11/22