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Hospital IT team works to stay ahead

In the last week, Powell Valley Healthcare staff received roughly 3,000 emails in work accounts. Information Security Officer Dustin Cole said at Monday night's hospital board meeting that the … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/30/23

Assistant Principal Chanler Buck (left) strategizes with Principal Kyle Rohrer during Powell Middle School’s annual Turkey hunt on Nov. 21. This year the administrators costumes and accessories, which included feathers and ‘turkey poop,’ were given an upgrade thanks to IMC clerk Jill Morrow.

Turkey hunt: Powell Middle School students give back to the community

A Facebook livestream on Nov. 21 showed two eager hunters, Alex Rodriguez and Autumn Weckler and their guides, teacher Bryan Bonander and School Resource Officer Paul Sapp, hunting the most dangerous … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/30/23

4x4 Art Exhibit and Sale opens Dec. 5 at Northwest College

The 42nd annual 4x4 Art Exhibit and Sale opens at Northwest College on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., providing visitors an opportunity to purchase gifts or stocking stuffers in time for the holidays. … more

11/30/23

Powell Valley Healthcare staff, first responders and community members gathered in the hospital’s new ambulance garage earlier this month to celebrate the building’s opening and try various chilis competing in the chili cookoff.

Powell Hospital shows off new ambulance garage at open house

With ambulances parked just outside the bays and balloons fluttering in the wind, Powell Valley Healthcare showed off its new ambulance garage last week with an open house for members of the public, … more

11/30/23

Backpack Blessings feeds 144 kids weekend meals

Food for a hungry tummy is as “Sweet as Pie” to elementary school age children. That’s the theme of the 2023 Backpack Blessings virtual fundraising appeal by Backpack Blessings … more

11/30/23

Brian Sebade, an assistant lecturer in the UW Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, teaches a lesson on rangeland plants as part of UW Extension’s 2022 Ranch Camp at the Broadbent Ranch near Evanston. UW will offer a degree program in ranch management and agricultural leadership starting in fall 2024.

UW offers new degree in ranch management and ag leadership

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees has approved a new Bachelor of Science degree program in ranch management and agricultural leadership. The interdisciplinary program is designed to … more

11/30/23

Northwest Civic Orchestra to perform on Dec. 2

After a one-year hiatus, the Northwest Civic Orchestra will again mark the holiday season with an evening of slides, decorations, treats and Christmas music. “Making Spirits Bright” will … more

11/30/23

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

Damage was done to a traffic signal control box in Lander after record-setting snows were piled on it last January.

Moving snow? Don’t pile snow near traffic signals or on roadways

People moving snow in parking lots and on streets are being reminded by the Wyoming Department of Transportation to avoid piling snow near traffic signals on street corners or in parking lots. … more

11/30/23

WYDOT reminds drivers on snowplow safety after three plows hit

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation reminds motorists to use caution when driving around snowplows this winter season. “We have already seen three snowplows hit … more

11/30/23

Major Wyoming abortion decisions loom

The last month of the year will be one to watch for those who are both for and against abortion access in Wyoming. The week of Dec. 11 will feature two significant court hearings and the closing … more

By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com | 11/30/23

Buffalo Bill State Park festive light display Dec. 1-31

Enjoy a festive Christmas light display at Buffalo Bill State Park, Dec. 1-31. For the third straight year, visitors can take a short drive through the Lakeshore Campground to view this … more

11/30/23

A photo from a web camera Nov. 27 south of Burgess Junction shows the state of the road after winter weather.

Winter closure of U.S. Highway 14A set for Friday

The annual winter closure of U.S. Highway 14A will occur at noon Friday, between Burgess Junction and Lovell, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. … more

11/30/23

Kailyn Jones (standing) and her fellow Powell Middle School students celebrate Chanler Buck who was named the 2023 Wyoming Assistant Principal of the Year.

Powell Middle School has the best assistant principal in the state

On Nov. 17, Chanler Buck, the assistant principal at Powell Middle School, ran to the gymnasium. He was expecting to address an emergency, but when he got there students and staff were cheering and … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/28/23

From left, Lexi, Mark, Macie, Jamie (on couch) and Sheena McKenna look over the family’s new card game, Royal Turmoil, at their Willwood home. Not pictured are Natalie, Grant and Hailey.

Powell family’s new card game now on store shelves

Turning Mark McKenna’s idea for a new card game into an actual product took the aid of an illustrator, a manufacturer, consultants — and a whole lot of patience from his family. … more

By CJ Baker | 11/28/23

Game and Fish report highlights recruitment and retention challenges

Wyoming game wardens patrolled more than 600,000 miles in 2022, according to the annual Wyoming Game and Fish Department Law Enforcement Report, but the report also reveals the department had fewer … more

By Mark Davis | 11/28/23

City reports ‘another really good year’ for Powell’s bars

There was little trouble at Powell’s bars and other liquor-serving establishments over the past year. “No complaints,” Powell Police Chief Roy Eckerdt reported to the Powell … more

By CJ Baker | 11/28/23

Powell High School junior Ava Stearns (left) enjoys a chat with Sophia Holland in October during Fun Friday Child Care. The program takes in elementary school aged children for two Fridays each month. It was organized by Stearns and classmates Sophie Czirr and Kendal Eden as a SkillsUSA community service project.

Not ‘kid’ding around: SkillsUSA members provide child care for teachers

Personal, technical and workplace skills — the three components that uphold the SkillsUSA framework and have become integrated into a community service project making a difference in the lives … more

By Emma Johnson , The Prowl | 11/28/23

Pit Stop convenience store to begin selling alcohol

Customers will soon be able to buy alcohol at both of Powell’s Pit Stop convenience stores. The chain’s West Coulter Avenue location, Pit Stop Travel Center #12, expects to begin … more

By CJ Baker | 11/28/23

Library launches new StoryWalk with Winter Tea Party

Powell community members are invited to revel in the warmth of tea, hot cocoa, snacks, and the joy of reading on Friday, Dec. 1, as Park County Libraries unveils its new StoryWalk at Homesteader … more

11/28/23