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Powell City Council holds back from selecting a firm for airport master plan

In a 3-2 vote, the Powell Municipal Airport Board had recommended a company out of Kansas to help Powell develop a 10-year plan for the airport. However, with no consensus from the board and … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/23/22

Education advisory group seeks input from community

A regional survey in which the majority of 7,000 respondents said the state’s education system needs improvement prompted a meeting of a special advisory group with members of the Park … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/23/22

Aiden Chandler (left) and Dacovney Brochu attended the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky June 13-17.

Debaters finish excellent season at nationals

Two Powell High School students wrapped up a strong season of debate by competing alongside thousands of students at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. At … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/23/22

A rendering of the Mineta-Simpson Institute shows what the building will look like upon completion.

Heart Mountain Interpretive Center receives $3.1 million grant for Mineta-Simpson Institute

The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center has received $3.1 million from the Mellon Foundation to build the Mineta-Simpson Institute and Conference Center. This marks the largest donation ever … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/23/22

Barrie Lynn Bryant, a documentary photographer, was awarded more than $24,000 for a teaching grant from the Wyoming Arts Council. A sample of his recent work of a horse wandering on the Absaroka Range was taken at Owl Creek in Hot Springs County.

Local communities to benefit from expert photography classes

A renowned photographer will teach four separate documentary photography courses at the Meeteetse Museums and the libraries in Worland, Thermopolis and Greybull. Finding solutions to improving Big … more

6/23/22

Pavement improvement project resumes on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 west of Cody

Shoulder flattening work began Wednesday on the 10.25 miles of U.S. Highway 14/16/20 directly east of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The $5.4 million pavement improvement project, … more

6/23/22

Pursuit ends near Elk Mountain, Wyoming

Two New Mexico residents are in custody following a pursuit on Tuesday, June 14. The pursuit started shortly after 1:15 p.m. after Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) Troopers attempted to stop a … more

6/23/22

Candidates for governor square off in Worland

The Washakie County Republican Party will be hosting a Big Horn Basin gubernatorial debate Thursday, June 30 at the Worland Middle School Auditorium. Republican gubernatorial candidates Rex … more

6/23/22

In-person primary voting starts July 1

Early in-person voting in the Wyoming Primary Election starts Friday, July 1 at the Park County Courthouse in Cody. The primary election is Aug. 16. Absentee ballots for the primary election … more

6/23/22

Calling all candidates: Powell forum Aug. 11

Five days before the Wyoming primary election, local sponsors are hoping for a big turnout of candidates at a city park gathering and forum in the Washington Park bandshell on Thursday, Aug. … more

6/23/22

Lisa Horton hugs her dogs Ruger (left) and Tink (right) at Wiggly Field Park. These large mixed breed dogs can grow over 200 pounds and develop huge personalities as well according to Horton.

Local woman has lots of love for a giant breed

For years, Lisa Horton was not a dog person. The breed that turned her around averages between 100-200 pounds, slobbers all over and required her to install a bulletproof window. Horton had … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/22/22

Boarding facility wants to put your dog in the lap of luxury

Cody Country Bed and Biscuit (CCBB) was created by a passionate pet owner to serve passionate pet owners. Leigh Dvarishkis, a dog trainer since 1991, had the idea to start CCBB to provide the … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/22/22

Gracie, a cat whose permanent home is at the Moyer Animal Shelter, keeps shelter founder Elfriede Milburn company in the office at the Powell shelter. The tougher the economic struggles are, the fewer people are looking to adopt.

Economic struggles hit family pets

Recent economic instability is hitting Big Horn Basin residents where it hurts the most; their pets. And now, as pet ownership becomes more challenging, it is hitting local animal shelters as well. … more

By Mark Davis | 6/22/22

Logan James poses with his two Russian Tortoises, Octavia and Blaze, in front of their newly built outdoor enclosure. The outdoor enclosure measured 8 feet by 8 feet when this photo was taken, but has since been expanded to 15 feet by 20 feet.

Powell local shows off unique and spe-shell pets

Logan James was looking for an easy, fun pet when he stumbled upon Blaze and Octavia, his two Russian Tortoises. Blaze, the male tortoise, is around 5 years old and Octavia, the female … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 6/22/22

Bighorn Animal Care Center expands in more ways than one

Dr. Ray Acker, veterinarian and owner of Bighorn Animal Care Center, has been caring for Powell animals since 1980. Last year, when Red Barn Veterinary Services closed, Acker bought the building and … more

6/22/22

Yellowstone opens gates, invests millions for repairs

Yellowstone National Park will reopen three of its gates Wednesday at 8 a.m., allowing visitors access to the park after devastating floods forced its closure June 13. Officials also announced … more

By Mark Davis | 6/21/22

Tourism industry responds in the wake of flooding

As an economic engine for Wyoming, tourism is second only to mineral extraction. Rain and rapid snowmelt, which caused extensive river flooding last week, forced the evacuation of … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/21/22

Amanda Clardy picks up a soiled photo of her son, Troy, from the debris at her mother’s home in Red Lodge Friday. Troy, now 18, was one of three people, including his grandmother and Red Lodge resident Pat Ruzich, fighting the incoming flood waters Sunday, June 12, before the family was forced to give up and evacuate. Over the next few days, volunteers started showing up to help the family recover from the flood, which filled the basement to the floor joists with muddy water and overflowed into the main floor of the home.

Red Lodge streets flooded with love

Friday morning before sunrise, volunteers started arriving in downtown Powell to load their vehicles with supplies prior to heading north in an 11-County convoy. They forged their way to … more

By Mark Davis | 6/21/22

Community members and tourists looking to experience some Wyoming history attended the second annual Summer Block Party at Buffalo Bill Center of the West. The event featured free admission, entertainment and eight food trucks.

A night at the museum

Park County residents spent a night at the museum Friday when the Buffalo Bill Center of the West held its second annual Summer Block Party. The event featured eight food trucks, games for … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/21/22

Josh Pomeroy, arborist with Blue Ribbon Tree Service, plants trees with Eddie Walsh, Blake Foos, and Alex Krei — Boy Scouts from Troop 26 — as part of the Homesteader Roots program. The program seeks to preserve Powell's urban forest using donations from local businesses and a small cost share fee from homeowners.

Homesteader Roots program starts annual tree planting push

Josh Pomeroy, arborist with Blue Ribbon Tree Service, is trying to prevent a tree problem coming for Powell. Much of the town’s urban forest was planted as much as a century ago, meaning a … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/21/22