Following several vetoes from Gov. Mark Gordon, lawmakers are voting on whether to convene for a special session in which they could reconsider the legislation that Gordon rejected. The session would not be a resumption of the Budget Session, but would start from scratch.
Special session? Legislators may reconvene after slew of vetoes from Gordon
At a gathering in Cody last week, Park County legislators touted roughly $300 million worth of tax relief headed to Wyoming property owners.  A package of property tax bills passed during …
Construction crews take advantage of the nice weather to work on the exterior of the new student center on the Northwest College campus. The facility is scheduled to open this coming fall.
Northwest College Foundation to receive funds in state budget
The Northwest College Foundation has been working to raise $3.5 million as part of a capital campaign to go to the new student center construction. Going into the NWC Giving Day event last week, …
A bill that would have repealed gun free zones, including in schools, has been vetoed by Gov.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 …
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Commissioner, Cody business owner announce runs for county commission
Commissioner Scott Mangold, of Powell, has thrown his hat in the ring for a second and final term as a county commissioner, and he already has company in the race. Cody business owner Karin …
Building for hope: Family and community to hold benefit for JW Heny
In January 2024 local builder JW Heny began exhibiting stroke symptoms.  He was experiencing leg spasms and trouble speaking. He was taken to the emergency room by his wife Jessica …
Carter Fauskee (left) and Orin Onstine practice landing their drones on small platforms at the 2022 Big Horn Basin Drone Expo. This year Northwest College is holding a series of drone events, including the Wyoming State Drone Championships and Bighorn Basin Drone Challenge Cup.
Drone events return to Northwest College
Drone enthusiasts and those just learning the craft are invited to Northwest College on Saturday, April 20, for the 2024 Wyoming State Drone Championships and Bighorn Basin Drone Challenge Cup. It …
Northwest College seeking community input through survey on academic offerings
Northwest College wants to know what area communities want out of the college and its academic offerings. So, staff are seeking input from service area residents of Park, Big Horn and Washakie …
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced a flushing flow schedule for the Shoshone River downstream of the Buffalo Bill Dam from April 9 to 11.
Reclamation schedules flushing flow below Buffalo Bill Reservoir
MILLS –– The Bureau of Reclamation, at the request of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and in coordination with Willwood Workgroup 2, has scheduled a flushing flow in the …
Clay shoot for CHS fundraiser on May 11
The Cody Shooting Complex is hosting the Coldwell Banker Antlers Realty Shooting for the Future Sporting Clay Shoot at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 11. Proceeds from the shoot will benefit the 2024 Cody …
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Growing season for Panther freshmen
After a season full of ups and downs the Powell Panther boys’ freshman basketball team finished with a strong record, going 14-6 in their first year of high school competition. Starting …
PHS girls’ JV enjoys successful campaign
A strong season at the junior varsity level saw the Powell Panther girls finish with a 15-3 record, which included several different winning streaks in a season that saw significant growth. It …
Early season tests for PHS
The Powell Panther girls’ soccer team put together a dominant opening performance at the Pinnacle Cup in Worland on Friday, defeating Torrington 8-0 before a comeback 2-1 win over Douglas. That …
Learning weekend: Panther boys finish 2-2 at Pinnacle Cup
A long weekend featured the Powell Panther boys’ soccer team battling against 3A competition at the Pinnacle Cup in Worland. Powell lost to host Worland in the quarter finals 3-1, rebounding to …
Kathryn Brence is surrounded by her parents and sisters as she signed her Letter of Intent to continue her cheerleading career at Dickinson State University. She is surrounded by her parents John and Karlyn along with her sisters (behind from left) Baylee, Emma and Charlee.
Cheering to Dickinson
Surrounded by friends and family last Wednesday in the Powell High School library, senior Kathryn Brence signed her Letter of Intent to continue her academic and cheerleading career at Dickinson …
The Powell swim and dive team seniors surround coach Bob Smartt at the awards ceremony last Wednesday night. From left: Aramonie Brinkerhoff, Kik Hayano, Charlee Brence, Paige Thomas, Cassidy Reimer, Smartt, Emma Brence, Baylee Brence, Kathryn Brence, Aubree Fisher and Croix Tryon.
Swimmers celebrate end of year awards
The Powell High School girls’ swim and dive team met up one last time to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2023 season, holding an end of season banquet on Wednesday, March 20. Coach …
Obituaries
Elizabeth Grace (Pillen) Hawley, 45, has fulfilled her required time in this world.  Beth, as everybody called her, had a special gift from God to find and love children who needed someone …
Elizabeth Ann Cunning, 71, Powell, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024. She was under the gentle care of Spirit Mountain Hospice and with her daughter by her side following her short, but …
Ann Schmehl Hinckley, age 97, was welcomed into the world at Wind River, Wyoming on July 8, 1926, and lived most of her life in Powell. She died peacefully in the embrace of her family in Sheridan on …
Alyce Marie Hardee Hopkin peacefully entered heaven on March 13, 2024. She passed with family by her side and under the watchful care of dedicated angels at the Powell Valley Care Center. Alyce was …
Lowell Stephens passed away peacefully at Meadow Wind nursing facility Feb. 29, 2024 at the age of 95. He was born May 23, 1928, to Phoebe (Vaught) and Lowell O. Stephens  in Illinois where he …
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