Cody man charged with repeated drunk driving
After being arrested this month on allegations that he’d driven drunk for a fourth time in four years, a Cody man was ordered not to drive for any reason. But last week, just days after …
New survey: Majority of residents want plug plowed
Results from a new survey of residents and business owners in Cooke City and Silver Gate show the majority of the communities would support a plan to plow the “plug.” About 58% of …
Park County commissioners decline to add electronic poll books
Park County will not debut new electronic poll books for the 2024 elections and will continue to only use paper records. Earlier this month, the Park County Clerk’s office asked the county …
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Powell High School robotics visited the Park County School District 1 Board of Trustees on March 19 to show off what they have accomplished. Team 3188 (Squiggle Splat Bang) will be heading to the FIRST Tech World Championship in Houston, Texas this spring. From left, Kim Dillivan, board chair, Superintendent Jay Curtis, trustee Dusty Paul, robotics coach Joel Hayano, trustee Beau Fulton, Support Services Coordinator Rob McCray and Powell High School robotics students Kate Miller, Kik Hayano, Philip Ellis, Nolan Reitz, Josh Waite, Zac Peterson, Dallin Waite, Alan Crawford and Jacob Harms.
Robotics to compete at World Championships
Nearly 1,000 colorful rubber ducks took over the Powell Aquatic Center on March 7. The floating fowl, which were sold by robotics student in the community for a fundraising “race,” earned …
First responders work the scene of a Friday afternoon crash at the intersection of Coulter Avenue and Panther Boulevard. Four people were taken to the Powell Valley Healthcare for treatment.
Four injured in Friday afternoon crash
A Friday afternoon crash at the intersection of Coulter Avenue and Panther Boulevard resulted in injuries to four people. The collision occurred around 1 p.m., when a 2002 Ford Expedition pulled …
The City of Powell is going to replace the posts on the outfield fence of the American Legion baseball field as the current ones are bent.
City to fix Legion field’s sagging fence
When the wind whips through Ed Lynn Memorial Field, it has a tendency to buckle the outfield fence. But that’s about to change. Early next month, as the Powell Pioneers prepare to kick off …
Greater sage grouse males fight at a lek while vying for hens. Leaders of the Senate and Congressional Western Caucus chairpersons, including Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis, are asking the Bureau of Land Management to increase the public comment period for their new proposed draft plan for the species.
Western Caucuses call for extension of sage grouse public comment period
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Senate Western Caucus chair, and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), delivered a letter to Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy …
Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly interacts with visitors from New York and park employee Mike Coonan. The American Forests has recognized  Sholly as its 2023 Forest Resilience Champion Award recipient.
Sholly receives Forest Resilience Champion Award
American Forests has recognized Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly as its 2023 Forest Resilience Champion Award recipient. The Forest Resilience Champion Award commends …
Grant helps PVHC purchase state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $349,300 to Powell Valley Healthcare to purchase four ultrasound imaging units and a bladder scan ultrasound system as part of a …
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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 …
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 …
Shooting slump: Difficult night ends Trappers’ season
Poor shooting brought the Northwest College men’s basketball season to an end last Thursday, as the Trappers dropped their Region IX quarterfinal game to host Western Nebraska 84-72. …
Branching out: Local youth competes around region
Continuing to get on the pitch throughout the winter season, local 11-year-old soccer player Paele Rapp gained valuable experience playing in tournaments throughout the Rocky Mountain region in …
The University of Wyoming women’s basketball team finished with a 16-14 record and will head to the WNIT for the third consecutive year. The Cowgirls second round opponent will be determined after a matchup Thursday (tonight) in San Antonio.
UW women selected for WNIT
For the third consecutive season and the 12th time in program history, the Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team has been selected to play in the WNIT. The Cowgirls received a first-round bye and …
Strong start: PHS girls dominate season opener
With a dominant start to the season, the Powell Panther girls’ soccer team earned a 9-0 conference victory in Pinedale on Saturday, powered by an Ivy Agee hat-trick as six different …
Obituaries
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 …
A man of few words, but a heart full of love. Harley Wayne Wassink, 79, of Powell, Wyoming, passed away March 10, 2024 with his family by his side.  Harley (Wayne) was born in Baker, …
Benjamin Jay Davila, 67, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2024, surrounded by those he loved.  Benjamin graced the world on Sept. 21, 1956 in Cody, …
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