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Retired Air Force colonel John Fraser salutes to grave sites of veterans buried at Powell’s Crown Hill Cemetery. Volunteers placed American flags at veterans’ headstones Thursday prior to Memorial Day.

As retired Air Force colonel John Fraser walked the rows of headstones at Crown Hill, he remembered his more than 27 years of service. He spent half of his time on duty abroad in strategically … more

By Mark Davis | 5/31/22

County attorney Bryan Skoric and deputy attorney Mallory Riley read over a book of Wyoming statutes during the Park County commissioners meeting on May 17.

County commissioners revisit hand counting ballots discussion

Boone Tidwell and Park County locals urged county commissioners May 17, to allow him and a group of volunteers to count election ballots by hand. A month ago every seat was filled at the Park … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 5/31/22

Solid waste hauling costs continue to climb

As the City of Powell works with Park County to secure an agreement to take Powell’s municipal solid waste (MSW) to Cody, the council approved a two-year contract with its transport provider, … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/31/22

First candidate forum June 1 at The Commons

Candidates in contested races in the August primary election will face off Wednesday, June 1 in the first of two forums presented by the Park County Republican Women. The lead-off forum … more

5/31/22

Rebekah Burns, executive director of the Powell Economic Partnership, instructs Gravel Grinder racers on what they need to do on the May 21 event. Like John Wesley Powell, who boated down the Colorado River without a map, the racers had to follow markers to know the route.

Powell residents celebrate town’s namesake

The Powell Economic Partnership hosted its annual celebration of the town’s namesake, John Wesley Powell. The two-day event featured bike races, games for the kids, a cornhole tournament, and a … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/31/22

Powell High School students stand proudly in front of the F-22 Raptor and its accompanying display, which they helped create.

Powell High School's ambitious art project is nearly finished

The F-22 Raptor at Powell High School is just about ready to take flight. PHS art teacher Jim Gilman decided early this year they would take on the ambitious project. The decision was a … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/31/22

Rex Rich brings experience in business to House District 25 race

Rex Rich entered the House District 25 race last week, joining former state Rep. David Northrup, Park County Republican precinct committee member Troy Bray, and Powell businessman Chris Good. Rich … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/31/22

Willwood Irrigation District crew members work to shore up an area near the canal to bring in heavy equipment to remove a Redi Mix cement truck from the canal near Road 13 and Lane 14 Tuesday morning. There were no injuries in the accident, caused when the ditch road collapsed under the weight of the truck.

Cement mixer rolls into Willwood canal

A Big Horn Redi Mix driver had a wild ride last Tuesday when his cement mixer tumbled into the Willwood canal. Fortunately, the driver made it out safely, said plant manager Nate Horning. “Our … more

By Mark Davis | 5/31/22

Fourth candidate files to run for county coroner

With Cody Gortmaker filing to run for Park County coroner, the elected position is becoming one of the most hotly contested offices in the upcoming Aug. 16 primary. Gortmaker, 33, is the fourth … more

By Eric Gill | 5/31/22

Clark resident files as seventh commissioner candidate

A seventh candidate has filed to run for Park County Commissioner. Ken Montgomery of Clark is running for one of three open seats on the commission. Montgomery, 55, moved to Wyoming from … more

By Eric Gill | 5/31/22

Shooter Hannah Sears lines up her shot during the fundraiser for WyoHoofbeats, ELA on May 14 at the Cody Shooting Complex.

Park County student puts on a shooting fundraiser for mental health

Kassi Hanson raised $20,000 to help children’s mental health through equine therapy one shotgun blast at a time at the Cody Shooting Complex on May 14. Hanson, a homeschool student in Cody, … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/31/22

Legacy Financial Partners honored as a Top 100 Private Wealth Management Team by Barron’s magazine

A local private-wealth management firm received recognition from Barron’s magazine as one of the top Ameriprise Financial Services franchises in the United States. Legacy Financial Partners … more

5/31/22

Spectators inside a van prepare to take photos with cellphones as a bull elk in velvet crosses directly in front of the vehicle. The velvet seen on antlers in the spring is a furry skin, full of blood vessels carrying oxygen and other nutrients to antler tips, aiding in growth, according to National Geographic. Yellowstone National Park is preparing for another high-traffic summer this year.

State parks bracing for another big visitation season

Visitation to Wyoming’s state parks dipped slightly in 2021, but the system’s managers — heeding a five-year trend — are still preparing for high traffic as the summer season … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 5/31/22

Melanie Matthews leads a combat fitness class at Club Dauntless while her husband, Jeff, joins in on the workout. The Matthews family, including their three children, have embarked on a lifestyle of fitness, in part to help recover from severe injuries.

Reversal of fortunes: Matthews at Club Dauntless

They met in band camp. Melanie was a flag girl and Jeff played the drums. Fifteen years and three kids later Melanie received bad news from her doctor. She would need surgery unless she changed her … more

By Mark Davis | 5/27/22

Westside Elementary fourth grade students learn a variety of sports including table tennis, golf, high jump and fencing from the fifth grade class on May 13.

Westside fifth graders teach schoolmates unconventional sports

Westside Elementary’s fifth graders took over the school grounds to teach fourth graders new ways to stay active the morning of May 13. With the supervision of teachers and family members, … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/27/22

Anyone can benefit from yoga

Some think yoga can only help with flexibility but the practice, which is thousands of years old, offers a host of health benefits. “The more you incorporate the more you’re going to … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/27/22

Alicia Hines makes her way up Black Wall, a route at The Island climbing spot just outside of Cody.

Climbing in popularity

Once on the fringe of popular culture, climbing has recently experienced a surge in popularity. Many new to climbing or those interested in the sport may not know that the Park County … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/27/22

Doctoring and learning have been her passion

Dr. Juanita Sapp eagerly looks forward to the mail each Wednesday for the delivery of her copy of the New England Journal of Medicine. She hasn’t missed an issue in 45 years. Chances are … more

By Dave Bonner | 5/27/22

‘Heritage’ of HHC remains in merger with One Health

The name will change, but the mission of the Heritage Health Center will not change in a merger scheduled to take effect June 1. HHC, Powell’s seven-year-old community health center, will … more

By Dave Bonner | 5/27/22

New farmers market coming to Powell

Vince Smith, vice president of operations at Yellowstone Motors, has an idea for a different kind of farmers’ market. The farmers’ market at Yellowstone Motors will come to fruition on … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/27/22