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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 … more

3/28/24

Gasoline prices continue to rise, up 12.5 cents

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 12.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.20 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 … more

3/28/24

Affordable housing solutions spread across Rocky Mountain West

Across the nation, zoning incentives and community land trust models are being deployed to create stable, affordable housing for skilled workers many leaders hope to bring to their community. As … more

By Carrie Haderlie, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/28/24

Education manager to speak at NWC

Sybil Tubbs, education manager for the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, is scheduled to speak on Friday, April 12, as part of the 2024 Global Studies Seminar at Northwest College. Tubbs will share … more

3/28/24

Easter services at Immanuel Lutheran

Immanuel Lutheran Church will be celebrating Holy Week this Thursday through Easter Sunday. At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday there will be a Maundy Thursday service followed the next day by a 5:30 … more

3/28/24

Ed Morrow (right), of Powell, speaks with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Saturday afternoon at the Hughes-Pittinger American Legion Post 26. Gordon was in town for Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day.

Local veterans given a belated ‘welcome home’

Nearly 60,000 American soldiers were killed or went missing during the Vietnam War, over 300,000 were wounded, while hundreds of thousands more suffered post-traumatic stress disorder or the effects … more

By CJ Baker | 3/26/24

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 … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/26/24

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 … more

By Mark Davis | 3/26/24

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 … more

By CJ Baker | 3/26/24

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 … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/26/24

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 … more

By CJ Baker | 3/26/24

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 … more

By CJ Baker | 3/26/24

Church services at Hope Lutheran

Hope Lutheran Church in Powell will have several special services March 28-31 in celebration of Holy Week. Hope Lutheran will kick off its Holy Week celebration with Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. in … more

3/26/24

Chapter P officers from left: Shelly Graham, Mary Reynolds, Cindy Blevins, Donna Doornbos, LeAnne Kindred, Lee Griffith and Norene Streicher.

Powell PEO chapters announce 2024 officers

Powell’s two PEO chapters recently announced new officers. PEO is a philanthropic educational organization where women celebrate the advancement of women. Educational support is at the … more

3/26/24

Eagles hosting chili dinner for first responders

The Powell Eagles are hosting a chili dinner to celebrate first responders April 6. The event, organizers said, is a chance to give a thank you to all those who serve and save. The dinner is … more

3/26/24

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 … more

3/26/24

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 … more

3/26/24

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 … more

By Mark Davis | 3/26/24

Harriet Hageman to host town hall in Powell

Washington, DC — U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) is hosting two town halls in the Big Horn Basin this week, including one in Powell. The meetings, as well as one in Johnson County, will … more

3/26/24

Northwest College to host UW seminar on family businesses in agriculture

Those interested in community leadership will be intrigued by the latest installment of the University of Wyoming’s Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) 2024 seminar series to be … more

3/26/24