Jacob Ely
Bond set at $200,000 in stalking case
A Powell man who was shot in the leg last week will likely need to recover in jail, as a judge has set his bond at $200,000. Jacob P. Ely, 41, is alleged to have stalked and confronted his …
Chevron doctrine overturned
The Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron Doctrine, which instructed courts to defer to federal agencies on details where the law is unclear, so long as that guidance is “reasonable." The …
Over defendant’s objections, case tied to 2019 murder proceeds
Based on his own interpretation of Wyoming state law, Joseph Underwood says he should be found incompetent to proceed on allegations that he murdered a woman and dumped her body outside Cody in 2019. …
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Jason Getzfreid
Judge won’t reduce sentence for man who killed baby
A Powell man has been ordered to keep serving 32-39 years in prison for killing his infant child and, in a separate incident, sexually abusing a teenager. Jason Getzfreid accepted the prison …
Longtime Freedom Celebration organizer Carol Armstrong speaks with Park County Republican Party Chair Martin Kimmet before the start of last year’s event as (from left) Wyoming Republicans U.S. Rep. Harriett Hageman, Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, and Gov. Mark Gordon look on. This year’s event, held at Choice Aviation, will honor soldiers, especially from the Air Force, as well as Armstrong.
Freedom celebration has special venue for Wednesday
The annual Freedom Celebration put on by the Park County Republican Party is taking a year off from its usual location at Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park to honor aviation. This year’s …
Shoshone National Forest raises fees
Increasing costs of maintenance and other requirements are driving the need for the USDA Forest Service to create new and increase fees at Shoshone National Forest developed recreation sites. …
WDH notes unexpected increase in tularemia reports
A sharp increase in tularemia cases reported so far this year over what’s typical for the state is concerning officials at the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) because the illness can be …
Interior Department announces $36.9 million in payments to Wyoming
Park County will receive more than $2.7 million this year from the federal government for having such a high amount of federal land. The Department of the Interior last week announced that 23 …
The Scout, a monumental tribute commissioned after the 1917 death of William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody, and created by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, sculptor and arts patron from New York, was dedicated in 1924, depicting the Western figure as an army scout, peering down a trail signaling troops to follow. In this photo, the monument is scene on May 10 with the Aurora Borealis filling the sky.
‘The Scout’ 100th dedication anniversary July 4
CODY — The public is invited to join with the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and Cody Stampede Parade Committee and Outriders to rededicate “The …
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Nova Burbank (top) holds down Tori Howard during the duals at the Big Horn Basin Wrestling Camp in early June.
Panther wrestling camp continues growth for program, individuals
The Big Horn Basin Wrestling Camp brought in athletes of all ages to the Powell High School gymnasium from June 3-5, with wrestlers improving their skills via instruction from local area coaches and …
Trapper volleyball camp starts Monday
Campers ages 3-18 years old can flock to Cabre Gym next week to take part in the Northwest College volleyball All Skills Camp starting on Monday and running throughout the week. Camp for high …
John Michael Gyllenborg (left) and the Cowboys will kick off the home regular season schedule against Idaho on Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.
UW football releases key fall TV information
TNT Sports and the Mountain West Conference have reached a multi-year agreement for a full slate of live college football games to air exclusively on truTV and Max beginning this season. truTV and …
The good old boys
Wrapping up June the Good Old Boys took to the fairways and finished the month with a game of two best balls. In this game, a team uses the two best net balls for their score. Placing first …
Pioneers pitcher Jordan Loera continues to provide strong innings on the mound, helping Powell rebound Tuesday night with two home wins over Riverton.
Pioneers snap losing skid
F ollowing a difficult week in conference action, the Powell Pioneers returned to the diamond on Tuesday night and got back in the win column, defeating Riverton 15-12 and 6-1 to reach .500 in …
Chris Staley tries to hang on to his bull during the CNFR in Casper. He was unable to post a score for the Trappers during his three attempts.
Trappers battle at CNFR
T he lights shined bright in Casper during the College National Finals Rodeo from June 9-15, with two Northwest College Trapper cowboys posting scores, and one advancing to the short go during the …
Obituaries
Lillian Irene Ravndal Cline, aged 105 years, passed on Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024, following a bout of pneumonia and a fall that fractured her pelvis. Lil, as she was known by everybody, was …
JoAnn Marie Ball (Hawkins) of Powell, Wyoming passed away in her home on Saturday, June 22, at the age of 89. She was born in Hollis, Oklahoma, to Hardy and Flora Hawkins. When she was 6 years …
Ruby J. Keeler, 101, passed away on June 29, 2024, at the Powell Valley Care Center. Funeral services will be held on July 9 at 10 a.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church in Powell. An obituary …
Kenneth John Borchardt was born on June 17, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to Bruno J. and Grace A. La Schiavo. Ken joined his brother Dick and they welcomed Joanne two years later. Ken fell in love and …
After battling her demons for many years, JoAnn Ailene Berryman of Powell found peace and went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Jo was born on Jan. 13, 1989, in Worland, …
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