Members of One Health and its board of directors hold golden shovels during the Powell branch’s groundbreaking at the former Fitch Building on June 26. From left, board member Beth Hronek, board Vice President Sara Pretty Weasel, board member Juanita Sapp, board President Marty Thone, Associate Vice President of Medicine and Behavioral Health Dr. Sarah Sowerwine-Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer Colette Mild, Clinical Operations Director Ashley Jarrett, former board member Tom Bibbey, Intake Supervisor Rayven Moore and One Health CEO David Mark.
Construction underway on One Health’s new location
Members of One Health’s Powell office and its partners raced against the rain as ground was officially broken on One Health’s new location, the Fitch Building, which was purchased by the …
Neighbor group sues City of Cody, seeking more temple records
A citizens’ group says the City of Cody is slow-walking its request for a slew of records related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ planned temple. Members of …
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Cody man gets 45 years for sexually abusing child
District Court Judge Bill Simpson said he’s seen people overcome difficult upbringings and “horrendous” abuse to become teachers, ministers and responsible members of the community. …
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Bronc band heading to Hawaii
The Cody High School Bronc Marching Band is headed to Hawaii next March after receiving an invitation to represent Wyoming in the Vietnam Veterans National Parade in Honolulu. Hawaii and its …
UW Dean’s honor rolls for spring 2024
The University of Wyoming’ Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman honor rolls for the spring semester featured 51 students from Park County. Of these 51 students 19 are from Powell, one is from …
Horses graze in Eagle Creek Meadows in a June 1954 photo.
Local Lore: Eagle Creek and the Earl Crouch Mine
At the next Local Lore with Bob Richard illustrated talk, he will share the story of the Earl Crouch Mine on Eagle Creek, a property he owned and worked for a time. The talk is noon-1:15 p.m. …
Jury duty scam calls received
The Park County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday staff are receiving calls regarding the jury duty scam is going around once again. This is where a caller advises someone they work for the …
Wyoming gets first U.S. Bicycle Route, stretches 496 miles
MISSOULA, MONT. — Wyoming now has a U.S. Bicycle Route. Recently Adventure Cycling Association announced a major expansion to the United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS), including …
Gooseberry Rest Area closed this Friday for maintenance
Gooseberry Rest Area between Meeteetse and Thermopolis on Wyo. Highway 120 will be closed Friday, July 12, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. for maintenance of the water system. Wyoming Department of …
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The 15 Powell Panther wrestlers who competed at the Western Colorado University team wrestling camp surround the Club Dauntless van. From left: Broc Frank, Chevy Hill, Cody Seifert, Gabe Whiting, Wyatt Nicholson, Patrick Haney, Caydee Eden, Allison LeBlanc, Mitchel Wainscott, Braxton Batt, Tyler Wenzel, Dusty Carter, McKale Foley, Jacob Eaton and Denton Wainscott.
Panthers strong at Colorado wrestling camp
Fifteen Powell athletes and three wrestling coaches made the trip in June to Gunnison, Colorado, to take part in a team camp at Western Colorado University. A number of athletes from the Powell …
An exhausted Panther football team takes a picture in the stands after winning the team competition at the Black Hills State University camp in early June.
Panther football impresses at camp
Getting out on the field for summer action the Powell Panther football team took 42 athletes to compete at the Black Hills State University team camp in Spearfish, South Dakota in early June, with …
Racers flocked to Bighorn Trail Run in June
Runners flocked to the Bighorn Mountains in June, taking part in the Bighorn Trail Run, with four racing distances ranging from 18 miles all the way up to 100. The three finishers of the …
Former Northwest College Trapper Gunner Plenty of Gerryowen, Montana, competed in team roping with partner Caleb Guardipee (not shown) during the Wednesday, July 3 PRCA Stampede Rodeo in Cody.
Cody Stampede enjoys big week
Four days of professional rodeo action, one night of bull riding and a town full of rodeo fans culminated at Stampede Park on the Fourth of July as the 105th Cody Stampede Rodeo came to a close. …
The Pioneers celebrate with Cade Queen after he hit one of his two home runs against the Cheyenne Hawks on the Fourth of July.
Pioneers place second in Cheyenne tournament
A challenging tournament in Cheyenne helped the Powell Pioneers get some of their swagger back last weekend, going 3-3 and finishing second at the Mountain West World Series. Powell lost to the …
The Good Old Boys
Heading into July the Good Old Boys continued their season on the course, with the game of choice once again being two best balls. In first with a score of 127 was the team of Ray Nelson, Jeff …
Obituaries
Frances June Sneith, 79, of Powell passed away at the Billings Clinic on July 5, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An obituary will …
Ruby Keeler, who called Powell her home for 79 years, died at Powell Valley Care Center on June 29, 2024, just a month short of her 102nd birthday. She was born Aug. 8, 1922 in Seminole, …
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 …
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    • Be more like Junie B. 

      As a little girl, I quickly picked up on things I liked and disliked. It started with food, and often clothing, but very quickly led to …

    • The God of rest

      Recently, my Bible study group started the book “What Does It Mean To Be Chosen?” a study based around the TV show “The Chosen.” The …

    • What is the answer?

      As I contemplated what would be the subject of this column over the past week, it became clear in the last 48 hours. In response to the …

    • More officials needed

      If you have been involved in athletics, whether it be the youngest level all the way through the college level here in Powell and around the …