Sugar beet deliveries slowed by warm weather
Where are the crisp fall temperatures? Sugar beet harvest in the Lovell Factory District of the Great Western Sugar Cooperative has turned into a test of careful pile management at beet …
The C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet, can be viewed for the next 10 days in the early evening. Watch for where the sun sets and then look up about 15 degrees from the horizon about 45 minutes after the sun dips below the horizon.
Comet follows northern lights sightings in area
Local photographer Greg Wise, ever observant of the night sky, has been burning the midnight oil the last few weeks. He has been out for multiple viewings of the northern lights and, Sunday …
Volunteers, including Seth George (at left), help Mike Moncur (on truck) load spaghetti, corn, diced tomatoes, flour and other items for Northwest College’s TriO Support Services. The boxes were among 16 tons of commodities that Latter-day Saint Charities provided to 16 local nonprofit organizations and churches.
Church delivers tons of food to local nonprofits
Local efforts to help those struggling with hunger got a 16-ton boost last week, courtesy of the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The 32,000 pounds of items …
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Kade Richmond
Mayoral candidate calls for more public involvement
If Kade Richmond is elected as Powell’s next mayor, he says a top priority will be getting more people engaged with what’s going on in city government. “Because people …
A student’s tray shows fresh ingredients sourced by PCSD1 for Farm to School Day.
From farms to schools to trays
Every year in early October, schools across the nation look locally for their foods, and students learn a little bit more about the lunch on their plate. It answers the age-old question, where does …
Pinnacle Bank holding costume drive
Pinnacle Bank is working to ensure more area children will be able to dress up this Halloween season. “Right now everyone is strapped for money,” said Jean Kalberer, a personal …
Western Wyoming forests caution current fire danger
Two large fires continue to burn in the state due to unusually dry and warm temperatures in the West. The Elk Fire is at nearly 90,000 acres burned — and 27% contained — in the Bighorn …
PVHC is expanding services to include more virtual care visits for patients
Virtual care, also called telehealth, is a convenient option for patients to see their health care provider from home or other location, in place of making a trip to a clinic or doctor’s …
Kim Dillivan
School board chair runs for third term
After two terms, Kim Dillivan, Park County School District 1’s school board chairman, wants another go-round in what he calls a great district.  “I want to do what I can to help …
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Jordan Loera dives to tackle a Green River runner near the goal line during the first half of the Panthers’ contest against the Wolves on Friday.
Second half shutout: Panthers outpace Wolves in crucial game on the road
In a must win game on the road Friday, the Powell Panthers and Green River Wolves were in a high scoring contest in the first half, before the Panther defense shut out the hosts in the second half …
Brooke Brown comes up for a breath during the 200 IM in Buffalo on Saturday, Powell returns home for its final meet of the season tonight (Tuesday).
PHS swimming competes in Buffalo invite
Venturing over the Bighorn Mountains on Saturday the Powell Panther girls’ swim team got the chance to compete against a majority of the 3A North teams, in addition to 4A Sheridan, at the …
PHS freshman defies low vision to run cross country with guide
Fighting terrain, finding a consistent pace and battling for position along the course are struggles for every cross country runner. In addition to those, Powell High School freshman Jordyn …
Trapper women cruise into final week
Another weekend full of goals at home helped the Northwest College women’s soccer team cruise past visiting Central Wyoming 9-2 on Saturday and Lamar Community College 4-0 on Monday to set up a …
Taylee Carlson (left) and Tilli Danczyk get up to block a ball during the home match against Casper College on Sept. 28. Northwest returns home this Friday and Saturday before heading back on the road the following weekend.
Trapper volleyball snaps losing skid
After a poor start to Region IX play the Northwest College volleyball team desperately needed a win to wrap up its quick three game road swing. The Trappers got their win on Tuesday night over …
Luc Haller strikes a ball on the edge of the box during the men’s win over Lamar on Monday.
Men’s soccer fights back from early deficits
Two early deficits did not sink the Northwest College men’s soccer team once again, as the Trappers fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against Central Wyoming on Saturday and defeated Lamar …
Obituaries
Carol Christiansen was born on Christmas Day 1937, in Powell, Wyoming. She spent her youth on the family farm and participating in 4-H. She showed livestock, sewed and cooked. She excelled in school …
Charles W Johnstone, 89, of Powell, has passed away. An obituary will follow shortly with service to be held next summer. Thompson Funeral Home is handling arrangements with the family.
Carol Lee Christiansen, 86, of Powell, has passed away. A memorial service will be held this Friday, Oct. 11 at Thompson Funeral Home beginning at 1 p.m. A full obituary will follow.
Rev. Charles A. Burger, 83 years old, was born on May 24, 1941, in Powell, Wyoming to Charles (Chuck) and Marie Burger. He transitioned from his own home in Powell into the arms of Jesus on Oct. 1, …
Laurel Sabey-LaBudda was born Jan. 21, 1945 in Evanston, Illinois, to Olga Roseland and Art Rechtermann. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago with her father and step-mother Harriet. At a young …
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