Fatal shooting reported in Byron
A Monday afternoon shooting at a residence in Byron resulted in death and multiple injuries that required hospitalization, authorities say. "Our hearts and prayers go out to all those whom have …
About a dozen Big Horn Co-op employees, including new CEO Jim Gauker, answered questions from co-op members Jan. 30 in Heart Mountain Hall, as part of the new CEO’s effort to strengthen the co-op after a rocky stretch that included closures of nearly all of the retail stores, including the one in Powell.
Co-op hears frustrations, lays out goals at town hall meeting
Addressing roughly two dozen members, former members and former employees of the Big Horn Co-op in Powell last week, the organization’s new CEO attempted to convince them to continue supporting …
Passenger numbers at Cody airport ‘going the right direction’
After a down year in 2023, passenger numbers at Yellowstone Regional Airport rebounded in 2024. A total of 37,033 passengers boarded flights at the Cody facility last year, according to the …
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Park County School District 1 calendar draft would largely grant parents’ wishes
Survey results are in, the majority of parents and PCSD1 staff want the school year to end before June 1, and if the district’s new calendar passes that’s exactly what will happen for at …
State gets cash, car used by alleged drug dealers
Prosecutors have yet to prove their cases against some local residents who allegedly conspired to bring thousands of fentanyl pills and a pound of meth into Park County last fall. However, although …
Powell High School students Audrey Johnson and Kenna Cannon laugh while competing in a human Hungry Hungry Hippos race during the Make a Wish assembly Jan. 23. So far Powell High School has raised $7,500 for the charitable organization with $1,200 coming from Powell Middle School.
Powell students raise nearly $8K
Powell students rallied and raised $7,500 during Make a Wish week Jan. 20-24, after the Powell High School student council incorporated a variety of techniques ranging from “toilet tag” …
Northwest College helps North Dakota university after fire
Northwest College President Lisa Watson called it serendipitous.  It really couldn’t have been better timing.  On Jan. 24, NWC began delivering kitchen equipment it had used …
City may add bathroom to Homesteader Park splash pad
Construction has yet to begin on the new splash pad at Homesteader Park, but the city is already thinking about making an upgrade. Work is set to begin early this spring on the roughly $550,000 …
Park County planner Jenny Cramer works with Dale Jensvold on filling out a survey during an open house Jan. 29 at Heart Mountain Hall. The county hosted the event for people to give input on what land uses they’d like to see regulated within their planning areas.
Second phase of county regulation amendments starts
The next two days after roughly 100 people packed into the Cody Library’s Grizzly Room for an occasionally heated public hearing on the first phase of county development standards and …
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Tessi Thong (left) goes up for a layup during the Trappers game against Casper College in January. Thong and the Trappers came up just short in their comeback attempt on the road against Gillette College on Saturday.
First half proves too much for Trapper men
First half struggles led to a large deficit at the break for the Northwest College men’s basketball team, and a late comeback came up short as the Trappers fell against Gillette College 83-77 …
Poor third quarter sinks women hoopers
A difficult third quarter proved to be the difference for the Northwest College women’s basketball team on the road, as a spirited fourth quarter comeback fell short and the Trappers fell 72-66 …
JV girls undefeated 12 games in
The Powell High School junior varsity girls are 12-0 after three more home wins — two of them close — and one win on the road the last couple weeks. On Jan. 23-24 at home the Panthers …
PHS boys take fourth at Ron Thon
After a quick pit stop in Worland on Thursday for a 74-3 dual win against the Warriors the Powell Panther boys’ wrestling team continued on to the Ron Thon Memorial in Riverton, finishing …
Nalani Jordan (right) claimed the title at 135 pounds at the Ron Thon Memorial. She defeated Star Valley’s Remington Aullman (left) in the title bout.
Panther girls seventh at Ron Thon
An early state preview for the Powell Panther girls’ wrestling team at the Ron Thon Memorial in Riverton saw three Panthers place in the top four, including junior Nalani Jordan taking home the …
Gabe Buchholtz became the newest qualifier for the Panther swim team, as he qualified for the 100 fly and is pictured competing in the 200 free relay in Cody last Tuesday.
PHS swimming adds new state qualifier
Ending the regular season on the road the Powell Panther swim team made a trip to Cody last Tuesday where the Panthers added their eighth qualifier of the season before competing in the Buffalo …
Obituaries
With heavy hearts, her family announces the passing of Alana Van Grinsven, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, educator and friend. Born on Nov. 22, 1952, in Byron, Wyoming, to Ken and Betty Enes, …
John Curtis (Jack) Kinsley passed peacefully from this world on Jan. 15, 2025, at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Reuber), daughters Mary Jo (Kevin) Mosby, and Lorri (Jon) Reilly, …
Charlene (Charle) Paben, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 30, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her family and close friends.  Charle was …
Charlene Alana (Enes) VanGrinsven passed away Feb. 1, 2025 in Powell. Services will be held later in the spring. A full obituary will follow.
James R. (Jim) Kelly, 85, of Cody, Wyoming, passed away Jan. 25, 2025, at the Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center in Sheridan, Wyoming. He was born in 1939, the oldest of 12 children to Jim and …
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