Shooting complex: Despite qualms, governor finalizes funding
Gov. Mark Gordon has cleared the way for $10 million to go to a planned Wyoming State Shooting Complex — though not before questioning whether lawmakers were right to make the funding a …
Carl Wheeler
Powell accountant admits embezzling $1.28 million
After a judge rejected the plea deal he’d struck with prosecutors, a Powell man decided to instead plead guilty to all of the charges filed against him in connection with a decade-long …
Powell Police Officer Isaac Gutierrez prepares to accept a handshake from Chief Jim Rhea (at left) during Monday night’s Powell City Council meeting, as Officer Kevin Bennett (at right) looks on. Bennett and Gutierrez were honored for their efforts to safely evacuate a Beckman Street apartment complex during a February fire.
Officers honored for their bravery in apartment fire
When Powell police officers Isaac Gutierrez and Kevin Bennett arrived at the Parkview Village apartment complex last month, flames were already coming out the side of the building. But the officers …
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Maynard Brown (second from left) and Steve Burtoft (second from right) stand with other members of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. The group was in Pasadena, California, for two weeks helping residents recover personal property in fire affected areas.
Ministering to the physical, mental and spiritual in times of need
After fires raged in California early this year, damaging property and impacting the lives of many Californians, members of the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief in Pasadena, including two area …
Powell Middle School’s state champion Mathcounts team poses with their trophy. Two of the students will be attending nationals in May. From left, Brady Kuenn, Huston Dearcorn and national qualifiers Hayden Peters and Cody Bozell.
Success leads to national qualifiers
Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts team is having quite a good year. A third consecutive state win followed a 15th straight win at the Northwest College Chapter contest, and for the first time …
Residents gather at Heart Mountain Hall in February for an open house regarding county land use regulations. There will be a chance to provide input on more detailed information at an open house 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Heart Mountain Hall.
County residents more involved than expected in regs
Park County residents are paying attention.  The number of county residents who provided feedback, especially via an online questionnaire, surprised the consultants from Logan Simpson …
Abbie Stucki, who will graduate from Northwest College in the spring, is a semifinalist for a prestigious scholarship for community college students wanting to go on to achieve a bachelor's degree.
NWC student semifinalist for competitive scholarship
A Northwest College sophomore is the lone Wyoming semifinalist for a highly competitive scholarship that allows students a chance to attend any four-year program they can get into. Abbie Stucki, …
Travel council reopens Destination Development Community Program
CODY — The Park County Travel Council is once again accepting applications for tourism-focused community projects within the county that enhance the tourism industry through new outdoor …
Cyrus Western
Former Wyoming lawmaker Cyrus Western tapped to lead EPA Region 8
The Trump administration announced Monday it has tapped former Wyoming lawmaker Cyrus Western to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 8 office.  The “Mountains …
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Korbyn Warren (left) will be one of few returning Panther qualifiers from last year’s state meet, but is expected to be competitive in the distance races alongside fellow qualifier Liam Taylor.
Panther boys expect youth infusion
After finishing third a season ago the Powell Panther boys’ track and field team is expecting an infusion of youth to try and pace the Panthers   and return to the podium in a crowded 3A …
Trevon Abraham
Three Panthers named to Shrine Bowl roster
Three Powell High School football players have been named to the 2025 Shrine Bowl roster as seniors Keona Wisniewski, Doug Bettger and Trevon Abraham were all chosen for the 52nd annual event. …
Panther boys lose two at state
A difficult end to the season came in Casper for the Powell Panther boys’ basketball team as a tough first half against Wheatland led to a 46-38 loss and a fourth quarter push by Douglas led to …
Alexa Richardson helps lead the Panther zone defense against the Bearcats on Thursday. Powell fell to the eventual champions who won their seventh straight title.
PHS girls fall at state tourney
After a difficult first round contest followed by another close loss in the consolation semifinals, the Powell Panther girls’ basketball team was out after two games at the state tournament in …
Ron Laird (center) was inducted into the National Federation of High School Associations’ 2025 National High School Hall of Fame Class. Laird continues to support the Powell Panthers even in retirement and is seen here talking with Panther wrestling coaches Nick Fulton (left) and Juston Carter at the state tournament in Casper earlier this month.
Former Powell coach, WHSAA commissioner Laird honored
Ron Laird, who was a Powell coach and high school athletic director before ascending to the role of Wyoming High School Activities Association commissioner, is entering the hall of fame. Laird, …
UW’s Reynolds wins national title
Senior thrower Daniel Reynolds won Wyoming’s first track and field national title since 2005 with a facility and meet-record throw of 82’ 3 1/2” (25.08 meters) in the weight throw …
Obituaries
Eugene “Gene” David  Spiering, 71, passed away peacefully in his home on March 17, 2025, in the loving arms of his wife Susan and surrounded by family. Gene was born to Jim and …
Mary Ann Northrup was born on Aug. 22, 1931 to homesteaders Reuben and Theresia Berg. On March 15, 2025, she passed away peacefully in her home of over 60 years with her son David and …
Gerald Capano, 79, of Powell, passed away at home on March 16. Military honors will be held on March 21 at Crown Hill Cemetery beginning at 2 p.m. Thompson Funeral Home is arranging services.
After living with a 40-year-long complicated illness, Tammy Jean “TJ” Walling, passed away March 4, 2025, in Laurel, Montana. She lived a full and adventurous life despite her …
Friends, Gail and I are sorry to inform you of the passing of our son, Britt Terry, 59, at the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute in Denver, Colorado. His soul departed at 12:48 a.m. on …
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