Marc Taggart
Cody businessman alleged to have threatened oil and gas companies
Prosecutors have charged a Cody businessman with multiple felonies, alleging he threatened a local oil and gas producer with firearms and explosives. Marc Taggart, 74, faces four counts of …
Constitution Party gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Bextel makes her case to local voters during a Sept. 9 town hall at the Cody VFW. She faces Republican Eric Barlow and Democrat Kenneth Casner in the race for governor.
Conservative activist and businesswoman makes third-party bid for governor
Though Jackson businesswoman Rebecca Bextel has been a vocal advocate for the Republican Party over the years, she’s now asking voters to reject the Republican gubernatorial nominee, Eric Barlow, …
Wyoming Nurses Association honors Powell RN with Legacy in Nursing Excellence Award
CASPER — The Wyoming Nurses Association (WNA) presented Powell Valley Healthcare RN Patty Wurzel with the prestigious Legacy in Nursing Excellence Award during an awards reception on Sept. 24 at …
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Laurie Larsen
Larsen runs for one of four school board seats to give back
Third generation Powell native Laurie Larsen always wanted to be more involved in community service but didn’t have the time while raising her kids. Now, she’s running for a second time to become …
Dusty Paul
Powell native and father of six wants four more years on school board
Park County School District 1 board member Dusty Paul is running for re-election with the same motivations as what spurred him to run last time, albeit with a different plan on how to achieve …
This shot by David Huber is one of the many works that will be on display starting Thursday evening for Plaza Diane’s next photo show featuring area rodeo photographers.
Plaza Diane show features rodeo scenes
Plaza Diane is holding an Opening Reception on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. featuring rodeo shots from local photographers. Artists include: David J Huber, Michael Trapani, Kristina …
City preps for snow that may not come
If Powell gets a bunch of snow this winter, city street crews will have a place to put it. Park County commissioners recently agreed to again let the city use the county fairgrounds as a dumping …
Travel council has another 600K in state funds to give out
The Park County Travel Council has another $600,000 in Destination Development funds, a portion of which will be given out over the next two years to local projects and organizations. Local groups …
Cody music society to hold Vespers concert on Oct. 25
The Cody Chamber Music Society presents Baroque Music Montana in “Montana Vespers Part II.” The candlelight concert features four early-music singers and four instrumentalists, who aim to refresh …
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April Weckler competes during a home meet in September; the Panthers return home for the final time this week for a meet at 4 p.m. on Friday.
Panthers take fifth place in Buffalo
The Powell High School girls’ swim and dive team traveled to Buffalo for an invitational on Saturday. The team finished fifth as several competitors continued to near qualifying times entering the …
Trevin Morton tries breaking away from a pair of Jackson defenders on Friday; the Panthers fell 48-0 against the visitors.
PHS football falls below .500
Hosting a fast and up-tempo opponent on Friday night the Powell High School football team fell for a third straight contest, as the Panthers were shut out by visiting Jackson 48-0.     …
Men’s unbeaten run reaches six
The Northwest College men’s soccer team remains at the top of Region IX, as a 0-0 draw against Western Nebraska Community College and a 3-2 win over Laramie County Community College extended the …
Panther volleyball beats Tigers on the road
The Powell High School volleyball team defeated the Lander Tigers on Tuesday on the road 3-2 in another five-set thriller for the regular season sweep. Lander (12-12 overall, 0-4 3A West) took …
Payton Mund stretches out to block a clearance by the Western Nebraska keeper on Friday; the Trappers fell 3-0 in both home games over the weekend.
Northwest College women’s soccer shut out at home
Two difficult opponents and set pieces caused trouble for the Northwest College women’s soccer team, as the Trappers fell to Western Nebraska Community College and Laramie County Community College …
Trapper volleyball falls on the road
The Northwest College volleyball team fell to 1-3 in Region IX North play on a trip to southeast Wyoming, as the Trappers were swept by Eastern Wyoming College and lost 3-1 to Laramie County …
Obituaries
Catherine Margaret Hoppe (nee Egan), known affectionately as “Kate” or “the Great Kate” to her family, passed away on Oct. 7, 2026, in Billings, Montana, following a courageous battle with …
Robert (Bob) Gallagher passed away Sept. 25, 2026 at Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody, Wyoming, with his daughters by his side. He was 89 years old. His only concern at the time of his passing …
Kenneth Wallace George completed his earthly life on Oct. 6, 2026 at his home in Powell, Wyoming, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 8, 1946, to Arley Wallace George and Evaleen …
Genevieve Briand was born Sept. 4, 1968 to Denis and Marie-Jo Briand in Nantes, France, and passed away suddenly but peacefully at home in Byron on Oct. 3, 2026. She grew up in Le Cep, France, at her …
Stephen A. Kromrey, 76, of Powell, passed away Oct. 4, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born Sept. 2, 1950, in Livermore, California. Stephen married Deborah Lien on March 9, …
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      I don’t usually tell my clients what to do. That is not my approach to therapy. I focus on holding a safe space for them, meeting them where …

    • Beyond the 50% Initiative

      If you read the last column, you might expect my opinion on the proposed 50% Ballot Initiative. But that isn’t the role of the county …

    • Joy

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    • My take on life 

      I once read, “In marriage, there isn’t a winner or loser in an argument, you either win together or you lose together.” Well, I beg to …