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Record breaker: Cooley wins Billings, sets new XC record
Visits to Yellowstone’s East Gate are slumping, but overnight stays in Park County are up
Panther volleyball sweeps opening weekend
If more conservative lawmakers become the majority, Sen. Tim French (R-Powell, pictured in center) said they'll seek to end the fighting and bickering that has been present in recent sessions.
Conservative lawmakers hope to deliver on ‘mandate’
Bitter infighting between more moderate and more conservative Republican lawmakers cast a pall over much of last winter’s budget session. The battle spilled into campaign season, where …
A helicopter from Tip Top Search and Rescue stages near the site of a Sunday plane crash in the area of Francs Peak. The crash resulted in the death of a passenger and serious injuries to the pilot.
One killed, one injured in plane crash near Meeteetse
An Arizona woman died and a pilot was seriously injured in a Sunday morning plane crash southwest of Meeteetse. Authorities identified the deceased as 78-year-old Mary Lou Sanderson of Lake …
Commissioners agree to pursue joint powers board for shooting complex
The Park County commissioners have agreed to pursue a joint powers board to oversee the state shooting complex if it does indeed receive final approval to be built south of Cody. At their Aug. …
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At a Tuesday meeting, Cody City Councilman Don Shreve spoke in support of increasing the mayor's pay to $30,000, citing the office's many duties.
Cody City Council set to raise mayor’s pay
The next mayor of Cody stands to be paid a bit better than the current officeholder. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Cody City Council backed an ordinance that would raise the mayor’s …
Josh Foster of Downrange Warriors (left) poses with Jack Pharaoh, a 17-year-old from Greybull, and Todd Bray of Downrange Warriors. Pharaoh was put in the Community Hero Spotlight by Honor Wyoming, which gave him a $250 check to present to an organization of his choice — the teen chose Cody’s vet focused nonprofit.
Honor Wyoming awards area teen
Jack Pharaoh, a Greybull 17-year-old, has long been known in the Big Horn Basin for operating Jack’s Box, which provides food to those in need. A young Pharaoh first got the idea for …
Galen Mills
Clinic welcomes new orthopedic surgeon
CODY — Powell native and orthopedic surgeon Galen Mills, M.D., has worked in a number of areas. Now, he’s come home. Dr. Mills has the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team at …
Bighorn Canyon road and lake conditions update
Road crews continue to work on both the North District and South District of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, but the work is targeted to be completed by mid-September. In the South …
Captive black bears Bo and Bluebeary display how quickly they can go through a campsite at a 2023 Fall Bear Awareness event at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge.
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary to host bear awareness event Sept. 14
RED LODGE — Among the fall visitors in Red Lodge, Montana, are American black bears (and an occasional grizzly). Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) works hard to create awareness for bear …
Wyoming Connections Academy welcomes K-12 students statewide for school year
CODY — Wyoming Connections Academy, a tuition-free, public virtual program serving students in grades K-12 across the state, began the 2024-2025 academic year last week. According to …

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McKale Foley stiff arms a Riverton defender during the Panthers’ opening game Friday night. Foley broke off two long runs for Powell but the Panthers were held scoreless.
Turnover trouble: Panthers fall late to Riverton
A mistake-filled opening game by both sides led to a low scoreline, as the Riverton Wolverines played spoiler against the Powell Panthers in their home opener, scoring late in the fourth quarter to …
Claire Hultgren and the Panther girls got off to a strong start in Lander this past weekend, with four girls qualifying during the Bruce Gresly Pentathlon on Saturday.
Four swimmers earn qualifying marks
The Powell Panther girls’ swimming team had some strong performances at the Bruce Gresly Pentathlon in Lander, as four swimmers earned state qualifying marks at the five event season opener. …
Trapper rodeo this weekend
The Northwest College rodeo team is set to kick off its season this weekend, as it gears up to host its annual Trapper Rodeo in Cody this Friday and Saturday. “We’re getting ready to …
Liam Taylor led the Panther boys at the Billings Invitational, racing to a personal best time of 16:47.1 to take home fifth and lead the boys to a sixth place finish.
PHS cross country strong in Billings
The Powell Panther cross country team got off to a strong start last Friday in Billings, as Kinley Cooley won the girls’ race leading the team to a second place finish, and Liam Taylor earned a …
Memphis Solberg returns a shot for the boys’ No. 3 doubles team against Sheridan last Saturday. Both Powell teams were swept, but head to Sheridan this Saturday to take on Torrington.
Panther tennis teams swept by Sheridan
The Powell Panther tennis teams battled against Sheridan on Saturday, but the Panthers came up short as both the boys and girls were swept by the visiting Broncs.       GIRLS …
Eli Dallman poses in front of Big Ben during his trip to the United Kingdom in July. Dallman was part of a select team to compete in overseas basketball this summer.
Ballin’ in Britain: Panther plays basketball overseas
An adventure of a lifetime took place for one local basketball player, as Powell Panther and Cody resident Eli Dallman made the trip overseas in July to take part in international basketball in the …

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Obituaries
Tula Gonsalez
Tula Marie Gonsalez, a cherished member of the Powell community, peacefully passed away on Aug. 28, 2024, in Worland, Wyoming, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Nov. 16, 1937, to …
Lynn Elwood
Lynn Elwood, longtime resident and businessman of Powell, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at the age of 97.  Lynn was born on the family ranch outside of Glendo, Wyoming to Ward Issac …
Sonya Burgener
Sonya Sue Burgener, age 88 of York, Nebraska, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in York. She was the fifth of six children born to Dallas and Gladys Robirds. When she was born on April 27, 1936, in …
Larry Jacobs
Larry Lynn Jacobs, 84, of Medford, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. Larry was born on April 23, 1940 in Powell, Nebraska, to Harry and Harriet Jacobs. Larry served our country …
Joe Foubert Jr.
Louis Joseph ‘Joe’ Foubert Jr., 77, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on Jan. 27, 1947, in Powell, Wyoming, to Louis and …

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    • Word games that won't shut up

      So at the dog park the other day, I run into this guy I used to know — we'll just call him Rocky Lehman, since that's his actual name — and …

    • Passing down traditions

      According to Google, the definition of tradition is: “the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of …

    • September happenings at the library

      The original Powell Library is being demolished. While we know the old library held wonderful memories, the building had major issues that …

    • Is it fall yet?

      I am ready for summer to be over.  Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love warm weather and growing my garden and being outside. …

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