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School board forum highlights different perspectives
Trappers complete weekend sweep
City preparing to replace bridge
Powell leaders are preparing to replace one of the city’s bridges — though the work remains in the early stages. At an Oct. 5 meeting, the Powell City Council formally approved a small …
From left, Northwest College Trailblazer Meisja McCrary and faculty and staff members Jill Maschio, Allen Denny Jr., Kristie Sullivan, Steven Haggard and Kathleen Jackling tour the eastern wing of the Orendorff Building during the Oct. 13 open house.
Northwest College celebrates 80 years in the Big Horn Basin
Northwest College is commemorating its 80th anniversary in Powell this year with open houses and celebrations across campus recognizing the college’s history in the community. Beginning as the …
From left, city council candidates Holly Cole, Steve Nickles, Zane Logan, Tim Sapp and Justin Waterworth take part in a forum Monday night at The Commons that dealt with a variety of topics from Proposition 1 to the recently revised pet policy.
Fresh faces vie for city council seat
As they compete for a Ward 1 seat for the Powell City Council, Steve Nickles and Holly Cole are united in their praise of the community. “I am running because I think Powell is awesome, and I …
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Veteran councilman faces challenger in Ward 3
In seeking to replace incumbent Ward 3 Powell City Councilman Tim Sapp, challenger Justin Waterworth describes himself as having a “tower to climb.” Sapp has served on the council for 20 …
Ward 2 candidates differ on property tax cut
As they go to the polls in this general election, voters on Powell’s western side will choose between two different perspectives on the city government. Ward 2 Councilwoman Kristy Fields and …
U.S. Highway 14A project from west Powell to Ralston wraps up
The biggest construction project on U.S. Highway 14A since the widening from two to five lanes wrapped up in 2013 is just about finished.  Contractor Mountain Construction has until …
Councilman Logan seeks re-election
Between his time as a staffer and as a councilman, Zane Logan has over three decades of experience with the City of Powell. He’s poised to continue that service for another four years. While …
30th Annual Buffalo Feast set for Nov. 19
The Native Ways student club at Northwest College will be hosting the 30th Annual Buffalo Feast on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Yellowstone Conference Center. The feast includes bison squash …
Dr. Daniel Dries joins Cody Regional Health with more than 20 years of experience in cardiology and academic medicine.
Cody Regional Health adds cardiologist, enhanced Cardiac Rehabilitation services
CODY — Cody Regional Health is expanding heart care across the Big Horn Basin with the arrival of cardiologist Daniel L. Dries, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.C., and the renovation and expansion of its …

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Meredyth Giltner celebrates after she qualified in the 100 breaststroke in Cody on Tuesday night; she became the final Panther qualifier after she won the event in 1:25.77.
Panthers add two new qualifiers
Two new swimmers joined the rapidly growing list of qualifiers for the Powell High School swim and dive team to end the year, as the Panthers made it six at the Terry Bartlett Last Chance Meet on …
Nayel Girard (right) drives in the lane against Travis Theran Archibald at practice on Monday; they are two of six players who received playing time last year and return for the Trappers this season.
Trapper men set for 2026-27 season
Experience returns to the Northwest College men’s basketball team, as the Trappers bring back six players who played minutes a year ago and seven total from last year’s roster. Returners …
Noa Romero (right) puts up a shot against Rachel McBride during practice on Monday. The Trappers bring in plenty of competitive freshmen to join several returning starters from last year’s team.
NWC women ready for season tip-off
Three returners from last year’s starting lineup in the Region IX Championship Game spearhead the Northwest College women’s basketball team which opens its season in Utah this weekend. …
Men’s soccer set for semifinal
The Northwest College men’s soccer team used a bye week off from competition to prepare   for a semifinal matchup at home on Saturday. “We had an intersquad scrimmage that was very …
The Panthers jumped for joy following their state championship on Saturday in Cheyenne. From left: Macie Velasco, Natalee Laing, Abigail Curdy, Eleasah Horsley, Kaytlee George, Kara Sanders, Landyn Horsley, Aubree Kraft, Paige Sanders, Karee Cooley and Anyston Keller.
Title reclaimed
Windy, cooler conditions played a factor on Saturday, but the Powell High School girls’ cross country team completed a season-long goal, reclaiming the 3A state title for the first time since 2023, …
It was all smiles atop the podium on Saturday afternoon, as Karee Cooley (left) and Anyston Keller (right) posed with their All-State credentials alongside Worland’s Ava Tapia who took second (center).
Back-to-back: Karee Cooley claims second straight title
The Cooley family has cemented its residence atop the 3A podium at the Little America Golf Course in Cheyenne. Senior Karee Cooley made it three years running and a second consecutive individual …

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Obituaries
Butch Fink
Gottlieb Miller "Butch" Fink was born to John and Dorothea Fink on Feb. 3, 1944, in Byron, Wyoming. He passed away suddenly on Oct. 25, 2026, in Lovell, Wyoming. Butch was the youngest son of nine …
Jackie Rockhold
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of Jacklyn Begreta Rockhold, at the age of 82, of Green River, Wyoming. She died surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 22, 2026, …
George Lynn Hildebrand, fondly known as Lynn, passed away on Oct. 24, 2026, at 85 years old. Born on July 28, 1941, Lynn lived a life rooted in family, hard work and a deep love for farming, ranching …
Anne Marie Beccia
On Sept. 22, 1951, Anne Marie was born in Torrance, California. She is survived by her two children, Jana Halter (Lexington, South Carolina) and Marc (San Diego, California), her five grandchildren, …
Carra Wetzel
Caroline (Carra) Quinlan Wetzel passed away on Oct. 15, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born on Jan. 30, 1934, in New York City to Charles G. and Alice Cobb Quinlan. As the oldest of six, …

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      Every generation inherits freedoms that someone else fought to preserve. For many Americans, that service has meant time away from home, missed …

    • Regarding the Trinity

      One of our chapel windows bears a seashell on it, and on occasion, someone will ask, what significance does the shell have? Of course, the …

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      I read a lot of science fiction growing up, including a novel from 1966 with this title, about which I remember only the image behind the …

    • Why passing Prop. 1 would have a devastating impact on Wyoming

      On Dec. 10, 1869 our first Territorial Legislature approved, “An act to provide a territorial and county revenue.” In doing this Wyoming …

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