Cody felon gets federal prison time for guns
Though his prosecution was complicated by a federal official’s misconduct, a Cody felon wound up receiving a multi-year prison sentence for possessing firearms. Michael S. Hopper, 58, has been …
Billings Clinic Dr. Galen Mills (right) tests out the Mako robot with Stryker representative Ben Nearpass during a presentation in September mainly for physical therapists on the machine's capabilities.
Robots becoming a key piece for hospital surgical success
Before a packed audience of physical therapists and other medical professionals, Billings Clinic Dr. Galen Mills showed just how much Powell Valley Healthcare’s Mako robot can do to assist in knee …
A new mission: Johnson finds healing in an unlikely place 
When Sarah Johnson saw the effects of the 9/11 attacks on our country, she knew that action needed to be taken. Still in high school at the time, she anxiously awaited the day she could enlist to …
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Powell veteran, father runs for school board
David Burke, Powell High School grad, father of three and Army veteran, is running for the Park County School District 1 Board to ensure the board keeps outside influences from interfering with what …
PCSD1 to stay course on sports spectator policy
As new event guidelines roll out in school districts across the state, Park County School District 1 is monitoring the need to follow suit. Changes in spectator policy from various school …
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Lindsey Linton Buk to hold photography demo at Northwest College Wednesday
Lindsey Linton Buk, a graduate of the Northwest College Photographic Communications program, will be back on campus Wednesday, Oct. 7, for a free lighting and portrait photography demo that is open …
Selected works by Powell artist Martin Garhart are on display through Saturday at Plaza Diane in downtown Powell.
Plaza Diane show features works of Garhart
There is still time to see Martin John Garhart’s art show at Plaza Diane, “to there from here,” before it ends Saturday. The show is a small selected group of paintings and prints that …
Early voting gets underway
Though Election Day doesn’t arrive until Nov. 3, early voting for the 2026 general election begins today (Tuesday). From now through Nov. 2, Park County residents can vote at the elections …
Dr. Kyla Carlson works with a patient. She joins Cody Regional Health this month.
Cody Regional Health welcomes new OB/GYN
CODY — Cody Regional Health is bringing on Dr. Kyla Carlson, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, to its Women’s Health team. Dr. Carlson will join the organization this month. …
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Meredyth Giltner and the Panthers had a busy weekend in Sublette County, taking on competition from around the western part of the state on Friday and Saturday.
Small swim team competes in Sublette County
Two new challenges presented themselves to a smaller than usual Powell High School girls’ swim and dive team this past weekend, as the Panthers competed in a meter pool for the first time on Friday …
Kindyle Floy (left) receives a serve in the first set against Lovell as teammates Ava Teten and Kaedenze Carter wait to react.
Powell goes 1-1 on volleyball road trip
The Powell High School volleyball team split its road trip last week, as the Panthers swept 2A Thermopolis last Tuesday before dropping their first conference game to Lovell 3-0 on Thursday. …
PGC wraps up championship
The Powell Golf Club wrapped up its 2026 Members Championship on Sept. 26-27. West Hernandez won the Men’s Division Gross with rounds of 73 and 78 for a total of 151, and Patrick Croft took …
Good Old Boys
Ending September the Good Old Boys played One Net-One Gross as the game of the week. In this, each team uses one net score and one gross score for their team score. In first place with a …
Julien Landi searches for space between Central Wyoming defenders on Saturday. Landi had a shot hit off the post late in the 3-2 Trapper win.
Men’s soccer earns fourth straight win
Back home to take on a top 20 team, the Northwest College men’s soccer team earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over visiting Central Wyoming College on Saturday.       NORTHWEST …
Trappers split region openers
Rallying from a 2-1 deficit on Friday, the Northwest College volleyball team earned a Region IX opening split, as the Trappers defeated Gillette College 3-2 on Friday before being swept by Casper …
Obituaries
Linnie Neves, 77, passed away on Sept. 29, 2026, at her home in Burlington, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
Richard Lee Wiley (Dick), 85, died to this life at the Worland Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family and at peace on Sept. 19, 2026. Dick was born on a farm near Norfolk, Nebraska, on …
Lee A. Wisroth, of Powell, Wyoming, was received into his heavenly home on Sept. 29, 2026. He was born on Dec. 13, 1953, in Kimball, Nebraska. God made him his child through Holy Baptism on Dec. …
Samuel Mads Cottrell was born on Dec. 13, 1933 and passed away on Sept. 27, 2026, in Worland, Wyoming, at the age of 92. He was born in Burlington, Wyoming, to Joseph Bruce Cottrell and Mary …
Samuel Mads Cottrell passed away Sept. 27, 2026 in Worland. A funeral is planned for Oct. 5, 2026 at 10 a.m., with viewing at 9 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church, 525 …
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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 …

    • October happenings at the library

      The Powell Library will be a part of this year's downtown trick or treat festivities on Friday, Oct. 30, so make sure and have the Powell …

    • You (probably) still have a month left in Yellowstone

      It’s October so the Yellowstone season is kaput. Correct? Not so fast there Powell Nation. I have it on good, first-person authority (me) …

    • Announcing my candidacy

      I am announcing my candidacy for the United States House of Representatives. I have been watching how good the ruling class has been doing, and …