Two stallions, wild horses of the Bridger Butte herd in the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area, rear up, bite and flail their hooves at each other as they fight for dominance during the mating season in the popular recreation area. Friends of a Legacy members threw a Picnic in the Peaks event Saturday featuring free guide services for the day and guest speakers.
120,000-acre high desert habitat home to 144 horses
In one of his best starts for a year, Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Biologist Abel Gueverra has already carefully stalked and darted about 45 mares in the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd …
The NWC Foundation Trapper Classic Car Show returns for Alumni Weekend once again this year. The June 28 show begins at 10 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. NWC President Lisa Watson said at a Tuesday meeting that it will be a good way to showcase the campus with the new student center.
A nice even number: All-class reunion celebrates 110th year
The 110th annual all class reunion weekend is fast approaching with only one week to go ahead of the June 27-28 festivities.  “It’s just a fun weekend to celebrate the reunion …
Hageman defends bill that would sell off some federal lands
As U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., read through audience members’ questions at her Cody town hall, concern about a potential sell-off of federal lands popped up over and over again. …
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Westside Elementary School PE teacher Luke Robertson (left) helps students at the Powell Valley Care Center in late May where the school and community members worked to plant a garden. The garden will be managed by care center staff and residents in the summer.
Growing together: Elementary school students participate in garden project with seniors
It seems appropriate that Westside Elementary School’s colors are green, because it turns out its second grade students have green thumbs — a skill they showed by creating a garden at the …
Wyoming State Shooting Complex proponent aims to help fund operations
Scott Weber is putting his money where his mouth is.  The vocal proponent of the Wyoming State Shooting Complex in Park County announced at the June 12 meeting of the joint powers board he …
After accidental shooting, man can’t have guns
A Powell man who is alleged to have accidentally shot a woman last month has been temporarily barred from possessing any firearms. Guadalupe Hernandez, 21, is facing a misdemeanor count of …
Sheriff’s office warns of scammers pretending to be county departments
County departments are being used for the latest scam going around in Park County, according to a post by the Park County Sheriff's Office. As the Park County Planning and Zoning department …
City seeks new council member
The Powell City Council is preparing to fill the vacancy created by the death of longtime Councilman Floyd Young, putting out a call to anyone interested in serving in the position. Young had …
Land use regulation amendments back out for review
The first phase of the Park County Development Standards and Regulations amendments is back out for review with its publication in Friday's (today’s) paper.  This milestone follows …
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Ryan Barrus reaches out to tag a runner trying to steal second during a win over Green River on Tuesday. Powell swept the visiting Knights to earn two conference wins.
Pioneers sweep Green River
The Powell Pioneers entered two more conference games into the win column Tuesday night, pushing past the Green River Knights 7-3 and 14-6 despite a less than desirable performance against the …
Tale of two games
In a tale of two games Friday the Powell Pioneers dominate the first game with 18 hits against Lovell in an 11-7 win before only managing one hit in the second contest in an 11-1 defeat.   …
Northwest College coach Andy Ward (left) shows a drill alongside then Powell High School player Alex Jordan (center) during the Trapper and Panther Boys’ Basketball Camp in 2024. The camp kicks off Monday at Powell High School.
Basketball camp kicks off Monday
The annual Trapper and Panther Boys’ Basketball Camp will be held at Powell High School starting on Monday, June 23, and ending on Thursday, June 26. It’s a chance for kids to compete and …
Good Old Boys
Continuing into the heat of June the Good Old Boys took on the game of Mutt and Jeff on June 10, with the team score coming from the players’ net score on par 3’s and par 5’s. …
Talon Nuss swings through a pitch at the plate during the Pioneers’ first game against Cody on Tuesday. Powell fell just short 5-4 and 2-0 in the doubleheader against its Park County rivals.
Pioneers fall to rival Cody
The Powell Pioneers fell to the rival Cody Cubs in two close contests Tuesday night, with runners stealing home proving to be the difference in a pair of 5-4 and 2-0 conference losses.   …
Maddy Agee lines up a shot during a home game against Lander in April. Agee led the Cubs with 25 goals and set program records for goals in a season and goals in a game with five.
Middle School girls’ soccer enjoys strong season
The Powell Middle School girls’ soccer team finished with an impressive record, as the Cubs went 6-1-1 during their quick spring season. The Cubs started their season with an impressive …
Obituaries
Helena Jane Flores, born on Oct. 29, 1933, in Pine Point Township, Minnesota, to Joseph Marshall and Agnes Ann Roberts, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Powell, Wyoming. A beloved wife, …
Zenaida Limon, 83, of Billings, Montana, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Zenaida was born June 6, 1941 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She married her childhood …
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Audrey Faye (Mayer) Buchli, who departed this world on June 9, 2025. Audrey was a beacon of kindness, strength and inspiration, leaving behind …
Karen S. Ellinwood, 84, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on Dec. 1, 2024. Funeral services will be at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Meeteetse on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. Services …
Gary Paul Clendenen, 74, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2025. He was born Sept. 22, 1950, in Evanston, Illinois to William “Bill” Paul and Martha Jean (Rich) Clendenen, joining …
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    • Splash pad a worthwhile investment

      I’ll admit to having a Libertarian streak in me that causes me to grumble sometimes about government straying too far from its prime tasks, …

    • Be part of the solution

      Land use regulations are not new to Park County.  I know — at least I hope — most people, especially property owners, already know …

    • Take cancer tests seriously

      Last week I had the opportunity to talk to one of the area's leading experts on cancer, Dr. Thomas Reid at the Big Horn Basin Cancer Center in …

    • Decision on guns shows district trusts its teachers

      Park County School District 1's likely decision not to have a rule and policy mandating extra steps for school staff to carry concealed handguns …

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