The top of the house is moved onto the foundation.
Home relocation: Murphy moves, remakes Ralston house
When the pandemic hit and construction costs started skyrocketing, Eric Murphy decided to get creative.  Instead of building his home from scratch, the former Powell resident decided to buy …
Tasha Brewer’s home was in rough shape when she purchased it in 2023. A view of the home after the renovation shows how, with lots of love and work, Brewer restored the home and gave it her personal touch while still ensuring the home kept its original character.
Honoring the history of a home
To many people glancing at an older house in Powell, it’s just another house; but to Tasha Brewer, it's full of potential.  Brewer has always loved old homes; their character drew her in. …
Dr. Juanita Sapp stocks the One Health Free Farm Stand with crops from her garden. Dr. Sapp came up with the idea for the produce stand as a way to provide excess produce to people who may be struggling to access fresh food across the community.
One Health Clinic opens self-serve produce stand to community
Anyone who has successfully tended to a garden or a farm knows the joy of a bountiful harvest. But what do you do when there’s too much to use by yourself or sell at the farmers market? For Dr. …
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The Wapiti area has long been a hot spot for short term rentals in Park County, with two more being approved last month by Park County commissioners. Certain types of short term rentals in the county require a special use permit.
County still approving short term rental SUPs under old rules as changes loom
With new county regulations that address short term rentals in the likely final stages before county acceptance, property owners have been squeezing through special use permits under the old …
Preparing your home for winter
Before the colder winter months roll around again there are some things you can do to get your house ready.  Projects like sealing doors and windows, insulating and protecting pipes helps …
Park County development standards and regulations (DSR) FAQs
The Park County planning department has prepared answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the new Development Standards and Regulations process, which is currently in the …
Pictured Aug. 12 of this year, the 4,378 square-foot house at 450 S Thurmond St. in Sheridan is the newest property rental available through Wyo Stays. Owner Lucy Boswell said she designed this house to be a place of reflection and connection in honor of her late mother.
Historic Sheridan home finds new life as ‘Gratitude House’
Lucy Boswell and her real estate agent Miki Stach walked through the front doors of a 1920s-era property at 450 S. Thurmond St., eyes widening as they took in ornate tin ceilings and original …
Wyoming’s labor market shows improvement in second quarter, housing prices rise
CHEYENNE — Wyoming's labor market showed improvement in the second quarter of 2026, with a moderate decrease in the unemployment rate and increase in job numbers. Private education and …
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association recently forecast that the costs of natural gas, electricity, propane and heating oil will all rise significantly from last year.
Wyoming families will spend more to heat their homes
BUFFALO — Wyomingites could be in for a price shock this winter, according to a prediction of upcoming winter heating bills released by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association that …
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Sophia Body (left) crosses the ball during a game against Western Nebraska at home. The Trappers host Western Wyoming in a must win game on Saturday afternoon.
Down to the wire
The final spot in the postseason will come down to the final weekend for Region IX, as the Northwest College women stayed in the mix by defeating Northeastern Junior College 3-1 on Friday and Lamar …
NWC rodeo wraps up fall season
The quick month-long fall season has come to a close for the Northwest College rodeo team, as the Trappers scored points in one of the final two rodeos. In a trip to the University of …
Good Old Boys
Before the cold weather hit the Good Old Boys took to the course on Oct. 6, playing a game of Six-Six-Six. In this game, each team uses one net ball on holes 1-6, two net balls on holes 7-12 and …
PHS runners fast in home meet
Hosting its only meet of the year the Powell High School cross country team recorded plenty of fast times, as the girls’ team took second place behind Karee Cooley’s individual victory and the …
Panthers 4-1 in busy conference week
In a busy week on the road the Powell High School volleyball team returned home with a 4-1 record, defeating Lander last Tuesday 3-2 before going 3-1 at the 3A West Conference Duals in Mountain View. …
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 …
Obituaries
If ever there was a song that described Scott Petrich, it was “Long Haired Country Boy” by The Charlie Daniels Band. Scott was a man who marched to the beat of his own drum, held firmly to his …
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 …
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