People sickened by carbon monoxide at Cody hockey game
Multiple spectators and players were sickened by an apparent carbon monoxide leak at a Saturday night hockey game in Cody. Following the event at the Riley Arena, about 60 people sought medical …
Park County schools continue to strive for academic excellence
Schools across Park County make up some of the highest performing in the state, according to recent WY-TOPP scores released recently by the Wyoming Department of Education. The results, …
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Recount confirms Waterworth as council winner
A recount confirmed that Justin Waterworth won a seat on the Powell City Council, narrowly besting longtime Councilman Tim Sapp in Ward 3. The official, recounted results that were finalized on …
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Legion needs support to put wreaths on local veterans’ graves
Before moving to Powell eight years ago, Ruth Ross lived in northern Virginia, where she first got involved with the national organization Wreaths Across America.  The sight of hundreds of …
Commissioners approve Groathouse to head HVAC work
Park County commissioners   approved Cody contractor Groathouse at an October meeting to head the multi-million dollar project to upgrade mainly the HVAC system at the Cody Law Enforcement …
Woman serves three months for dangerous driving, erratic behavior
A Powell woman served more than three months in jail for bizarre behavior that included driving her vehicle toward a family and fleeing from police. Her defense attorney says the incidents stemmed …
Cheryl Mundis, CNA, (left) and Heidi Todd, RN, care for a hospice patient.
Cody Regional Health celebrates National Care at Home Month
CODY — Throughout the month of November, Cody Regional Home Health and Hospice will be joining organizations across the nation in recognizing National Care at Home Month. For 50 years, care at …
Drivers urged to watch for wildlife on roadways as daylight saving time ends
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Wyoming Department of Transportation are encouraging drivers to be extra vigilant in watching for wildlife on roadways with daylight saving time finished. …
Cody Optimist Karl Lampe stamps attendees at the south gate of a recent Cody High School football game.
Optimists help at football game, Halloween event 
On Friday, Oct. 30, while six Cody Optimist Club members worked the gates at Cody High School's quarterfinal football game against the Buffalo Bisons, five others were hosting the annual Halloween …
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PHS swim finished eighth
The Powell High School swim and dive team improved in many ways by the end of the year, as the Panthers finished eighth at the 3A State Championships in Gillette on Thursday and Friday. The …
The Trappers swarm William Danaire after he fired home a penalty to put the Trappers in front with 15 minutes in the game. Northwest defeated Otero College 2-0 on Saturday to advance to a second straight Region IX Championship Game.
One game away
Two goals in the final 15 minutes helped the Northwest College men’s soccer team avenge last year’s championship game loss, defeating Otero College 2-0 and advancing to the Region IX Championship …
Kysa Shippen swings the ball around the wing during an early season practice. Shippen had 13 points for the Trappers against her former team Snow College in a win on Saturday.
Trapper women start season unbeaten
A long road trip to Utah kicked off the season for the Northwest College women’s basketball team, as the Trappers defeated Utah State University-Eastern 60-50 on Friday before defeating the host …
Men split opening weekend
A second half comeback stopped the Northwest College men’s basketball team from starting the season 2-0, as the Trappers defeated the College of Southern Nevada 78-70 before falling on a late …
Colby Ducatt (top) is one of six Trapper returners, as they start the season in Colorado with the Rookie Mines Open in Golden on Sunday.
Trapper wrestling set for 2026-27 season
Six wrestlers return for the Northwest College wrestling team, joined by a number of Wyoming athletes as well as recruits from across the country. Four of those six returners from last year’s …
Trapper volleyball advances in four
The Northwest College volleyball team won its first match at the Region IX Tournament against McCook Community College 3-1 in Casper on Wednesday. Northwest (14-14) started slow, losing the …
Obituaries
Eileen M. Kopriva has passed on to her heavenly reward peacefully at Laurel Health Center in Montana. She was born in Powell to Bill and Janet Kopriva on March 20, 1955. She attended Powell …
Theresa Hobbs passed away Nov. 1, 2026 after a courageous and private battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her children and those who loved her. Theresa Marie Hobbs was born in Deer Lodge, …
William “Bill” Alan Buxton, 72, passed away at his home on Nov. 6, 2026. Born on April 12, 1954, in Panama City, Florida, Bill joined the United States Navy at the age of 17. He proudly …
Paul Eugene Graham, age 56, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving parents, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 3, 1970, to …
Jeffrey Allan Easum, of Powell, Wyoming, passed away on Oct. 31, 2026, at the age of 57. He was born on Feb. 21, 1969, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Roger and Linda (Anderson) Easum.  Jeff …
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