Brian Manderfeld
Man allegedly fired shots, tried to rob family members in Meeteetse
A 68-year-old Evanston man is alleged to have traveled to Meeteetse and tried robbing his brothers at gunpoint last week, firing multiple shots in the process. Brian Manderfeld is facing a stack …
Julia Harvey
Ex-manager of Cody business accused of stealing $193k
Prosecutors allege that the longtime manager of a Cody liquor store stole over $193,000 from the business over the past few years. Julia “Julie” Harvey, 63, faces four felony counts …
Development standards and regulation amendments process heats up
Just like with the extensive process to create a new land use plan, Park County officials want residents to be involved in the process to revise regulations related to that plan. In the coming …
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The authors of ‘Heart Mountain Chronicles’ lived at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center with their parents from April 1948 until November 1950, occupying barracks that once housed Japanese residents.
Authors of new Heart Mountain book to hold talks in Cody
In conjunction with the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage, the authors of a new book on the Heart Mountain Internment Camp are holding three talks in Cody. On Thursday (today) at 4:15 p.m. there will be …
Mineta-Simpson Institute opens during weekend’s pilgrimage
The Mineta-Simpson Institute, dedicated to preserving the ideals of Secretary of Transportation and Commerce Norman Mineta and Sen. Alan Simpson, will open this weekend during the annual Heart …
A frame from the graphic novel about Norman Mineta and Alan Simpson.
Foundation publishes graphic novel about Norman Mineta, Alan Simpson
“From Behind Barbed Wire to Washington: The Remarkable Friendship of Norman Mineta and Alan Simpson” was released this week by the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation. The book is …
Eric Muller
Former UW professor to receive LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award
Author, historian and law professor Eric Muller, who curated the permanent exhibit at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, will receive the LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award during the …
The Clearwater Fire west of Wapiti has grown to 72 acres as of Wednesday morning but was not moving in the direction of the highway 1 mile to the north.
Clearwater Fire grows to 72 acres
The Clearwater Fire west of Wapiti has grown to 72 acres and the 40 firefighters and other personnel assigned to the fire are working with area homeowners to increase defensible space and harden …
Women work on annual clothing giveaway
For the sixth year, a group of women is gathering together to fill two large trailers with clothing to give away to the community. Starting Monday, a group of about 15 women will be working all …
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Cade Queen celebrates after a home run during the Class ‘A’ West District Tournament. The pioneers return home in an effort to defend their state title on home turf starting Saturday.
Pioneers set to host state
Ed Lynn Memorial Field will be the site to crown a state champion next week, as the Powell Pioneers ‘A’ team will look to defend their state title on their home field starting this …
Amelia Paul sets the ball during a drill, with younger athletes spending time in the gym with Northwest College athletes to learn the game of volleyball.
Volleyball camp draws a crowd
The annual All Skills Camp at Northwest College sold out for all age levels, drawing in 120 athletes from 3 years old all the way through incoming high school seniors at Cabre Gym in early …
Ben Ostermiller watches his pitch approach catcher Rowan Diaz at the plate during one of the Pioneer ‘B’ team’s final games of the regular season in Cody. Powell heads to Torrington for the state tournament as the No. 2 seed.
Pioneers ‘B’ team eyes state title
An experienced, strong Powell Pioneer ‘B’ team will head down to Torrington starting today (Thursday), eyeing a state title after a strong regular season. To date the Pioneers boast …
Incoming Trapper freshmen Holland Stowe of Buffalo (left) and Powell’s Kenzie Fields instruct young athletes during the All Skills Camp at Northwest College.
Trapper volleyball welcomes seven freshmen
Northwest College volleyball will welcome seven freshmen to the team this year, three of those being Wyoming prospects, including Powell’s own Kenzie Fields who is joining the practice squad …
Trey Stenerson slides safely into first base during the Pioneers’ game against Evanston. Powell rolled over the first two games and dominated Evanston 13-3 and Rawlins 25-0.
Offensive explosion: Hot bats push Pioneers to district title
Thirteen home runs and a 40-run differential helped the Powell Pioneers blast past the competition at the Class ‘A’ West District Tournament in Green River, defeating Rawlins 25-0, …
The Northwest College volleyball team will be returning nine players from last year’s roster, with the Trappers hoping for an improvement this fall after a strong spring.
Trapper volleyball returns nine in fall
Nine Northwest College volleyball players will return on the roster this fall, with coach Scott Keister hopeful that growth in the spring will lead to strong second year campaigns. …
Obituaries
Marilyn L. Delinger of Powell passed away on July 21, 2024 at Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 79. Marilyn was born on Dec. …
Cleda Ann Loper was born Feb. 6, 1938 in Shidler, Oklahoma, the only child of Cled and Sarah “Betty” (Pugh) Loper. Her family moved to Powell when she was 10 and her father got a job …
Gerald Merritt Linsdau, known affectionately as Jerry, passed away on July 20, 2024, at the age of 86 in Cody, Wyoming at Spirit Mountain Hospice surrounded by family. Born on Dec. 12, 1937, in …
James Henry Reed “Jim,” was born on Aug. 5, 1952, in Los Angeles, California as the third child of Edwin P. Reed and L. Eleanore Reed. Sadly James passed away unexpectedly on July 14, …
Gregory Vail Johnson passed away July 8, 2024, at Billings Clinic Hospital at the age of 79. His wife, Judy and his grandson, Brad were by his side. He was born in Luverne, Minnesota to Elmer O. …
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