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Painting Wyoming: Powell artist wins Governor's Arts Award
Two in a row: Panther girls win BHB Classic
PHS boys second in Big Horn Basin Classic
Judge seeks applicants for assessor
The race to become Park County’s next assessor may once again be wide open. After commissioners balked at choosing among the three nominees forwarded by the Park County Republican Party …
Gov. Mark Gordon addresses members of the Wyoming Press Association on Friday afternoon in Cheyenne. Gordon said he’s excited to have a new presidential administration that talks about an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy.
Gov. Gordon says Wyoming stands to benefit from Trump
Shortly after being sworn in as the country’s 47th president on Monday, Donald Trump declared that “the golden age of America begins right now.” Gov. Mark Gordon is hoping it …
Northwest College students Matt Plutt, Noki Oshima and Robin Glieder take their lunches in the new student center. With several options, from sandwiches, pizza or a salad bar, the facility has become the meeting place for students and faculty. The college welcomes the community for an open house of the more than 38,000-square-foot building from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 30.
NWC to hold Jan. 30 open house for new student center
Two winters ago, the old DeWitt Student Center was coming down, with the last wall falling in late March 2022. Less than two years later, Northwest College is holding an open house from 2-4 p.m. …
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The PCSD1 Food Services Department employees pose for a photo. From left, Powell Middle School cook Edda Varland, Powell Middle School head cook Kari Kawano, Westside Elementary School head cook Lena Jones, Westside Elementary School assistant cook Marina Salazar, Clark Elementary School cook Joseph Copper, Parkside Elementary School head cook Tolena Wempen, Southside Elementary School assistant cook Sherry Sanders, Powell High School head cook Schelley Argento, Chef and Food Consultant Stephen Menyhart, Powell High School assistant cook Martha Wutzke, Southside Elementary School head cook Cassie Jensen and PCSD1 Food Services director Savannah Layland.
Fun with food: Food services, wellness community innovate nutrition education
There are a few new things coming out of the cafeterias in Powell schools. There are new recipes, of course, but also some new, fresh ideas. Most exciting for students is a chance to make their …
Construction continues as weather allows of the new Yellowstone River Bridge at Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park. The more than 1,200-foot long bridge replaces the older bridge built more than six decades ago and will be the second highest bridge in the state.
Bridging Wyoming’s highest gaps
The new Yellowstone River Bridge on the Northeast Entrance Road near Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park is going to be more than twice as high as the old bridge built in 1963, giving …
Flu season, norovirus pop up with start of winter
The Wyoming Department of Health has reported an increase in the occurrence of norovirus in the state, but so far it hasn’t been quite as big of an issue in Park County as it has in other …
Powell schools receive clean audit for 2024
As in years past, Park County School District 1 received compliments and a clean audit report for 2024. “I would like to congratulate Mary Jo for another clean audit, just in case it's …
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary through the Semiquincentennial Grant Program in Wyoming 
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force has entered Phase Two of the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. According to a press release, this initiative is eager to engage …
House committee passes ‘What is a Woman Act’
The House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee on Wednesday passed the “What is a Woman Act,” which seeks to codify the definition of a male and female based on biological …

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Dayton Lawrence and the Panthers will host one last meet on Friday before heading on the road Saturday to take part in a meet in Lander.
Panthers add new qualifier, final home meet Friday
Heading down to Worland for a pair of meets this past weekend the Powell Panther swim and dive team added one new qualifier, competing in a triangular and the Worland Invitational on Saturday. …
Boys’ wrestling strong at Jug Beck Classic
Heading back into Montana, the Powell Panther boys’ wrestling team competed well at the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic in Missoula, finishing 10th as a team including one finalist against …
Girls’ wrestling set to return
A week off from competition has served the Powell High School girls’ wrestling team well, as they took advantage of the break to prepare for the final month of the regular season leading up to …
Zachary Covolo finished with a 4-3 record at the national duals for the Trappers as they finished sixth against top teams across the country in Oklahoma. Covolo is pictured here during a dual against the University of Providence in November.
Trappers sixth at national duals
Competing against the top junior college teams from across the nation, the Northwest College wrestling team fought through seven duals in two days, ending with a 4-3 record and a sixth place finish …
Ava Gilliatt races ahead of a group of runners during drills in the purple pod at Powell High School. The indoor track team heads to Gillette for the first meet of the season on Saturday.
Indoor track races into 2025
The halls of Powell schools and areas around Powell have served as practice grounds for the indoor track team since practices began at the start of January, with the Panthers ready for their first …
Trapper women roll past Miles
A dominant opening quarter helped set the tone for the Northwest College women’s basketball team in its final nonconference game, scoring 39 points en route to a 108-63 road win over Miles …

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Obituaries
Sonya Hall
Sonya Marie Hall, born on Nov. 7, 1936, in Powell, Wyoming, passed away on Jan. 14, 2025, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody, Wyoming. She leaves behind a legacy marked by love, dedication, and a …
Dick Gifford
Dick Andrew Gifford died at his home on Jan. 8, 2025 in Lovell, Wyoming. Dick was born on Feb. 21, 1945 to Andy and Lillian Gifford from Crystal Creek. Dick lived a full life as a father, …
Debra Capps
Beloved youngest daughter of Dick Havig and Gene Havig, Debra was born in Powell, Wyoming on April 2, 1958. Debi joined them in heaven on Christmas morning, 2024, after a long illness. She passed …
Susan Steck
Susan Steck, formerly of Powell, Wyoming, passed away on Jan. 5, 2025 in Olympia, Washington.  Susan was born in 1941 in Antigo, Wisconsin. She was raised in Cody, Wyoming, with her …
Daniel Brice
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Daniel James Gerard Brice, 68, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Nov. 29, 2024, surrounded with love by his wife and three children.  …

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      We’ve had some goofy things happen at motels, mostly because the Eiden’s aren’t always seemingly burdened with brains. Actually, Gar is …

    • DEI: Defunding political divisiveness and discrimination

      There are a myriad of concerns among citizens across Wyoming regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in our public …

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      Even though I'm still sore at the Billings Gazette for ruining the comics page and I was taught to never let go of grudges, I still often buy …

    • Justice for all?

      I have been thinking about justice lately. We like to use that word: “With liberty and justice for all” in our pledge to the American flag, …

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