Couple facing child endangering charge rearrested
A Powell couple charged with exposing their child to fentanyl in April were rearrested last week, after they allegedly used drugs while out on bond. Makala A. Butz, 25, and Ashton L. Wollam, 26, …
Driver who caused fatal Cody crash acquitted of vehicular homicide
A Minnesota woman who pulled out in front of a 24-year-old motorcyclist and caused his death in Cody last summer has been acquitted of vehicular homicide. Following a bench trial last month, a …
Powell school district has helped facilitate mental health care for over 100 students
One in six students ages 6-17 experienced a mental health crisis each year, according to statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Health. In Powell, mental health is a concern for the student …
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Sheriff asks for higher pay for certain veteran positions
The Park County Sheriff’s Office is trying to hold on to experienced employees, from detention deputies to communications officers, by raising pay for some key, more experienced positions in …
PHS students qualified for Nationals SkillsUSA competition
Three Powell High School students out of four who qualified for the National SkillsUSA Competition will be competing against student representatives from each state and surrounding territory. …
Park 1 Virtual Academy spring 2022-2023 honor roll
Park 1 Virtual Academy’s spring honor roll for the 2022-2023 school year consists of 19 students. Of these, 16 are in grades six to 12, and three are in kindergarten to fifth grade. The honor …
Mineta-Simpson Institute exhibit awarded major grant
The Mineta-Simpson Institute at Heart Mountain has taken another step closer to completion with the awarding of a $149,646 grant from the National Park Service to help fund an exhibit dedicated to …
County hears many funding requests in May
A number of Powell organizations requested county funding in May as the Park County commissioners begin working on the next fiscal year’s budget and determine how to disburse federal funds. …
Rocky Mountain Manor awarded $410,494 through COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant
Rocky Mountain Manor has been awarded a $410,494 grant from the state to upgrade part of its building and expand services, according to a press release. The retirement home plans to use this …
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Pioneers dominate Buffalo
A dominating pair of games for the Powell Pioneers had the team winning 17-0 and 16-0 over the visiting Buffalo Bulls on Wednesday, May 31, as Trey Stenerson threw a perfect game and the Pioneers …
UW releases televised schedule for upcoming football season
The Wyoming Cowboys will be televised on national TV nine times during the fall football season. The Mountain West Conference and its television partners, CBS Sports Networks and FOX Sports …
PHS turf pickup Tuesday morning
The Panther Stadium turf is available for pickup on Tuesday morning from 8-11 a.m. after workers performed a quick turnaround and removal after construction began June 1. Support services …
All-stars of the littlest league
Dark, bubbly clouds hung low in the sky, threatening to cancel Tuesday’s games in Powell’s littlest league. Yet fresh, tender grass — almost neon green from days of rain in the high …
Pioneers battle in difficult weekend
One of the most difficult weekends the Pioneers will see all season resulted in a set of tight battles before the team ran out of steam — with Powell defeating Jackson ‘AA’ 2-1, …
PAC Tri experiences small boost
A slight boost in participants this year saw a competitive Powell Aquatic Center (PAC) Triathlon on Saturday, where beautiful weather had competitors around Montana and Wyoming putting up top times. …
Obituaries
James Floan “Beev” Bever was born on Jan. 2, 1940 to James P. and Mary E. Bever and raised in Powell, Wyoming. He was the only son among five siblings. He completed his schooling in …
Cyndie Quinn was born to Ralph and Geneva Peterson on March 10, 1956 in Cody, Wyoming. She attended and graduated from Powell High School in 1974. While attending Northwest Community College she met …
Toby Ronald Rathie, Jr., amazing father, brother, papa and great papa passed away on April 27, 2023 at the age of 82 with his daughter and loving family at his side.
Milton (Milt) Ontiveroz, Sr., 92, longtime Lovell resident, renowned backhoe operator for the Town of Lovell, devout Catholic and loving husband and father, known for his warm and playful …
William Raymond Calvert, born in Casper, Wyoming, on Aug. 14, 1956, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 19, 2023, at the age of 66. Bill grew up in Powell, a place he cherished as home, but …
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