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Permitting process slows up broadband delivery to rural areas
Wyoming awarded TCT more than $10 million in federal CARES Act money last year for a number of projects to expand broadband access to rural areas of the Big Horn Basin.  While the company has … more
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A helicopter lifts off Saturday with two men who were rescued after being lost in the Beartooth Mountains for two days. Multiple agencies and volunteers from the community helped save the Montana snowmobilers.
Rescued from ‘the monster’
By the time the two men were reported lost in the Beartooth Mountains on Thursday night, Trevor Wayne Deal of Bridger and Maison Ostwald, of Laurel, Montana, had been out in the elements for 12 … more
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Deep mounds of snow cleared from drifts on Road 19 frame Heart Mountain on Tuesday. Strong winds created whiteout conditions and drifts so deep that school was canceled in Powell on Monday.
For future storms, school district hopes to use late start instead of snow day
When Jay Curtis’ phone rang Monday at 4:45 a.m., he knew it couldn’t be good news. The Powell superintendent was right. It was Steve Janes, transportation supervisor for Park County … more
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Local COVID-19 case numbers at lowest point in months
Active cases of COVID-19 continue to sink in Park County, with 20 active confirmed or probable cases as of Wednesday afternoon. It was the lowest number of active infections reported in the county … more
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Garrett Bailey
After chase, suspected car thief caught south of Cody
A 27-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after he allegedly stole an SUV from a Powell parking lot and led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase while under the influence. Authorities … more
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Members of the Powell Middle School Challenge of the Books team pose with the challenge books and the traveling trophy they won at the competition. From left are Kendal Eden, Jenessa Polson, Kate Miller, Kyra Morrow and Curtis Muecke.
Powell Middle School wins Challenge of the Books
An eight-year-long dry spell has ended at Powell Middle School. It had been that long since the students had brought home the visiting trophy for the Challenge of the Books. The competition brings … more
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Elizabeth Ann, the first cloned black-footed ferret, is being reared at the National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center near Ft. Collins, Colorado.
Cloned ferret provides promising conservation tool
An endangered species has been cloned for the first time, using cells from a black-footed ferret found in Park County more than three decades ago. The kit is the first new line of blood within the … more
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Val Geissler
Judge agrees to bench trial for Cody man charged with promoting prostitution
A judge — and not a jury — will determine whether an 81-year-old Cody man was mentally competent at the time he allegedly tried to persuade a teenage girl to have sex with him. Kenneth … more
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R.J. Kost
Kost highlights hemp, ag relief bills for session
One of the bills coming out of the Wyoming Legislature’s agriculture committee seeks to help farmers in the state recover some of the money they lost on crops. State Sen. R.J. Kost, R-Powell, … more
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Three county employees fired after failing drug tests
Three employees in the Park County government’s Buildings and Grounds Department were recently fired after they failed drug and alcohol tests.  With the county being a drug-free … more
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Britt Lohon of Midway Construction and Dirt Work levels a dilapidated building at the Youth Clubs of Park County facility in Powell. ‘This has been an eyesore for years for everybody in the community, so we’re super happy it’s coming down,’ said Youth Clubs of Park County Executive Director Tina Bernard.
Eyesore removed to make way for playground
Heavy equipment operator Britt Lohon may have been the first person to get an opportunity to play on the future site of the Youth Clubs of Park County’s expanded playground. Lohon “had a … more
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Wyoming state officers on their visit in January, with chapter officers. (Left) Cameron Magee (state president), Amber Visocky, Andy Beavers, Madison Harvey, Tegan Lovelady, Brooklynn Bennett, Whitney Jones, Rylee White and Kodi Christensen (state reporter).
FFA adjusts to COVID restrictions
In years past the Powell-Shoshone FFA Chapter has competed in about 15 contests around the state during the school year. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the chapter has only competed in … more
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Progress of the ag barn in November.
New ag barn garners award
From planning to completion of the Powell High School livestock facility was a long road. Discussion of the ag barn began as early as 2017, with Park County School District1trustees agreeing it was a … more
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No college construction funding from Legislature
The Wyoming Legislature’s draft supplemental budget does not include any funding for college capital construction, said state Sen. R.J. Kost, R-Powell. The colleges in Wyoming will … more
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From left, Cody Lions Club members A.J. ‘Gil’ Guilman, Rick Cook, President J.P. Jones and Bruce Ransom pose with the club’s new Lions Coin Banks. They’ve been placed in Powell and Cody to raise funds for diabetic screenings, education and vision-correcting procedures.
Looking to make a big impact, Lions Club sets up coin boxes
As part of an effort to combat eye disease, some bright yellow coin boxes are popping up at locations around Park County. The Cody Lions Club set up the boxes as part of the group’s … more
NWCCD president opposes bill for new college district
As a bill that would push the creation of a new community college district in Campbell County to a public vote sits with the Legislature, previous expressions of support from the Northern Wyoming … more
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Legion plans Tuesday membership meeting
American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26 is hosting a membership dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, following by a 7 p.m. meeting. Spaghetti and garlic bread will be served, with no charge for members of … more
Wyoming Humanities names director of communications and marketing
Wyoming Humanities (WYH) recently announced that Troy Rumpf has been selected to fill the new position of director of communications and marketing. Rumpf had previously served as the director of … more
Learn how to can goods at upcoming class
Interested in preserving fruits and vegetables (beans, cucumbers, cabbage, cauliflower, peppers), and salsas and sauces? Coming up on Saturday, March 6, University of Wyoming Extension is offering … more
Powell Middle School students enjoy a night on ice
As temperatures soared into the low 50s on Monday, thoughts at the Powell Rec District were on the ice. The skating facility just opened last week and there’s already a need for the ice to be … more
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