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Ethan Asher, sits in the middle of a group of young football players while the Powell Panthers stand behind them following the third annual Facing the Panthers game where young athletes get to test their mettle against the high school team. Asher has been busy outside of organizing Facing the Panthers, which ends every year with a community dinner.

The morning of Ethan Asher’s second day of his senior year, he was seriously injured when his truck rolled west of town. The Powell High School senior’s life was forever changed that late … more

By Sophie Czirr, Tribune intern | 10/17/24

Powell man charged with making gun threat

A Powell man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly threatened a family member with a gun. Charging documents allege Edmund A. Drew used a pistol to break out the window of his … more

By CJ Baker | 10/17/24

School board candidates speak on concealed carry and finance at local forums

Election season is well underway, with dozens of community members vying for a spot in local offices including Powell’s school board where six candidates, including one write-in, are … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/17/24

Former Wyoming Army National Guard Brigadier General and retired Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Brian Nesvik made youth participation a priority during his 29 years of service at Game and Fish. He also served in two deployments abroad during his 35 years with the Guard.

Brian Nesvik's retirement leads to new era at Game and Fish

With little fanfare and a few jokes, Brian Nesvik said his goodbyes at the end of the most recent public Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meeting. There were no tears, but rather a celebration and a … more

By Mark Davis | 10/17/24

City truck comes in over budget

After getting several vehicles at better-than-expected prices last month, the City of Powell’s luck ran out last week. At its Oct. 7 meeting, the city council agreed to spend $71,630.34 on … more

10/17/24

NRCS announces extension of ACEP and RCPP easements

Land trusts and landowners have additional time to apply for USDA conservation funding for perpetual conservation easements. Jackie Byam, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state … more

10/17/24

The Pack Trail Fire moves over Burnt Ridge and toward Elk Creek Ranch on Friday in the Gros Ventre Range.

Firefighters work to protect Gros Ventre from Pack Trail Fire

GROS VENTRE — As the Pack Trail Fire moved down Burnt Ridge, torching pine trees in its path, Chris Fizer pointed to 10 feet of bare ground firefighters had cleared between a fence and the … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 10/17/24

Powell High School graduate Ben Wetzel works the line of the Remington Fire in Sheridan County earlier this year. The former Powell Valley Healthcare employee is the only working certified wilderness paramedic in Wyoming and has also qualified as a firefighter.

On the frontline

Knowing the mountain range where he grew up hunting, fishing and camping with his family will never be the same in his lifetime, 2015 Powell High graduate and former Powell Valley Healthcare … more

By Mark Davis | 10/15/24

Mayoral candidate calls for more public involvement

If Kade Richmond is elected as Powell’s next mayor, he says a top priority will be getting more people engaged with what’s going on in city government. “Because people … more

By CJ Baker | 10/15/24

Volunteers, including Seth George (at left), help Mike Moncur (on truck) load spaghetti, corn, diced tomatoes, flour and other items for Northwest College’s TriO Support Services. The boxes were among 16 tons of commodities that Latter-day Saint Charities provided to 16 local nonprofit organizations and churches.

Church delivers tons of food to local nonprofits

Local efforts to help those struggling with hunger got a 16-ton boost last week, courtesy of the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The 32,000 pounds of items … more

By CJ Baker | 10/15/24

The C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet, can be viewed for the next 10 days in the early evening. Watch for where the sun sets and then look up about 15 degrees from the horizon about 45 minutes after the sun dips below the horizon.

Comet follows northern lights sightings in area

Local photographer Greg Wise, ever observant of the night sky, has been burning the midnight oil the last few weeks. He has been out for multiple viewings of the northern lights and, Sunday … more

10/15/24

Sugar beet deliveries slowed by warm weather

Where are the crisp fall temperatures? Sugar beet harvest in the Lovell Factory District of the Great Western Sugar Cooperative has turned into a test of careful pile management at beet … more

By Dave Bonner | 10/15/24

A student’s tray shows fresh ingredients sourced by PCSD1 for Farm to School Day.

From farms to schools to trays

Every year in early October, schools across the nation look locally for their foods, and students learn a little bit more about the lunch on their plate. It answers the age-old question, where does … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/15/24

School board chair runs for third term

After two terms, Kim Dillivan, Park County School District 1’s school board chairman, wants another go-round in what he calls a great district. “I want to do what I can to help … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/15/24

PVHC is expanding services to include more virtual care visits for patients

Virtual care, also called telehealth, is a convenient option for patients to see their health care provider from home or other location, in place of making a trip to a clinic or doctor’s … more

10/15/24

Western Wyoming forests caution current fire danger

Two large fires continue to burn in the state due to unusually dry and warm temperatures in the West. The Elk Fire is at nearly 90,000 acres burned — and 27% contained — in the Bighorn … more

10/15/24

Pinnacle Bank holding costume drive

Pinnacle Bank is working to ensure more area children will be able to dress up this Halloween season. “Right now everyone is strapped for money,” said Jean Kalberer, a personal … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/15/24

NWC hosting open forum for board candidates

Northwest College is hosting a board of trustees candidate forum for all candidates running in the upcoming election. The forum is open to all students, staff, faculty, and the public, and is … more

10/15/24

Brigham Young University's Living Legends celebrates the Latin American, Native American and Polynesian cultures in their show, ‘Seasons.’

Living Legends to perform at NWC

The Park County Arts Council presents Living Legends performing their show “Seasons” on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Performing Arts Auditorium in Powell. Tickets … more

10/15/24

People camp at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site. Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails has begun a year-long visitor survey aimed at better understanding visitor demographics as well as their needs, interests and values.

State parks launch year-long visitor survey

Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails has begun a year-long visitor survey aimed at better understanding visitor demographics as well as their needs, interests and values. Conducted … more

10/15/24