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This year’s Powell High School speech and debate students pose in front of the panther statue in the school commons. Four more students have been crowned Academic All Americans and another four students are attending the national tournament in Phoenix. Back row from left, Rhiannon Huhnke, Dacovney Brochu, Paul Cox, Kyra Morrow, Salem Brown, Maggie Atkinson, Liz Peterson and Bryson Weddell. Front row from left, Geo Dilworth, Allie Gilliatt, Aspen Atkinson, Emma Johnson and Katarina Reitz.

PHS speech and debate Academic All Americans, national qualifiers named

Powell High School’s speech and debate team continues to build a legacy of excellence. Allie Gilliatt, Liz Peterson, Emma Johnson and Maggie Atkinson will be joining PHS grad Aiden … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/28/23

Seniors enjoy lunch at the Powell Senior Center on March 15. The nonprofit’s costs have been rising while the center has been getting busier, serving an average of 178 meals per day in February.

Senior center reliant on, bolstered by community support

As the Powell Senior Center works to secure funding for a new building, it’s received a broad base of support from the Powell community and beyond. That’s a good thing, because the cost … more

By CJ Baker | 3/28/23

Police seeing a ‘smorgasbord’ of illegal drugs

In his 35 years in law enforcement, “there’s always been one drug that’s been predominant,” said Powell Police Chief Roy Eckerdt. However, that’s not the case right … more

By CJ Baker | 3/28/23

The ‘Kinetic Meditations’ exhibit will remain on display at Plaza Diane through April 8.

Plaza Diane art gallery exhibition by Cody artist

Through April 8, a Cody artist’s exhibit, Kinetic Meditations: Mobiles, is on display at Plaza Diane. These sculptures by Wilson Crawford move with the slightest air current. Each one has … more

3/28/23

NWC Giving Day returns Thursday

After a successful event in 2022, NWC Giving Day will return to campus in its third year Thursday, March 30. The Northwest College Foundation aims to secure gifts from 400 supporters that day. Every … more

3/28/23

Shoshone Rock Club meeting, potluck slated for April 1

The Shoshone Rock Club will depart from its usual meeting day, time and place this month. Club members will meet Saturday, April 1, for the annual birthday potluck lunch to … more

3/28/23

Northwest College student named Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar

Karlyn Johnson Fazen, a student at Northwest College, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. Fazen is currently in her second … more

3/28/23

Cody Regional Health CEO honored for his work

Cody Regional Health’s CEO was honored recently for his successes in the industry. Beckers Hospital Review recently named the 80 Rural Hospital Leaders to Know for 2023 and Doug McMillan, head … more

3/28/23

Wyoming Medicaid warns of fake texts, bogus calls

LARAMIE (WNE) — Following reports of fake text messages and bogus calls seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting residents about current Medicaid renewal scams that are targeting program … more

3/28/23

A grizzly bear forages near Wapiti Lake Trail in Yellowstone National Park. Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman has pushed for legislation to remove Endangered Species Act protections from Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Feds, state split over Hageman’s bill to delist grizzlies

JACKSON – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opposes Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman’s legislative pushto remove Endangered Species Actprotections from Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/28/23

Shannah and Wendy Nelson’s family attended a benefit in their honor on Saturday. Proceeds from the event went to the Nelson family. From left, Alyssa Lewis, Shannah’s son Jesse, Shannah and Wendy’s mother Brenda and their sister Eliza.

Remembering Shannah and Wendy Nelson

The sweet smell of roses traveled through Powell’s Eagles club on Saturday as it filled with people coming to support the Nelson family and remember Shannah and Wendy Nelson who died in a car … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/23/23

With traffic increasing on Powell’s western end, the city council wants the Wyoming Department of Transportation to lower the speed limit on Coulter Avenue from 45 to 35 mph near Mountain View Street. WYDOT plans to study the issue, but is making no promises.

Time to slow down traffic near Albertsons?

With the new Albertsons drawing more traffic to Powell’s west side, city leaders say it may be time to lower the speed limit on the highway near the store. “I’m not a big fan of … more

By CJ Baker | 3/23/23

A young mule deer buck chases a doe last November near Heart Mountain. The species has a chronic wasting disease prevalence of 45% in male mule deer in hunt areas around Powell including 121 and 122.

CWD: State biologists warn of high prevalence in Park County to the fatal ungulate disease

Hunting areas around Powell are being hit hard by Chronic Wasting Disease, with prevalence for the disease hitting nearly half of all bucks. CWD is fatal to wildlife; infected animals usually succumb … more

By Mark Davis | 3/23/23

Powell Senior Center Director Linda Dalton looks over the plans for the new senior center. The project got a $1 million boost from Park County commissioners on Tuesday.

Commission pledges $1 million toward new senior center

The effort to build a new, expanded Powell Senior Center got a substantial boost on Tuesday, as Park County commissioners pledged $1 million toward the project. The nonprofit organization has now … more

By CJ Baker | 3/23/23

County’s deal to buy land in Clark officially canceled

In February 2021, Park County commissioners announced they would be purchasing a roughly 59-acre parcel of land near the Clark landfill. The site off Journey and Windsor roads would serve as a source … more

By CJ Baker | 3/23/23

County declines funds for problem gambling

With no signs that it’s a significant problem in the area, Park County commissioners turned down tens of thousands of dollars offered by the Wyoming Department of Health to address problem … more

By CJ Baker | 3/23/23

Western states agree; save our environment

The 13th annual State of the Rockies poll shows increasing support for conservation policies among western states residents. This comes despite major issues like inflation, drought, water shortages … more

By Mark Davis | 3/23/23

Veterans ‘Welcome Home’ Day celebrated Saturday in Powell

Veterans of all eras, military, surviving spouses, family members and all other area residents are welcome to attend the Veterans “Welcome Home” Day celebrations this weekend in Powell … more

3/23/23

Heart Mountain foundation names Newlin as executive director

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation launched a nationwide search for a new executive director, but the Park County-based organization ultimately didn’t have to look far to find the right … more

3/23/23

New legislation allows excused absences for 4-H in Wyoming

CHEYENNE (WNE) — In Wyoming, 4-H is now considered a co-curricular activity, allowing members to obtain excused absences for participation in 4-H. Wyoming House Bill 175 states that … more

3/23/23