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Woman pleads not guilty in case of murder-for-hire

A Cody woman who is alleged to have tried hiring someone to kill her daughter’s boyfriend formally denied the allegations on Monday. Appearing by video in Park County District Court, Wendy … more

By CJ Baker | 1/11/24

Members of the Northwest College Criminal Justice Club pose for a photo with representatives from the Powell Police Department, Cody Police Department, Park County Sheriff's Office and Big Horn County Sheriff's Office during a Tuesday event recognizing Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Law enforcement celebrated at NWC event

Police officers, sheriff’s deputies and dispatchers from Park and Big Horn counties were feted on Tuesday at Northwest College. Hosted by NWC’s Criminal Justice Club, the Law … more

By CJ Baker | 1/11/24

Zane and Joni Bennett plan to soon open a coffee hut and an electric vehicle charging station on a small parcel of land that they purchased from the City of Powell last year.

Plans for coffee hut and EV charging station moving forward

If all goes according to plan, Powell could get its first charging station for electric vehicles in the coming months. Zane and Joni Bennett are working to open a new coffee hut on the … more

By CJ Baker | 1/11/24

Northwest College student, Army veteran honored

Jacob Wells first attended Northwest College nearly a decade ago on a wrestling scholarship. Then, for about two years, I was kind of a little bit bored,” he said. “So I wanted … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/11/24

From left, Ethan Welch, Jacob Gibson, Dalton Worstell, Aiden Greenwald and Brock Johnson pose for a photo with gifts they later delivered to a needy family for Christmas. The five seniors are hoping to repeat as state champions this coming spring.

Holiday home run

After winning the 2023 state championship, seniors on the Pioneer baseball team wanted to find a way to give back to their community. The Christmas season was the perfect opportunity. … more

By Mark Davis | 1/11/24

For the third consecutive year Powell High School is a finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition. This year’s project proposes a gondola system in Yellowstone National Park in order to reduce carbon emissions and road damage. From left, Dazi Simpson, Shandi Salas, Brooke Bessler, Virginia Lohr and Shelby Carter.

Powell High School students dream of lower carbon emissions

If students at Powell High School had their way, Yellowstone National Park would see a massive decrease in carbon emissions and road damage thanks to a gondola lift powered by magnets. The plan … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/11/24

County assessors: No path forward to implement property tax ballot initiative

Although momentum across the state is gaining for a ballot initiative that would cut residential property taxes in half, implementing the exemption might not be possible. “As of right now, … more

By Jasmine Hall, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/11/24

Edna Scott, a former longtime Powell resident, celebrated her 108th birthday Nov. 24 at her home in Worland.

Former resident Edna Scott still going strong at 108

A former 57-year resident of Powell, Edna Scott, celebrated her 108th birthday on Nov. 24 in Worland. She lives in Worland with a great-niece, Fawnette Greff. Born in 1915 in … more

1/11/24

Anglers compete on the hard water during the 2023 Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby. The two-day contest is limited to 125 teams and registration is open through Feb. 2 unless the limit is met before the kickoff party.

Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby ready to roll

Water, cold and contestants: all the necessary ingredients are lining up nicely for the Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby. One of the main concerns through the summer and fall were water levels in … more

By Mark Davis | 1/11/24

Cody Regional Health’s new da Vinci Surgical System is expected to be operational in April.

Cody Regional Health enhances surgical capabilities

CODY — Cody Regional Health has acquired a multi-million dollar, cutting-edge da Vinci Surgical System, made possible through the support of the Cody Regional Health Foundation and community … more

1/11/24

Katelyn Showalter (right) poses with her family for a Christmas photo. Showalter is pursuing treatment for failure to thrive, a condition normally found in infants, along with other medical conditions. Back row, from left: Tyler Showalter with his wife Katelyn. Front row, from left: Liam Showalter, Kalvyn Showalter and Chloee Showalter.

Local mom looks for answers to mystery illness with community support

Katelyn Showalter has been looking for answers for the past year. She’s lost 100 pounds and is using a feeding tube. She has multiple medical conditions and is without an underlying cause but … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/9/24

Elfriede Milburn, who founded the Moyer Animal Shelter 27 years ago, helps feed the dozens of cats available at the shelter for adoption. The shelter is running out of space to take new animals and few families are coming in to adopt, Milburn said.

‘Petflation’ — Food cost increases hitting shelters hard

With her big brown eyes, Athena stares through the fence of her kennel with hope at every person who walks into Powell’s Moyer Animal Shelter. But few people are looking to adopt a dog these … more

By Mark Davis | 1/9/24

Longtime city attorneys cap four decades of service

When Sandee Kitchen and Scott Kath attended their final Powell City Council meetings as the city and deputy city attorney last month, it marked the end of an era. While there’s no official … more

By CJ Baker | 1/9/24

City launches search for new police chief

From now through Feb. 7, the City of Powell is accepting applications for a new police chief. The city officially kicked off its search on Friday, seeking a law enforcement professional “with … more

By CJ Baker | 1/9/24

City hires new legal counsel

For the first time in four decades, the City of Powell has new legal representation. Council members bid farewell last month to City Attorney Sandee Kitchen and Deputy City Attorney Scott Kath, … more

By CJ Baker | 1/9/24

A dump truck progresses down County Road 7RP in Clark in late November early in the project to widen a section of the road to increase safety and visibility, while building up the road base on another section.

County finally gets green light to fix issues with Clark road

Clark resident Lloyd Thiel had known the issues with County Road 7RP for years. He recalled times when he’d be driving a full dump truck down a winding, one-car-length stretch of road — … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/9/24

Powell elementary school students, including students at Powell Christian School, showed some Christmas spirit this holiday season when they wrote personalized letters to local American Legion members for Christmas. Pictured is Parkside Elementary School teacher Jill Ferguson’s first grade class wearing hats they made to stay warm this winter season. Back row, from left: Ash Mumm, Madilyn Baker, Holly Peterson, Brenlee Moger, Noah Garcia, Aksel Brown and Marilynn Jarvies. Middle row: Lennyx Sanders, Averie Padilla, Paxton Gonzalez, Kyzer DeHaan and Henri Elijah. Front row: Bjorn Brown, Kylar Miears and Joseph Martinez.

Christmas pen pals bring joy to local vets

Thanks to the hard work of Santa’s Christmas Elves, members of the American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26 received some holiday cheer from Powell’s local elementary school students, … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/9/24

Miles McNair (left) and Squadron Commander Lt. Col. BJ Carlson pin the Airman insignia on Cadet Airman Fae McNair's collar.

Powell Student receives promotion in Civil Air Patrol

Fae McNair, a seventh grade student at Powell Middle School, received her first promotion to airman in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet program. Airman McNair recently joined the Yellowstone Regional … more

1/9/24

County outdoor and economic groups push Rails to Trails petition

There’s a new petition being pushed by county outdoors organizations and the Powell Economic Partnership for a proposed trail between the BNSF Railroad and Garland Canal that could ultimately … more

1/9/24

Senior Airman Troy Hoover and Lt. Col. BJ Carlson attach 1st Lieutenant epaulets on newly named Squadron Commander Brian Hoover.

Civil Air Patrol Squadron names new commander

Brian Hoover, a Cody resident, was recently named Commander of the Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol. He replaces Lt. Col. BJ Carlson of Burlington, who has been commander … more

1/9/24