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Report: Defendant fit to face charges related to murder

Differing from earlier mental evaluations that found him incompetent, a new report concludes that a former Cody resident is fit to be tried on criminal charges related to a 2019 murder. If a … more

By CJ Baker | 12/22/22

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to host Google Maps workshop in Powell

Small-business owners can learn how to increase their companies’ visibility on Google Maps Wednesday, April 26. Devan Costa-Cargill will lead the discussion during a Wyoming Small Business … more

4/20/23

From left, Powell Middle School students Riley Fagan, Anyston Keller, Orin Onstine, Tyler Kruger and Onyx Miller will be competing in an international robotics competition in Long Beach, California, on May 19.

Powell Middle School Robotics head to California

Members of Powell Middle School Robotics will be attending the Western Edge FIRST LEGO League Open — an international robotics competition May 19 in Long Beach, California. Five middle … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/4/23

A black bear lies in the grass in Yellowstone earlier in the year. In the Bighorns, Forest Service staff are reminding visitors about ways to avoid attracting bears.

Protecting wildlife: U.S. Forest Service cracks down on bear regulations

SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has euthanized a significant number of bears each year due to a variety of camping situations, Bighorn National Forest supervisor Andrew Johnson … more

By Marly Graham, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/18/23

Police say an angry employee ‘tore up’ a Cody store

A disgruntled employee is alleged to have destroyed hundreds of items at a Cody discount store this month. Authorities are seeking the arrest of Andrew C. Shanks, a Dallas resident who’d … more

By CJ Baker | 8/24/23

Logan James poses with his two Russian Tortoises, Octavia and Blaze, in front of their newly built outdoor enclosure. The outdoor enclosure measured 8 feet by 8 feet when this photo was taken, but has since been expanded to 15 feet by 20 feet.

Powell local shows off unique and spe-shell pets

Logan James was looking for an easy, fun pet when he stumbled upon Blaze and Octavia, his two Russian Tortoises. Blaze, the male tortoise, is around 5 years old and Octavia, the female … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 6/22/22

Temporary dining hall: County Planning and Zoning gives green light to construction

The Park County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve Northwest College’s special use permit application for a structure that will serve initially as a temporary dining facility … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/26/22

City to auction off 35 police firearms

A few dozen firearms from the Powell Police Department could soon be headed to new owners across the globe. At a Monday meeting, city council members agreed to sell 35 of the department’s … more

By CJ Baker | 12/28/23

Richard and Sherrie Jean Perkins pose with their traveling bicycle donation wagon, known as the Lauralynn Project, while on a stop in Powell recently. Sherrie Jean is fighting cancer and the couple halted the project.

Summer Santas are facing tough Christmas

Richard and Sherrie Jean Perkins, who fixed and donated many thousands of bicycles to area children through the Lauralynn Project, gave so much they were often referred to as summer Santas. Now, with … more

By Mark Davis | 11/29/22

A snowy vista near Canyon Village gives a hint to the peaceful isolation that only oversnow travel offers in Yellowstone National Park. Snowmobile and snowcoach tours opened in the park on Dec. 15 and runs through mid-March.

Snowmobiles give an intimate view to Yellowstone’s winter beauty

Having previously toured Yellowstone National Park in summer numerous times, Will Schnorr was excited to schedule a business trip to the region last week. All he had to do was add a couple vacation … more

By Mark Davis | 12/22/22

More housing coming to East Adams Street

The development of East Adams Street continues, with a pair of new houses planned for this spring or summer. The Powell City Council cleared the way for the construction at its Feb. 21 … more

By CJ Baker | 2/28/23

PVHC to hold an open house on April 26

Powell Valley Healthcare is celebrating Patient Experience Week with a community open house. In recognition of Patient Experience Week, which takes place April 24-28, Powell Valley Healthcare … more

4/20/23

‘Annie Get Your Gun’ comes to Powell High School

Annie Oakley’s sharp-shooting story will be coming to Powell High School Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 when the Powell High School Drama Club performs “Annie Get Your Gun” by … more

5/4/23

Boarding facility wants to put your dog in the lap of luxury

Cody Country Bed and Biscuit (CCBB) was created by a passionate pet owner to serve passionate pet owners. Leigh Dvarishkis, a dog trainer since 1991, had the idea to start CCBB to provide the … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/22/22

Testing for the primaries

In preparation for next month’s primary election, Park County elections officials ran public tests of all of their voting equipment to be used at polling locations. It’s hardly news … more

By Mark Davis | 7/26/22

Friends seek assistance for Powell family when mother dies after childbirth

After Anna Maria Kawano gave birth to her fifth child on the evening of Dec. 19, she suffered complications from labor and died early the following morning. That’s when friends of the family … more

By Mark Davis | 12/28/23

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

More than $5,000 worth of construction materials were stolen from Ralston’s Faith Community Church near Ralston. The materials were to be used to build classrooms for youth ministry as well as an additional bathroom and coffee area for the congregation.

Supplies stolen from children’s ministry project

Since May over $5,000 of construction supplies sat outside Faith Community Church for the purpose of building more classrooms for children’s ministry, at the end of October the supplies had … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/29/22

Parents’ rights affirmed by bill

A bill that reaffirms parental rights to their student’s health information is set to become law on July 1 after Gov. Mark Gordon allowed Senate File 9 to pass without his signature March 6. … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/19/24

Six-hour standoff with Rawlins police ends with suspect in custody

RAWLINS (WNE) — A Rawlins man who possessed a pipe bomb and held law enforcement officers at bay outside of his locked van was taken into custody on Dec. 13. At approximately 9:30 … more

12/22/22