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Ed Morrow (right), of Powell, speaks with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Saturday afternoon at the Hughes-Pittinger American Legion Post 26. Gordon was in town for Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day.

Local veterans given a belated ‘welcome home’

Nearly 60,000 American soldiers were killed or went missing during the Vietnam War, over 300,000 were wounded, while hundreds of thousands more suffered post-traumatic stress disorder or the effects … more

By CJ Baker | 3/26/24

Tom and Liza Kuntz’s home in the Beartooth Mountains is nearly complete.

Little house in the Beartooths

When Liza Kuntz was a teenager she’d spend her summers working in the Sunlight Basin. This time in the Wyoming wilderness made a deep impact on her. Liza is from Maine but when it came … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/26/24

Hailee Gorsuch, a mentor in the Fly Fishing Club, shows intense focus while she assists with building rods on Friday.

Mentoring students one fly fishing rod at a time

At Powell Middle School on Friday and Saturday students had to be careful and pay attention to detail. They were building fly fishing rods with the help of a Wyoming-based fly fishing … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/9/23

Many Civil Air Patrol members earned promotions this year. From the left are, C/Amn Troy Hoover, C/A1C Christopher Blutt, C/MSgt Adam Swaney and C/Amn Phu Nguyen. Not pictured is C/A1C Austin Fenwick.

Yellowstone Regional Squadron Civil Air Patrol promotions

Springtime saw more promotions for the Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol. Two of the newest members, Cadet Troy Hoover of Cody and Cadet Phu Nguyen of Powell, … more

4/4/23

Nina Webber welcomed Wednesday's dismissal of a criminal charge that had stemmed from a November elk hunt, saying, 'the truth has finally come out.'

Prosecutor drops case against Wapiti hunter Nina Webber

Wapiti hunter and Republican leader Nina Webber has been cleared of allegations that she recklessly fired her rifle during a November elk hunt. At the request of Park County Prosecuting Attorney … more

By CJ Baker | 5/17/23

Wyoming elected officials react to Supreme Court ruling on student loan debt relief

CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Friday, Wyoming’s two U.S. senators weighed in with official statements after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s student loan debt … more

7/6/23

Northwest College Preview Day scheduled for Nov. 17

Potential Northwest College students are invited to attend NWC’s annual Preview Day, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The one-day showcase allows students who are exploring … more

10/10/23

Mortgage rates are still high

A year ago, with mortgage rates steadily rising from the 2% and 3% levels that homebuyers had long gotten used to, Heart Mountain Realty owner Eric Paul cautioned homebuyers not to try and simply … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/26/23

PHS Principal Tim Wormald (left), Tracy McArthur and her grandson enjoy the moment after McArthur was awarded teacher of the year.

McArthur named teacher of the year

Tracy McArthur stepped onto the stage with arms outstretched to receive her grandchildren as she was named Teacher of the Year for Park County School District 1. “I didn’t know that … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/24/22

Habitual criminal enhancements added for man charged with felony interference

GILLETTE (WNE) — A 31-year-old man charged for resisting arrest against multiple Gillette police officers had habitual criminal enhancements added to his charges. If the enhancements stick and … more

7/28/22

K9 Elite owner Wes Mangus speaks during Saturday night’s fundraising banquet alongside, from left, auctioneer Andy Schwab and previous service dog recipients Brandon Tillman and Greg Maynard. K9 Elite is a Lovell-based foundation training dogs to give for free to service men and women who struggle with PTSD or trauma.

Group training dogs for vets raises $72K

Max Hansen, of Powell, served in the U.S. Navy for eight and a half years, working as a nuclear machinist mate on the USS Nimitz. Last weekend, he was one of three veterans to … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/16/23

Two English electives added to Powell High School’s catalogue

Beginning next school year students will be able to learn about modern and contemporary works of modern literature and media, and practice producing technical and professional writing content. … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/18/24

Powell Middle School 2023 fall honor roll

Powell Middle School has released the fall honor roll roster for the 2023-2024 academic year. To qualify for the honor roll students must fit into one of three GPA ranges, 4.0, 3.5-3.99, or 3.0-3.49. … more

2/13/24

Funeral service scheduled for fallen police officer

SHERIDAN (WNE) — A funeral service for Sgt. Nevada Krinkee will be held 1 p.m. March 1, Kane Funeral Home announced Thursday. The funeral will include military honors and will be held at … more

2/20/24

Harriet Hageman to host town hall in Powell

Washington, DC — U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) is hosting two town halls in the Big Horn Basin this week, including one in Powell. The meetings, as well as one in Johnson County, will … more

3/26/24

Park County Republican Party Chairman Martin Kimmet addresses the party's central committee on March 2 at the Cody Cowboy Church, following his unanimous reelection. Kimmet has served as chairman since 2017.

GOP sticks with conservative leadership

During its biennial elections last week, the Park County Republican Party chose to stay the course, sticking with a staunchly conservative slate of leaders. Party Chairman Martin Kimmet of Clark … more

By CJ Baker | 3/9/23

Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts students have had a successful season. From left, David Stensing, Calvin Opps, Memphis Solberg, Hunter Taylor, Gianreye D’Alessandro, Landon Petersen and Mackenzie Legler (not pictured) swept the Northwest Chapter contest in February. On Wednesday, the students received news that the team of Stensing, Opps, Solberg and Taylor placed first at the state competition.

Powell Middle School Mathcounts team places first at state competition

Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts team has had a successful year. Their team placed first at state in March despite the competition being split in half and they enjoyed overwhelming success at … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/4/23

Kiran Darai is the first Powell Economic Partnership Americorps volunteer to focus on outdoor recreation and has thus been busy enjoying the area recreation opportunities while also asking area residents what they’d like to see.

VISTA member at PEP wants to hear from residents about outdoor recreation

For the first time the Powell Economic Partnership has an Americorps volunteer focusing on outdoor recreation, and considering the surveys, listening sessions and hike reviews, it shows. … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/18/23

Wyoming receives $347.9M for high-speed internet infrastructure

Internet access impacts communication, education, medical care and transportation in essential ways. Currently, 39,215 homes and small businesses in Wyoming lack access to a high-speed internet … more

By Ivy Secrest, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/6/23

Tonie Moore (left) stands with her son Phillip Moore at the Heart Mountain trailhead on July 22. This was Tonie’s 14th climb and Philip’s fifth.

Local woman fascinated by Heart Mountain has made 14 climbs

As of this July, Frannie resident Tonie Moore has summited Heart Mountain 14 times — and she completed her first climb at 69 years old, “by the grace of God,” as she likes to say. … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/10/23