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Wonders of the Big Horn Basin

Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin is over 14,000 acres of arid desert, sagebrush steppes and mountain valleys. It is a vast area steeped in historical, geological and archaeological wonders. At 1 p.m. … more

1/16/24

Powell student makes Southern New Hampshire University President's List

Powell local Benjamin Tatnall has been named to the Southern New Hampshire University’s summer 2023 President’s List. To earn a spot on the list students must earn 12 credits over the … more

1/16/24

Powell student named to Chadron State College Dean’s List

Powell graduate Matthew Seckman of Powell earned a spot on the Chadron State College Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To make the lists, students must earn a GPA of at least 3.5, be … more

1/16/24

Two Powell students earn spots on South Dakota State Dean’s List

Powell graduates Kaitlyn Beavers and Jacob Orr earned a spot on the fall 2023 Dean’s List at South Dakota State University. To earn a spot on the list students had to complete at least 12 … more

1/16/24

Mental illness awareness group holds kickoff event

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is returning to Park County, and the community is invited to join the celebration at its kickoff event on Thursday, Jan. 25. The event, which marks the … more

1/16/24

Representatives convene in the Wyoming State House chambers last year. This year’s budget session starts in February.

Latest forecast: $13.3M less available for state spending

CHEYENNE — In advance of the upcoming budget session, the Wyoming Legislature’s wallet to appropriate funds for budget requests is expected to shrink by $13.3 million. An updated … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/16/24

Allegations of assault at Cody school not supported by evidence, prosecutor says

In late October, Cody police received a report that a 5-year-old student at Livingston Elementary School had been sexually assaulted and beaten by fellow students on multiple occasions. However, … more

By CJ Baker | 1/11/24

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