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Firefighters respond to hay stack fire south of town
Thirteen Powell volunteer firefighters responded early Sunday afternoon to put out a haystack fire in a large outbuilding on Livy Lane off of Del Rio Road. The cause of the fire was undetermined, … more
Rep. John Bear (R-Gillette) head of the Freedom Caucus, came out against the bill after an amendment that would have limited assessment increases the Legislature could make failed.
Property tax relief measure defeated
CASPER —In a finishing blow to one of this legislative session’s more ambitious property tax relief proposals, the House voted 37- 25 last week to toss out a constitutional amendment that … more
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A beaver makes its way along the river banks. The species of large rodent was nearly hunted out of Wyoming and some considered them extinct in the state in the latter portions of the 1800s. Game and Fish biologists are working to reintroduce the species in areas where their natural activity — building dams — will help the habitat.
Return of the ecosystem engineers
A giant rodent, identified in those words, won’t find a lot of love in many social stratospheres. Yet a Wyoming terrestrial habitat biologist has dedicated the past five years of his life to … more
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Sweetwater County attorney to review fatal shooting
The Sweetwater County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has been assigned the duty of determining whether a Park County Sheriff’s deputy was justified in fatally shooting a Cody man in … more
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New officer brings experience, love of Wyoming to the job
Although Jade Euan didn’t move to Powell until last month, a part of her heart has been in Wyoming for the better part of two decades. Euan researched Wyoming for a fourth grade project in … more
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Shoshone Learning Center achieves 100% graduation rate in 2021-2022 school year
For the second time in three years Powell’s alternative schools, Shoshone Learning Center and Park 1 Virtual Academy, achieved a combined 100% graduation rate for the previous school … more
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Cody photographer Dawn Garrison talks about one of her photos with a couple of visitors Jan. 31 during a grand opening and awards ceremony for the inaugural NWC Photo Contest and Exhibition at the SinClair Gallery. Garrison finished second in the amateur category.
Northwest College holds inaugural Photography Competition and Exhibition
Northwest College boasts a top-notch photography program, complete with a studio, equipment and chances for students to travel to many locations around the world to take pictures. That has led to … more
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The building being constructed next to the Northwest College soccer fields is nearing completion and will eventually serve as the temporary dining facility for NWC students until the new student center is completed.
Work continues on NWC temp dining/soccer facility
Construction is becoming a constant at Northwest College as work is underway to prepare for the demolition of the DeWitt Student Center to make way for its replacement. Meanwhile, next to the soccer … more
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The return of Wings ‘N Wheels drew a big crowd to the Powell Municipal Airport in August — and organizers plan to do it all over again this coming summer. The Powell City Council gave its full support to the event on Monday.
Wings ‘N Wheels to return in August
After a three-year absence, Wings ‘N Wheels returned to the Powell Municipal Airport last summer with a fly-in, air show, car show and, in a new addition, drag racing. Despite being put … more
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Annual cherry pie luncheon to benefit girls state
The American Legion Auxiliary Cherry Pie Luncheon was started in 1968 as a fundraiser to send local girls to Wyoming Girls State, and it has been an annual event in Powell ever since. Both … more
Celebrating 50 years of the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On Feb. 10, 1973, the Wyoming State Legislature passed, and Gov. Stan Hathaway signed … more
Douglas pair charged in infant’s drugging
DOUGLAS (WNE) — A Douglas man and woman are facing felony child endangerment charges after their infant child was found unresponsive and tested positive at the hospital for both methamphetamine … more
Sen. Larry Hicks (R-Baggs) responds to criticism about a bill he conceived that would send $5.25 million from Wyoming’s rainy day fund to states that share a border with Mexico.
Border wall funding bill fails following heated debate
CHEYENNE — Sen. Larry Hicks (R-Baggs) doesn’t consider himself a racist, bigot or xenophobe.  In the majority floor leader’s office just off the Wyoming Senate gallery last … more
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One small section of neon on the sign at The Virginian Lodge needs fixing, but the rest of the iconic Jackson Hole landmark has otherwise been fully restored.
New neon puts old look up in lights
JACKSON — What’s old is new again. Continuing to make good on a promise to respect the heritage and maintain the character of Jackson’s well-loved motor lodge, new owners of … more
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With more than 1,000 grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s demographic monitoring area, the state of Wyoming has been working for years to have the species removed from the Endangered Species Act protections for state management.
Grizzly delisting moves forward
Grizzly bear delisting has once again passed the first hurdle toward state management. But it won’t happen quickly and the decision is likely to be tested in court, according to federal and … more
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Kate and Zach Biaggi and Victoria Payne record the size of Fred Bronnenberg’s massive lake trout, which was too big for the board so they had to break out a seamstress’ sewing tape to measure the fish from nose to tail. Bronnenberg’s trout was the top fish caught during the 2023 Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby.
Hard water heroics
Heading into Sunday’s final weigh-in with soggy sleeves, Jason Stafford was being teased for his 20-inch trout; a nice fish most days. But on this day he was sandwiched between teammates Andy … more
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Dogged determination
What was supposed to be a fairly simple visit to the vet turned into a four-day ordeal for a Burlington dog and his owners. But thanks to many members of the Powell community, it ended with the pup … more
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Erik Jensen
Man alleged to have shut off bar’s power in attempt to harass ex
When a Powell bar lost power on the night of Jan. 22, police say it was no run-of-the-mill outage. It was instead, they say, a deliberate act by a masked man who was stalking one of the … more
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Powell’s Albertsons set to open in late February
The new Powell Albertsons is gearing up for a late February opening. “We are thrilled to be working towards opening the new store in Powell the end of February,” regional Albertsons … more
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Seth Siebert (left) and Parker Williams discuss measurements for the slurry bomber’s wing. This year’s project will not be a full plan but will instead be a wall mount and the wing of the plane will prominently jut out.
Powell art students learn how to battle a forest fire
Acrylic flames and LED lights snake along the artificial forest fire while action figures of Powell High School teacher Sean Munger and school board trustee Dustin Paul figure out how to fight the … more
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