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Lane Franks (left) and Kabrie Cannon are high school sweethearts and PHS grads who became friends during the high school cross country season. The two were engaged the November after Cannon graduated high school.
Sports stitch together the love story of high school sweethearts
High school sports, roses before state tournaments and a proposal during a deer hunt are notable moments in the love story of two recent Powell High School graduates. Kabrie Cannon, who graduated … more
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From left, volunteers and veterans Stephen Burtoft, Bud Schrickling and John Frasier work to cut and install hand-finished trim for the hall. It is one of the final touches in the newly renovated hall.
American Legion works for better community
Last year the Hughes-Pittinger American Legion Post 26, thanks to the creative minds of Northwest College art students, brightened downtown Powell with a massive patriotic mural. You can’t miss … more
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Northwest lags behind rest of state in precipitation
The state’s snow/water equivalent average is 111% of median with a high of 146% — a dramatic improvement over one and year year-to-date readings, according to the Natural Resources … more
Albertsons grand opening is Feb. 25
The wait is nearly over. The Albertsons being built on the west side of town will welcome in people for its grand opening Feb. 25. “We invite the community to come check out the new … more
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A bill brought by state Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody) was aimed at shielding rodeo and other animal-related events from animal rights activists. However, concerns about unintended consequences and infringing on local control led to it failing Wednesday on a 32-30 vote.
Rodeo and other animal enterprises protection bill defeated
Concerns about stepping on the toes of local governments and questions about what the bill would do doomed a Cody lawmaker’s attempt to protect rodeos and other animal events and enterprises … more
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Powell High School students gave money to the teachers they most wanted to get pied for Make-A-Wish week. Teachers were put into pairs and the teacher who won the most money was pied either by the opposing teacher or a stand-in. Above: Spanish teacher Brandon Preator adjusts his goggles after being pied by a pair of students.
Make-A-Wish fundraising is at nearly $8,000 and far from over
This year’s Make-A-Wish week at Powell High School overflowed with whipped cream, musical chairs and cash. Within the week Powell High School raised $7,902. For the past week the school … more
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Simone Brien hangs up beads after the Mardi Gras celebration in Powell in 2019. Brien is a former respiratory therapist at Powell Valley Healthcare.
Powell Medical Foundation’s Mardi Gras fundraiser returns in-person
For the first time since 2020, people will be able to celebrate Mardi Gras and support the Powell Medical Foundation at an in-person event. It’s fitting that the dinner, music, live and … more
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Fireworks to return to fairgrounds in June
Fireworks are typically a no-go in Powell city limits, but city leaders are again making an exception for a summer show at the Park County Fairgrounds. Last week, the Powell City Council granted … more
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Commissioners grant variance to natural gas rule
Should property owners have to pay to add a gas tap on each lot line if subdividing close to a gas line? Park County commissioners rejected the county rule and granted a variance for a two-lot … more
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AAUW scholarship worth $1,000 available
The Cody Branch of the American Association of University Women will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship on May 1, 2023. Deadline for the application is April 1, 2023.  Preference for this … more
Northwest College professor Greg Smith to give presentation on trip to Pakistan
On Thursday, Feb. 16, Northwest College Associate Professor of Anthropology Greg Smith will be giving a presentation on his recent trip to Pakistan, made possible by the Undergraduate International … more
Museum’s Local Lore series starts with Simpsons
For the first “Local Lore with Bob Richard” program of the 2023 season, Bob Richard welcomes back special guests Al and Pete Simpson for the continuation of their lively conversation … more
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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