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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
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EMTs from Powell Valley Healthcare tend to one of several people involved in a Thursday afternoon incident, in which a speeding driver reportedly struck four different vehicles on Coulter Avenue. There were no serious injuries reported — something police called ‘miraculous’ — but one woman later reported to the emergency room with pain.
Driver facing multiple felonies after high-speed crash
After racing into Powell at more than 140 mph and crashing into four different vehicles on Thursday, a Meeteetse man is facing the potential of a lengthy prison sentence. Cameron Boni, 49, … more
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North Fork man charged with killing grizzly near Yellowstone
The grizzly bear found dead along the North Fork Highway last week was killed by a Cody area hunter who said he mistook the animal for a black bear, according to court documents. The hunter, … more
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Woman found dead in vehicle at Yellowstone National Park
A woman was found dead in a vehicle in Yellowstone National Park Saturday afternoon, prompting an ongoing investigation by law enforcement officials. Park rangers “responded to an incident … more
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A grizzly bear in the Beartooth Mountain Range forages near the road, making for a nice surprise for visitors in the range on Mother’s Day. The species is fully recovered according to state and federal officials attending the Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee meeting at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cody office last week.
Reaching the carrying capacity
Grizzly bear population growth has slowed significantly in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, only increasing slightly for the last decade, according to a U.S. Geological Survey official during an … more
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Work is progressing on an expansion of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center that includes another barrack-style building being constructed on one end (above) and the Mineta Simpson Institute (planned to resemble a mess hall) on the other end.
Construction progressing on Heart Mountain Interpretive Center expansions
Construction of a new barrack building for exhibits and offices and the Mineta Simpson Institute at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center are progressing nicely, although weather has led to some … more
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The Powell-Shoshone FFA Chapter at its End of The Year FFA Banquet gifted Brooke Bessler, Katie Beavers, Baylee Brence, Emma Brence, Kathryn Brence and Charlee Brence framed photos to remember their loved ones who died this year.
FFA ends a successful year
Powell’s Future Farmers of America celebrated a successful school year May 6 during the End of The Year FFA Banquet. At the state convention in April, Powell student Robert Gonzales placed … more
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Powell High School NHS members honored and inducted
Powell High School’s National Honor Society inducted 24 students on May 1 in the Powell High School Auditorium. The chapter also awarded 23 current members their NHS letters. For the … more
Michigan man fined for making more than 100 false claims of Wyoming residency
SHERIDAN   (WNE) — Michigan resident Michael J. Dupuis Sr. pleaded no contest in March to making false claims of residency to obtain resident Wyoming hunting, fishing and trapping … more
Governor touts fossil fuels, carbon capture at chamber luncheon
Fossil fuels have a future, despite the federal government’s attempts to hobble the industry. That was the message that Gov. Mark Gordon had Wednesday afternoon for those who attended the … more
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The remains of a cabin on private land at the site of the old Highland Chief mine that operated within yards of the park boundary in 1894 to 1908.
Yellowstone group set to buy gold mine to protect land
BOZEMAN, MONTANA — The Greater Yellowstone Coalition announced an ambitious campaign this week to buy out a mining company on the northern border of Yellowstone National Park, according to a … more
Mining jobs grow in Wyoming
CASPER — Mining outpaced all other Wyoming industries for job growth from the last quarter of 2021 to the same time in 2022, a recent report from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services … more
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A 530-pound boar grizzly bear was found dead near Newton Creek Picnic Site on the morning of May 1. A Cody hunter has been charged with killing the animal.
Hunter charged with killing grizzly found on North Fork
The grizzly bear found dead along the North Fork Highway last week was killed by a Cody area hunter who said he mistook the animal for a black bear, according to court documents. The hunter, Patrick … more
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Little League player Maverick Clark gets a hit for the Yard Goats on Saturday during their afternoon game in the coach-pitch division.
The boys and girls of summer
As two dozen Little League teams made up of Powell girls and boys took the fields Saturday at Homesteader Park, Travis Jones had a smile on his face. He and the entire board of directors had been … more
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Property values shoot up again in Park County
After Park County property values rocketed by an average of 24% in 2021, there was some hope that the real estate market might settle down a bit. Sales have slowed, said Park County Assessor Pat … more
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Northwest College President Lisa Watson (center) speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new student center Monday, while, from left, Wyoming Community College Commission Executive Director Sandy Caldwell, and NWC trustees Denise Laursen, John Housel and Larry Todd look on.
NWC breaks ground on building phase of new student center
Northwest College President Lisa Watson marked the ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the new student center as a transition — from demolition to building. Board members, … more
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Backpack Blessings, summer food program helps feed Powell’s children
While Roger Price taught school in Alaska he worried about some of his students, especially before breaks in spring, summer and Christmas. “Some of our kids didn’t have any food, … more
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Blayke Tharp, a fifth-grader at Parkside, won the Farm Bureau’s marketing ad contest in the county and district.
Local students shine in Farm Bureau contest
Powell students saw great success in a trio of contests hosted by the Park County Farm Bureau. As part of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation’s annual “Ag Books for Kids” … more
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ proposed Cody temple will reach 100 feet into the sky, as seen in this exterior perspective created by Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio and submitted to city planning officials.
Cody planning board to hold hearing on proposed temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ plans to build a new temple in Cody will be considered — and potentially debated — at a special Wednesday, May 24 meeting of the … more
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Record high number of expulsions seen in Powell schools this year
Powell School District 1 will be ending the school year with three expulsions, the most in Superintendent Jay Curtis’s tenure in the district, he said. “It’s the worst thing … more
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