Northwest College wrestler honored for extraordinary heroism
Kendell Cummings isn’t sure what he’ll do when he returns home after graduating from Northwest College, but he’ll be taking a rare medal with him when he goes. The Trapper wrestler …
Following several vetoes from Gov. Mark Gordon, lawmakers are voting on whether to convene for a special session in which they could reconsider the legislation that Gordon rejected. The session would not be a resumption of the Budget Session, but would start from scratch.
Special session? Legislators may reconvene after slew of vetoes from Gordon
At a gathering in Cody last week, Park County legislators touted roughly $300 million worth of tax relief headed to Wyoming property owners.  A package of property tax bills passed during …
Construction crews take advantage of the nice weather to work on the exterior of the new student center on the Northwest College campus. The facility is scheduled to open this coming fall.
Northwest College Foundation to receive funds in state budget
The Northwest College Foundation has been working to raise $3.5 million as part of a capital campaign to go to the new student center construction. Going into the NWC Giving Day event last week, …
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A bill that would have repealed gun free zones, including in schools, has been vetoed by Gov. Mark Gordon. While the bill is dead for now, the topic is still a relevant one to schools who have been urged by Gordon to take up their own discussions on the local level.
Schools, college prepare for possibility of concealed carry
While a bill passed by the Legislature that aims to eliminate gun free zones was vetoed by the governor, local school and college officials are still discussing the potential impacts of concealed …
Commissioner, Cody business owner announce runs for county commission
Commissioner Scott Mangold, of Powell, has thrown his hat in the ring for a second and final term as a county commissioner, and he already has company in the race. Cody business owner Karin …
HVAC project completed in middle and high school gyms
Parents, students and community members can rejoice; the middle school and high school gyms have air conditioning. The project was first proposed in August, 2022 with priority placed on …
Gasoline prices continue to rise, up 12.5 cents
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 12.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.20 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 …
Cody man charged with repeated drunk driving
After being arrested this month on allegations that he’d driven drunk for a fourth time in four years, a Cody man was ordered not to drive for any reason. But last week, just days after …
New survey: Majority of residents want plug plowed
Results from a new survey of residents and business owners in Cooke City and Silver Gate show the majority of the communities would support a plan to plow the “plug.” About 58% of …
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PHS girls’ JV enjoys successful campaign
A strong season at the junior varsity level saw the Powell Panther girls finish with a 15-3 record, which included several different winning streaks in a season that saw significant growth. It …
Learning weekend: Panther boys finish 2-2 at Pinnacle Cup
A long weekend featured the Powell Panther boys’ soccer team battling against 3A competition at the Pinnacle Cup in Worland. Powell lost to host Worland in the quarter finals 3-1, rebounding to …
The Powell swim and dive team seniors surround coach Bob Smartt at the awards ceremony last Wednesday night. From left: Aramonie Brinkerhoff, Kik Hayano, Charlee Brence, Paige Thomas, Cassidy Reimer, Smartt, Emma Brence, Baylee Brence, Kathryn Brence, Aubree Fisher and Croix Tryon.
Swimmers celebrate end of year awards
The Powell High School girls’ swim and dive team met up one last time to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2023 season, holding an end of season banquet on Wednesday, March 20. Coach …
Shooting slump: Difficult night ends Trappers’ season
Poor shooting brought the Northwest College men’s basketball season to an end last Thursday, as the Trappers dropped their Region IX quarterfinal game to host Western Nebraska 84-72. …
Branching out: Local youth competes around region
Continuing to get on the pitch throughout the winter season, local 11-year-old soccer player Paele Rapp gained valuable experience playing in tournaments throughout the Rocky Mountain region in …
The University of Wyoming women’s basketball team finished with a 16-14 record and will head to the WNIT for the third consecutive year. The Cowgirls second round opponent will be determined after a matchup Thursday (tonight) in San Antonio.
UW women selected for WNIT
For the third consecutive season and the 12th time in program history, the Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team has been selected to play in the WNIT. The Cowgirls received a first-round bye and …
Obituaries
Elizabeth Grace (Pillen) Hawley, 45, has fulfilled her required time in this world.  Beth, as everybody called her, had a special gift from God to find and love children who needed someone …
Elizabeth Ann Cunning, 71, Powell, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024. She was under the gentle care of Spirit Mountain Hospice and with her daughter by her side following her short, but …
Ann Schmehl Hinckley, age 97, was welcomed into the world at Wind River, Wyoming on July 8, 1926, and lived most of her life in Powell. She died peacefully in the embrace of her family in Sheridan on …
Alyce Marie Hardee Hopkin peacefully entered heaven on March 13, 2024. She passed with family by her side and under the watchful care of dedicated angels at the Powell Valley Care Center. Alyce was …
Lowell Stephens passed away peacefully at Meadow Wind nursing facility Feb. 29, 2024 at the age of 95. He was born May 23, 1928, to Phoebe (Vaught) and Lowell O. Stephens  in Illinois where he …
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