Full-scale mass casualty training is coming to college
After a pair of tabletop exercises earlier in the spring, Northwest College is preparing to host a mass casualty training exercise June 14 at the college involving the Park County Sheriff’s …
Battle over proposed Wapiti cell tower set for 2024 trial
A dispute over a proposed cell tower in Wapiti may not be resolved until next spring, according to recent court filings. Horizon Tower LLC wants to build a 195-foot tower to fill a gap in cell …
Powell Middle School students continue to win with knowledge
Continuing to excel at the Big Horn Basin Knowledge Bowl, Powell Middle School retained the first place title when the Panthers won by three points May 10 on their home turf. The 36th Annual Big …
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Powell painter’s works to be on display at Jackson gallery
Stephanie Rose chooses the subtlety of a desert landscape like those east of Powell, to the grandeur of Yellowstone National Park to the west. She’s inspired to paint outdoors — her …
Dano’lope’ Dash slated for June 3 in Powell
The 12th annual Dano’lope’ Dash is Saturday, June 3 at the Park County Fairgrounds in Powell. The popular fundraising event features a 1 mile, 5K, or 10K run/walk, and an obstacle course. …
Woman placed on probation for stealing from employer
A woman paid full restitution and is currently serving probation after stealing nearly $2,000 from her employer last year. Angel L. Burt pleaded guilty to a felony count of theft in March. …
PHS 108th all-class reunion taking shape for late June
Gerry Wilkins of Billings, board member of the Powell High School Alumni Association, kindles memories of school days past as he sketches plans for the 108th consecutive all-class PHS reunion coming …
Cody Regional Health starts Centralized Sterilizing and Reprocessing department remodel
CODY — Cody Regional Health announced the remodel of its Centralized Sterilizing and Reprocessing department has begun as of Tuesday. This remodel is aimed at optimizing surgical services …
FOAL photo exhibit opens Wednesday in Cody Library
“Wild and Free – The Mustangs of the McCullough Peaks,” a photography exhibit organized by Friends of a Legacy, will open Wednesday, May 31, at the Park County Library in Cody. …
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Trapper Bonanza Friday and Saturday
Northwest College is set to host its annual Trapper Bonanza fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, at the Powell Golf Club. The weekend will kick off with a steak dinner on Friday night at …
Good Old Boys
Good Old Boys continued into its fourth week on the course, taking part in 123CCC as the game of choice for the fourth week. In this game, four man teams use one gross score and one net score on …
PHS tracksters recognized for state efforts
Powell High School track and field athletes were recognized for their efforts at the state meet in Casper this weekend, racking up 10 All-State honors between the boys’ and girls’ squads …
Pioneers split doubleheaders
A weekend home and away saw mixed results for the Powell Pioneers — winning a doubleheader at Laurel on Saturday 1-0 and 11-6 before returning home and losing a doubleheader to the Billings …
Cub boys succeed at Best of the Best
Wrapping up the season on the road the Powell Middle School Cubs made the trip to Lander to take part in the Best of the Best meet on Tuesday, May 9, where the boys’ team wrapped up a …
Girls impress at Best of the Best in Lander
The Powell Middle School girls’ track team wrapped up its season officially in Lander at the Best of the Best meet on Tuesday, May 9 — where the seventh and eighth grade girls achieved …
Obituaries
Toby Ronald Rathie, Jr., amazing father, brother, papa and great papa passed away on April 27, 2023 at the age of 82 with his daughter and loving family at his side.
Milton (Milt) Ontiveroz, Sr., 92, longtime Lovell resident, renowned backhoe operator for the Town of Lovell, devout Catholic and loving husband and father, known for his warm and playful …
William Raymond Calvert, born in Casper, Wyoming, on Aug. 14, 1956, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 19, 2023, at the age of 66. Bill grew up in Powell, a place he cherished as home, but …
Carole Ann (Smolensky) Dickerson, 90 years old, died peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1933, to Carole Douglas and Helen Rose Smolensky in Orange, New Jersey. A private …
Riley James Norris was a father, a brother, a son, a husband, a grandfather, an uncle, a cousin and a friend who, although pretty soft spoken, could tell you a great story or two. Now, 77 years after …
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