Prosecutor backs out of plea deal with Powell defendant
In a rare move, Park County Prosecuting Attorney Bryan Skoric is seeking to back out of a plea deal that one of his deputies struck with a Powell woman. The woman’s defense attorney, meanwhile, …
During a Thursday assembly at Westside Elementary School, Powell Police Officer Trevor Carpenter distributes new trading cards that officers will be awarding over the summer to youth they see practicing good bike and pedestrian safety. At left is Westside PE teacher Luke Robertson, who spearheaded the new program.
Police to reward youth for summer safety
If you see a Powell police officer stopping a young biker in a helmet this summer, there’s a good chance they aren’t issuing a warning, but a reward.  As part of an effort to …
Number of subdivision applications back to pre-Covid era curve
In 2021, 37 subdivisions were applied for in rural Park County, 15 more than the year before and a sign of the times — people were flocking to rural states such as Wyoming to get away from the …
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Alan Crawford, Dexter Opps and Dallin Waite, who graduated from Powell High School on Sunday, all received the University of Wyoming’s Trustee’s Scholars Award. Opps and Waite will be on missions for the next two years, after which they are eyeing UW. Crawford will be heading to Brigham Young University where he has another full scholarship.
Three Powell students selected for University of Wyoming trustees scholarship
Three Powell High School students were selected for the University of Wyoming’s prestigious Trustee’s Scholars Award. Alan Crawford, Dexter Opps and Dallin Waite were all selected to …
Get creative outdoors with Paint in the Park, Plein Air in the Parks, and more art-related events across Wyoming State Parks.
Wyoming State Parks to offer more than 60 public programs across northwest Wyoming
Wyoming State Parks is pleased to offer more than 60 public programs and events across northwest Wyoming during the remainder of the year. Activities will occur at five scenic and culturally …
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Musicians selected for 2025 Tunes on the Trail program
CHEYENNE — Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources has a lineup of talented musicians for the inaugural Tunes on the Trail program, including a Cody musician. This unique initiative combines …
Cody Spring Stroll set for May 29
CODY — The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is hoping to get locals downtown before the height of tourist season kicks in. On Thursday, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., the chamber invites the …
Sign at the common corner of public and private checkerboard-pattern property at Elk Mountain Ranch.
Ranch owner wants U.S. Supreme Court to hear corner-crossing case
The Elk Mountain Ranch owner at the center of Wyoming’s closely watched corner crossing case is preparing an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, new filings show. Lawyers for Fred Eshelman …
Wyoming unemployment falls slightly to 3.3% in April 2025
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Research and Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Thursday that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell slightly …
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Trapper cowboys Gary Grant (left) and Weston LaPierre work together in team roping during an earlier tournament in Bozeman. Northwest College finished its season recently and is now sending one Trapper to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper.
Trapper rodeo wraps up season
The Northwest College rodeo team wrapped up its season with three more rodeos in Montana, two in Miles City April 24-27 before finishing in Missoula on May 2-3. In the first rodeo at Miles …
Left, Pressly Taylor was named Trapper Athlete of the Year for the women after she improved in her second season at Northwest College, finishing with 14 goals and seven assists. Right, sophomore Drew Larson was named the men's Trapper Athlete of the Year after scoring 15.5 points per game and hauling in 7.7 rebounds per game last season.
NWC end of year awards
Northwest College recently announced its end of year recipients for annual awards, as the Trappers capped off a strong 2024-25 year. The Trapper Athletes of the Year were women’s soccer …
Pioneers fall against Troopers
Welcoming in a difficult ‘AA’ opponent resulted in a pair of home losses for the Powell Pioneers, who battled but fell short in a Saturday doubleheader 5-1 and 7-5 to the visiting …
Cub girls end on a high note
After winning a pair of conference titles the Powell Middle School girls’ track and field teams ended on an even higher note at the Best of the Best meet in Lander on Tuesday, May 13, where …
Middle school boys end season strong
Ending the season with some strong performances the Powell Middle School boys’ track and field team competed hard at the Lander Best of the Best on Tuesday, May 13, earning plenty of medals in …
Good Old Boys
Hitting the course for the first time this season the Good Old Boys started the year with a game of two best net ball on May 13. In this game, a four man team uses their two best net balls on …
Obituaries
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Adam Brooks Mangold became whole again, surrounded by his family as they said their tender goodbyes, for now.  Adam was born on July 22, 1985, in Powell, Wyoming, …
With heavy hearts, we announce the ing of Charlette Jean Siirila Haynes, 77, of Powell, Wyoming. Charlette ed away on May 19, 2025, in Billings, Montana, surrounded by her loving family after …
Gerald "Jerry" Dale Good, 75, of Cody, Wyoming, ed away peacefully on May 9, 2025. Jerry was born June 18, 1949, in Cody, Wyoming, to Dale and Jeanie Good and grew up on the family homestead …
Lisa Alice (Hannum) Grimsley ed away on April 5, 2025, succumbing to a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was the youngest child of Maurice and Catherine Hannum of Powell, Wyoming, and …
Daryl D. Danielson, of Powell, ed away May 4, 2025 at Powell Valley Hospital. He was born Jan. 21, 1961 in Minden, Nebraska, to Danny Danielson and Ethel Webb. After high school he married …
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Editorials
    • A long weekend of celebration, remembrance 625j68

      We have reached the final week of May after a bittersweet long weekend, one of celebration — congrats grads! — and remembrance for …

    • Gun policy discussion different from 2017 5e381h

      Park County School District 1 is considering a potential policy to require district employees to undergo training before being able to carry …

    • With cuts to federal funds, property tax revenue, nonprofits need locals to help 2w2f6e

      As someone who has used this platform to argue in favor of property tax cuts, I think it’s only fair I use this space to give a glimpse …

    • Northwest College celebrates diversity 686cx

      Did you know there are most likely more students from Turkmenistan at Northwest College than any other American post-secondary school? Did …

Columnists
    • My brief life of crime 59232e

      I continue to scan Billings Gazette headlines so YOU don't have to and saw this nugget: ”Cha-ching! Millions of Dimes Spill onto Texas Highway …

    • Why childhood matters: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences 1u254x

      Most of what we do every day is automatic — like brushing our teeth, emotional reaction, driving, or scrolling on our phones — without much …

    • Say no to undermining Wyoming’s judiciary 25dv

      Recent news articles reported that some legislators want to change Wyoming’s process for choosing judges from a merit-based process to an …

    • In all the details 4i2f2u

      The flight has been delayed.” As the announcement came over the loudspeaker system, my wife, Samantha, and I looked at each other and we both …