Neighbors object to proposed extension of Catholic church
In response to neighbors’ concerns, a planned expansion of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church has been paused while the Powell City Council gathers more information. St. Barbara’s …
State shooting complex board pushes forward
The Wyoming State Shooting Complex is eyeing a potential soft opening in late 2026 or early 2027 as of the t powers board continue work to both finalize the establishment of the …
City of Powell Facilities Manager Brian Beavers (at left) and City Parks Superintendent Tim Miller check the settings on the new splash pad’s control  on Tuesday afternoon, while several children test it out. While there’s more landscaping and programming to do, the pad is open.
New splash pad up and running
While it’s still awaiting some finishing touches, Powell’s new splash pad is up and running. Crews substantially completed the roughly half-million dollar project last week and the …
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Rocks are for kids: Big Horn Basin rock and gem show this weekend
Burlington's Chase Allen digs rocks. The Shoshone and 59ers rock clubs are honoring the 13-year-old through the new Young Entrepreneur Program, designed to encourage future youth involvement, to …
Shoshone Learning Center and Park 1 Virtual Academy’s class of 2025 grads switch their tassels during their graduation ceremony on Sunday.
Shoshone Learning Center and Park 1 Virtual Academy graduate class of 2025
When Stephanie Cameron took the podium to sing Adele’s “Hold On” in the Powell High School Auditorium on Sunday, it highlighted a moment of triumph for the 2025 graduating classes …
Powell Valley Healthcare Food Services Director Travis Tucker (left) and EMS Manager Scott Bagnell grill during last year's community barbecue to close out the summer food program. This year's program starts June 2.
Summer food program returns June 2
For the eighth year, the Powell Summer Food Service Program will be providing free lunches for children this summer, starting June 2. Children can get free lunches each weekday at one of two …
CCAL artist member Aaron Connelly won first place in the Bronze/Sculpture category and received the first Spirit of Cody Award, ‘Remnants of the West,’ a pre-cast clay model/sculpture.
Awards presented at Cody Country Art League show
ers of the Cody Country Art League showed up in full force for the 60th Annual Community Art Show and Sale award ceremony and opening reception.  In all, 311 artists of all abilities …
Wyoming State Drone Championships return to Northwest College on June 14
Drone enthusiasts and those just learning the craft are invited to Northwest College on Saturday, June 14, for the 2025 Wyoming State Drone Championships and Bighorn Basin Drone Challenge Cup. It …
A historic employee housing unit in Fort Yellowstone near Mammoth Hot Springs. A current Yellowstone National Park employee is suing the park over housing conditions, saying one of these units gave his children lead poisoning.
Lawsuit claims Yellowstone knowingly put family in lead-contaminated employee housing
JACKSON — A  lawsuit filed by a Yellowstone National Park employee claims that the park knowingly placed his family in lead-contaminated employee housing. In 2018, the park provided …
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Braxton Nelson finished his freshman year strong, finishing third in high jump as well as fifth in the long jump at the state meet in Casper.
Boys compete hard at state
A young Powell Panther boys’ track and field team competed well and tallied a relay title at the 3A Wyoming State Track and Field Championships in Casper, while finishing ninth and gaining …
Senior Mikel Klepp (left) battles against a Worland midfielder as the Panthers fell short at the state tournament with a pair of losses.
Panther boys fall short at state tourney
The Powell Panther boys’ soccer team fell short at the state tournament in Gillette against two difficult opponents, losing 3-0 to eventual state champion Buffalo on Thursday before losing on a …
Sophomore Ava Teten slides into home during a game in Cody against Natrona County in early May. Teten is one of two Powell High School players on the Cody team.
Diamond connections: Two Powell High School students on Fillies team
The Cody Fillies softball team’s state tournament run last weekend was powered, in part, by Powell athletes.  This year, the Cody High School team opened their roster to other girls …
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 …
Leo Flores (top) looks for the pin call while wrestling fellow Powell Wrestling Club wrestler Ripken Hitz during the home tournament in early April at Powell High School.
Youth wrestling shines in home tourney
Early April saw the Powell Wrestling Club host its annual three style tournament, as competitors from around the area competed in folkstyle, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling over two days. In …
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 …
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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    • 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
    • Don’t let fear stop you m4z4m

      Good afternoon community , friends, family and of course, the Powell High School class of 2025. I’d like to begin by giving a …

    • All of us can go on to do something spectacular 15z5f

      Good afternoon, class of 2025, family, friends and staff. It is one of the greatest honors I’ve had to stand here before you, speaking as …

    • Excuses 301f1r

      Graduation! Perhaps this past week or two, many of you were either invited to a party or hosting one for your own graduate. What a joy to …

    • 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 …