Cody-Denver air service: Millions in federal subsidies will keep flights going
To keep commercial flights coming to the Cody airport in the fall, winter and spring, it will take more than $11 million worth of subsidies from the federal government over the coming years. The …
Park County artist Tanner Loren shows off the first Bears in the Basin statue at the Powell Commons. There are 18 bears in Park County sponsored by Cody Yellowstone for new trail to encourage local and non-resident visitors to spend more time in the county’s downtowns.
City bears bring scavenger hunt opportunity to Park County
There are now grizzly bears in the Basin. These aren’t your average bears, but rather adorable bronze bears created by Cody artist Tanner Loren for the Park County Travel Council. The …
Tim French
French hopes to continue serving in Senate
Although the Wyoming Legislature has its frustrating moments, Sen. Tim French (R-Powell) says that overall, he’s enjoying the job and is proud of his work. That’s part of the reason why …
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Landon Greer
Cody business owner runs for Senate
After mulling it over for the past few years, Landon Greer decided it’s the right time to run for the Wyoming Legislature. On Monday, the Cody business owner and former city councilman …
Sunlight Sports co-owner Wes Allen speaks to a full house during its annual Community Night last month. The retail store donates 2% of its yearly profit to nonprofit organizations in the area centered around getting people outdoors.
Nonprofits funded at Sunlight Sports Community Night
With a large, well-fed crowd waiting for Wes Allen to take the microphone during the annual Sunlight Sports Community Night, representatives for five nonprofit organizations were positioned on the …
First responders tend to the scene of a Friday morning plane crash east of Powell. While the plane suffered significant damage, there were no injuries.
No one injured in Friday plane crash outside Powell
A small plane suffered substantial damage, but neither the pilot nor his passenger were injured after they crashed in rural Powell on Friday morning. The fixed-wing, single-engine Kitfox took …
A bear looks into an early videocamera in the early years of Yellowstone National Park as captured in Bob Richard’s new book.
Local Lore with Bob Richard: Author speaks on Yellowstone bears
At the next Local Lore with Bob Richard illustrated talk, Richard will talk about Yellowstone bears. This will coincide with Bob’s newest book about the same entitled, “The Spirit of …
Dennis and Pat Decker recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with family. They were married in 1959 in Billings.
Deckers celebrate 65 years together
Dennis and Pat Decker celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2024, with their family. They were married in Billings, Montana and have lived in the Big Horn Basin their entire …
Powell student, UW choir sing in Spokane
Kaelin Crichton of Powell performed recently with the University of Wyoming men’s group, the Singing Statesmen, at the Northwestern American Choral Directors Association Conference in Spokane, …
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Panther boys third at regionals
A close competition at the 3A West Regional Track and Field meet saw the Powell Panther boys fall just behind the top teams, finishing third behind hosts Mountain View and Lovell which were separated …
Truett Carter (left) runs out to collect a ball from a Green River attacker on Friday. Powell heads to state as the No. 4 seed out of the West and will face Torrington on Thursday.
PHS boys’ soccer drops final home game before state
A shift in defensive strategy wasn’t enough to stop one of the top teams in the West at home on Friday as the Powell Panther boys’ soccer team lost 2-0 to visiting Green River in the …
Dual domination: Cub girls teams win conference titles
Heading down to Thermopolis on Saturday the Powell Middle School girls’ track and field teams dominated the competition at the Yellowstone Conference meet, with both teams winning titles after …
Next level connection: Erickson signs to Northwest
Countless hours spent in the gym, many of them in the same facility where he signed his Letter of Intent last month, paid off for Powell High School senior Gunnar Erickson, who will continue his …
Brock Johnson swings through a pitch against Gallatin Valley on Saturday. He hit his first home run on Sunday against Laurel as the Pioneers bounced back in Montana.
Pioneers swinging back
After a five game winning streak was snapped in Billings the weekend prior, the Powell Pioneers returned to Montana this past weekend and left with a four-game win streak. Powell earned an extra …
Eighth grade Cubs dominate to title
Hoping to wrap up the quick month-long season, the Powell Middle School boys’ track and field teams made the trip to Thermopolis on Saturday for the Yellowstone Conference meet, where the …
Obituaries
Christine Mae Shuffield passed away at the Billings Clinic on April 30, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughters Shiloh Shuffield, Sarah Shuffield and Elizabeth Botha as well as her loving companion …
Wayne John Meidinger passed away April 30, 2024 after a short illness. Wayne was born Aug. 10, 1943 in Eureka, South Dakota. Wayne has been a longtime resident of Powell, Wyoming where he taught high …
Melvin “LeRoy” Davey passed away on May 1, 2024, at his home in Powell. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is …
After a five-year battle with cancer, Shirley Louise Ross Norris earned her wings and is soaring with the eagles. On Jan. 20, 2024, Shirley was able to finally be with her dogs, Sadie and Fred, …
Brandon Leovardo Cossitt passed away on April 20, 2024 in Gillette, Wyoming.  He was the son of Jamie Cossitt and Leovardo Villarreal, Jr. of Powell and was born in Cody, Wyoming on May 4, 2004. …
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