Meeteetse Chase Leads to DUI Arrest, Multiple Charges
A 22 year old Montana man is facing 11 misdemeanor charges following an alleged vehicle and foot pursuit in Meeteetse last week.
Big Horn County Launches Smart911 Emergency Notification System
Big Horn County residents now have a new way to receive emergency alerts directly on their mobile devices through the RAVE/Smart911 Mass Emergency Notification System.
Worland Fire Department Responds to Three Incidents in Three Days
The Worland Fire Department responded to three separate incidents between Aug. 24 and Aug. 26, including a rollover, a crash with reported injuries and a medical rescue from an elevated platform.
Powell Police Department Recent Arrests (August 2026)
The Powell Police Department reported the following arrests throughout the month of August.
Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Subject
The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person captured in surveillance footage in the Byron area.
Powell Man Charged With Aggravated Sex Trafficking in Montana
A 78 year old Powell man is facing a felony aggravated sex trafficking charge in Montana following an investigation into allegations that he solicited vulnerable women in the Billings area.
Busy Weekend Keeps Big Horn County Search and Rescue Responding to Four Missions
Big Horn County Search and Rescue responded to four separate missions over the weekend, assisting overdue hikers on Cloud Peak and a stranded boater in Bighorn Canyon.
Powell Man Sentenced to Prison in Child Sexual Assault, Child Pornography Case
A 22-year-old Powell man has been sentenced to 12 to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges involving two underage victims.
Yellowstone to Temporarily Close Buffalo Creek for Invasive Fish Removal
Yellowstone National Park will temporarily close Buffalo Creek from Aug. 31 through Sept. 7 as biologists work to remove invasive rainbow trout and protect the park’s native Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
Lovell Fundraiser to Benefit Big Horn County Search and Rescue Aug. 28
A community fundraiser featuring live music, food and family friendly activities will be held in Lovell later this month to benefit Big Horn County Search and Rescue.