🌱 Why is Powell selling old police guns to the highest bidder?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is Powell selling old police guns to the highest bidder?
• How will #3 Powell fare in this week's crucial Lovell matchup?
• Could rising Game and Fish costs mean higher hunting fees ahead?

Also on today's calendar: Powell Learning Event and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 50.
• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Powell Police Have So Many Random Guns, The City Is Auctioning Them To The Public (cowboystatedaily.com) — Powell residents may notice some familiar police firearms and equipment showing up in a large online auction, as the city clears out old guns, suppressors, and other surplus gear and returns the proceeds to Powell's general fund. Police carefully double-check each weapon through national databases before disposal, while local firearms businesses and collectors explain why these former duty guns can be especially appealing to buyers.
   

• Wyoming High School Volleyball Scoreboard for September 29-October 3, 2026 (k2radio.com) — Powell volleyball fans can see how the 3A No. 3 Panthers fared against Thermopolis and when they'll travel to top-ranked Lovell in a key conference showdown. The statewide scoreboard lays out all Week 6 matchups, including Thursday through Saturday games, tournaments, and rankings that shape the playoff picture for Powell and other Wyoming programs.
   

• Game and Fish interim director warns of future severe budget concerns (wyomingnews.com) — From a meeting datelined in Powell Game and Fish's interim director is warning that rising fuel, vehicle, and wage costs could create a "dire" budget crunch by the early 2030s. He's signaling possible future license and tag fee hikes and other revenue ideas to keep wildlife management, access programs, and conservation work on track statewide.
   

📸 Around Powell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powell

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Greybull Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Powell →
  Powell High School, 1151 E 7th St, Powell
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Girls Varsity Swimming @ Big Piney High School
  Park County School District #1, Po Box 769, Big Piney
  4:30 pm
• Boys Varsity Football @ Green River High School
  Park County School District #1, 320 Monroe Ave., Green River
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Powell Learning Event →
  Northwest College, 231 West 6th Street, Powell
  8:00 am
Monday October 5
• Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Greybull High School
  Park County School District #1, 1151 E. 7th Street, Powell
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Lander Valley High School
  Park County School District #1, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd, Lander
  4:00 pm
• Boys 7th Football vs Cody Middle School
  Powell Middle School, 369 East 3rd Street, Powell
  4:15 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball @ Lander Valley High School
  Park County School District #1, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd, Lander
  5:00 pm
• Boys 8th Football @ Cody Middle School
  Powell Middle School, 2901 Cougar Ave., Cody
  5:30 pm
• Lander Valley at Powell →
  Powell WY
  6:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Lander Valley High School
  Park County School District #1, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd, Lander
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Lovell High School
  Park County School District #1, 502 Hampshire Ave, Lovell
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• R.P. Lumber Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Manager in Powell. Apply here.
• Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Powell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cody

• Wyoming PBS to host screening of award-winning documentary in Cody (powelltribune.com)
• Cody-Chicago flight dubbed a success (powelltribune.com)
• Interactive Map Lists Wyoming's Interesting Places (k2radio.com)

Worland

• Girls' cross country wins Worland (powelltribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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