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Judge allows church to begin building Cody temple

While litigation over the project continues, a judge won’t block The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from starting to build its planned temple in Cody. A group of neighbors … more

By CJ Baker | 2/1/24

Ex-manager accused of stealing $120K from auto dealer, individual

A former manager of a Powell auto dealer is alleged to have stolen roughly $120,000 from the business between late 2021 and mid 2022. Prosecutors accuse 58-year-old Vince Smith of keeping the … more

By CJ Baker | 2/6/24

Annual cherry pie luncheon will benefit girls state

The American Legion Auxiliary Cherry Pie Luncheon was started in 1968 as a fundraiser to send local girls to Wyoming Girls State, and it has been an annual event in Powell ever since. This … more

2/8/24

Celebrating 50 years of the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On Feb. 10, 1973, the Wyoming State Legislature passed, and Gov. Stan Hathaway signed … more

2/9/23

Informational meeting for spring break trip to Spain scheduled for Oct. 18

An informational meeting for the annual Northwest College Photographic Communications Spring Break trip is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 18. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. in Room 70 of the Fagerberg … more

9/28/23

Former Powell police officer alleges unlawful termination

Former Powell police officer Ryan Davis and Wilkerson Law Group are threatening litigation regarding his termination on Jan. 7, 2022, which they claim could qualify as unlawful … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/14/22

Library debate rages on, 15 months later

Nearly 15 months have passed since a group of Campbell County residents voiced their concerns about books with sexual content that were readily available to kids and teens in the Campbell County … more

By Jonathan Gallardo, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange | 10/4/22

Kurt Bullinger (left) and Justin Vanderpool own Broken Sword Games, a game store that opened recently on North Clark Street and offers card and board games, accessories and places to play.

Friends open game store to give people a place to play

The owners of Powell’s new game store, Broken Sword Games, want the business to be a place for everyone to come and play. “We wanted to do something for this community,” said … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/1/24

Good things come in small packages

After pulling in an unremarkable cutthroat trout Saturday at Upper Sunshine Reservoir, Jamie Fritz was just about to toss it back down her hole in the ice when she noticed a splash of color. … more

By Mark Davis | 2/6/24

‘Superheroes Unite’ this weekend at PHS

The Powell High School drama club is putting on a play about superheroes and villains geared toward a younger audience than many of their recent productions. Productions are Friday and Saturday … more

By Abigail LeBlanc, Tribune intern | 2/8/24

Cody VA Clinic hosting flu clinics for veterans

CODY — The Cody VA Clinic team invites veterans to schedule flu shots on Oct. 2, from 1-4 p.m. or Oct. 4 from 8:30-10 a.m. To schedule the flu shot, enrolled veterans should call 307-587-4015, … more

9/28/23

Flooding in Red Lodge has affected homes and businesses on Broadway and several roads near the city center. Access to the town is limited due to road closings on Highway 308 and U.S. Highway 212, including the Beartooth Pass.

Yellowstone floods, visitors evacuated

Unprecedented rain, combined with fast melting late season snow, has flooded nearby communities and forced the closure and evacuation of Yellowstone National Park and nearby attractions. Visitors … more

By Mark Davis and Kevin Killough | 6/14/22

UW Extension educator to host winter survival skills class

Join the University of Wyoming Extension educator Melissa Cook and therapist Becky Myers for an empowering exploration of essential topics to ensure your safety, well-being and … more

1/4/24

NWC alumna Calli Nissen is a printmaking artist who focuses on woodcut relief, and her prints in Time-Lapse use color, texture, and composition to evoke a feeling of place and the passage of time, especially within the Northern Rocky Mountain West in which she was raised.

Northwest College Art Department hosting new exhibit by NWC alum Calli Nissen

The Northwest College Art Department invites the community to an exhibit of artwork by NWC alumna Calli Nissen. The exhibition, titled Time-Lapse, opened Monday at the Northwest Gallery in the NWC … more

10/4/22

Soup kitchen helps detention center during repairs

The Albany County Detention Center found itself making a unique partnership when it had to unexpectedly close its kitchen for repairs. In mid-August a section of pipe had broken underneath … more

By Abby Vander Graaff, Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange | 10/6/22

Pipe work begins on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 east of Cody

A $9.2 million highway improvement and fence replacement project on U.S. Highway 14/16/20E is starting this week with pipe work about 13 miles east of Cody. “Motorists should expect … more

2/8/24

Names of homicide victims released

SHERIDAN (WNE) — The names of the victims in a recent double homicide were released by Sheridan County Coroner Dr. Robert Byrd Thursday morning. The bodies of Erin Nicole Johnson, 39, … more

1/17/23

Annual FFA Works Auction offers goods and services to community

Do you need an extra hand on the ranch, farm or even just around the house or garden? FFA’s annual Works Auction gives community members the opportunity to benefit from a hardworking FFA … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/21/23

PVHC oncology and women’s health providers offering free clinical breast exams in October

If you are a woman age 40 or older and don’t have a primary care doctor or health care provider, Powell Valley Healthcare providers want to give you the opportunity for a free clinical breast … more

9/28/23

Superintendent stands by criticism of non-discrimination policies

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder “strongly maintains” that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s update of its non-discrimination policies “have … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/14/22