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Something is stirring rare candidate interest at county precinct level

Expanded openings — and expanded interest — tell a tale of active politics at the local level with heavy filings for positions on the Park County Republican Party Central Committee in … more

By Dave Bonner | 7/21/22

Limited, targeted monkeypox vaccines available

Vaccines meant to help prevent monkeypox are now available on a limited, targeted basis across the state, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Public health experts are tracking an … more

8/11/22

A black bear browses in vegetation in the Absaroka Mountain Range. Although the species is smaller in size in its western states habitat, black bears are considered more likely to view humans as a food source than grizzly bears.

Habituated bears force Bighorn Canyon to close boat-in campsite

The Black Canyon boat-in camping site is closed due to numerous sightings of two juvenile black bears. The bears are extremely habituated to humans and are aggressive. To decrease the … more

9/1/22

Woman accused of groping teen at Cody store

A Lander woman is facing a felony charge in connection with allegations that she groped a teen at a Cody store. Charging documents allege 36-year-old Brittainey M. McGhee inappropriately touched … more

By CJ Baker | 11/30/23

Congregations at the Union Presbyterian Church of Powell (first photo) and the First United Methodist Church of Powell were both nearly unanimous in voting to come together as one federated congregation.

Methodist, Presbyterian churches vote to merge congregations

After calling themselves sister churches and working together on local missions throughout the community for more than 40 years, the First United Methodist Church of Powell and the Union Presbyterian … more

By Dave Bonner | 12/14/23

Hunt seasons finalized

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Riverton April 16-17 to discuss and approve the annual hunting season regulations and quotas. After hearing season presentations and reviewing public … more

4/25/24

At year’s midway point, city budget on target

Halfway through the fiscal year, the City of Powell’s budget is on track, with the city having spent a bit less than half of the money it budgeted while receiving a little more revenue than … more

By CJ Baker | 1/31/23

Area beet farmers delayed

A cold and wet start to spring is holding up many area sugar beet growers, but as of Tuesday, April 11, north end farmer Tod Stutzman said the delay isn’t yet a crisis. “Well … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/13/23

High winds foul power lines north of town

Tree limbs were whipped into power lines north of Powell Tuesday afternoon, cutting electrical service to 91 Garland Light & Power customers. “Winds were really howling in that wind … more

6/30/22

Filmmaker Preston Randolph holds his daughter, Grace, while working on a project at his company, Cactus Productions. Randolph won an Emmy for commercials he produced for the Park County Travel Council.

Local filmmaker wins Emmy

When Preston Randolph’s name was called out as the winner of an Emmy last Saturday, he was in Cody surrounded by his family. He didn’t expect to win, despite being nominated previously. … more

By Mark Davis | 7/21/22

Illustrated talk highlights scenic North Fork drive

In the next “Local Lore” talk at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, photographer-historian Bob Richard of Cody presents “The Most Scenic 72 miles: The Road to Yellowstone.” … more

8/11/22

Final filings: Flood of last-day candidates file for Powell hospital board

A number of special district candidates just beat the clock, filing Monday before the 5 p.m. deadline, leading to a number of big races set for November. The Powell Hospital District trustee race … more

By Dave Bonner, Braden Schiller and Zac Taylor | 9/1/22

Major Wyoming abortion decisions loom

The last month of the year will be one to watch for those who are both for and against abortion access in Wyoming. The week of Dec. 11 will feature two significant court hearings and the closing … more

By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com | 11/30/23

‘Active flu season’ arrives

As cold and flu season picks up steam, medical providers are reminding residents to follow common sense precautions — and to get vaccinated. Wyoming saw “an active flu season” … more

By CJ Baker | 12/7/23

Then Shoshone National Forest Law Enforcement Officer Ron Ostrom visits with members of the public during a 2017 meeting in Cody. Last week, a jury convicted Ostrom of six felony charges, finding he lied to his supervisors and kept a government horse when he retired in 2021.

Former officer convicted of stealing horse, lying to Forest Service

When Ron Ostrom retired from the Shoshone National Forest in August 2021, the law enforcement officer turned in his badge and other government property he’d accumulated over a 30-year career. … more

By CJ Baker | 12/14/23

Big Horn Basin Community Fly Fishing Fair scheduled for May 11

Fishing season has arrived and if you are interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, East Yellowstone Trout Unlimited, Wyoming Outdoorsmen and North Fork Anglers are hosting a Fly Fishing … more

4/25/24

A grizzly bear heading to a bison carcass scatters ravens foraging on the meat. Three grizzly bears in Montana were euthanized after being diagnosed with avian influenza. In Wyoming, the first mammal testing positive for the disease has been sent on to be diagnosed by federal wildlife veterinarians. Two tests are required for a positive designation.

Avian flu suspected of killing carnivore in Wyoming

The first suspected case of avian flu killing a mammal in Wyoming has been sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s wildlife lab for verification. A red fox, one of three suspected cases … more

By Mark Davis | 1/31/23

Commission defends its rejection of Wapiti cell tower

Park County commissioners are defending their decision to block a proposed cell tower in the Wapiti Valley. Commissioners rejected Horizon Tower LLC’s plans in February, after hearing a slew … more

4/6/23

Powell man receives three decade prison sentence for killing infant

As Park County District Court Judge Bill Simpson considered the appropriate sentence to issue in connection with the 2020 murder of a Powell infant, he observed that the criminal justice system can … more

By CJ Baker | 4/13/23

Tribune sets early deadlines for July 5 paper

The Powell Tribune has early deadlines for the Tuesday, July 5, issue since our office will be closed Monday due to the Fourth of July holiday. Advertising deadlines are 5 p.m. tonight … more

6/30/22