Patrick Giles
Shooting complex board cuts costs to offset rising expenses
Building the Wyoming State Shooting Complex south of Cody is getting more expensive.  Costs for the initially planned project have risen $2.2 million, which has led the joint powers board …
Justin V. Barrington
Cody man imprisoned for abusing multiple women
A Cody man who abused three different romantic partners over the past five years is being sent to prison. Justin V. Barrington, 34, recently received five to seven years for strangling, stalking …
Sugar beets flying out of the ground
Favorable weather has allowed the 2026 sugar beet harvest to make up lost time. At mid-month, only about a fourth of the 2026 crop had been delivered by beet growers in the Lovell factory …
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Caterer to open event space in downtown Powell
A Cody caterer is establishing a presence in downtown Powell — and she’s hoping the city will loosen its liquor license rules to accommodate her plans. Rosie Roberson, who operates Catering …
Dossie Overfield
County commissioner ready for new role on Northwest College board
Park County Commissioner Dossie Overfield will be shifting focus away from broader county politics as she runs unopposed to serve on Northwest College’s Board of Trustees, representing the Cody …
Commissioners reverse on scrap metal contract, award to Powell company
Due to a small mathematical mixup, Park County commissioners recently had to reverse themselves and correct a bid award for a scrap metal contract.  In September, commissioners accepted a …
The WWAMI Medical Education Program at the University of Wyoming recently welcomed its 30th entering class at its annual stethoscope ceremony. At the ceremony, 20 new students from around Wyoming were presented their stethoscopes and white coats. Front row from left: Alhena Islam, Olivia Devine, Kinley Bollinger and Robyn Horath; second row: Zoe Miller, Alexis Richardson and Katelin Rogaczewski; third row: Lachlan Johnson, Porter Laing, Teancum Whiting, Isabel Richardson and Cole Nelson; fourth row: Madeline Bershinsky, Madyson Edeen and Sydney Polson; fifth row: Jarom Davidson, Theodore Rittle, Braden Lougee and Bradshaw Haack.
UW WWAMI Program welcomes students during 30th stethoscope ceremony
The WWAMI Medical Education Program at the University of Wyoming recently welcomed its 30th entering class at its annual stethoscope ceremony, marking a significant anniversary in the partnership …
Sydney Legler of Powell receives stipend for research project at Nebraska
LINCOLN, NEB. — Sydney Legler of Powell is among 172 Husker undergraduates who have been awarded stipends by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to participate in research with a faculty mentor …
CRH Foundation hosts open house for first responders
CODY — The CRH Foundation invites the community to an open house in honor of National First Responders’ Day on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ambulance bay at Cody …
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Sophie Erkkila qualified for the state meet in the 100 breaststroke in Lyman with a time of 1 minute, 24.77 seconds.
New swimmer qualifies at conference
A brand new conference competition paid off for the Powell High School swim team, as the Panthers placed fifth competing against difficult competition and added a new qualifier to the state team in …
Peyton Ott led the Panthers with seven kills against Lovell on Thursday. Powell takes on Pinedale in the first round at regionals in Worland on Friday.
Panthers fall in final match
The Powell High School volleyball team fell against the Lovell Bulldogs 3-0 on senior night while hosting its final match of the season, and head to regionals in Worland as the No. 3 seed on Friday. …
Broc Frank (left) and Russell Goolsbey take down an Evanston ball carrier on Friday. Powell’s season came to an end in a 24-3 loss to the visiting Red Devils.
Panthers season ends with loss
Terrible weather conditions played a factor in the final game of the regular season, as the Powell High School football team’s playoff chances were dashed in a 24-3 loss to the Evanston Red Devils …
Women’s soccer comes up short
The Northwest College women’s soccer team’s season came to a close after a close game Saturday, as the Trappers fell to visiting Western Wyoming Community College 1-0.       …
Trapper volleyball falls on the road
Wrapping up a five-game road trip the Northwest College volleyball team fell in both contests, nearly completing a comeback against Gillette College in a 3-2 loss on Friday, before being swept by …
Hayden Vally attempts to beat an LCCC defender at home; the Trappers ended the regular season with a 0-0 draw in Riverton on Saturday and will host a semifinal game on Halloween.
Trapper men end with a draw
Wrapping up the regular season on the road the NJCAA No. 14-ranked Northwest College men’s soccer team ended with a scoreless draw on Saturday night, as the Trappers tied Central Wyoming College …
Obituaries
On Sept. 22, 1951, Anne Marie was born in Torrance, California. She is survived by her two children, Jana Halter (Lexington, South Carolina) and Marc (San Diego, California), her five grandchildren, …
Caroline (Carra) Quinlan Wetzel passed away on Oct. 15, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born on Jan. 30, 1934, in New York City to Charles G. and Alice Cobb Quinlan. As the oldest of six, …
Roy Everett Lesher, of Byron, Wyoming, passed away on Oct. 18, 2026, at Billings Clinic. He was born on Sept. 16, 1966, in Oroville, California, to Albert Calvin Lesher and Genevieve Mildred Davis. …
Our beautiful mom, grandma and great-grandma went to be with Jesus Oct 8, 2026 in Lander, Wyoming, after a short illness. Louise was born June 10, 1945 in Casper, Wyoming. Rodney and Louise …
Caroline (Carra) Quinlan Wetzel, 92, passed away on Oct. 15, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. A full obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of the Tribune. A memorial service at St. …
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