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A Powell man who was shot in the leg last week will likely need to recover in jail, as a judge has set his bond at $200,000. Jacob P. Ely, 41, is alleged to have stalked and confronted his … more

By CJ Baker | 7/2/24

Rael Independence Day bash celebrates America’s birthday with food, music and fireworks

What started as a small neighborhood block party 40 years ago in Cowley has now turned into a large shindig with live music, an immense potluck dinner and a fireworks display for the public that … more

By Mark Davis | 7/2/24

Over defendant’s objections, case tied to 2019 murder proceeds

Based on his own interpretation of Wyoming state law, Joseph Underwood says he should be found incompetent to proceed on allegations that he murdered a woman and dumped her body outside Cody in 2019. … more

By CJ Baker | 7/2/24

Chevron doctrine overturned

The Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron Doctrine, which instructed courts to defer to federal agencies on details where the law is unclear, so long as that guidance is “reasonable." The … more

By Mark Davis | 7/2/24

The class of 1949 poses for a photo during their 75th reunion on Saturday. From left, Loretta Kolb, Ilene Kobbe, Mildred Emery, Winston Churchill, Donna Brasher, Mary Ann Northrup, Thayer Cox and Phylis Somers. Not pictured is Dolores Bleekman. You can see more class reunion photos at powelltribune.photoshelter.com.

After 75 years, the class of 1949 still holds reunions

The class of 1949 has been doing this a long time. Saturday evening at Winston and Beryl Churchill’s property marked their 75th class reunion — all eight in attendance agreed … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/2/24

Judge won’t reduce sentence for man who killed baby

A Powell man has been ordered to keep serving 32-39 years in prison for killing his infant child and, in a separate incident, sexually abusing a teenager. Jason Getzfreid accepted the prison … more

By CJ Baker | 7/2/24

Shoshone National Forest raises fees

Increasing costs of maintenance and other requirements are driving the need for the USDA Forest Service to create new and increase fees at Shoshone National Forest developed recreation sites. … more

7/2/24

Longtime Freedom Celebration organizer Carol Armstrong speaks with Park County Republican Party Chair Martin Kimmet before the start of last year’s event as (from left) Wyoming Republicans U.S. Rep. Harriett Hageman, Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, and Gov. Mark Gordon look on. This year’s event, held at Choice Aviation, will honor soldiers, especially from the Air Force, as well as Armstrong.

Freedom celebration has special venue for Wednesday

The annual Freedom Celebration put on by the Park County Republican Party is taking a year off from its usual location at Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park to honor aviation. This year’s … more

7/2/24

LGBTQ+ advocates gathered outside the Wyoming State Capitol on Feb. 27, 2023.

Wyoming’s transgender athlete ban goes unchallenged in court

When Gov. Mark Gordon let legislation prohibiting transgender girls from competing in middle and high school girls’ sports become Wyoming law without his signature in March 2023, both opponents … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 7/2/24

The Scout, a monumental tribute commissioned after the 1917 death of William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody, and created by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, sculptor and arts patron from New York, was dedicated in 1924, depicting the Western figure as an army scout, peering down a trail signaling troops to follow. In this photo, the monument is scene on May 10 with the Aurora Borealis filling the sky.

‘The Scout’ 100th dedication anniversary July 4

CODY — The public is invited to join with the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and Cody Stampede Parade Committee and Outriders to rededicate “The … more

7/2/24

Interior Department announces $36.9 million in payments to Wyoming

Park County will receive more than $2.7 million this year from the federal government for having such a high amount of federal land. The Department of the Interior last week announced that 23 … more

7/2/24

WDH notes unexpected increase in tularemia reports

A sharp increase in tularemia cases reported so far this year over what’s typical for the state is concerning officials at the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) because the illness can be … more

7/2/24

Mountain Man Rendezvous starts Wednesday

RIVERTON (WNE) — Next week, a swath of Fremont County along the banks of the Wind River will be transported back in time to 1838, when a gathering of trappers, Native Americans, and mountain … more

7/2/24

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Specialist Emily Youse inspects Pat Slater’s boat at the Frannie boat inspection station Sunday afternoon. Slater, whose boat passed the inspection, is the president of the Big Horn Basin chapter of Walleye Unlimited.

Wyoming expects long game in AIS fight

D uring the hottest part of a nine-hour shift at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Frannie boat inspection station, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Specialist Emily Youse, in her … more

By Mark Davis | 6/27/24

Powell man shot in weekend altercation

A Powell man was shot in the leg early Sunday morning, after he allegedly stalked and confronted his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend. Jacob P. Ely had previously been ordered to stay … more

By CJ Baker | 6/27/24

A memorial honoring ‘all veterans’ and local soldiers serving in Operation Desert Storm at the southwest intersection of Fair St. and Monroe St. in Powell flies the American Flag and offers picnic tables. The lot around the memorial where the VFW building was located is the future home of the Powell Senior Center.

City may own new senior center

T o help make a new $7.3 million senior center a reality, the City of Powell may take ownership of the project. The entity that operates the center, Powell Senior Citizens A Go-Go, acquired the … more

By CJ Baker | 6/27/24

Powell High School 50-year reunion class rounds ‘em up

T here’s something special about a 50th anniversary, and the Powell High School Class of 1974 is making the most of it on this weekend’s 109th consecutive reunion marked by the Powell … more

By Dave Bonner | 6/27/24

Park County one of last two standing for state shooting complex

M any of the members of the Wyoming State Shooting Complex Task Force said they were voting for the “dirt.” And those who did said you couldn’t beat the “wow … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/27/24

Miss Wyoming 2024 Baylee Drewry being crowned by Miss Wyoming 2023 Mackenzie Kern and Miss Wyoming’s Teen 2024 Katelyn Reckard.

Area women crowned in Miss Wyoming competition

The Big Horn Basin was well represented at the recent Miss Wyoming and Miss Wyoming’s Teen competitions June 8 in Laramie. Baylee Drewry, of Greybull, emerged as Miss Wyoming 2024, while … more

6/27/24

Powell grad Chase Anderson was crowned National American Miss Wyoming Queen on June 17. This was Anderson’s first ever pageant — her second will be the national pageant in Orlando, Florida, over Thanksgiving weekend.

Powell goes to the pageant

I n February, Powell grad Chase Anderson received an open call letter asking her to interview for the National American Miss Pageant in Loveland, Colorado. It was unexpected but she accepted the … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/27/24