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Bruce Fauskee (from left) and Terry Dolan, volunteer companion hunters with Wyoming Disabled Hunters, and Mike Woodcock of Hulett, who suffers from leukemia, glass on the first day of their deer hunt. The next morning Woodcock harvested a nice four-point muley from Hawks Hill Ranch on the South Fork. Four years earlier Woodcock had thought his hunting days were long gone.

Having thought he had made the last hunt in his lifetime four years ago, Hulett resident Michael Woodcock was shaky and tired after the first outing of his South Fork dream hunt provided by Wyoming … more

By Mark Davis | 11/6/25

Cody man accused of sexually abusing minor

A Cody man is facing multiple felony charges that allege he sexually abused a teenager over the past year. James “Jimmy” Parks, 49, was arrested last month after the teen reported … more

By CJ Baker | 11/6/25

Seeking to keep pet goat, woman sues city

When the Powell City Council barred a local resident from keeping a pet goat, they violated her civil rights, she contends in a new lawsuit. In a complaint filed Tuesday in Wyoming’s U.S. … more

By CJ Baker | 11/6/25

Senior William Shelby hopes to use his passion for welding to one day start his own business.

PHS students put welding skills to work on derby cars

Sparks fly and grinders screech as the welding class students begin working on their projects. In the more advanced welding classes at Powell High School, students are encouraged to work … more

By Nalani Jordan, Tribune intern | 11/6/25

Community supports Cowley music teacher

Long before she became the beloved music teacher in Cowley, Mandie Asay grew up in Powell, where her family’s house was always filled with music. This is where she found her love for singing. … more

By Nalani Jordan, Tribune intern | 11/6/25

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who grew up in Casper and served in the state Legislature, died Monday at age 84.

Dick Cheney: Wyoming oilman and former vice president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, the Wyoming oilman and politician who was widely considered to be the most powerful vice president in America’s history, died on Monday. He was 84. Cheney, who grew up … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 11/6/25

Heart Mountain Museum Director of Interpretation Cally Steussy (left) leads a tour of the root cellar, currently under construction to refurbish the huge underground structure used to store vegetables for detainees during World War II.

Heart Mountain root cellar exhibit gets county approval

Construction of an exhibit to show off the old root cellar at Heart Mountain Internment Camp can continue toward completion after the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center received county approval for a … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/6/25

Northwest College offering new scholarship opportunity and free 2026 spring class

Northwest College is offering two additional incentives for new students enrolling in classes for the spring 2026 semester, providing even more affordable options for those seeking to attend college. … more

11/6/25

DSR process slow but steady

The long process to create a second round of amendments to Park County development standards and regulations is ongoing, but not quickly. “It is fairly slow moving,” Chair … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/6/25

Takashi Hoshizaki and Shirley Ann Higuchi at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles in February 2025.

Hoshizaki, Higuchi honored by Japanese government

Dr. Takashi Hoshizaki, a former Heart Mountain incarceree who recently turned 100 years old, and Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Board Chair Shirley Ann Higuchi have received commendations from the … more

11/6/25

Rancher lobbyist knocks Wyoming bill recognizing corner crossing’s 10th Circuit court’s decision

Stock growers won’t support a bill that would clarify Wyoming law following a court decision allowing public access to public land by corner crossing, an industry representative says. The … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 11/6/25

Grant brings bird programs to Cody Library

CODY — The Cody Library will host a series of bird-focused programs beginning in November, made possible through a grant from Flight Path, a campaign within the Spark of Science @ My Library … more

11/6/25

WWF welcomes new executive director

CODY — The Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) invites supporters, partners and community members for an evening celebrating the organization’s next chapter in Wyoming’s wildlife … more

11/6/25

Vali Twin Cinema enters third month of no movies

Attendance. A single word explains the message on the marquee above the box office at Vali Twin Cinema in Powell — CLOSED THROUGH OCTOBER. Actually, the grim message was the same in … more

By Dave Bonner | 11/4/25

Planning member resigns in protest over at-will employment

A member of the City of Powell’s planning and zoning commission resigned in protest last month over the city’s decision to drop some protections for its employees. Myron Heny … more

By CJ Baker | 11/4/25

RN Dustin Smith (center), co-director of the operating room, explains the expansion to the OR remodel project to members of the Powell Valley Healthcare Board of Directors during the Oct. 27 meeting.

Powell hospital adds to OR remodel plan

Powell Valley Hospital’s operating room remodel is going to include the creation of new patient access to ease the entry of surgical patients to the department and a new registration and … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/4/25

Gordon declares public welfare emergency

Saying “Wyoming will not allow its citizens to go hungry because Washington can’t do its job,” Gov. Mark Gordon declared a public welfare emergency authorizing $10 million in state … more

By Mark Davis | 11/4/25

Man implicated in thefts could face life sentence

Given his prior criminal convictions, a man who allegedly stole two trucks from a man in Sheridan and an e-bike in Cody is facing the possibility of a lifelong prison sentence. Scooter D. Carey, … more

By CJ Baker | 11/4/25

Field day participants learn about precision ag at the 2024 Powell Research & Extension Center (PREC) field day.

UW Extension to host Northwest Wyoming Crop Symposium on Nov. 14

On Friday, Nov. 14, the University of Wyoming Extension will host its 2025 Northwest Crop Symposium in Powell. This all-day conference, designed for producers, ag professionals and … more

11/4/25

Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, the then-chairman of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, and (a row behind) current chair Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, listen as Gov. Mark Gordon delivers his State of the State address to the Wyoming Legislature on Feb. 12, 2024 in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Freedom Caucus wants to cut state budget, but won’t say how much yet

Wyoming Freedom Caucus lawmakers are determined to shrink the state’s budget in the 2026 legislative session, but where and how deep they will cut remains to be seen. … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 11/4/25