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Christmas holiday alters Tribune schedule

To allow employees to spend time with their families over the Christmas holiday, the Powell Tribune will not be publishing an issue on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The Tribune will resume its regular … more

12/22/22

Denise Laursen (far right) gives her oath of office as she starts her first meeting on the Northwest College Board of Trustees on Dec. 12 as fellow board members and staff look on.

NWC Foundation expands its ability to assist college programs

The Northwest College Foundation has been working to fill some of the gaps left by budget cuts required of the college in the last decade. At the Dec. 12 NWC Board of Trustees meeting — … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/22/22

Christmas Eve services announced

Hark! The herald angels will sing across Powell on the night before Christmas. Six local churches will host Christmas Eve services. New Life Church will have a Christmas Eve candlelight services … more

12/22/22

Six-hour standoff with Rawlins police ends with suspect in custody

RAWLINS (WNE) — A Rawlins man who possessed a pipe bomb and held law enforcement officers at bay outside of his locked van was taken into custody on Dec. 13. At approximately 9:30 … more

12/22/22

Pronghorn migrate south for the winter near the town of Pinedale. These animals are part of a herd that migrates south through the Green River Basin. Although their travels are known, they remain unprotected by the state of Wyoming.

‘Path of the Pronghorn’ protections delayed as development proceeds

A Wyoming policy held up as the national gold standard for protecting big game migration corridors is gathering dust nearly three years into its existence, frustrating wildlife advocates who fear … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 12/22/22

Angelina Hardisty shovels a path to the Skyline Cafe early Wednesday morning. Despite an order to avoid unnecessary travel, the restaurant was serving a lot of customers. Thursday weather warnings call for a low of 24 degrees below zero and blowing and drifting snow.

UPDATE: Powell area hit with arctic cold front, closing schools and roads

The Powell area was hit with a blast of arctic air early Wednesday morning, plummeting temperatures to the negative teens with wind chills below minus 40 degrees and leading to school and road … more

12/21/22

Electric co-op, tree trimmer deny liability for fatal Clark fire

An electric co-op and tree-trimming company are denying any liability for a 2021 fire that claimed the life of a Clark woman. Cynthia Ruth, 61, was killed by the wildfire that began late on the … more

By CJ Baker | 12/20/22

Powell Middle School student Orin Onstine lines up his team’s robot for a demonstration.

Powell Middle School performs well at state robotics

After a two-year hiatus the Powell Middle School robotics club returned with a new coach and saw a team grab a second place finish during this year’s First Lego League State Robotics … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/20/22

Christmas truce in plug dispute

A group embroiled in the argument whether to plow the plug wants to deescalate the argument — at least until after the holiday season. As debate about plowing a section of U.S. Highway 212 … more

By Mark Davis | 12/20/22

$2.6 million SLIB grant goes to clinic renovation

Grant funds from the State Land and Investment Board put momentum behind expansion of community health center facilities in Powell. “We are about 2.6 million steps closer to our new … more

By Dave Bonner | 12/20/22

Kanye West pulled the real estate listing for his Cody ranch in August, which had included the above photograph of the property. West continues to hold the ranch through an LLC and last month, he apparently paid off a lien that the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services had filed against the company over unpaid workers' compensation premiums.

Amid reported tax issues, Kanye West settles Wyoming debt

Kanye West and his businesses may owe more than $50 million in taxes, but they appear mostly all square with the State of Wyoming. Now known as Ye, the musician and entrepreneur left behind tens … more

By CJ Baker | 12/20/22

Crossover voting: Nearly 10% of GOP primary voters had changed affiliation since start of year

Crossover voters did make an impact in Park County’s summer primary election, although whether it was enough to alter any results is up for debate. Nearly 10% of the Republican primary … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/20/22

Powell Valley Healthcare pharmacy employees Kendra Glass, Taylor Libby and Nicolle Cruz show off the traveling trophy awarded to departments that win the annual holiday season decorating contest. The pharmacy won for the first time this year.

Christmas decorations brighten hospital stays

In the halls and on the tables, around the doors and across the gables, decorations were hung with such great care, a grinch and his pooch would never dare break into frowns, not even a little, … more

By Mark Davis | 12/20/22

PCSD1 applauds governor’s committee

Park County School District 1 is open to implementing the recommendations of the Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education Committee recommendations released on Wednesday. “I … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/20/22

Subzero temperatures could scrap school in Powell, Clark Wednesday

With subzero temperatures in the forecast, Park County School District 1 is planning to either delay or cancel school on Wednesday. The National Weather Service is predicting a low of minus 10 … more

12/20/22

A hunter in the Meeteetse area believes someone fired a bullet into his fog light while he was loading a deer into his truck Dec. 14. The Park County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the incident.

Information sought after vehicle is shot in Meeteetse

The Park County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about an incident in rural Meeteetse, in which a hunter’s vehicle was struck by a bullet. Around 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14 on Road … more

12/20/22

Clark Fire Chief Nate Hoffert walks away from the scene of a Friday afternoon crash, in which a commercial truck rolled after reportedly swerving to miss another vehicle. The Wyoming Highway Patrol is seeking information about the crash.

Patrol seeks info after Friday crash in Badger Basin

An errant driver reportedly caused a Friday rollover in Badger Basin and the Wyoming Highway Patrol is now trying to identify the unknown person. The crash occurred shortly after 4 p.m., near … more

By CJ Baker | 12/20/22

Gordon issues ban on TikTok

CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday a ban on the social media platform TikTok from all government devices and networks. “I recognize that the state has a vital role to … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/20/22

Law enforcement in Alabama searched defendant Russell Vick’s taxidermy shop and found evidence of multiple violations.

Wyoming concludes one of state’s largest poaching cases

Cheyenne — Three men were charged with more than 100 wildlife violations in one of the largest poaching cases in Wyoming history. The felony and misdemeanor charges were the result of a … more

12/20/22

Sen. Tim French, R-Powell, listens to discussion during the 2022 Budget Session. French and the other members of the Wyoming Legislature will reconvene Jan. 10 for the 2023 General Session.

Sen. French looks to address EVs, investments and property taxes

With hundreds of bills drafted and infighting already underway, the Wyoming Legislature’s 2023 General Session is shaping up to be busy and potentially heated. “It’ll be … more

By CJ Baker | 12/15/22