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Otto man alleged to have crashed into Powell teens’ car

An Otto man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly rammed his truck into a sedan carrying three Powell teens in December. Charging documents allege that Clifford P. Winters, 45, … more

By CJ Baker | 3/6/25

A coyote keeps a wary eye on possible threats (including humans with cameras) as it works its way through the snow looking for food. Despite all of the fallout from the Sublette County wolf abuse case, animals deemed as predators by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, including wolves outside of protective zones, can still be run down by snowmobiles as long as they dispatch the animal as soon as possible.

Bill prohibiting torture of wildlife signed by Gov. Gordon

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed several bills into law Monday, including a bill that came in response to a Sublette County case of wildlife abuse. Gordon signed HB 275, which in part makes it a … more

By Mark Davis | 3/6/25

Commissioners continue work on both phases of development regs

The Park County commissioners have taken a big step back to change and fine tune language, and receive and go through feedback on the development regulations amendments stemming from the new land use … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/6/25

Eastside Elementary School fifth grade student Chase Farrell (left) stares up at Surgery Tech Donald Foster as Foster teaches the class about Cody Regional Health’s da Vinci Surgical System. The Feb. 13 trip was part of Park County School District’s Classroom 2 Careers initiative, of which Cody Regional Health is a partner.

Cody students glimpse cool career

Eastside Elementary School’s fifth grade students piled into an operating room at Cody Regional Health last month. They were there to see the robot. Students were divided into … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/6/25

Former Powell residents die in Idaho crash

Two former longtime Powell residents suffered fatal injuries in a Feb. 19 crash near Bear Lake, Idaho, after their stopped vehicle was hit by a semi truck. Ralph and Nora Lee Onstine, both 85, … more

3/6/25

BLM: Protect Wyoming’s public lands from illegal dumping

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Bureau of Land Management is urging the public to help combat illegal dumping on public lands, a widespread issue that degrades natural resources, threatens wildlife and … more

3/6/25

Inmates gentle wild horses at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton as part of a partnership between the Bureau of Land Management and Wyoming Department of Corrections. The BLM decided to extend their partnership on Tuesday.

BLM implements decision on Wyoming Honor Farm

The Bureau of Land Management’s State Office has decided to continue its wild horse gentling and adoption partnership with the Wyoming Department of Corrections. On Tuesday, the BLM … more

3/6/25

WYAA invites undergraduate students to apply for third cohort of transformative mentoring program

What if your summer could change a life — yours and someone else’s? The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance (WYAA) invites undergraduate students to embark on a journey of mentorship, creativity … more

3/6/25

Gillette man stole hundreds of packages from UPS

GILLETTE (WNE) —- The 53-year-old man who admitted to stealing hundreds of packages from a UPS facility because it made him “feel alive” has been sentenced to prison. On Nov. … more

3/6/25

Remote U.S. Veterans Affairs workers required to return to in-person work

SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Sheridan Veterans Affairs Health Care System has undergone some changes after President Trump’s Jan. 20 presidential memorandum required all VA virtual workers to … more

3/6/25

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon poses for a photo alongside supporters of House Bill 199, the ‘Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act,’ after signing the bill into law during a public bill signing Tuesday. Gordon and supporters of the bill were joined by local children.

Gov. Gordon signs school choice voucher bill into law

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday afternoon signed a universal school voucher bill — substantially expanding on 2024 legislation that created an education savings account program. The … more

By David Velazquez, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/6/25

Kevin Kuchenbecker, the historic preservation officer for the City of Deadwood, speaks during filming of the Deadwood History Inc. episode of Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan.

Deadwood History, Inc. to feature on Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan

DEADWOOD, S.D. — Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan will soon be highlighting Deadwood History Inc.’s work preserving the town’s history on national television. The partnership … more

3/6/25

A budget dispute between the Wyoming House and Senate has put funding for a Wyoming State Shooting Complex in jeopardy. The plan is to build the facility on state land south of Cody, pictured above.

Funding for Cody area shooting complex in jeopardy amid legislative fight

When both the Wyoming House and Senate included $13.5 million for a planned shooting complex outside of Cody within their versions of the state’s supplemental budget, it appeared the Park … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/4/25

Prosecutor finds no evidence to support antifreeze poisoning

After going out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, a young Cody woman fell seriously ill, suffering seizures and falling into a coma. The 23-year-old is now recovering, but the cause of the nearly … more

By CJ Baker | 3/4/25

Controversial bill providing funding to private schooling students on governor’s desk

After some notable changes, a bill allocating funds to families for private schooling is on the governor’s desk. The controversial bill was signed by Senate President Bo Biteman, … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/4/25

Eastside Elementary School fourth grade student Maddie O’Rourke shows off her final project in her research of the Virgin Islands National Park. After spending a month researching different national parks, the class of 52 students received a NPS annual pass to all 423 National Park Service properties.

National Park Service celebrated

For more than a month fourth graders at Cody's Eastside Elementary School wrote essays and competed to report on the 63 national parks across the U.S. The 9- and 10-year-olds then made … more

By Mark Davis | 3/4/25

Teaching the trades: Community gathers for first ever Trades Fair hosted by library

After a combined presentation from Garland Light and Power and the City of Powell on high voltage work and safety tips, Sophia Serr donned a hard hat and learned a few tricks of the trade on the mock … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/4/25

Homesteader Museum hosts 57th annual association meeting

The Homesteader Museum will be hosting the 57 Annual Meeting of the Homesteader Museum Association, Inc. Board on Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. This year’s program will be presented by … more

3/4/25

Dr. John Marzluff will deliver a talk on his research into corvids at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Free Draper Museum Lunchtime Expedition talk: Gifts of the Corvids

The Corvids — which include birds like crows, ravens, magpies, jays, nutcrackers and their relatives — are familiar backyard visitors with extraordinary behaviors enabling them to thrive … more

3/4/25

Powell residents honored for collegiate performance

Several Powell residents received honors for their hard work at their universities or colleges for the fall 2024 semester. Below are students whose achievements were provided to the Tribune: … more

3/4/25