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Kendra Morris has owned Pollen Landscapes for seven years. This year the business moved to a new location on 601 Stone St. in Cody.

A garden center in Cody selling plants and retail items has a new, larger location. Pollen Landscapes moved to 601 Stone St. this year and is now open year round offering house plants, trees, … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/3/22

Sage grouse dance on a Polecat Bench lek during their annual mating ritual. The species population here is said to be holding steady according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, but has declined in some habitats in 11 western states.

Report: Sage grouse holding steady in Wyoming

Sage grouse hunters have been singled out this year to answer a Game and Fish Department survey about their 2022 hunting experience. Traditionally, the hunters are surveyed in the spring … more

By Mark Davis | 11/3/22

Kost says Amendment B a review of retirement age

State Sen. R.J. Kost of Powell says there is not a right way or wrong way to answer the proposed constitutional Amendment B that would increase the retirement age for District Court and Supreme Court … more

By Dave Bonner | 11/3/22

Carolyn Danko, Emily Hart, Denise Laursen, Mallory Riley and Dusty Spomer

Five running for Northwest College board

There are five candidates, including both incumbents, running for the two Powell subdistrict seats for Northwest College Board. The Powell Tribune asked each candidate four questions about the … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/3/22

UW hosting Spanish Science Cafe at Powell Library

The University of Wyoming is holding a Spanish Science Cafe starting at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Powell Library where three UW graduate students will present their biodiversity research in 15-minute … more

11/3/22

Members of the Powell fire department search the canal for passengers following an Oct. 16 wreck. The Dodge pickup was resting in roughly 2 1/2 feet of water according to the Park County Sheriff’s Office.

Single vehicle collision led to search of canal

After crashing into a canal two weeks ago on Lane 14, the driver walked to a home close by for help, according to the Park County Sheriff’s office. A blue Dodge pickup truck had … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/3/22

Suspect dead, deputy shot in Cheyenne shootout

CHEYENNE (WNE) — One person was killed and a sheriff’s deputy was injured during an incident Monday night in east Cheyenne. Deputies with the Laramie County Sheriff’s … more

11/3/22

Old Gardiner Road resurrected

As four main gates swung closed for the season Monday at Yellowstone National Park, another opened early to cheers. Crews finished striping the historic Old Gardiner Road to the North Entrance a … more

By Mark Davis | 11/1/22

DCI nears end of investigation into deputy-involved shooting outside Powell

The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation is nearing the end of its investigation into the Aug. 30 critical incident where a Park County Sheriff’s deputy shot a suspect, according to the … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/1/22

When the Powell Aquatic Center was constructed using 1 cent sales tax funds, the city set up a $2 million endowment to fund maintenance. Mayor John Wetzel said had the city been able to invest the same way the state does, that money could have grown far more than it has.

Cities, counties want more flexibility to invest reserves

Mayor John Wetzel thinks of all of the money the city has lost by not being able to more properly invest the $2 million endowment approved as part of the 1 cent special option sales tax in 2006 and … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/1/22

Constitutional Amendment B would retire judges at age 75

Wyoming voters will be asked to weigh in on raising the mandatory retirement age of Supreme Court and District Court judges as they vote on proposed Amendment B in the Nov. 8 general election. … more

By Dave Bonner | 11/1/22

Passenger killed in one-vehicle crash

A Powell man was killed in a single car traffic accident Oct. 24 outside of Cody. Mark Tate, 43, a passenger in a Ford Ranger, was killed while the driver also sustained injury. According … more

Tribune staff report | 11/1/22

School board discusses format of committee to review book policy

Parents from each grade level and community members without children will be a part of a committee, along with school administration, staff and faculty, to review the Park County School District … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/1/22

Sarah White (left) talks with Matthew Brilakis about police gear at this year’s Faith and Blue Event in Homesteader Park. The event was designed as community outreach for local law enforcement and faith organizations.

Matthew Brilakis: Community oriented police officer retires after nearly 40 years

Sgt. Matthew Brilakis will be retiring Nov. 20 after 15 years in the Powell Police Department (PPD) and 36 years total serving as a “C.O.P.”. “He’s the epitome of that … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/1/22

Powell High School students attended the Laramie County Community College and Puma Steel welding competition Oct. 20 and 21. Three students placed within the top 10 and brought home $3,000 in scholarships. Back row: Trey Peterson (left), Garrett Tharp, George Estes, Logan Petersen, Adam Williams, Josh Ashcraft, Stockton Buck, Andrew Valdez, Jack Van Norman and instructor Bryce Meyer. Front row: Tyler Wood, Dalton Worstell and Carson Lawrence all received scholarships and welding gear for their performance.

Students excel at welding competition

Three Powell High School welding students brought home nearly $3,000 in scholarships and welding equipment, and also met U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) after their first welding competition Oct. … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/1/22

Empty Bowls returns Nov. 15 at The Commons in downtown Powell. All proceeds from the event will go to Powell Valley Loaves and Fishes.

Empty Bowls Scheduled for Nov. 15 at The Commons

Empty Bowls, the highly popular fundraiser for Powell Valley Loaves and Fishes hosted by Northwest College Associate Professor of Art Elaine DeBuhr and her students, returns Nov. 15. The event runs … more

11/1/22

The library and Powell’s future

The Powell Library has long been the gathering place for young and old to come to explore other worlds and gain new insights. With the rapid expansion of information in our time, the library no … more

11/1/22

Joni Bennett, Michele Hill, R.J. Kost, Tracy Morris and Scott McKenzie

Seven running for four open hospital board seats

Seven candidates are running for four open positions on the Powell Hospital District board and at least three will be new faces to hospital leadership as only one incumbent is running. R.J. … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/1/22

Wyoming High School Student Press Association to meet Nov. 7

For the first time, the Wyoming High School Student Press Association will hold its annual conference at the University of Wyoming. Nearly 200 aspiring journalists, representing 13 high schools, … more

11/1/22

Carbon County coroner identifies human remains found near Rawlins

RAWLINS (WNE) — The identity of the human remains found near Rawlins on Oct. 16 has been identified, according to the latest update from the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office. On … more

11/1/22