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Randy Pacheco, Cavalier, performs with Jessica McNeil, Sugar Plum Fairy, during a 2023 performance of the Nutracker Ballet in Cody.

Cody Nutcracker Ballet continues for 27th consecutive year

Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre (RMDT) is bringing back Randy Pacheco as the guest artist performing the role of the Cavalier and the group’s very own Jessica McNeil as the Sugar Plum Fairy for this … more

12/12/24

Chief Joseph Highway getting $9.8 million of work

A portion of the Chief Joseph Highway will undergo nearly $10 million worth of maintenance and improvements over the next two construction seasons. Last month, the Wyoming Transportation … more

By CJ Baker | 12/12/24

Man alleged to have threatened neighbors with pellet gun

A dispute over a property line in the Willwood area reportedly escalated into an armed confrontation between neighbors last week, resulting in an arrest and a felony charge. Shannon L. Shook, 57, … more

By CJ Baker | 12/12/24

Jerry Ruth shows extinguishers he donated to Clark Fire Department.

Firefighter who lost wife in fire gives talk on prevention

Clark resident Jerry Ruth believes that wildfire prevention education can help alleviate disasters such as the wildfire in which his wife died. In line with his advocacy, Ruth, a firefighter with … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 12/12/24

Veterans invited to town hall Dec. 12

SHERIDAN — Veterans, their families, caregivers and community members are invited to a virtual town hall Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. The focus of this quarterly event will be veteran community … more

12/12/24

UW Professor Danny Dale, an associate dean in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, supervises a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) hands-on demonstration at a local elementary school as part of UW’s Science Initiative Roadshow.

UW’s Science Initiative Roadshows inspire STEM across Wyoming

A University of Wyoming program that promotes STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through hands-on learning reached nearly 8,000 K-12 students, educators and senior citizens … more

12/12/24

Groups petition federal government to update grizzly recovery plan

Immediately following the a U.S. District Judge's ruling that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must rule on the protected status of Yellowstone area grizzly bears within 45 days, 15 national, … more

12/12/24

Brody Wells, of Powell, won the saddle bronc event with a ride of 90 in the second round of the National Finals Rodeo on Friday night in Las Vegas.

NFR: Wells takes Round 2 victory

LAS VEGAS — The National Finals Rodeo can be a bit of a blur. Saddle bronc rider Brody Wells — competing at the championship for the first time — found that out early. There’s mystique … more

12/10/24

Prosecutors amend elder abuse charge involving famed auto designer

In early July, a California woman was arrested at the Cody rodeo grounds on allegations that she’d physically abused a 97-year-old man. Park County prosecutors initially charged Michael LeAnn … more

By CJ Baker | 12/10/24

Local lawmakers to chair two committees

Park County lawmakers will lead a pair of legislative committees related to health and agriculture over the coming two years. On Saturday, Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody) was named as … more

By CJ Baker | 12/10/24

Powell Middle School’s sixth grade students taught their fellow students and community members a thing or two about Mesoamerican culture during their Mesoamerican Culture Fair in the Powell Middle School gym on Friday. Pictured are Scarlet Maney (left) and Remi Eden standing near their exhibit on how the Mayans have impacted modern culture.

Powell Middle School visits Mesoamerica

Powell Middle School took students, staff and community members back to Mesoamerica on Friday, where every sixth grade student was involved in explaining and demonstrating the ins and outs of Aztec, … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/10/24

State shooting complex would have separate marketing

The Park County Travel Council is helping market the planned State Shooting Complex project south of Cody. As of November’s board meeting, Executive Director Ryan Hauck said some of the $50,000 … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/10/24

Lummis slams BLM’s greater sage-grouse management plan

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., and Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., wrote a letter to Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy … more

12/10/24

Brody Wells cashes in on ‘eliminator’

LAS VEGAS — The “eliminator pen” of broncs at the National Finals Rodeo are the most miserable, hardest-to-ride horses in ProRodeo. Most of the cowboys who get on their backs in a regular … more

12/10/24

Conveyors pile coal at the Jim Bridger power plant outside Rock Springs on Jan. 19, 2022.

Under pressure, Rocky Mountain Power trims fuel-cost rate hike

Wyoming’s largest electricity provider, Rocky Mountain Power, has agreed to trim a temporary rate hike for its 144,000 customers. The decision follows pressure from the Wyoming Office of Consumer … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 12/10/24

The staff of Wyo Hoofbeats show off the paintings they made with the help of Ana Petkovic Gale, a local artist who hosts art sessions through her company 307 Art LLC. In November Gale earned her art therapy certification allowing her to further serve members of the community. From left, Jennifer Just, Heather Bales, Naomi Sims, Grace Bales, Tina Bloxham, Lexi Vlahos, Jody Goldbach and Rachel Moorman.

Local artist to begin offering art therapy

Looking back at her life, many of her experiences have been building blocks into the world of art therapy, Ana Petkovic Gale realized. Health and wellness has always been a part of Gale’s … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/6/24

Cryotherapy and cold exposure can help recovery and has some purported mental health benefits.

Keeping it cool: Cryotherapy's benefits and potential risks

Isaac Dunsey, a Powell High School junior was so persuaded by a social media influencer, he attempted to fashion an ice bath from a clean garbage can, hoping to experience muscle and blood health … more

By Sophie Czirr, Tribune intern | 12/6/24

Kaley Brandt opened Vault Health + Wellness earlier this year, temporarily locating the business at a suite on South Bent Street. The medical and wellness spa is set to move to bigger quarters next summer.

Medical and wellness spa comes to downtown

It was amid the COVID-19 pandemic that Kaley Brandt decided she wanted to go out on her own and practice aesthetic medicine. Now, after years of additional education and planning, Brandt’s … more

By CJ Baker | 12/6/24

A total of 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week can help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure according to experts.

What you need to know about cholesterol

(Family Features) Understanding and improving cholesterol is important for people of all ages, including children and teens. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help keep your heart healthy … more

12/6/24

Pool repairs are delayed after bids prove too pricey

After the bids came in well over budget, city leaders will stick with a leaky liner at the Powell Aquatic Center for at least another year. The city wanted to hire a crew to remove the … more

By CJ Baker | 12/5/24