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Resident’s protest of city water bill $15 late fee unsuccessful

Despite making an impassioned plea to the Powell City Council, a resident will remain stuck with a $15 late fee on her utility bill. Faith Chmielewski and her husband were six days late in … more

By CJ Baker | 11/12/24

Northwest College’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser returns to The Commons on Nov. 19 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Empty Bowls scheduled for Nov. 19 at The Commons

Tuesday, Nov. 19, marks the return of Empty Bowls, the highly popular fundraiser for Powell Valley Loaves and Fishes hosted by Northwest College Associate Professor of Art Elaine DeBuhr and her … more

11/12/24

County commissioners up commercial rents

The next new commercial renter at the Park County Complex in Cody or the Park County Annex in Powell after Jan. 1 will need to pay more for the privilege. On Wednesday, the commissioners … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/12/24

Permits to cut Christmas trees are now available

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has simplified the process of purchasing a Christmas tree permit by making them available on Recreation.gov, … more

11/12/24

International Education Week comes to NWC

Northwest College will celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 18-22, with a series of events highlighting the college’s connection to the world at large. All community events are in … more

11/12/24

Coe family members are pictured on horseback near Coe Lodge, 1957. From left: Bob Coe, Jr., unidentified, Peg Coe and Robert (Bob) Coe, Sr.

Local Lore talk: History of the Coe family

The Coe family has a long history and deep ties to the Cody community. At the next Local Lore with Bob Richard illustrated talk, Richard is joined by Bob Coe as the two explore that history through … more

11/12/24

Wyoming's five highest elected officials have approved a contract that could pave the way for selling the Kelly parcel to Grand Teton National Park. The vote split, and the deal is not finalized, pending the Bureau of Land Management's decision on the controversial Rock Springs Resource Management Plan.

State approves Kelly parcel sale contract, future Powder River Basin purchase

JACKSON — After an acrimonious, three-hour meeting, Wyoming’s top five state elected officials have approved a contract for a $100 million sale of the Kelly parcel to Grand Teton National … more

By Billy Arnold, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/12/24

WDOC returns 60 out-of-state inmates to Wyoming facilities

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Corrections announced in November 2023 that the department was sending 240 Wyoming inmates to the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in … more

11/12/24

Drivers reminded to watch for wildlife

SHERIDAN (WNE) — Drivers are involved in more than 7,600 wildlife collisions on Wyoming roadways annually. The majority of those crashes — between 80% and 85% — are with mule … more

11/12/24

Tate McCoy talks with grandson Asher, going over the plan for a ride on the McCoy property.

Fun-loving grandpa: Boy at heart finds heir for his toy collection

When Powell’s Tate McCoy fell in love with Alisa Hubbell he sold his Porsche 911 and bought a diamond ring. You’d think it would have been an easy decision, but Tate really loves his … more

By Mark Davis | 11/8/24

Dazi Simpson, Joni Bennett and Trinity Franks pose for a photo inside the Charge N Brew coffee shop. The business has Powell’s only electric vehicle charging station.

Powell’s first EV charging station up-and-running

Until this past summer, drivers looking to charge their electric vehicles in Powell were out of luck. But that changed with the opening of Charge N Brew, a coffee shop on Powell’s west end … more

By CJ Baker | 11/8/24 | 1 comment

Larry Parker’s 1942 Buick Special has been ‘a labor of love,’ he said. He acquired the car over a decade ago and has steadily worked since then to restore it to its former glory. He’s even gone as far as to have paint custom mixed after finding the factory color in the archives.

Bringing back the past

After a decade of hard, meticulous work, Larry Parker’s 1942 Buick Special is nearly back to looking just like it did rolling off the factory floor. When Parker first laid eyes on the … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/8/24

Jason Logan stands next to the apple green car his grandfather once owned. The car painted by Jason’s grandfather Dan was originally supposed to be mint green, but his grandfather did the paint so Jason doesn’t want to change a thing.

Granddad’s car: Local man finishes what his grandfather started in 1978

In the 1950s Jason Logan’s grandfather drove his bride home to Powell in a 1947 Frazer Manhattan. Jason keeps a photo of that moment in one of several binders of maintenance records he stores … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/8/24

The Petersen family has a collection of approximately 65 cars, used to pass automotive knowledge onto the next generation, that some of them might use in their future careers.

Classic car collectors: Petersen family’s love of cars spans generations

A family in Powell has been collecting vintage cars for decades — they renovate them, and when it’s time, they race them. The Petersen family has acquired a diverse selection … more

By Sophie Czirr, Tribune Intern | 11/8/24

A close look at this car’s air vent reveals the presence of a mouse in the vehicle.

Mice look for warm homes in vehicles

Justin Magill, technician at Coulter Car Care, said at least two of every five cars the auto shop sees on a daily basis show evidence of mice having lived, or still living, inside. In this area, … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/8/24

New research: States where mechanics are most in demand

New research has revealed that Wyoming is the third state most in need of a mechanic. The study by extended warranty experts FindTheBestCarPrice.com analyzed Google Trends to discover search … more

11/8/24

Former Rock Springs resident Albert Bertagnolli stands in front of the 1934 Ford Coupe his father had sold in the late 1950s. Bertagnolli found the hot rod in Montana and was able to get it back in 2018. He shows off a July 17, 1955 issue of The Rock Springs Miner, which has a front-page article on the ‘34 Ford Coupe.

Rock Springs native finds father’s hot rod after six decades

A man who nearly gave up looking for his father’s beloved car finally found it on social media. The 1934 robin egg blue five-window Ford Coupe was one of many entries during the annual … more

By Trina Dennis Brittain, Rocket Miner Via Wyoming News Exchange | 11/8/24

Wetzel wins mayoral race, Bray takes council seat

City of Powell voters generally stuck with the status quo in the general election, reelecting Mayor John Wetzel, Ward 1 Councilman Geoff Hovivian and Ward 2 Councilman Floyd Young. But they opted for … more

By CJ Baker | 11/7/24

A long line forms from Heart Mountain Hall at the Park County Fairgrounds to the venue’s restroom facility during the lunch rush to vote at Powell’s polls despite more than 8,000 residents voting early or by mail.

Record turnout, long lines in Powell

A record number of Park County residents voted in this year’s general election — including several thousand Powell area voters who endured long lines to cast their ballots. According … more

By CJ Baker | 11/7/24

School board to stay largely the same

Two incumbents and a newcomer won seats on the Park County School District 1 Board of Trustees following Tuesday night’s elections. Kim Dillivan and Tracy Morris have secured another four … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/7/24