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The staff of Powell High School’s student paper The Prowl pose for a photo after winning their third consecutive 3A/4A title. Nalani Jordan, a prowl staffer, also took first place for photography. Back row, from left; Ben Smith, Kyra Morrow, Taylor Peters, Nalani Jordan, Thomas Shuman, Mitchel Wainscott, Katie Morrison, Caitlin Belmont, Ethan Cartier, Toby Sessions and Brighton Streeter. Front row, from left; Ashlee Jacobsen, Maddison Rodriguez, Riley Douglas, Curtis Muecke and Ryah Easum.

Powell’s student newspaper wins third state title

When Powell High School junior Nalani Jordan won first place for 3A/4A photography at the state journalism competition on Oct. 28 in Casper, it was a nice cherry on top for Powell High School’s … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/5/24

Consultant assessing the City of Powell’s wages

The Powell City Council has hired a consultant to study how city employees’ pay stacks up against other municipalities and the private sector. In September, the council unanimously approved a … more

By CJ Baker | 11/5/24

Preparing for her winter nap, a bear known to locals as Jam forages for a meal near Yellowstone Lake last week. Grizzly bear mortality is at an all-time high, largely due to removals for cattle depredation.

Grizzly mortalities at all-time high

Yellowstone-area grizzly bear deaths have reached a record number. This year researchers have documented the most known and probable grizzly mortalities in a single year, with removals associated … more

By Mark Davis | 11/5/24

The Yellowstone River Bridge replacement project includes replacing the current bridge built in 1961 with a 1,285-foot-long, 175-foot-high steel girder bridge to preserve year-round access to/from the Northeast Entrance and communities of Silver Gate and Cooke City, Montana.

Input sought on proposal to improve Yellowstone’s Northeast Entrance Road

The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is seeking public comment on a proposal to significantly improve 27 miles of the Northeast Entrance Road between … more

11/5/24

Cody veteran considering another run for governor

As the 2024 general election comes to a close, Brent Bien of Cody is already thinking about the next one. In an interview, Bien said he’s seriously considering another run for the … more

By CJ Baker | 11/5/24

Elementary school students, families invited to international literacy night

As part of its larger celebration of International Education Week, the Northwest College Education department is inviting all elementary school students and their families to International Literacy … more

11/5/24

Wyoming Historical Society offers grants

Need financial aid to help complete your history project? The Wyoming Historical Society, a nonprofit membership driven educational organization, offers cash grants to people involved in research … more

11/5/24

The Wyoming Department of Health recommends seasonal flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months of age and older.

WDH: With fall here, seasonal vaccines are key

With the time approaching when influenza is most often a threat and with the ongoing presence of Covid, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) says staying up to date on seasonal vaccines is a key … more

11/5/24

Voters line up to cast early ballots in Jackson on.

Wyomingites believe vote counts will be reliable

Almost 90% of Wyoming adults believe their county’s tally of ballots for president in the upcoming election will be very or somewhat reliable. A randomized survey of 739 residents 18 years … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 11/5/24

Mule deer conversations coming to Park County

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to participate in a series of conversations focused on mule deer conservation throughout the state in the coming months. These discussions … more

11/5/24

Clark youths and their families trick or treat with residents at one of the stops along the annual hay ride excursion.

Clark holds annual trick or treat event

Trick-or-treating during Clark’s annual hay ride excursion is being called “one of the best overall” with some 40 costumed youngsters participating. Sponsored by the Clark Fire … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Powell Tribune | 11/5/24

Grizzly bear sow 399 is seen with her four cubs in 2020. The famous bear, born in 1996, was hit and killed by a vehicle on Oct. 22. Her ashes have been returned to Grand Teton National Park.

Ashes of grizzly bear 399 returned to park

JACKSON —  The ashes of famous grizzly bear 399, who was killed in a vehicle wreck in late October, were returned to the area of Grand Teton National Park she often frequented. On Nov. … more

11/5/24

Talk on ‘Military Firearms of the Wyoming Frontier’

CASPER — The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum announces its upcoming historical series lecture on Nov. 8. Guest speaker Danny Michael will present “Military Firearms of the Wyoming … more

11/5/24

Cody-based firefighter and photographer documents rare wildfire scenes

Surrounded by his own photographs, some reaching the top of high ceilings at his first professional art show, Kyle Miller was a little surprised by the large crowd of folks clamoring to get inside … more

By Mark Davis | 10/31/24

Early voting reaches record level in Park County

Interest in this year’s general election is running hot, with roughly 6,800 Park County residents having already voted as of Wednesday afternoon. That figure includes 4,365 residents who … more

By CJ Baker | 10/31/24

Council candidate wants to get government out of your life

Powell City Council candidate Troy Bray isn’t one to mince words. In a recent interview, he said the city is heading toward having more potholes than streets, should stop employing a city … more

By CJ Baker | 10/31/24

Councilwoman says Powell is ‘moving in the right direction’

Councilwoman Lesli Spencer believes the City of Powell always has room to improve, but as she’s met officials from other Wyoming communities over the years, she’s gained a new … more

By CJ Baker | 10/31/24

Temperatures dip; beets about done

With the thermometer dipping below freezing, sugar beet growers are putting the final wrap on the harvest in Western Sugar Cooperative’s Lovell factory district. Light snow was falling on … more

10/31/24

Keep Simpson and Darrah on the bench, attorneys say

Park County District Court Judge Bill Simpson and Circuit Court Judge Joey Darrah are doing solid jobs and should stay on the bench, according to attorneys who’ve practiced before the pair. … more

By CJ Baker | 10/31/24

Cody elementary students use greenhouse to learn by doing

Come spring the students of Sunset Elementary School will be admiring the product of their hard work that began in August. The Cody school is home to a geodesic dome greenhouse … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/31/24