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Powell volunteer fireman Cory Baker races to get a hose on the northeast corner of Barbie Steinheimer’s horse facility Thursday afternoon, March 12. The facility, built in 2020, was a total loss after hay caught fire near the facility riding arena.

While Barbie Steinheimer was at home doing paperwork last Thursday, neighbor Trudy Alt came over and pounded on Steinheimer's window, screaming "your hay is on fire." If it had been a minute or … more

By Mark Davis | 3/17/26

Powell man allegedly caught with child pornography

As a Powell man made his first court appearance on 20 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child, he predicted that the case would likely result in a lifelong prison sentence. Christian D. … more

By CJ Baker | 3/17/26

April 25 groundbreaking scheduled for state shooting complex

In early 2023, the Wyoming Legislature approved the first $10 million to fund a Wyoming State Shooting Complex. Soon after, a group of people formed in the county to push for the complex to come to … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/17/26

Cody man imprisoned for injuring couple in drunken crash

A Cody man has agreed to serve six to 10 years in prison for drunkenly crashing into and seriously injuring two people last summer, plus another four years of probation for abusing a child in … more

By CJ Baker | 3/17/26

These overhead power lines along Seventh Street will soon be buried underground. The city council recently hired a contractor to perform the boring for the new conduit.

Electrical lines to be buried on Seventh Street

The Powell City Council approved a boring contract this month. As part of an effort to move the city’s electrical lines along Seventh Street from overhead to underground, the council agreed to … more

By CJ Baker | 3/17/26

The most important things

Ben Argento was less than 10 days away from his planned nuptials when he was involved in a serious accident caused by an explosion. Argento, who grew up in Powell but now lives and works … more

By Amber Steinmetz, Tribune special features | 3/17/26

Workplace threat at restaurant draws felony charge

A young Powell man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly took some workplace venting too far. Blaine A. Duzan, 21, has been charged with terroristic threats for allegedly telling a … more

By CJ Baker | 3/17/26

Wyoming Rising to hold screening of ‘The Librarians’ at Northwest College

Local group Wyoming Rising is sponsoring a screening and discussion of the film, “The Librarians,” at 6 p.m. Thursday at Northwest College. “The Librarians,” which made its world … more

3/17/26

Police asking for help in locating juvenile

The Powell Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing/runaway juvenile. Samuel Scott, 14, is 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 175 pounds, with red hair. He … more

3/17/26

Powell man arrested for threatening to kill construction workers at Cody LDS temple

A 27-year-old rural Powell man was arrested last week after Cody police said he threatened to kill construction workers and threw traffic cones into the street at the site of The Church of Jesus … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/17/26

Truck hits WYDOT plow on Interstate 80

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — A Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow was struck by a pickup truck on Interstate 80 on the evening of Friday, March 6. At approximately 10:20 p.m. an … more

3/17/26

UW seminar features Eastman

LARAMIE — On Thursday, March 26, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will facilitate a Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar … more

3/17/26

Cody man charged, again, with trying to get meth by mail

A 41-year-old Cody man was arrested last month after he allegedly tried picking up a meth-filled package. Then, authorities say, another shipment showed up. Although Chance N. Nelson was in jail … more

By CJ Baker | 3/17/26

Senate President Sen. Bo Biteman, R-Ranchester, listens on the Senate floor during the first day of the 68th Wyoming Legislature’s budget session Feb. 9 at the state Capitol. The session ended Wednesday with three failed attempts to override vetoes by Gov. Mark Gordon.

Wyoming Legislature adjourns with no more veto overrides

CHEYENNE — Members of the 68th Wyoming Legislature adjourned Wednesday without successfully overriding any of the three bills they considered on the last day of their budget session. Sen. … more

By Noah Zahn and Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/17/26

Clark celebration to go on without rodeo

Although there will not be a rodeo, there will be a Clark community celebration this year with the annual Jubilee set for June 13, said Jerry Hill, vice president of the Clark Pioneer Recreation … more

Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 3/17/26

Lacey and Josh Radecki and their daughter Brooklyn moved into their northwest Powell home in 2022 only to find their crawl space flooded starting in 2024. The couple claim the problem is a breach in the Shoshone Irrigation District canal just west of their home, affecting only the west walls and foundation, according to the couple.

Soggy foundation: Family accuses breach in irrigation canal for flood

After experiencing a home invasion in California, Lacey and Josh Radecki wanted to move to the safest place they could find. That's how they found Powell. About 10 or 15 minutes after Josh left … more

By Mark Davis | 3/12/26

Sex crime suspect jumps bail

Park County authorities say a Florida man jumped bail while awaiting trial on a felony sex crime. As a result, the man’s mother is set to lose the $25,000 she posted last fall to get him out of … more

By CJ Baker | 3/12/26

Man charged with vehicular homicide for 2024 crash

Following a lengthy investigation, authorities concluded that a fatal 2024 crash outside of Cody was caused by drunk driving and they’re now pursuing vehicular homicide charges. The suspected … more

By CJ Baker | 3/12/26

Powell High School senior Nalani Jordan has gained experience reporting on a variety of different stories over the years, from starting with sporting events to branching out to features and hard news.

Powell senior named state’s top student journalist

When Nalani Jordan was a kid in Basin, she’d get on her bike, ride around town, go to the library and read National Geographic magazines. Once a week, she’d purchase a copy of the newspaper, sit … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/12/26

Proposed tax could include upgrades to Cody Auditorium

As Powell leaders prepare to ask taxpayers to fund a new senior center, their counterparts in Cody may seek funds to upgrade the city’s aging auditorium. The Powell City Council decided in … more

By CJ Baker | 3/12/26