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Wyoming Judicial Branch suspends trial court livestreams due to glitch

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Judicial Branch has suspended online livestreaming of proceedings in trial courts across the state until further notice. The livestreams impacted include … more

11/28/25

SBA encourages Americans to shop small on Small Business Saturday

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging Americans to support Main Streets across America by “shopping small” ahead of the holiday season on … more

11/28/25

Donations, funding pours into local emergency food pantries in time for the winter holidays

When the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was paused earlier this month during the government shutdown, hundreds of families across the Big Horn Basin — more than 200 just in Powell … more

By Mark Davis | 11/25/25

Cody man convicted of sexually abusing minor

It didn’t take jurors long to conclude that a Cody man had sexually abused a child. The 12 members of the jury spent only about an hour deliberating on Friday before they unanimously convicted … more

By CJ Baker | 11/25/25

Laurie Larsen shares a laugh with Mayor John Wetzel at the Nov. 17 Powell City Council meeting. Larsen was recognized for completing the city’s recent Citizens Academy alongside a handful of other local residents.

Powell academy creating ‘ambassadors for the city’

About a half-dozen Powell residents recently got an in-depth look at how the city operates, and came away impressed. The City of Powell recently wrapped up its second-ever Citizen’s … more

By CJ Baker | 11/25/25

School board reviews policy to confirm students’ rights to exercise religion

The Park County School District 1 board is reviewing a policy on religious freedoms to clear up confusions with teachers on how religious observance can be practiced in the schools. … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/25/25

Local boxer Jesse Two Two practices recently ahead of the local Powell boxing club's Year End Showdown at Homesteader Hall.

Local boxing club continues to grow

Powell’s local boxing club is growing fast in its early years, leading to a new location and a new name, but the same mission. On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Post 26 Big Horn Basin Boxing … more

By Nalani Jordan, Tribune intern | 11/25/25

Police report ‘typical’ year at Powell bars

As far as law enforcement was concerned, it was a pretty normal year at Powell’s bars and other liquor-serving establishments. The Powell Police Department tracks various data tied to … more

By CJ Baker | 11/25/25

Travel council set to interview finalists for director job

The Park County Travel Council has winnowed down its list of candidates to a handful of finalists; now members are just waiting for schedules to align to do in depth interviews. At … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/25/25

Teresa Merager (second from right) and Greer Clark (far right), educators from Glenn Livingston Elementary School, recently presented a project at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Conference held last week in Minneapolis.

Cody educators present at national conference

CODY — Teresa Merager and Greer Clark, educators from Glenn Livingston Elementary School, were honored to present at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Conference held last week … more

11/25/25

Shoshone National Forest plans for pile burns

CODY — The Shoshone National Forest will begin burning operations for slash piles in the coming weeks, pending all required approvals. This work will continue throughout the winter as weather … more

11/25/25

Park County Open Lands held three listening sessions recently, including in Powell, Meeteetse and Cody (pictured), to hear from local ag producers.

Park County Open Lands hosts listening sessions to hear from local agriculture producers

CODY — Park County Open Lands hosted three listening sessions on Nov. 12-14 in Cody, Powell, and Meeteetse to hear directly from local agricultural producers. Working lands in Park County are … more

11/25/25

This graph from KFF Health News shows average monthly premium cost increases of Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for a 60-year-old individual earning roughly $63,000 a year. With a jump of 421%, Wyoming has the largest increase. (KFF Health News)

Wyoming leads country with highest jump in Affordable Care Act costs

With their Affordable Care Act insurance premium costs set to rise from the current rate of $600 a month to $3,000 starting next year, Elizabeth Aranow and her husband aren’t sure what to do. … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 11/25/25

UW Extension honors outstanding staff and partners

LARAMIE — Recently, the University of Wyoming Extension honored employees and partners who go above and beyond to serve the communities of Wyoming. Awards were presented Wednesday, … more

11/25/25

Wyoming joins national ‘America’s Potluck’ to celebrate 250 years of community and connection

CHEYENNE — As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of State … more

11/25/25

Serving for the first time, Thomas Fieber of Powell volunteered to help during the 2023 Thanksgiving dinner. The Community Thanksgiving dinner serves between 500 to 600 residents attending the special meal.

Community Thanksgiving dinner returns

The Powell community is again being invited to share a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, anyone is welcome to enjoy a meal and fellowship at the Park … more

By CJ Baker | 11/20/25

The Heart Mountain Internment Camp hospital complex is still federally owned, but an official with the Bureau of Reclamation said they hope it will soon be the property of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation. When the transfer, which is currently in its 10th year, is complete, the Foundation intends on rejuvenating the structures to demonstrate life in the camp during World War II.

Vandals scar historic internment camp building

Vandals have broken into the former hospital at the Heart Mountain National Historic Landmark, causing thousands of dollars of damage and ruining some of the original features of the WWII relic. At … more

By Mark Davis | 11/20/25

A rendering of a proposed large renovation to the Nelson Performing Arts Center at Northwest College by Plan One Architects and Semple Brown Architects and Designers was shown to trustees during last month’s board meeting as part of an update on plans for an update to the aging building.

Arts building renovation next big project for Northwest College

An eventual renovation of the Nelson Performing Arts building has come into more focus, as the Northwest College board got a glimpse last month of what possible renovations could look like — … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/20/25

Clinic, pharmacy say they weren’t responsible for Byron tragedy

Family members of the late Tranyelle Harshman contend it was the negligent prescription of ketamine that led the Byron woman to fatally shoot her four young daughters and then herself last winter. … more

By CJ Baker | 11/20/25

Bears of Honor

Keri Sommer credits her then boyfriend, now husband Lee with getting her started making teddy bears 30 years ago. “We had gone to a bookstore, like, down in South Florida, and I saw … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/20/25