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A pair of American Bison forage for brunch while the male keeps close tabs on the female in Yellowstone National Park last week. A new Yellowstone Forever funded documentary on bison migrations, the cultural significance they enjoy today and their return from near extinction is planned next week at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

New film reveals recovery of bison migrations

A new wildlife documentary gives an unprecedented view into how Yellowstone bison recovered from near-extinction and relearned to migrate. “What Bison See: Restoring Yellowstone’s Lost … more

By University of Wyoming, Institutional Communications | 9/8/26

Ericka Smith, a deputy Park County attorney who’s based in Powell, won the recent Republican primary election with over 63% of the vote. It was a hotly contested race.

Smith credits experience, coalition building for win in contentious primary

Although it was a fierce primary campaign season overall, perhaps no local race proved more contentious than the one for county attorney. The winner of the Republican nomination, Deputy Park … more

By CJ Baker | 9/3/26

Shannon Sapp checks her hops garden to gauge when to harvest. Sapp and her sister Rachel started Secret Ingredient Farm, a spice and hops company selling in local stores and both of Powell's indoor and outdoor farmers' markets.

Secret Ingredient: Lone hops crop supplies local brewery

Surrounded by electric fence in the Shoshone River Valley south of Powell, four Babydoll Southdown sheep spend their summers chomping on sweet grasses and spicy weeds with permanent smiles on their … more

By Mark Davis | 9/3/26

Woman receives probation for crashing into hospital

A woman who intentionally crashed her truck into the Powell hospital in early 2024 was recently placed on probation for the crime. Amid a mental health crisis in January 2024, Nicole M. Suhr … more

By CJ Baker | 9/3/26

With new director, chamber takes new direction

Michela Morrissey wears several different hats — as the executive director of the Powell Chamber, the Powell Valley Economic Partnership (PEP) and the Powell Visitor Center. But in her first year … more

By CJ Baker | 9/3/26

Residents of the Yellowstone ecosystem are used to American bison on the landscape — including those engaged in the rut. But tourists, some seeing the largest land animal in North America for the first time, put trips to the ecosystem as one of their bucket list destinations just to see the western beasts. A symposium discussing Buffalo Bill Cody and his relationship to the species is planned for Sept. 11.

Cody and the American bison

The Western Writers of America (WWA) and the Homestead Foundation will host the James Ersfeld Symposium, Buffalo Bill Cody and the Bison in American History, at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West on … more

9/3/26

Powell’s Chapter P of P.E.O. Sisterhood celebrated its 100th anniversary with a birthday party on May 16, 2026. Active members of Chapter P include (up the stairs, from left) Ava Tobin, Marcia Wysocki, Mindy Christensen, Lee Griffith, Teresa Caldwell, Shelly Graham; (back row, from left) Mary Ann Wurzel, Kathy Mason, Kay Dooley, LeAnne Kindred, Sandi Finn, Sheri Core, Coleen Metzler, Cathy Campbell; (middle row, from left) Julie Fulton, Donna Doornbos, Tari McAdam, Carolyn Danko, Karen Parker, Mary Reynolds, Mary Hillman, Norene Streicher, Marc Robirds; (seated, from left) Pat Gehrman, Peggy Snyder, Lacey Wilson, Cecil Alice Johnstone, Pam Miller, JoyAnn Bessler. Not pictured: Cassidy Acton, Cindy Blevins, Cynthia Fulton, Diane Hefenieder, Priscilla Jeziorski, Carlolyn Karhu, Lindsay Kindred, Sandra Kitchen, Katy Lytle, Carol McCauley, Ann McClain, Jill Metzler, Barbara Pearson, Bev Peterson, Cammy Rowley, Bobbie Stutzman, Jennifer Walsh, Shelby Wetzel, Tabitha Winninger, Dianne Wolff.

Chapter P of P.E.O. hits the century mark

Powell’s Chapter P of P.E.O. celebrated its 100th anniversary with a birthday party luncheon at the Yellowstone Building on the Northwest College campus May 16, 2026. It’s been quite a ride … more

9/3/26

Afton administrator Violet Sanderson receives Benjamin Franklin Award for Open Government

A reputation for integrity, transparency and dedicated service to her community has earned Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson recognition as the September recipient of the Benjamin Franklin … more

9/3/26

Romans subject of Bible study

Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), a world-wide interdenominational Bible study, is excited to announce our study of Romans: From Guilt to Grace. All Basin residents are cordially invited to join us in … more

9/3/26

An aerial view of the general site of the proposed West Fork Dam at the head of the Little Snake River Valley in Carbon County. The proposed dam would be 264 feet high, 700 feet long and made out of concrete.

Colorado River drought lawsuits may dampen plans

As drought and over-allocation of Colorado River water shock the West, two lawsuits raise serious questions about irrigation in Wyoming and state plans to build a new dam and reservoir in Carbon … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 9/3/26

Kautz: Wyoming to receive more than $13M in Meta settlement

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming Attorney General Keith G. Kautz announced last week a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. — the largest state consumer protection … more

9/3/26

Community members stroll toward the finish line during the fourth annual Run For Berry held at the Northwest College campus mall last week.

Participation strong for 4th annual Run for Berry

More than 150 participants assembled at Northwest College’s campus mall for the fourth annual Run for Berry event. The event began with a 5K route and was followed by a mile long route shortly … more

By Logan Stayton | 9/1/26

Former Wyoming Game and Fish boss moves on to private lands nonprofit

Angi Bruce’s stint working in a newly created policy job with Gov. Mark Gordon’s team is shaping up to last only a matter of weeks. The former Wyoming Game and Fish Department director … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 9/1/26

Americorps VISTA volunteer Bridget Zuniga talks with Powell Ace Hardware General Manager Tony Rodriguez about the ‘Loose Change for Local Change’ donation jars at the check-out lanes. Rodriguez said ‘Ace Hardware is always here to support the community.’ The year-long fundraising drive will go to support local PEP Foundation programs.

Loose change for local change

Every penny matters to Bridget Zuniga, Powell Economic Partnership Grants and Giving AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer. Zuniga founded the ongoing “Loose Change for Local Change” program, a long-term … more

By Mark Davis | 9/1/26

First Deputy Park County Clerk Hans Odde (standing) hands off a set of Democratic ballots to be hand counted by election judges (from left) Susan Spiering, Joy Schipman, Vicki Taylor and Richard Jones.

Hand count confirms machine vote count

For the first time in at least several decades, Park County poll workers counted some local ballots by hand in a Thursday audit — and came up with the exact same results as those tabulated by … more

By CJ Baker | 9/1/26

Chase in Meeteetse ends in DUI arrest

Though he reportedly tried to flee and provided a fake name, a 22-year-old man was unable to avoid a stack of criminal charges last week. Seth McAlhany, who has a Bozeman, Montana, address, is … more

By CJ Baker | 9/1/26

Bovee sisters have Powell roots since early homestead days

They still refer to themselves as the Bovee sisters. They are proud descendants of a Powell homesteading family and graduates of Powell High School. They are both retired school teachers, … more

By Dave Bonner | 9/1/26

Early deadlines in effect for Sept. 8 edition

To recognize the Labor Day holiday, the Powell Tribune office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7. Early deadlines for the Tuesday, Sept. 8 edition are as follows: News, sports, obituaries, … more

9/1/26

Dead Indian Overlook was soaked on Saturday as rain hit the entire region with needed precipitation. On Thursday, a small fire was knocked down near the overlook after a lightning strike caused a ‘natural‘ fire.

Small fire snuffed out near Dead Indian Summit Overlook

Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze that broke out Thursday afternoon near the Dead Indian Summit Overlook. Started by a lightning strike, the Switchback Fire burned through only about a … more

By CJ Baker | 9/1/26

Daniels Scholarship applications open soon for Wyoming students

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are encouraged to apply for the Daniels Scholarship, which provides up to the full cost of attendance … more

9/1/26