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In what organizers hope will be an annual event, the Heart of a Patriot Run/Walk and Bike event Saturday at Homesteader Park crosses the starting line to a path filled with flags, including one memorializing Charlie Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA prior to his assassination on Sept. 10.

After Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated Sept. 10 in Orem, Utah, Powell resident Emily Denney immediately began to mourn. The public shooting of the popular leader hit her hard. … more

By Mark Davis | 10/21/25

Sheriff’s office purchases four new Chevy trucks

The Park County Sheriff’s Office is purchasing four new Chevy Silverado 1500 crew cabs to replace three higher mileage trade-in Chevys and one that was wrecked in a July crash. The … more

By Zac Taylor and CJ Baker | 10/21/25

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex Joint Powers Board (including Chair Glenn Ross, standing) hosted an open house Wednesday night at the Park County Courthouse to show off the conceptual design for the complex. Attendees crowded into just about every available chair in the room.

Shooting complex design unveiled to public

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex’s conceptual design, unveiled Thursday evening at the Park County Courthouse, features space for sporting clays, archery, rifle, action shooting, extreme long … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/21/25

Powell High School boasts high ACT score, graduation increase

When you take a look at Powell High School’s 2025 ACT scores, students’ Panther pride is evident — Powell’s students scored an average of 20.3, 1.2 points ahead of the state. … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/21/25

Dr. Logan Vincent, who works at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, and has done groundbreaking procedures, trained at Powell Valley Healthcare more than a decade ago while in school.

Former WRITE student performs groundbreaking surgery

A former Powell Valley Healthcare medical student is now making waves in the medical field. In 2012, Dr. Logan Vincent was involved with the WRITE (WWAMI Rural Integrated Training … more

By Nalani Jordan, Tribune intern | 10/21/25

Tourism in late summer, early fall a ‘pleasant surprise’

Tourism remained a pleasant surprise in September in Park County, especially around Cody and in Yellowstone National Park, as evidenced by the increase in lodging tax collections over last … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/21/25

Missing Sheridan man’s remains found west of Cody

More than seven years after a Sheridan man went missing, his remains were located west of Cody. The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that remains found over the summer in … more

By CJ Baker | 10/21/25

Willie Ito with animation historian Mindy Johnson at the SPARK ANIMATION festival.

‘Hello Maggie!’ Animator wins lifetime achievement award

Willie Ito, who was incarcerated as a child at the Topaz, Utah, incarceration site for Japanese Americans during World War II, received a lifetime achievement award for his career in animation from … more

10/21/25

Man may avoid drug case if he stays in Arkansas

As long as he stays out of Wyoming, an Arkansas man likely won’t have to answer to a pending felony drug charge in Park County. The 41-year-old absconded while his case was pending, and … more

By CJ Baker | 10/21/25

Sponsor a wreath, honor a veteran

National Wreaths Across America Day 2025 is Saturday, Dec. 13 and the Powell American Legion Auxiliary, a Wreaths Across America Sponsorship Group, is supporting Crown Hill Cemetery. The … more

10/21/25

A light post outside the original barracks at the site of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center.

Federal employees receive free admission during shutdown

Effectively immediately, all federal employees will enjoy free admission to the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center for the duration of the government shutdown. Free admission also applies … more

10/21/25

UW researchers upend big cat ‘facts’

Previous studies have shown that mountain lions tend to shy away from feeding sites that have been disturbed by human presence. However, a group of University of Wyoming researchers has turned that … more

10/21/25

Kyle Lash is stepping into the role of game warden coordinator for the Cody Region to replace longtime head Scott Werbelow, who retired after 33 years with the department. Lash will oversee game wardens across the Big Horn Basin and support law enforcement operations throughout the region. The Thermopolis native began his career with the department in 2009 as a damage technician in the Big Horn Basin. He later served as a game warden in Green River, Cheyenne, Kaycee and most recently, Jackson.

Lash steps into game warden coordinator role in Big Horn Basin

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Cody Region has announced Kyle Lash as the new game warden coordinator. Lash stepped into the role last month, succeeding Scott Werbelow, who retired … more

10/21/25

The first two homes along the newly constructed Reagan Street are now being built within the Shoopman 5 Subdivision. The development is near the City of Powell’s southeastern edge, with most of the 30 lots south of Monroe Street.

New subdivisions pushing Powell to the south

Powell is expanding to the south, with a pair of new subdivisions being built south of Monroe Street. On the city’s eastern end, two new homes are currently being constructed within the … more

By CJ Baker | 10/17/25

Roger and Nora Brazelton share a happy moment on their ranch while leading a tour of their cordwood home. The couple spent five years building the unique home and landscaping the property, all with a sense of humor.

Stacked for success: Cordwood home means charm plus super low utility bills

When Powell’s Roger and Nora Brazelton decided to build their dream house, they didn’t intend on hiring a construction crew. The couple wanted to get their hands dirty, knowing they … more

By Mark Davis | 10/17/25

This unique house on Christy Lane, first built by Ty Barhaug, takes advantage of reclaimed materials to beautiful effect.

Rustic, reused, reclaimed: Powell home uses reclaimed materials to amazing effect

Items can have a life long after their initial purpose has been filled. A perfect example is Mike and Susan Jubie’s home on Christy Lane. The house, built with a heavy reliance on … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/17/25

Metzler Construction is nearing completion on Mike and Kay Regan’s 3,500-square-foot home at Campfire Lane. Having a view of Heart Mountain was a priority of the well structured house.

Mountain living around Campfire

Metzler Construction has nearly completed Kay and Mike Regan’s 3,500-square-foot home on Campfire Lane, angled to allow for consistent views of Heart Mountain and designed to take advantage of … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/17/25

Local pantry provides choices and fresh vegetables

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Powell has explored a variety of different ways to support the community’s food needs. Two years ago the church landed on offering a pantry every … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/17/25

Powell area resident Maria Berchtold draws a line indicating what land should be devoted to ag as Logan Simpson consultant Melissa Ruth (left) and fellow residents (right) Jeff Michels and Julie Thompson watch at a March planning area workshop at Heart Mountain Hall.

County using new land use plan on decisions

Rural areas in Park County are now under both a new land use plan, approved last year, and the first batch of amended development standards and regulations, both of which are already having an … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/17/25

Weston County tops state in home ownership, but lags in education

The 2024 Wyoming and County Profiles, released by the State of Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, compares demographic, social and economic conditions across all 23 counties. The 2024 profiles … more

By Bob Bonnar, News Letter Journal Via Wyoming News Exchange | 10/17/25