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This tumbleweed safely stayed put in Powell’s downtown area during Thursday afternoon’s storm — unlike a plant that blew into the wrong spot and knocked out a portion of the city’s power.

A tumbleweed tumbled where it shouldn’t have amid today's rain and snowstorm, causing about a third of the City of Powell to briefly lose power. While the ubiquitous weeds … more

By CJ Baker | 5/23/24

Joey Andrade, Greg Jones, Lara Meyers, Cindy Cordova, Denise Holbert, Ned Kelley and (in corner) Ron Beebe check out many mineral specimans found in Wyoming during the Shoshone Rock Club May meeting. The club, along with the Cody 59ers Rock Club and the Wyoming State Mineral and Gem Society are sponsoring the state’s largest rock show May 30 to June 1 at the Park County Fairgrounds.

Wyoming Rocks! Rock clubs gearing up to host mineral and gem show

As the May meeting of the Shoshone Rock Club was brought to order last week by club President “Lapidary” Gary Olson, there was a heavy, serious vibe in the air. Hosting the state mineral … more

By Mark Davis | 5/23/24

LM Construction Manager Ethan Joy looks out over a freshly installed mural atop a Treasure Valley Seed elevator Tuesday evening. Roughly a year in the making, the mural revamp came together with the help of several companies, governmental entities and organizations.

New mural brightens downtown Powell

Powell’s downtown area has a bold new look, courtesy of a colorful new mural. Following roughly a year of planning, a multi-day installation effort and around 1,700 screws, the more than … more

By CJ Baker | 5/23/24

Hospital looks at how to address infusion center rising costs

Staff at Powell Valley Hospital’s infusion center have seen costs of infusion drugs rise in recent years, but a recent analysis of the financial department shows that, so far at least, revenues … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/23/24

Authorities say the driver of this 2022 Toyota Corolla went into the oncoming lane of traffic and collided with an eastbound truck on the Corbett Bridge Monday afternoon. No severe injuries were reported.

Corbett crash: Driver alleged to have been severely impaired

After a driver crossed into the wrong lane of travel and crashed into an oncoming vehicle east of Cody Monday afternoon, authorities suspected the 37-year-old man was drunk and placed him under … more

By CJ Baker | 5/23/24

This year’s Best of Show Junior Duck Stamp of two hooded mergansers was painted by none other than Powell High School junior Sophia Petrie. For the past three years Petrie has placed at the state level; she last won Best of Show during the 2021-2022 school year.

Powell student wins Best of Show for state duck stamp contest

Powell High School junior Sophia Petrie is a seasoned pro when it comes to the Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Petrie has entered a painting for the past three years and placed at the state level each … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/23/24

American Legion reveals Powell Memorial Day plans

The American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26 will be sponsoring a full day of activities and ceremonies for Memorial Day. Did someone say pancakes? Monday will kick off early at 7 a.m. with the … more

By Mark Davis | 5/23/24

Park 1 Virtual Academy student Nicholas Castleberg (front) is congratulated by Superintendent Jay Curtis as he accepts his diploma. The Shoshone Learning Center and Park 1 Virtual Academy graduated 27 students on Sunday. Of these, 19 are from the Shoshone Learning Center and two more are set to graduate this summer, making it the largest class in the center’s history. From left, students Dakota Hernandez, Merced Jordan Silva, Lexa Hodges, Castleberg, School Board Chair Kim Dillivan and Curtis.

SLC and P1VA students graduate

The Shoshone Learning Center graduated its largest class on record on Sunday, 21 students (two will graduate in the summer), alongside eight students from Park 1 Virtual Academy. During … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/23/24

Landowner gets OK for more businesses on property

A local property owner is looking to create a small trades business park just outside Powell city limits. Ty McGowan, on behalf of Elite Investing, was approved for a variance request to allow … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/23/24

Hospital financials recovering after cyberattack

When Powell Valley Healthcare was first reconnected with Change Healthcare, the company that handles crucial parts of the payment process for the hospital, it had $10 million in pending claims, CFO … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/23/24

Crews work to pour sidewalks leading to the new student center on the Northwest College campus Wednesday afternoon. The building has been built to the point where the college is now paying an electrical bill, which President Lisa Watson said was a good sign, even if it meant some extra cost on the budget.

Northwest College student center, soccer fieldhouse progressing

The new Northwest College student center has reached the point where the college is now paying the electrical bill. "The electricity is hooked up at the new student center," NWC President Lisa … more

5/23/24

Cody Police Chief Jason Stafford (center) presented Sgt. John Harris (at left) and Officer Jeremy Traverse with the department’s Lifesaving Award on Tuesday night at Cody City Hall.

Cody officers praised for saving women’s lives

A pair of fast-acting Cody police officers are credited with saving the lives of two women in recent months. On separate, unrelated calls, the department says Officer Jeremy Traverse and Sgt. … more

By CJ Baker | 5/23/24

Early deadlines for the May 28 Powell Tribune

To celebrate the Memorial Day holiday, the Powell Tribune front office will be closing at noon Friday, May 24, and the entire office will be closed Monday, May 27. There will be early deadlines … more

5/23/24

Marsicos celebrate 50 years together

Jim and Bernita Marsico recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They met and married in Alaska in 1974. They have lived in Wyoming since 1975. Their devotion is true and they are admired … more

5/23/24

Bighorn Canyon is ready for summer

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is ready for the summer season. There is minimal driftwood in the lake at this time according to a release, but will increase as lake levels … more

5/23/24

New nonprofit to help families find missing loved ones

More than two years have passed since Irene Gakwa was reported missing from Gillette. Now a new nonprofit, WyoFinds, continues the search for her and other missing persons around Wyoming. Gakwa, … more

By Bailey Wilson, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/23/24

WDH: Calls seeking credit card details for Medicaid renewal are fake

With new reports of fake calls wrongly seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting clients and their family members to be cautious of potential Medicaid coverage scams. Wyoming Medicaid is part of … more

5/23/24

Wyoming Game and Fish Large Carnivore Biologist Luke Ellsbury (left) and Wildlife Biologist Flint Atkinson work with a mountain lion.

Large carnivore management evolving

With Wyoming’s bear, wolf and mountain lion populations on the minds of many in the state as adventurers and tourists head to the hills for the summer season, Game and Fish Large Carnivore … more

By Mark Davis | 5/21/24

Range expert: Potential shooting complex location has ‘wow’ factor

The committee pushing to get the state shooting complex in Park County has identified 2,050 acres of state land roughly 10 minutes south of Cody west of Wyo. Highway 120S that Forward Cody CEO James … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/21/24

Roughly 100 first responders and volunteers participated in a Saturday drill at Yellowstone Regional Airport, in which local personnel tested how they would respond to a plane crash. The airport hosts full scale exercises every three years.

First responders train for disaster at Cody airport

When a small plane carrying two people crashed outside of Powell earlier this month, it resulted in no injuries and required a relatively standard response from first responders. But on Saturday … more

By CJ Baker | 5/21/24