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A trio of trees stand tall during the Powell Christian School concert on Dec. 3. From left, Dominic Shrive, Lincoln Wiggins and Evertt Wiggins.

Powell Christian School singing holiday cheer

Powell Christian School’s students performed some Christmas classics to an audience at Grace Point on Dec. 3. Christy Muecke’s 19 kindergarten through second grade students … more

12/28/23

During the community showcase Tuesday evening, Miles McNair (from left), learns about the Powell Middle School Fly Fishing Club with his daughter Fae and wife Heather from Physical Education Teacher Eric Oram.

Powell Middle School hosts first community showcase

Dozens of students and family members showed up within an hour when Powell Middle School held its first community showcase event on Tuesday. The event aimed to show students and parents what clubs … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/29/22

Trapper wrestlers mauled by grizzly

Two Northwest College wrestlers were mauled by a grizzly bear while hiking Saturday on the South Fork. Kendell Cummings, a sophomore from Evanston, and Brady Lowry, a redshirt sophomore from Cedar … more

By Mark Davis and Zac Taylor | 10/17/22

Gillette man arrested after stealing grandfather’s truck and guns and kicking deputy

GILLETTE (WNE) — An 18-year-old Gillette man was arrested Sunday morning on a number of felony charges, including aggravated burglary, theft and interference. A 39-year-old woman said … more

11/17/22

Former Little League treasurer sentenced to 30 days in jail

GILLETTE (WNE) — A Campbell County man accused of stealing nearly $30,000 from Gillette Little League while he was the club’s treasurer was sentenced earlier this month to 30 days … more

12/6/22

Cody School District students started the second round of the Health Career Pathways program through the state’s RIDE initiative in early March, with the students set to explore various health care fields.

Collaborative effort provides innovative hands-on education for Cody students

Cody High School and Heart Mountain Academy launched the second cohort of students into the Health Career Pathways program March 4, a pioneering initiative borne out of a strategic partnership with … more

3/14/24

Galina Matsiakh, owner of WYO Stylez salon in Cody, cuts the hair of Kilian Trulik, a visitor to Cody. Matsiakh worked as a hair stylist in Kyiv when the war began, first fleeing to a border town when the Ukrainian capital began being shelled and then into Poland with her daughter when their temporary housing was damaged.

Two Ukrainian families find refuge and happiness in Park County

As a plane flew overhead, Galina Matsiakh saw two small objects fall from the aircraft. They were bombs, targeting the neighborhood where she and her 5-year-old daughter were living. The … more

By Mark Davis | 6/13/23

Powell student graduates Michigan State

Lucy Sullivan graduated from Michigan State University in May with two separate bachelors degrees. She had one in biochemistry and molecular biology/biotechnology and another in genomics and … more

6/22/23

Forest proposes higher fees for camping

The cost of camping is likely going up. Shoshone National Forest is proposing significant campground fee increases at recreation sites across the forest, including those often used by outdoor … more

By Mark Davis | 7/27/23

Norman Manweiler stays industrious despite his disability. After realizing he’d be responsible for plowing behind his house, he bought a tractor to do the job.

‘There’s always a way’

For Norman Manweiler, there’s always a way. “People say handicapped people can’t do nothing,” he said. “When I was 6, I remember my grandfather telling me, … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/14/23

Bison eyed for Endangered Species Act protection

Another iconic Yellowstone species is being considered again for Endangered Species Act protections. Threats to the park’s plains bison — including loss of habitat and migration … more

By Nicole Pollack, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/7/22

Cody residents Jean Shanor and Karen Biesemeier sell low sodium and low sugar products from their greenhouse at the winter farmers’ market at the Cody VWF every Saturday.

Winter farmers’ market brings people together

Perhaps a surprise gift this holiday season is the fact that the farmers’ market in Cody at the VFW Hall, 12th Street and Salsbury Avenue, continues through the winter from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. A … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Powell Tribune | 12/19/23

Northwest College invites community to celebrate law enforcement Jan. 9

The community is invited to show their appreciation for local law enforcement officers during a Tuesday, Jan. 9 gathering at Northwest College. The National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day … more

12/28/23

Assessor pushes for cap on rising property taxes

Park County Assessor Pat Meyer and his office feel the pain of taxpayers in a year when property tax bills were mailed with increases as high as 25% to 45%. He doesn’t want to send those … more

By Dave Bonner | 9/29/22

AG responds: Ballots cannot be hand counted

Members of the public would not be able to hand count ballots to verify a vote, even if the ballots were from past elections, the Wyoming Attorney General’s office said in response to questions … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/17/22

Cheyenne man pleads guilty in mother's stabbing

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A local man pleaded guilty last week to charges related to the January 2021 stabbing of his mother. Antonio Jose Landeroz on Nov. 23 pleaded guilty in Laramie County … more

12/6/22

Land Use Plan up for vote Tuesday

After more than two years of work, a new Park County Land Use Plan could be approved Tuesday by Park County Commissioners. A public hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Cody Auditorium. The … more

3/14/24

From left, Sara Wood, Mindy Meuli, Megan McGuffey Skinner, Caitlin Youngquist and Kali McCrackin Goodenough finish packing boxes of spelt flour for pickup by Food Bank of Wyoming.

Statewide partnership brings whole grains to Wyoming food pantries

Ralston — A new partnership between Wyoming Heritage Grains, Food Bank of Wyoming and the University of Wyoming Extension is bringing Wyoming-grown whole grains to food pantries across the … more

6/13/23

University of Minnesota Duluth's Dean's List

Powell student Ashley Alexander made the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Dean’s List for the spring semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List students must have at least a 3.5 … more

6/22/23

Cody Regional Health hosted an educational tour for three third-grade classes from Sunset Elementary School in Cody. The tour took them through several departments within the main campus, including the Emergency Room and ambulance bay.

Cody Regional Health hosts tour for local students

CODY — Cody Regional Health recently had the privilege of hosting an engaging and educational tour for three third-grade classes from Sunset Elementary School in Cody. With a mission to inspire … more

9/14/23