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Northwest College President Lisa Watson (left) watches as CTD administrator Christi Greaham tells assembled board of trustees and staff about the new simulators available at the armory.

Northwest College has been running classes in the Powell armory building for about a month now and, CTD administrator Christi Greaham said, they're already using just about all of the 13,729 square … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/13/24

Wapiti hunter to pay $15K for mistakenly killing grizzly

A local black bear hunter who mistakenly killed a grizzly last spring must pay $15,000 in restitution and is barred from hunting over the next year. At a Wednesday hearing in Park County Circuit … more

By CJ Baker | 2/13/24

Drag races, celebrity cornhole coming to Powell this summer

If all goes according to plan, the Powell Municipal Airport will host not just one drag race this summer, but an entire series. Drag racing recently became a part of the annual Wings ’N … more

By CJ Baker | 2/13/24

Powell Middle School’s new speech and debate team is off to a strong start after sweeping the interpretation category at a Worland tournament in January. From left, Abigail Curdy, Charlotte Seddon, Leora Graham (holding a photo of her partner Talon Grau), Natalie Warner, Reina Hansen, Beth Black and Morra Jessup.

Powell Middle School speech and debate team performs well at first tournament

In their first year, Powell Middle School’s new speech and debate students swept the interpretation category in their first tournament in Worland on Jan. 20. The students began polishing … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/13/24

Levi Rogers, of Powell, receives feedback from adjunct music professor Morgan Grover during the 49th annual Showalter Festival at Northwest College. This year’s festival featured 276 students.

Eight area middle school students named outstanding performers at festival

At Northwest College’s 49th annual Showalter Festival on Feb. 3, eight students earned the title of outstanding performer, including two from Powell. Outstanding performers Hayden Peters … more

2/13/24

Kim Stewart leads her Latin class at Veritas Academy, a Classical Christian academy in Cody. The school which is in its 10th year originally had four students and now boasts 74.

Classical Christian school in Cody is in its 10th year

A decade ago four Park County mothers gathered together in a living room to figure out the best option for their children’s education. These parents were not interested in … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/13/24

The Powell Medical Foundation’s annual Mardi Gras fundraiser has expanded this year due to increased interest after the event sold out last year.

Mardi Gras fundraiser returns to fairgrounds

The Powell Medical Foundation is adding an extra table to this year’s festive fundraiser, because last year all 250 seats were filled. This year there are 260 seats available for the Mardi … more

2/13/24

Powell Middle School 2023 fall honor roll

Powell Middle School has released the fall honor roll roster for the 2023-2024 academic year. To qualify for the honor roll students must fit into one of three GPA ranges, 4.0, 3.5-3.99, or 3.0-3.49. … more

2/13/24

Wolves wander through the northern part of Yellowstone National Park. A recent effort to regain federal protections for the species was denied by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service calling further protections ‘not warranted.’

Conservation groups suing over gray wolf decision

After the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined calls for the return of gray wolf protections under the Endangered Species Act were not warranted, announcing their decision Feb. 2, 10 … more

By Mark Davis | 2/13/24

Northwest College and MSU Billings form Yellowstone Consortium as part of new UISFL Grant

As part of an ongoing partnership through the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Languages (UISFL) Faculty Grant, Montana State University Billings and Northwest College have joined with … more

2/13/24

UW launches eight fully online bachelor’s degree programs

Opportunities to earn fully online degrees from the University of Wyoming will increase significantly starting this fall. UW online bachelor’s degrees are now available to first-time … more

2/13/24

Wyoming Humanities awards thousands in grant dollars to organizations across the state

The Buffalo Bill Memorial Association was one of seven nonprofit organizations throughout the state to receive significant grants from Wyoming Humanities. Wyoming Crossroads Grants are part of … more

2/13/24

Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly nets Yellowstone Lake cutthroat trout for tagging in August 2023.

Studies: Climate change, lake trout could impede Yellowstone Lake cutthroat recovery indefinitely

Judging by the high watermarks on bridge pilings, Todd Koel, lead fisheries biologist for Yellowstone National Park, has witnessed Yellowstone Lake water levels fall by as much as 6 to 8 feet during … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 2/13/24

Delilah Bieber focuses on her form while striking the heavy bag during the first practice of the Post 26 Boxing Club. The American Legion-founded program is free to all Powell youth and aims to help them develop character.

Boxing club provides outlet and mentorship for Powell youth

Kids ages 5-11 stood on a linoleum floor. The room was buzzing with excitement — they were going to learn how to box, just without contact. So, with enthusiasm, they learned how to do a pushup, … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/8/24

Andrew Laszlo Sr. was one of America’s top cinematographers, working on popular television series and movies starring actors like Barbra Streisand and Sylvester Stallone. However, few knew the horror he endured in his youth. His son, Andrew Laszlo Jr. brought his father’s story to Powell last week as a guest speaker at Northwest College.

Laszlo’s secrets revealed: Author shares family’s story of survival

Andrew Laszlo Sr. didn’t want to think about his past, let alone share it. He literally walked away from memories of his youth, determined to keep moving forward and refusing to look back. … more

By Mark Davis | 2/8/24

Cody resident Dave McMillan (left) and Sen. Dan Laursen (R-Powell) present their group’s request for Park County to hand count ballots in this year’s elections as dozens of their supporters fill out the Grizzly Room on Tuesday at the Cody Library.

Group asks county to hand count its election ballots

A group of residents is again asking the Park County commissioners to order a hand count of the ballots cast in the upcoming election instead of continuing to use electronic tabulators. … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/8/24

City extends search for new police chief

In an effort to draw in some more applicants, the City of Powell is extending its search for a new police chief. The application period was set to close Wednesday. However, with only about a … more

By CJ Baker | 2/8/24

‘Superheroes Unite’ this weekend at PHS

The Powell High School drama club is putting on a play about superheroes and villains geared toward a younger audience than many of their recent productions. Productions are Friday and Saturday … more

By Abigail LeBlanc, Tribune intern | 2/8/24

Annual cherry pie luncheon will benefit girls state

The American Legion Auxiliary Cherry Pie Luncheon was started in 1968 as a fundraiser to send local girls to Wyoming Girls State, and it has been an annual event in Powell ever since. This … more

2/8/24

Man facing assault charge for alleged DUI crash

Prosecutors are pursuing a felony charge against an alleged drunk driver who reportedly hit another vehicle and injured a teen in Cody last month. Former Cody resident Timothy C. Hodgson is … more

By CJ Baker | 2/8/24