News | Powell Tribune

County commissioners agree to multiple funding requests more than $1 million

It was a good afternoon for a number of organizations and county departments who had requested funds from one of Park County’s two large pots of COVID-19 related federal funds. At … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/14/23

From left, Gabby Paterson edits feature editor Jimmy Dees’ story with the help of next year’s editor in chief Emma Johnson in the classroom where The Prowl student newspaper is produced.

Powell High School student is Wyoming’s journalist of the year

Y ou should be a human first, then a journalist — Powell High School senior Gabby Paterson was told to follow those priorities by her adviser two years ago. She took the advice and … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/14/23

Wyoming Bankers Association: Local banks are doing fine

Amid a series of developments following the closure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday, the Wyoming Bankers Association says it is ensuring the community banking voice is being heard while it … more

3/14/23

Property tax problem gets short- and long-term fixes

O f the more than a dozen bills aimed at providing residential property tax relief, Wyoming lawmakers settled on three: one to expand an existing refund program for low- and middle-income homeowners … more

3/14/23

Gordon signs bill to create outdoor recreation fund

G ov. Mark Gordon signed a bill Thursday creating the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund, which will strengthen Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy and help fund recreation … more

By Mark Davis | 3/14/23

Park County Planner Joy Hill will give a free presentation about floodplain development Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. at the Wyoming Game and Fish office, located at 2 Tilden Trail in Cody.

Trout Unlimited features free floodplain development presentation March 14

CODY — As part of its series of free educational presentations, the East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host Park County Planner Joy Hill, who will give a presentation about … more

3/14/23

Cody chamber CEO resigns position

The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce has announced the resignation of its CEO, Tina Hoebelheinrich. Tina has accepted a new position and will be transitioning to her new opportunity over the … more

3/14/23

BLM to conduct spring prescribed fire projects

WORLAND — The Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District plans to conduct prescribed fire projects within the Cody and Worland field office areas this spring as part of the … more

3/14/23

From left, Powell High School Robotics member Dallin Waite dumps hundreds of rubber ducks onto Daniel Merritt, to the amusement of PHS teacher Hans Hawley (back), Luke Legler and Kalin Hicswa.

Rubber ducks race for charity

A pink duck wearing a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry won $500 worth of goods for its owner on Feb. 28. The annual Powell High School Robotics duck race sells rubber ducks to the … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/14/23

Powell High School senior Josie Griffin is seen working on a tablecloth in her sewing room. Griffin is a seamstress who sews everything from scrunchies to extravagant prom dresses.

Teenage seamstress shares her story

Growing up, Josie Griffin always loved arts and crafts. From painting to drawing, she discovered her passion for using her imagination and thinking creatively. Besides the standard drawing and … more

Gabby Paterson | 3/14/23

Italian Night Pasta Bar will benefit Nelson family

People who would like to support the Nelson family, who lost two daughters in a car crash on the Powell highway last month, will have another opportunity Saturday, March 18 at the Powell Eagles. … more

3/14/23

Sip and Paint event slated for March 23

On Thursday, March 23 at 5 p.m., Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area will be hosting a free Sip and Paint event at the South District Visitor Center in Lovell. Ranger Moss Lynn will be giving … more

3/14/23

Killer Dancers

In the dark of night deep in the wilderness, Powell High School Panthers Anna Smith and Anne Aguirre kept an eye out for the Absaroka Mountain Range’s apex predator. They had found themselves … more

By Mark Davis | 3/9/23

Northwest College approved for new four-year criminal justice degree

A program championed by local law enforcement leaders, pushed for by professors and staff, and desired by many students, is coming to Northwest College in the fall semester. Northwest College … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/9/23

Hailee Gorsuch, a mentor in the Fly Fishing Club, shows intense focus while she assists with building rods on Friday.

Mentoring students one fly fishing rod at a time

At Powell Middle School on Friday and Saturday students had to be careful and pay attention to detail. They were building fly fishing rods with the help of a Wyoming-based fly fishing … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/9/23

Park County Republican Party Chairman Martin Kimmet addresses the party's central committee on March 2 at the Cody Cowboy Church, following his unanimous reelection. Kimmet has served as chairman since 2017.

GOP sticks with conservative leadership

During its biennial elections last week, the Park County Republican Party chose to stay the course, sticking with a staunchly conservative slate of leaders. Party Chairman Martin Kimmet of Clark … more

By CJ Baker | 3/9/23

Grizzlies on the move

A Yellowstone National Park wildlife biologist on a radio telemetry flight Tuesday observed the first grizzly bear of 2023 to emerge from hibernation. The adult bear, estimated at 300-350 pounds, was … more

By Mark Davis | 3/9/23

Most basins look good going into spring

Going into March, typically the heaviest snow month in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, snow water equivalent reports are close to 30-year medians. According the Natural Resources Conservation … more

3/9/23

Mother who reported daughter’s phone ‘stolen’ faces six felony drug charges

DOUGLAS (WNE) — Amber Lawson (aka Amber Hagen) called the Douglas Police Department on Jan. 25 to report her daughter’s cellphone had been stolen. The phone had been taken by a … more

3/9/23

Visitors walk past overflow parking at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park as they make their way to the natural attraction June 20, 2021.

Outdoor recreation trust fund passes Legislature

With a new $6 million trust fund designed to award grants to outdoor recreation projects, Wyoming is poised to join the growing list of states that are investing government dollars in the burgeoning … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 3/9/23