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Reducing the risk: New law extends cancer benefits to firefighters

When a garage fire ignited in Powell in late May, firefighters rushed to the scene in their bunkers and fitted their personal protective equipment on scene, ready for any and all dangers to … more

By Mark Davis | 7/25/24

Development standards and regulation amendments process heats up

Just like with the extensive process to create a new land use plan, Park County officials want residents to be involved in the process to revise regulations related to that plan. In the coming … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/25/24

Ex-manager of Cody business accused of stealing $193k

Prosecutors allege that the longtime manager of a Cody liquor store stole over $193,000 from the business over the past few years. Julia “Julie” Harvey, 63, faces four felony counts … more

By CJ Baker | 7/25/24

Man allegedly fired shots, tried to rob family members in Meeteetse

A 68-year-old Evanston man is alleged to have traveled to Meeteetse and tried robbing his brothers at gunpoint last week, firing multiple shots in the process. Brian Manderfeld is facing a stack … more

By CJ Baker | 7/25/24

Women work on annual clothing giveaway

For the sixth year, a group of women is gathering together to fill two large trailers with clothing to give away to the community. Starting Monday, a group of about 15 women will be working all … more

7/25/24

The Clearwater Fire west of Wapiti has grown to 72 acres as of Wednesday morning but was not moving in the direction of the highway 1 mile to the north.

Clearwater Fire grows to 72 acres

The Clearwater Fire west of Wapiti has grown to 72 acres and the 40 firefighters and other personnel assigned to the fire are working with area homeowners to increase defensible space and harden … more

7/25/24

Former UW professor to receive LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award

Author, historian and law professor Eric Muller, who curated the permanent exhibit at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, will receive the LaDonna Zall Compassionate Witness Award during the … more

7/25/24

A frame from the graphic novel about Norman Mineta and Alan Simpson.

Foundation publishes graphic novel about Norman Mineta, Alan Simpson

“From Behind Barbed Wire to Washington: The Remarkable Friendship of Norman Mineta and Alan Simpson” was released this week by the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation. The book is … more

7/25/24

Mineta-Simpson Institute opens during weekend’s pilgrimage

The Mineta-Simpson Institute, dedicated to preserving the ideals of Secretary of Transportation and Commerce Norman Mineta and Sen. Alan Simpson, will open this weekend during the annual Heart … more

7/25/24

The authors of ‘Heart Mountain Chronicles’ lived at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center with their parents from April 1948 until November 1950, occupying barracks that once housed Japanese residents.

Authors of new Heart Mountain book to hold talks in Cody

In conjunction with the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage, the authors of a new book on the Heart Mountain Internment Camp are holding three talks in Cody. On Thursday (today) at 4:15 p.m. there will be … more

7/25/24

Yellowstone National Park staff survey the aftermath of a Tuesday morning hydrothermal explosion near Biscuit Basin's Black Diamond Pool.

Hydrothermal explosion rocks Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin; no injuries reported

One of Yellowstone National Park’s thermal features erupted with a powerful explosion on Tuesday morning, blasting debris into the sky and sending tourists scurrying for safety. more

By CJ Baker | 7/23/24

Brian J. Manderfeld is pictured at the Park County Detention Center.

Man allegedly fired shots, tried to rob family members in Meeteetse

A 68-year-old Evanston man is alleged to have traveled to Meeteetse and tried robbing his brothers at gunpoint last week, firing multiple shots in … more

By CJ Baker | 7/23/24

Park County Fair returns with a few new twists

The Park County Fairgrounds are coming to life for yet another week of livestock sales and community entertainment. This will be the 113th edition of the Park County Fair and while many events will … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/23/24

The grand champion: Cat showman wins top feline award for fourth year

As the emcee for the 2024 Park County Fair Fashion Revue, Curtis Muecke worked on his feet for the five and a half hour show in a smart looking suit and tie. Later, after a clothing change, was … more

By Mark Davis | 7/23/24

Flames shoot out of the exhaust of Colton Parham’s derby car as he makes contact to stay in the 2023 competition. The demo derby is always the biggest draw at the Park County Fair.

Demo Derby: Crowd favorite returns to fair

Demolition derbies have been around since the 1950s. And the motorsport — which involves cars purposefully ramming into one another — has been a staple at the Park County Fair for a good … more

By Ethan Cartier, Tribune Intern | 7/23/24

Chevy Hill zips around the track at last year’s figure 8 race at the Park County Fair.

‘Nonstop action’ in figure 8 races

Figure 8 racing is back at the Park County Fair with some new twists. After a nearly decade-long absence from the fair, the figure 8 returned last year and proved to be a crowd pleaser. A repeat … more

By CJ Baker | 7/23/24

The road dog: Tyler Rich to play first concert in region at county fair

You will laugh, clap your hands and tap your toes to the Park County Fair’s headline musical act on July 26. There’s also a good chance you will cry. He will. Tyler Rich will be … more

By Mark Davis | 7/23/24

Cody in-line to land state shooting complex

As the State of Wyoming moves forward with plans to build a world-class shooting facility, a panel is recommending that the complex be built in Cody. Following months of proposals, pitches and … more

By CJ Baker | 7/23/24

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cody Region fisheries biologist Jason Burckhardt stocked Pickett and Dick creeks Wednesday in an effort to rid brook trout from the waterways. By stocking the creeks with supermale brook trout, their YY chromosomes will only produce males, eventually leading to an all male population unable to reproduce. Brook trout put too much pressure on cutthroat trout, driving them out of their native habitats.

Game and Fish stock brook trout to save cutthroats

Across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, state fisheries managers are doing everything they can to save the area’s native trout. Wednesday, Cody Region fisheries biologists stocked brook … more

By Mark Davis | 7/23/24

Josie Werner leads her steer through the sale barn at last year’s Park County Junior Livestock Sale. This year’s sale begins at 1 p.m. Saturday.

2024 Park County Fair Junior Livestock Sale

Months of hard work by area youth will culminate in Saturday’s Junior Livestock Sale. Members of Park County’s 4-H and FFA clubs will present their steers, hogs, lambs, goats or rabbits … more

By Ethan Cartier and CJ Baker | 7/23/24