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Ex-manager accused of stealing $120K from auto dealer, individual

A former manager of a Powell auto dealer is alleged to have stolen roughly $120,000 from the business between late 2021 and mid 2022. Prosecutors accuse 58-year-old Vince Smith of keeping the … more

By CJ Baker | 2/6/24

Good things come in small packages

After pulling in an unremarkable cutthroat trout Saturday at Upper Sunshine Reservoir, Jamie Fritz was just about to toss it back down her hole in the ice when she noticed a splash of color. … more

By Mark Davis | 2/6/24

The Junction Butte wolf pack, photographed from above during a wolf study in Yellowstone National Park, moves through the snow. Wolves crossing the park’s borders can be legally shot in bordering states, but management of the species is under scrutiny of federal agencies tasked with conservation of gray wolves.

Petitions to re-list gray wolf denied

After a peer-reviewed assessment, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Friday announced two petitions to re-list gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the Northern Rocky Mountains … more

By Mark Davis | 2/6/24

A snapshot of one of the most recent fancy meals for new parents before it went out for delivery. The nutrition services department has recently expanded the hours it will offer the meal to accommodate parents.

Powell Hospital provides fine dining for new parents on their schedule

The birth of a new baby is a big deal at a hospital as keen as Powell Valley is to be known as top destination for expecting mothers in the region. So, since 2016, the nutrition staff has been … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/6/24

The Cody Community Theatre cast pose during a rehearsal of ‘9 to 5.’ The famous musical can be seen in the Wynona Thompson Auditorium, Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Cody Community Theatre to perform ‘9 to 5’

Cody Community Theatre actors new and old will be gracing the stage of the Wynona Thompson Auditorium to tell the story of three hardworking women who push back against their oppressive boss. … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/6/24

Powell man alleged to have wandered into homes

A Powell man is facing a growing stack of charges that allege he entered multiple homes while under the influence of drugs in late December. Powell police and prosecutors initially charged Adam … more

By CJ Baker | 2/6/24

NWC hosting art exhibit from Red Lodge Clay Center

Artwork by seven ceramic artists from the Red Lodge Clay Center (RLCC) is on display at Northwest College, and the public is invited to a free closing reception scheduled for noon on Thursday, Feb. … more

2/6/24

2023 Powell High School fall semester honor roll

The fall semester honor roll for Powell High School’s 2023-2024 school year has been released. In order to make the honor roll, students must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no grade … more

2/6/24

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation helps stop fee increase for immigration case files

The efforts of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation and other genealogical researchers were successful in stopping a proposed increase in fees to access alien cases files and other critical … more

2/6/24

Anderson and Colgan to marry in October

Melissa Clark of Powell and Dennis Anderson of Casper as well as Sean and Beth Colgan of Foxfield, Colorado, would like to announce the New Year’s Eve engagement and approaching marriage of … more

2/6/24

Missoula Children’s Theatre to hold auditions at PHS

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Cinderella on Monday, Feb. 12 at the Powell High School Theater from 3:40-5:40 p.m. Those auditioning should … more

2/6/24

The USNS Cody is the US Navy’s first Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Flight II vessel.

Navy accepts delivery of transport vessel named for Cody

MOBILE, Alabama — The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the first Flight II Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, USNS Cody (EPF 14), Jan. 11, according to a release by the U.S. Navy. … more

2/6/24

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody) has been at the forefront of pro choice efforts the last few years both in the Legislature and in the courts.

Wyoming Supreme Court denies abortion intervenors

JACKSON — In a written opinion filed Friday morning, the Wyoming Supreme Court declined the appeal of two state lawmakers and an anti-abortion nonprofit to become parties to a case challenging … more

By Kate Ready, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/6/24

Rob Koelling’s photograph of a rufous hummingbird with a blossom stuck on her beak was selected as the top photo in the annual Wyoming Wildlife Magazine photography contest. The image was captured in his backyard, although Koelling often travels to photograph birds, and is often seen on back roads and isolated areas photographing his wildlife and landscape subjects.

Uncommon photographs: Powell photographer wins grand prize in state contest

Rob Koelling’s love for wildlife photography is well known in the Cowboy State. Numerous publications and exhibits feature his awe-inspiring artwork, largely of Wyoming’s avian species. … more

By Mark Davis | 2/1/24

Judge allows church to begin building Cody temple

While litigation over the project continues, a judge won’t block The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from starting to build its planned temple in Cody. A group of neighbors … more

By CJ Baker | 2/1/24

Property taxes set to jump again, assessor warns

Unless state lawmakers take action, local homeowners could face another big increase on their property taxes this year, Park County Assessor Pat Meyer recently warned. Between inflation and … more

By CJ Baker | 2/1/24

Kurt Bullinger (left) and Justin Vanderpool own Broken Sword Games, a game store that opened recently on North Clark Street and offers card and board games, accessories and places to play.

Friends open game store to give people a place to play

The owners of Powell’s new game store, Broken Sword Games, want the business to be a place for everyone to come and play. “We wanted to do something for this community,” said … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/1/24

NWC announces fall 2023 honor rolls

Northwest College has named 483 students to its fall 2023 semester honor rolls. The list of students represents 40 communities in Wyoming, 23 in Montana, as well as 15 states and 15 different … more

2/1/24

Powell High School student JJ Gardener (left) drills a piece for her team’s robot during the annual Robo-Rumble scrimmage on Jan. 20, while her teammates Avery Blare and Brighton Streeter discuss other aspects of the bot.

Robo-Rumble : Annual scrimmage prepares Powell competitors for state

From 3D printing spare parts on the fly to operating uniquely built robots, Powell High School students tackled this year’s pixel-picker-upper scrimmage. This past Saturday, the … more

By Abigail LeBlanc, Tribune intern | 2/1/24

Norovirus making the rounds in Wyoming again

Norovirus, a familiar culprit, is probably behind recently increased reports of illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Commonly described as “stomach … more

2/1/24