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State Rep. David Northrup (at left) speaks at an Aug. 5 debate in Cody while challenger Paul Hoeft looks on. The two Powell Republicans will face off in next week’s Republican primary election.

Powell House candidates debate taxes, education

State Rep. David Northrup (R-Powell) and his Republican primary challenger, Paul Hoeft, didn’t explicitly lay out all their differences at a debate last week, but they certainly hinted at some … more

By CJ Baker | 8/13/24

Hotspots from the Clearwater Fire were still visible from the North Fork Highway on Sunday evening. Some personnel are now leaving to other fires as 43% of the fire in Park County near Yellowstone National Park is now contained.

Firefighters contain Clearwater along crucial northern, eastern edges

The Clearwater Fire is now 43% contained, especially on the northern and eastern flanks, and the threat of it spreading toward those directions has reduced to the point where some personnel are … more

8/13/24

Park County students named to Sheridan College’s 2024 honor rolls

SHERIDAN — Sheridan College is pleased to recognize students named to its honor rolls for the spring 2023 semester. Sheridan College has three honor roll lists: the President’s Honor … more

8/13/24

Laramie County Community College announces spring graduates and honor roll

CHEYENNE — Laramie County Community College recently announced the list of graduates for the 2024 spring semester. The college had one Park County student graduate in the spring 2024 semester. … more

8/13/24

Jones wants county to work for people

JP Jones has lived in Park County for 53 years, including large stretches both in Powell and Cody, and he now resides east of Cody in the county with his wife and his daughters. Still, … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/13/24

New Tri-State wholesale rate design accepted

WESTMINSTER, Colo. — A new wholesale rate design accepted in July by federal regulators ensures not-for-profit wholesale power supply cooperative Tri-State Generation and Transmission … more

8/13/24

Guides ‘devastated’ following fatal ATV crash

JACKSON (WNE) —- A California teen involved in an ATV crash Tuesday on Shadow Mountain died from a traumatic brain injury early Thursday morning at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in … more

8/13/24

The Alliance for Historic Wyoming’s Unbarred Tours series will be taking attendees throughout the Big Horn Basin to view historic community halls, including Sage Creek Community Club (first photo) east of Cody and Shell Community Hall (second photo) at the foot of the Bighorns.

Alliance for Historic Wyoming announces community hall tour

The Alliance for Historic Wyoming will bring one of its popular Unbarred Tours to the Big Horn Basin on Saturday, Aug. 24. These tours give the public the opportunity to visit and learn about … more

8/13/24

Beer with a bite

At Millstone Pizza Company and Brewery, Zachary Flynn is focused. The head brewer of four years has worked hard to refine recipes and make consistent beer; he uses fresh quality ingredients including … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/9/24

A combine harvests barley in the early evening in a Churchill Farms field near the Powell High School Ag Barn on July 29. Tribune photo by Toby Bonner

From Powell to Wisconsin: Malt barley starts its journey to Briess malt production line

It’s hot. The fair just finished. And that means it’s malt barley harvest time in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming and neighboring areas. Judy Gillett, grower relationship manager for … more

By Dave Bonner | 8/9/24

The lower banner of Powell’s new mural, designed by Jeremiah Howe and painted by Turnbow Signs, dries out ahead of its installation. The new mural showcases Heart Mountain under a Wyoming sky with barley in the foreground. The completed artwork was installed in late May.

Inside town’s new mural

For years now Powell residents and tourists alike have been treated to a large painting of the town’s founder, John Powell, sprawled out across the bean mill owned by Treasure Valley Seed on … more

By Ethan M. Cartier, Tribune intern | 8/9/24

Attendees gather at the displays at the 2024 PREC Field Day. Bean samples and a demonstration of how to measure leaf traits are shown. PREC director, Jim Heitholt (right), discussed the samples with table hosts.

Field Day taking on the dry land challenge

Research at the University of Wyoming Powell Research and Extension Center in 2024 continues to collect data sought by a wide range of agricultural entities with implications worldwide. It was … more

8/9/24

Stepping down from a huge barley combine, Rick and Klodette Stroh have farmed together for 33 years east of Powell.

Farm Bill up for renewal in Congress

Klodette Stroh, who farms with her husband Rick, east of Powell, is the national sugar chairman of Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE). It’s her role within WIFE to monitor the … more

By Dave Bonner | 8/9/24

Adam George of George Dairy loads freshly baled hay on July 30. George Dairy grows Harvxtra, a variety of hay that has been engineered to be more digestible for bovine.

Hay days: Locals use special variety to feed dairy cattle

Hay is seen a little differently at George Dairy where they look for maximum digestibility over all else. “We’re kind of unique in the fact that we’re growing hay for our dairy … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/9/24

After a rough start to the season, growers reacted and bean contracts are on track, thanks to quick action from growers and the use of foliar to help the crops recover.

Beans like heat and water

It wasn’t a picture perfect start for the Powell Valley bean crop. “This has been an odd year,” acknowledged Cheri North, fielding representative for Treasure Valley Seed. … more

8/9/24

Timing is everything when managing pests

During the growing season crops can come under attack from any number of pests, whether it be weeds, insects or fungus. While keeping pests away from a crop, it’s important to keep two … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/9/24

Green peach aphids on a broccoli leaf. Even users with little horticultural experience can use the Wyoming Crop Pests app to identify common pests.

UW Extension releases new mobile app for pest identification

The University of Wyoming Extension recently released a new software application that can be used to identify Wyoming plant diseases and pests. The mobile app, called Wyoming Crop Pests, is … more

By Maya Kate Gilmore, Editor/writer, UW Extension | 8/9/24

Ronni Owens drags a calf to Dani Wadsworth, another GrowinG intern, who is using forks to secure the calf for branding and vaccinations.

Ten Sleep ranchers mentor GrowinG interns

Laura and Keith Galloway first read about UW’s GrowinG internship program in the local paper. As owners of the Galloway Ranch in Ten Sleep, the couple loved the program’s mission, … more

By Maya Kate Gilmore, Editor/writer, UW Extension | 8/9/24

Wells may still pose electrocution risk 20 years after child’s death

On July 31, 2004, 8-year-old Ryan Hendricks was playing in his grandparents’ yard with some relatives. He went to get a drink from the spigot in the yard, using one hand to lift the handle and … more

By Noah Zahn, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 8/9/24

Students in AGRI4990 pose on the last day of class. From left, Ivin Tardoni, Nicole Klosterman, Christin Kere, Christiana Rumainum, Jack McKinley, James Villasenor, Romy Agrawal, Nile Young and Kyle Scholtens.

UW creates controlled environment agriculture course

LARAMIE, Wyo. — This summer, the University of Wyoming launched its first controlled environment agriculture class. Controlled environment agriculture (CEA), at its most basic, is … more

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