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‘My Wild Land’ showing a success in Lovell

A three-part film series telling the story of three Wyoming ranches involved in efforts to preserve the ranching lifestyle and explaining the value of migration corridors and conservation easements … more

By David Peck, The Lovell Chronicle | 10/20/22

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

High water levels in the Lamar River erode the Northeast Entrance Road during the June 13, 2022 flood in Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone searches for the right option in rebuilding north entrance

When the 500-year flood event hit Yellowstone National Park on June 13, 2022, Superintendent Cam Sholly warned it would take years to recover. Yet, a little more than four months later, all entrances … more

By Mark Davis | 2/20/24

New survey: Majority of residents want plug plowed

Results from a new survey of residents and business owners in Cooke City and Silver Gate show the majority of the communities would support a plan to plow the “plug.” About 58% of … more

By Mark Davis | 3/26/24

A sunshade crafted with steel square tubing by Production Machine can be found on the walking path near the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center.

Production Machine celebrates 50 years

It began in 1974 with a barn and a machine. Now Production Machine is in its 50th year of operation. As a family-owned and operated metal working, consumer supply and repair shop, Production … more

By Abigail LeBlanc, Tribune intern | 4/26/24

PCSD1 applauds governor’s committee

Park County School District 1 is open to implementing the recommendations of the Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education Committee recommendations released on Wednesday. “I … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/20/22

Resolution proposes to redefine ‘habitat’

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis has proposed to set aside a Biden administration revision of a Trump-era definition of “habitat” as defined under the Endangered Species Act, one of several … more

By Mark Davis | 4/4/23

Former Powell resident gets 40 years in Nevada for two rape cases

A former Powell resident has been ordered to serve up to 40 years in prison for two unrelated sex crimes in Nevada. Appearing in a Reno courtroom last month, 21-year-old Robert A. Benner pleaded … more

By CJ Baker | 7/6/23

A Harvell Construction home sits in Cottonwood Village. The homes target buyers looking for custom homes that have quality, efficient materials with low maintenance costs, owner Chad Harvell said.

Buyers and builders look for well-built homes with attention to detail

There are a lot of things for homebuyers to consider when they’re in the market for a home, including whether or not they will build or buy, what architectural style they want and how they … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/26/23

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation names new interim executive director

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation has announced a change in leadership. Dakota Russell, executive director of the Powell-based foundation, will leave his position May 31, 2022, to join the Seven … more

5/24/22

On Saturday, June 18, Meeteetse Museums will host a stone tool knapping workshop from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The event takes place beside the First National Bank Museum.

Meeteetse Museums to host stone tool knapping workshop

From spear tips and knives to arrowheads and gun flints, early civilizations mastered the craft of knapping to make weapons and tools. Teaching contemporaries the art of knapping is a goal of the … more

6/9/22

Spomer resigns after nine years as NWC trustee

After nine years as a Northwest College trustee, Dusty Spomer is resigning the position, leaving a vacancy to fill in the Powell subdistrict. Spomer said his reasoning has nothing to do with the … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/16/23

City privatizes its custodial services

The city is turning its custodial work over to a private company. On Monday, the Powell City Council hired Roselli Cleaning Services to take over the cleaning responsibilities for city hall, the … more

By CJ Baker | 1/18/24

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

$5.3 million refunded to producer

One of Wyoming’s larger oil and gas producers scored a $5.3 million tax refund last spring, requiring the state and local governments across five counties to repay the money in the fall. … more

By CJ Baker | 2/20/24

Cody man charged with repeated drunk driving

After being arrested this month on allegations that he’d driven drunk for a fourth time in four years, a Cody man was ordered not to drive for any reason. But last week, just days after … more

By CJ Baker | 3/26/24

One Health’s Powell staff stands in front of the building. Renovations have helped the downtown storefronts work but credit also goes to the staff said Colette Mild, chief financial officer, and Clinical Operations Director Ashley Jarrett. Back row, from left: Trenity Hackney, Kaylee Stewart, Stacie McClain, Angela Redder, Joseph Davidson, Kelsey Sagrilla, Heather Christensen and Kaylee Putzke. Front row: Ronni Kyniston, Tanya Florence, Lydia Hernandez, Lisa Christen, Glenda Spencer, Heather Dillon, Julia Carrasco and Rayven Moore.

Adapting to change

Three former storefronts and office spaces have gone from seeing customers and clients to patients; their floor plans have changed and shifted, an HVAC system has been added and rooms have been … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/26/24

Subzero temperatures could scrap school in Powell, Clark Wednesday

With subzero temperatures in the forecast, Park County School District 1 is planning to either delay or cancel school on Wednesday. The National Weather Service is predicting a low of minus 10 … more

12/20/22

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

Northwest College hosts Career Fair on campus Wednesday

Northwest College is bringing back its Career Fair Wednesday, April 5, in Cabre Gym. From 9 a.m.-noon, area high school students will attend the Career Fair, and then the … more

4/4/23