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A mother bison grazes closely to her young calf in Lamar Valley of Yellowstone Sunday afternoon. Young bison, commonly referred to as red dogs, are starting to appear on the landscape as a sign of spring.

Yellowstone to celebrate 150th anniversary

The 150th summer season of the world’s first national park kicks off this week. Xanterra Travel Collection, the largest park concessions management company in the United States, will host a … more

5/3/22

State legislators: May be no short-term relief from gas prices

There may not be anything state leaders can do to ease the burden of high fuel prices on Wyomingites, at least in the short term. That was part of the message at the second public meeting Friday of a … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/28/22

Mud, trees and debris cover the North Fork Highway near the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park after a mudslide closed the road late last Wednesday. The road was reopened by 3:30 a.m. the next day, according to a WYDOT official, but more work is needed in the future to shore up the path from Cody to the national park.

Mudslide damages cabin, vehicle on the North Fork

After a thunderstorm dumped heavy rain on the eastern portion of Yellowstone National Park and the area outside the East Entrance, Kitty Creek swelled out of its banks and mud and debris poured onto … more

By Mark Davis | 8/30/22

Powell man faces felony charges in district court

A Powell resident faces felony charges of strangulation of a household member and third or subsequent offense for domestic battery in Park County Fifth District Court. The charges were … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/25/22

At one of Park County School District 6’s CoLABratory’s students work on projects. In these spaces students are able to engage in hands on learning and teachers serve as facilitators.

RIDE opens for second round

Cody students these days have been learning in part by engaging with their community. This year 10 Cody students spent a portion of their day using Cody Regional Health as an opportunity for … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/22/24

FBI offers scam training on Wednesday and Thursday

Local residents looking to avoid the latest scams and frauds are invited to attend a pair of free training sessions in Powell and Cody this week. Led by personnel with the Federal Bureau of … more

2/27/24

A lion wraps its tail around its cub while relaxing in the Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya. The image by a Park County resident was awarded the Grand Prize in Outdoor Photographer Magazine’s annual photo contest.

Former magistrate gets grand prize verdict

Meg Sommers was sitting on a rock overlooking one of the settings for the star-studded movie “Out of Africa.” She was soaking in the majestic view while living out a dream to see the … more

By Mark Davis | 1/3/23

Final stocking was underway Monday afternoon to prepare for the scheduled Wednesday, April 12 opening of the new Good 2 Go convenience store in Ralston.

New Good 2 Go convenience store in Ralston to open Wednesday

The new Good 2 Go convenience store will open on 492 Main Street in Ralston this Wednesday, April 12, right next door to the current store. The new store has been in discussion for over 10 … more

4/11/23

A selection of the works that will be on display at the Northwest College Art & Design Show opening April 25.

NWC Juried Student Art & Design show opens April 25

The 2023 Northwest College Juried Student Art + Design Exhibit will open in the Northwest Gallery located inside the Cabre Building on Tuesday, April 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to … more

4/18/23

Downtown Boot Scoot arrives Friday night

A brand new Powell event featuring live music, games, food and drinks debuts Friday night. Hosted by the Powell Medical Foundation, the Downtown Boot Scoot begins at 6 p.m. Bozeman, … more

By CJ Baker and Zac Taylor | 6/8/23

Pavement improvement project starts this week near Deaver

A $4.16 million pavement improvement project is scheduled to begin late this week between Deaver and the Wyoming-Montana state line on U.S. Highway 310/Wyo. Highway 789. Mountain Construction … more

7/20/23

Powell Valley Healthcare Inpatient Services Nursing Director Nichole Gutierrez, ER Director June Minchow and Chief Nursing Officer Arlene Campeau talk to the Powell Valley Healthcare Board of Directors at a recent meeting about a new push to improve workplace safety.

Powell Hospital pushes to improve workplace safety

Staff at Powell Valley Healthcare are working to improve the safety of employees, patients and visitors through focusing more on workplace violence in an industry much more susceptible to it than … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/1/23

The First Flight team at Cody Regional Health stands in front of the helicopter that is crucial to the start of the hospital’s medical flight program, which launches Oct. 1.

First Flight of Wyoming celebrates launch of medical flight services

CODY — The First Flight of Wyoming (FFoW) medical flight program will launch services from Cody Regional Health on Oct. 1. This addition to the region’s health care resources will provide … more

9/26/23

Fly fishing film festival comes to Cody May 10

The arrival of spring, when rivers and lakes come alive, signals the start of another fishing season in the Yellowstone area. To stimulate some excitement for the season ahead, the East Yellowstone … more

5/3/22

State official: school construction funding has ‘gone away’

For years, Wyoming’s school capital construction account was primarily funded by federal coal lease bonus revenues. “Those have essentially gone away,” Senior School … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/28/22

Male sage grouse fight over territory on a lek near Worland. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking information about dead sage grouse due to their susceptibility to West Nile virus.

Be on the lookout for dead sage grouse

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking everyone, especially landowners, to report dead sage grouse to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department so the birds can be tested for West Nile … more

7/28/22

Recount: Newsome’s 83-vote win in HD 24 confirmed

Rep. Sandy Newsome’s narrow win in the House District 24 primary was confirmed Monday after a recount at the Park County Elections office, initiated by challenger Nina Webber, was verified … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/30/22

A moose cow and her calf stay aware of intruders in the forest. Shiras moose, the southernmost subspecies, are adversely affected by the changing climate, according to researchers with the University of Wyoming.

Extended summers hurting southern moose populations

Shiras moose, the southernmost moose population on earth, are in decline, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wyoming. While populations of moose stretch around the … more

By Mark Davis | 10/25/22

Newsome bill provides support for outdoor recreation grants

Creation of a pathway for Wyoming communities to access state grants for outdoor recreation and tourism improvements is the work of a Park County legislator. Rep. Sandy Newsome (R-Cody) … more

By Dave Bonner | 2/22/24

At a meeting last month, the Powell City Council voted to sell the two highlighted lots to private buyers for $32,000 apiece, plus costs. Yellowstone Motors is purchasing the lot at right, with Zane and Joni Bennett purchasing the lot at left.

City sells two lots for EV-related businesses

After months of discussion, the City of Powell officially decided to sell a pair of vacant lots to local businesses looking to capitalize on the growing number of electric vehicles. At its Dec. … more

By CJ Baker | 1/3/23