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Kathy Gaa, doctor of naturopathic medicine, wanting to give back to the community in a new way, hopes her store can help those in need of identifying which supplements are best for their body.

Tucked into a little corner of downtown Powell, the Mountain Rose Wellness Center & Store operated by Kathy Gaa, doctor of naturopathic medicine, has been known for providing relief for migraines … more

By Emma Johnson , Tribune intern | 12/7/23

The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources, and its partners, are advancing multiple CO2 capture and sequestration demonstration projects at Basin Electric’s Dry Fork Station north of Gillette, seen here on Sept. 2, 2022.

Panel recommends Wyoming spend $37.5M on six energy projects

The Wyoming Energy Authority has recommended Gov. Mark Gordon award a combined $37.5 million to support six energy projects, including coal-to-hydrogen and carbon capture proposals. To pay for … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 12/7/23

Average gas prices down 10.7 cents in past week in Wyoming

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 10.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 … more

12/7/23

Police investigate single Taco Bell hot sauce packet delivered to Gillette woman’s home

GILLETTE (WNE) — Police are investigating after Taco Bell hot sauce packets were sent to a woman whose personal information was recently compromised. A 43-year-old DoorDash driver said … more

12/7/23

Extension educators recognized for creative outreach, service

LARAMIE — Several outstanding University of Wyoming Extension educators were recently recognized for their service and creativity at a UW professional development conference held in Laramie … more

12/7/23

It is important to maintain the mind-heart-body connection for overall fitness, some ways to do this include, meditation, good sleep, maintaining meaningful connections and regular physical activity.

The importance of mental wellness for a healthy heart and brain

(Family Features) Research shows anxiety, stress and depression can have a negative impact on physical health and may even increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. In fact, the American … more

12/7/23

New design picked for Powell’s iconic mural

Downtown Powell will soon get a fresh new look, as the city’s longstanding mural of John Wesley Powell is set to be replaced with a colorful rendition of Heart Mountain. The artwork … more

By CJ Baker | 12/5/23

Norm and Cindy Leonard drive a Ryno Performance UTV during Powell’s ChristmasFest Lighted Parade on Saturday night. Ryno Performance won first place with an entry that included 15 UTVs and a truck pulling a float.

Lighted parade draws thousands to town

As the Powell ChristmasFest Lighted Parade headed north on the city’s main business thoroughfare, you could see the joy in the faces of children lining the route, hoping for some fantastic … more

By Mark Davis | 12/5/23

Wolverines listed for protections

After a decade of debate, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week announced protections for the distinct population segment of the wolverine in the lower 48 as a threatened species under the … more

By Mark Davis | 12/5/23

Bill Novotny, Wyoming County Commissioners Association president and Johnson County Commissioner, presents the Commissioner of the Year award to Lloyd Thiel of Clark.

Thiel honored as top commissioner

Park County Commissioner Lloyd Thiel said he doesn’t do the job for the praise. Still, the second-term commissioner said it was nice to be recognized by the Wyoming County Commissioners … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/5/23

Second chances possible for dual enrollment students at high school

Sometimes students require flexibility. Powell High School wants to keep this in mind when it comes to dual and concurrent enrollment offerings through Northwest College. Recently, there … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/5/23

Santa Claus, a good friend of Todd Bentley, visited with Ryder Whisler, 7, and Danali Tillery, 7, at the Clark Pioneer Recreation Center for the Clark Christmas Jingle.

Clark Christmas Jingle ‘fun-raiser’ big success

In the spirit of the season, the Clark community rallied to conduct the third annual Christmas Jingle event to benefit children and the Clark Pioneer Recreation Center. The gathering, including … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 12/5/23

This year’s Vespers Concert is 7 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Powell and is free to attend.

Vespers Concert set for Wednesday

The Northwest College Collegiate Chorale and Powell High School Concert Choir are combining again to present the annual Vespers Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at First United Methodist Church in … more

12/5/23

Laramie ranks as the nation’s sixth-best small college city in a new list recently released by the personal finance website WalletHub, which compared more than 400 U.S. cities.

Laramie, UW rank highly on best college cities list 

LARAMIE (WNE) — The home of the University of Wyoming continues to receive recognition as one of the best college towns in the country. Laramie ranks as the nation’s sixth-best small … more

12/5/23

Cody Regional Health staff stand with students and staff from Cody High School, Heart Mountain Academy and Park County School District 6 administrators to kick off a RIDE pilot program on health care career pathways.

Kicking off health career pathways

CODY — Cody Regional Health is partnering with Cody High School and Heart Mountain Academy as part of the state’s RIDE pilot program to help prepare a new generation of health care … more

12/5/23

Christmas bird count at Bighorn Canyon scheduled for Dec. 16

The Kane Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16. This will be the 33rd year for the Kane count. Many people have been participating for several years, but Bighorn Canyon National … more

12/5/23

Proposed disposal of pristine parcel to highest bidder unpopular

At a Tuesday public meeting with officers from the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments offering a chance for public comment on the disposal of a pristine section of land north of Jackson … more

By Mark Davis | 11/30/23

New clubs likely coming to Powell High School

In the near future it might not be uncommon to see Powell High School students working together to win video games during their lunch hour while others prepare for a military career. After … more

By Braden Schiller | 11/30/23

Cody man imprisoned for role in fentanyl trafficking ring

A Cody man who was caught with 120 fentanyl pills last year — and suspected of possessing and distributing hundreds more — has been ordered to serve more than seven-and-a-half years in … more

By CJ Baker | 11/30/23

ChristmasFest takes over downtown Friday and Saturday

This weekend happens to be the first of December, which in Powell signals the big kickoff to the Christmas season. The annual ChristmasFest weekend of events takes over downtown Powell on Friday … more

11/30/23