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Counterfeit bills recently detected by financial institutions look pretty good and could pass for legitimate bills if not checked properly. The bills are more green than actual Benjamins and are missing several key security features.

Fake Benjamins

P olice and bankers are warning residents and businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills, as several have circulated in Powell in recent weeks. Over the past two weeks, six bogus … more

By CJ Baker and Mark Davis | 2/22/24

Lummis, fellow senators demand Biden end EV mandate

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and 16 of their Senate Western Caucus colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden and … more

2/27/24

Commissioners address properties after neighbor complaints

In the last few months the Park County commissioners have tried to address concerns from neighbors at a couple of properties in the county that have excess vehicles parked onsite and materials some, … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/29/24

The City of Powell has hired Point Architects of Cody to design a new 9,800 square foot shop, as the current facility on East Fourth Street (pictured above) is aging and has various problems.

City hires firm to design new shop

With the City of Powell’s current shop being old, cramped, leaky and smelly, the city has hired an architect to design a new one. In November, the city council agreed to hire Point … more

By CJ Baker | 1/5/23

Rep. Landon Brown, R-Cheyenne, speaks during the morning session on Jan. 18 in the House Chamber.

Long-term funding for suicide prevention lifeline removed

The 988 suicide lifeline bill was stripped on Friday of its $40 million appropriation to create a long-term trust fund, as well as the $6 million for a trust fund reserve account. The change was … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/24/23

Pete and Al as youngsters with their mother, Lorna Simpson, in the Grand Tetons.

Local lore features special guests Al and Pete Simpson

When Al and Pete Simpson joined Bob Richard for a free “Local Lore” talk at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West last November, the trio knew they had a lot to share about Old Timers of … more

4/11/23

During the chip sealing process drivers are asked to slow down as chip sealing rocks can cause damage to windshields when people drive at excessive speeds.

Northwest Wyoming chip sealing scheduled to begin June 12 near Lovell

A Wyoming Department of Transportation chip sealing crew is scheduled to begin its summer work on Wyo. Highway 37 northeast of Lovell beginning June 12, according to a department press release. … more

6/8/23

Yellowstone National Park rangers unionize

JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park rangers have voted to unionize, according to unionization drive organizers. The Jackson Hole Daily has yet to confirm the results with the Federal … more

7/25/23

Quality is high in beet crop; harvest 70% done

Continuing favorable fall weather is moving the sugar beet harvest in the Lovell factory district nearly three-quarters of the way to the finish line. If anything, it’s been a little too … more

10/19/23

County attorney Bryan Skoric and deputy attorney Mallory Riley read over a book of Wyoming statutes during the Park County commissioners meeting on May 17.

County commissioners revisit hand counting ballots discussion

Boone Tidwell and Park County locals urged county commissioners May 17, to allow him and a group of volunteers to count election ballots by hand. A month ago every seat was filled at the Park … more

By Lucy Jane Crimm | 5/31/22

U.S. Highway 14A pavement project begins

Currently, drivers should expect up to 20 minutes of road delays east of Lovell as a $3.7 million pavement improvement project takes place on U.S. Highway 14A. “The 9.7-mile project … more

6/28/22

Crossovers mostly Dems to Republican

Changing political party affiliation ahead of the primary election, so-called “crossover voting,” was an act undertaken by 776 registered voters in Park County this year. That … more

8/18/22

Cody driver who injured bicyclist takes plea deal

Although she continues to assert that she didn’t commit a crime, a Cody driver who hit a young bicyclist and left the scene last year has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor offense. Jennifer … more

By CJ Baker | 12/7/23

Cody man arrested on felony charges following death of Powell resident

A Cody man was arrested and arraigned Monday on charges stemming from an Aug. 26 collision that resulted in the death of Powell resident Charles Wentz. Steven Novakovich is being charged with two … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/20/22

School board candidate forum will be hosted by parents on Wednesday

The PCSD1 Parents Group will be hosting a school board forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday at The Commons in Powell. The group aims to give parents a voice in education and advocate for … more

10/27/22

Sen. Cheri Steinmetz (R-Lingle) speaks with Sen. Dan Laursen (R-Powell) before the morning session Feb. 13 in the Senate Chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol Building. Both voted for the Senate budget bill.

$1B difference in two versions of budget

CHEYENNE — The two chambers of the Wyoming Legislature are miles apart when it comes to how the state should spend its money for the 2025-26 budget biennium. Senate Majority Leader Larry … more

By Hannah Shields, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/27/24

Woman caught with large amount of marijuana receives probation

When Tina M. Love traveled to Powell last summer to visit her family, the disabled Oregon resident brought along a couple pounds of marijuana and THC-infused edibles she’d bought at … more

By CJ Baker | 2/29/24

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) speaks during a Thursday town hall meeting at The Commons. Despite starting at 7 a.m., Hageman drew a large and enthusiastic crowd.

Republicans set up for success in 2025, Hageman says

Speaking to a crowd of Powell area residents on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) tamped down hopes for many legislative victories this year. With Democrats controlling the Senate and … more

By CJ Baker | 4/2/24

Robotics scrimmage gives opportunities for Powell to prepare for state

Classic rock was playing loudly in the background as robots rushed to stack the most cups in the arena. There was a hustle and bustle in the air while tech savvy students altered their complex robots … more

By Gabby Paterson | 1/24/23

Former Powell journalist makes front page of New York Times

While working at the Powell Tribune two decades ago, Kayla (Stewart) Gahagan’s reporting made the front page plenty of times. But earlier this month, the 2001 Powell High School … more

By CJ Baker | 3/28/23