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The USNS Cody is the US Navy’s first Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Flight II vessel.

Navy accepts delivery of transport vessel named for Cody

MOBILE, Alabama — The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the first Flight II Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, USNS Cody (EPF 14), Jan. 11, according to a release by the U.S. Navy. … more

2/6/24

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody) has been at the forefront of pro choice efforts the last few years both in the Legislature and in the courts.

Wyoming Supreme Court denies abortion intervenors

JACKSON — In a written opinion filed Friday morning, the Wyoming Supreme Court declined the appeal of two state lawmakers and an anti-abortion nonprofit to become parties to a case challenging … more

By Kate Ready, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/6/24

Rob Koelling’s photograph of a rufous hummingbird with a blossom stuck on her beak was selected as the top photo in the annual Wyoming Wildlife Magazine photography contest. The image was captured in his backyard, although Koelling often travels to photograph birds, and is often seen on back roads and isolated areas photographing his wildlife and landscape subjects.

Uncommon photographs: Powell photographer wins grand prize in state contest

Rob Koelling’s love for wildlife photography is well known in the Cowboy State. Numerous publications and exhibits feature his awe-inspiring artwork, largely of Wyoming’s avian species. … more

By Mark Davis | 2/1/24

Judge allows church to begin building Cody temple

While litigation over the project continues, a judge won’t block The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from starting to build its planned temple in Cody. A group of neighbors … more

By CJ Baker | 2/1/24

Property taxes set to jump again, assessor warns

Unless state lawmakers take action, local homeowners could face another big increase on their property taxes this year, Park County Assessor Pat Meyer recently warned. Between inflation and … more

By CJ Baker | 2/1/24

Kurt Bullinger (left) and Justin Vanderpool own Broken Sword Games, a game store that opened recently on North Clark Street and offers card and board games, accessories and places to play.

Friends open game store to give people a place to play

The owners of Powell’s new game store, Broken Sword Games, want the business to be a place for everyone to come and play. “We wanted to do something for this community,” said … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/1/24

NWC announces fall 2023 honor rolls

Northwest College has named 483 students to its fall 2023 semester honor rolls. The list of students represents 40 communities in Wyoming, 23 in Montana, as well as 15 states and 15 different … more

2/1/24

Powell High School student JJ Gardener (left) drills a piece for her team’s robot during the annual Robo-Rumble scrimmage on Jan. 20, while her teammates Avery Blare and Brighton Streeter discuss other aspects of the bot.

Robo-Rumble : Annual scrimmage prepares Powell competitors for state

From 3D printing spare parts on the fly to operating uniquely built robots, Powell High School students tackled this year’s pixel-picker-upper scrimmage. This past Saturday, the … more

By Abigail LeBlanc, Tribune intern | 2/1/24

Norovirus making the rounds in Wyoming again

Norovirus, a familiar culprit, is probably behind recently increased reports of illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Commonly described as “stomach … more

2/1/24

Private pesticide applicator programming offered in the Big Horn Basin

The University of Wyoming Extension will offer six private pesticide applicator education programs at various locations in the Big Horn Basin Feb. 5-March 20. Private applicator licenses are … more

2/1/24

A winter sunset over a snowless prairie at Laramie River Greenbelt Park in Albany County.

Fire prone and fat animals: What this whimpering winter might mean for Wyoming

Thousands of deer and pronghorn toppled over next to fences and along roadways, unable to find food as snow piled day after day across Wyoming last year. Herd numbers dropped. The Wyoming Game and … more

By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com | 2/1/24

A woman ran her car into the ER entrance at Powell Valley Hospital on Saturday, causing significant damage. Patients and visitors are being asked to use the cafe entrance to the west.

Woman allegedly crashed into ER entrance amid ‘mental episode’

A Powell woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly drove her car through the front entrance of the Powell Valley Healthcare emergency department early Saturday morning. Charging documents … more

By CJ Baker | 1/30/24

Southside Elementary School Principal Scott Schiller was named a National Distinguished Principal on Monday in front of an assembly of his students, peers and family. Schiller is among 50 principals, one for each state, who will travel to Washington, D.C., in October.

‘Gentle Authority’ — Powell principal receives award during Southside glow party

Southside Elementary School Principal Scott Schiller was presented the state’s top principal award Monday during an emotional celebration with students, staff, teachers and administrators. … more

By Mark Davis | 1/30/24

School district receives clean audit

Following a week-long in person auditing process Park County School District 1 has once again received a clean audit. This is one of the goals of the district’s business department, … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/30/24

Powell schools experience dip in graduation rate

In 2020 Powell students faced COVID-19 and the school closures and quarantine requirements that came with it. During the pandemic “kids started dropping out at an alarming rate,” … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/30/24

Courage is saddling up anyway

“Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.” Pazlee Sheeley, a Powell High School freshman, is following that advice while she battles a rare form of cancer that’s … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/30/24

Park 1 Virtual Academy fall 2023-2024 honor roll

Park 1 Virtual Academy’s fall honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year consists of 16 students. Of these, 12 are in grades six to 12, and four are in kindergarten to fifth grade. The honor roll … more

1/30/24

Lummis, Barrasso fight to overturn ban on bump stocks

U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), along with seven other Republican senators, filed a brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case asserting the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and … more

By Mark Davis | 1/30/24

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to host business loan workshop in Powell on Feb. 1

Small-business owners will have the opportunity to learn how to get a first small-business loan request approved Thursday, Feb. 1. Devin Costa-Cargill, Kristin Fong and Amy Lea will lead a … more

1/30/24

Lynn and Maas to marry in February

Molly and Scott Lynn of Powell would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Cassidy Lynn, formerly of Powell, and her fiancé Nicolas Maas of Cheyenne. … more

1/30/24