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Montana to start trucking grizzlies into Yellowstone region to improve delisting prospects

Fresh grizzly bear bloodlines are expected to arrive in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem next summer, adding genetic diversity to a population of animals that’s been isolated for a century. … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 12/12/23

Sweetwater County will not pursue state shooting complex

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Sweetwater County will no longer be gunning for a proposed $10 million state shooting complex. Island Richards, county commissioner, attended a Recreation Facilities … more

12/12/23

Police Chief Eckerdt to retire from Powell department

After leading Powell’s Police Department for the past 12 years, Chief Roy Eckerdt will retire at the end of the month. Eckerdt’s leaving to take on a new role with the Wyoming … more

By CJ Baker | 12/7/23

Shop with a cop

When 24 local children escorted by law enforcement arrived outside of Walmart, everybody involved was smiling. The crowd was gathered at the local store for the 11th annual Shop with a Cop, an … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/7/23

The Powell Library is one step closer to a new, 14,000-square-foot building after the state moved toward granting the board $8.4 million, while the Park County Commissioners have agreed to cover another $3.2 million in expenses to get close to the $12 million budget for a new library building.

Powell Library could get $8.4M from state, $3.2M from county for its new building

A new Powell Library building is one step closer to being a reality. Park County Commission Chair and library board liaison Dossie Overfield told commissioners the Park County Library board … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/7/23

American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26 Commander Tim Heine sets up of the Christmas tree in the assembly hall at the Post on Tuesday in preparation to a free public party with Santa on Dec. 16.

Claus family is coming to town

At the invitation of American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be making a pre-Christmas appearance in their newly remodeled assembly hall on Saturday, Dec. 16. In … more

By Mark Davis | 12/7/23

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

A small herd of pronghorns moves along one of the area’s known migration routes. Grants awarded to the Game and Fish Department and Department of Transportation will help fund projects to assist big game herds as they migrate and move through habitats fragmented by roads.

Wyoming wildlife gets a boost from millions in grants

Millions in funding is streaming in to assist the state’s big game herds, including $250,000 in grants to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for migration corridors and a $24.3 million grant … more

By Mark Davis | 12/7/23

For three years, Powell breast cancer survivors Stacey Atkinson (left) and Brenda Nelson have been providing money and care packages to local women fighting breast cancer.

Fighting breast cancer

It started as two friends, connected by a shared fight against breast cancer, wanting to help others in the community as they themselves had been supported. It’s evolved into Paint the … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/7/23

Passion for running

David Holland is an avid runner. When he moved to Wyoming from New Mexico he had always been a road runner, but when he got here people were running mountains. There was a learning curve at … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/7/23

‘Active flu season’ arrives

As cold and flu season picks up steam, medical providers are reminding residents to follow common sense precautions — and to get vaccinated. Wyoming saw “an active flu season” … more

By CJ Baker | 12/7/23

Manor adds parking, will rebuild entrance in accessibility upgrade

Grant funds are paving the way for Rocky Mountain Manor to improve access to the facility as well as provide additional parking for residents. A State Department of Health grant in the amount of … more

12/7/23

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.

Supplementing the community

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