Threat case put on hold over concerns of competency status
A judge has paused the prosecution of a Cody man on felony threat charges due to concerns about the 74-year-old’s mental health. On Monday, Park County Circuit Court Judge Joey Darrah ordered …
A new Essential Fuels gas station and convenience store — depicted in an architect’s rendering — is under construction on Yellowstone Regional Airport property.
Gas station coming to Yellowstone Regional Airport
If all goes according to plan, a new gas station should be up and running at Yellowstone Regional Airport next summer. Nearly a year ago, the airport’s board agreed to lease a 4-acre chunk of …
Dr. Peter Sidor (right), a Cody pediatrician and West Park Hospital District Board member, speaks with Park County commissioners after being appointed as the new Park County Public Health Officer to replace Dr. Aaron Billin.
Cody pediatrician named county public health officer
Dr. Peter Sidor, a Cody pediatrician, is the new Park County Public Health Officer.  Commissioners unanimously — fellow provider and commissioner Kelly Simone couldn’t attend but shared …
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Powell Clarks Fork Conservation District volunteer Heather Rhodes Tisdale will be among the presenters at the district’s upcoming Small Acreage/Rural Living Workshop. Tisdale will share information about animal husbandry on small acreages.
Landowner workshop for rural residents returns Nov. 14
Any local residents looking for a crash course on rural living are invited to a Nov. 14 workshop at the Park County Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Powell Clarks Fork Conservation District, this …
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NWC Foundation board member Nickles wants to continue to serve college as trustee
Current Northwest College Foundation second vice president Megan Nickles is running uncontested for one of the Northwest Board of Trustees two open Powell district positions. Nickles is …
Park County dispatchers helping out Hot Springs County
With the Thermopolis Police Department critically short-staffed, the Park County Sheriff’s Office is helping the agency out by temporarily taking on some of the dispatching duties in Hot Springs …
Court halts USDA move
A federal district court order has stopped implementation of relocation and reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, halting the imminent closure of offices and facilities and the forced …
Performances of ‘Grease’ are Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Cody
Regional performing group The Cody Theatre Company is presenting “Grease” live at the historic Cody Theatre in downtown Cody this Oct. 29-Nov. 1. Featuring 12 talented performers from the …
Tribune to put on forum for local competitive races
There will be at least one more chance to hear from city council and school board candidates before Election Day. The Tribune is hosting a forum starting at 6 p.m. Monday for Park County School …
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Trapper volleyball falls on the road
Wrapping up a five-game road trip the Northwest College volleyball team fell in both contests, nearly completing a comeback against Gillette College in a 3-2 loss on Friday, before being swept by …
Panthers lock up three seed
Back home after an eight game road swing the Powell High School volleyball team wrapped up the No. 3 seed heading into the 3A West Regional Tournament, as the Panthers defeated Worland 3-1 on …
Kara Sanders was the fourth Panther across the line in Lander as she took 18th with a time of 22:01. She’s pictured during the Pinnacle Bank Powell Invitational.
PHS XC preps at conference meet
Cooler temperatures offset a hill-filled course in Lander on Thursday, as the Powell High School cross country teams finished third and fifth at the 3A West Conference Meet. The Panther girls …
April Weckler rises out of the water during the 100 breaststroke on Friday, as she was third with a time of 1:35.62.
Panther swim adds new qualifier
Competing at home for the final time this year paid off for the Powell High School swim and dive team, as the Panthers added a new qualifier in freshman Stella Leighton as Powell fell one point short …
PHS football falls in Cody
Cody’s quick start was too much for the Powell High School football team to overcome on Friday, as the Panthers fell to the Cody Broncs on the road 55-10.       CODY 55, …
Mateo De Souza (right) heads a ball forward during a game against Western Nebraska; the Trappers’ unbeaten run stretched to eight as they finished as the No. 1 seed in Region IX.
Dominant finish: Men’s soccer claims No. 1 seed
The NJCAA No. 14-ranked Northwest College men’s soccer team ran its unbeaten run to eight games playing in Colorado to end the Region IX conference schedule, posting dominant wins over Northeastern …
Obituaries
Caroline (Carra) Quinlan Wetzel passed away on Oct. 15, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born on Jan. 30, 1934, in New York City to Charles G. and Alice Cobb Quinlan. As the oldest of six, …
Roy Everett Lesher, of Byron, Wyoming, passed away on Oct. 18, 2026, at Billings Clinic. He was born on Sept. 16, 1966, in Oroville, California, to Albert Calvin Lesher and Genevieve Mildred Davis. …
Our beautiful mom, grandma and great-grandma went to be with Jesus Oct 8, 2026 in Lander, Wyoming, after a short illness. Louise was born June 10, 1945 in Casper, Wyoming. Rodney and Louise …
Caroline (Carra) Quinlan Wetzel, 92, passed away on Oct. 15, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. A full obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of the Tribune. A memorial service at St. …
If ever there was a song that described Scott Petrich, it was “Long Haired Country Boy” by The Charlie Daniels Band. Scott was a man who marched to the beat of his own drum, held firmly to his …
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