One of United’s Chicago-bound flights prepares to depart Yellowstone Regional Airport in mid-May. Cody Yellowstone Air Improvement Resources is working to raise funds to potentially continue or expand the Chicago service next year.
Cody airport needs cash to reach more destinations
After landing a connection to Chicago last summer, Cody airport boosters are hoping to expand the seasonal service next year — or perhaps secure a flight to another destination. “There’s …
U.S. Senate candidate Jim Byrd (center) addresses a local audience at WYOld West Brewing Company as U.S. House candidate Lisa Kinney (at left) and Laurie Laursen (at right) look on at the Sept. 27 event. Kinney and Byrd are the Democratic party’s nominees for Wyoming’s two open congressional seats.
Democratic candidates tout their bipartisanship
James Byrd and Lisa Kinney each spent a decade serving in the Wyoming Legislature and working alongside Republicans. Now, the two former Democratic lawmakers are hoping to bring that experience to …
It's been a good season for Yellowstone National Park and concessionaire Xanterra, which runs the Park lodging — including Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel — and reported a stellar September.
Lodging taxes rise on back of solid shoulder season numbers
Park County lodging taxes continue to come in up slightly from last year’s totals, as a solid tourism season in Cody and a stellar year in Yellowstone have combined to make the uptick. Lodging …
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Northwest College board president wants to continue high quality education
Career educator and current Northwest College Board of Trustees president, Denise Laursen, is running uncontested for re-election to one of the board’s two open Powell district seats. Laursen …
Commissioners to evaluate fees at end of year
The Park County commissioners are planning to look at fees across all departments at the end of the year to determine what fees should be raised to keep up with costs.  “We’re not …
Ellie Blake leads the pack during last year’s Graveyard Gallop fun run.
Graveyard Gallop Fun Run/Walk returns Halloween
The Homesteader Museum is holding the Fifth Annual Jim Beavers Memorial Graveyard Gallop Fun Run/Walk 5K/10K/1 mile at 699 Lane 9 on Halloween. The Saturday, Oct. 31 races will begin at 10 a.m. …
CodyArts puts on The Haunt art experience
CodyArts’ premier Halloween party, The Haunt, is Saturday, Oct. 24 at Olive Glenn Golf Club. The Haunt is an immersive and experiential art installation to raise money for CodyArts Gallery + …
Powell man jailed after allegedly taking daughter from foster care
A Powell man has been jailed after he allegedly violated a court order then took his teenage daughter from her foster home and refused to disclose her location for more than two days. He has denied …
Dr. Takashi Hoshizaki speaks at an April 2024 event at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum in Los Angeles.
Dr. Takashi Hoshizaki to receive the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun
Dr. Takashi Hoshizaki, who resisted the military draft while incarcerated at Heart Mountain before becoming an expert in circadian rhythms for the space program, will receive the Japanese Order of …
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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 …
Brakkin Larsen goes for a spike during a home contest against Miles Community College in September. Larsen got 5.5 blocks for the Trappers, including four solo in a big road win over Central Wyoming last Wednesday.
Trapper volleyball earns big road win
Rebounding from a disappointing road trip the Northwest College volleyball team earned a big road win over Central Wyoming College on Wednesday, Oct. 7, as the Trappers defeated the Rustlers 3-1 in …
Sophia Body (left) crosses the ball during a game against Western Nebraska at home. The Trappers host Western Wyoming in a must win game on Saturday afternoon.
Down to the wire
The final spot in the postseason will come down to the final weekend for Region IX, as the Northwest College women stayed in the mix by defeating Northeastern Junior College 3-1 on Friday and Lamar …
NWC rodeo wraps up fall season
The quick month-long fall season has come to a close for the Northwest College rodeo team, as the Trappers scored points in one of the final two rodeos. In a trip to the University of …
Obituaries
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 …
Catherine Margaret Hoppe (nee Egan), known affectionately as “Kate” or “the Great Kate” to her family, passed away on Oct. 7, 2026, in Billings, Montana, following a courageous battle with …
Robert (Bob) Gallagher passed away Sept. 25, 2026 at Spirit Mountain Hospice House in Cody, Wyoming, with his daughters by his side. He was 89 years old. His only concern at the time of his passing …
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