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Incumbent Park County School District 1 board member (from right) Beau Fulton speaks during the Oct. 19 forum hosted by the Wyoming Education Association at the Powell Middle School as prospective candidates Laurie Larsen and Jon Allen listen.

School board candidates speak on issues during PEA forum

With early voting already underway and less than two weeks until Election Day, six candidates are vying for four seats available on the Park County School District 1 board of trustees. On Oct. … more

By Logan Stayton | 10/22/26

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 … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/22/26

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 … more

By CJ Baker | 10/22/26

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 … more

By CJ Baker | 10/22/26

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 … more

By Logan Stayton | 10/22/26

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 … more

10/22/26

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 … more

By CJ Baker | 10/22/26

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 … more

10/22/26

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 … more

10/22/26

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 … more

By Mark Davis | 10/22/26

WSFD awards $3.5 million for forest health projects, including three in county

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming State Forestry Division has awarded $3.5 million in support of 22 projects as part of the 2026 Forest Health Grant Program, including three projects in Park County. … more

10/22/26

Yellowstone receives record $105 million gift for infrastructure, conservation, access

Yellowstone National Park and Tallgrass, a Colorado company building an AI power hub near Cheyenne, have launched a $105 million conservation and stewardship fund for the country’s first national … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 10/22/26

Clark community fundraiser shows recipe for success

A group of Clark women who decided to cook up a tasty fundraiser found a successful combination of ingredients that will benefit the Clark Pioneer Recreation Center and the Clark Volunteer Fire … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 10/22/26

Wyoming business leaders urge ‘No’ vote on Prop 1

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming business leaders have joined together to urge voters to vote against Proposition 1 on this November’s ballot. Prop 1, the Wyoming Homeowner’s Primary Residence … more

10/22/26

A past prescribed burn underway in the Wind River Bighorn Basin District to improve habitat and forest health.

BLM, USWFS launch prescribed burn season

CODY — The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout the Rocky Mountain Geographic Area as weather, fuel, and air quality become … more

10/22/26

After several years of declining or stagnating scores on Wyoming’s statewide standardized assessment, known as WY-TOPP, students made notable gains in 2026.

Wyoming student test scores uniformly reach or exceed prepandemic levels for first time

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended education and led to nationwide learning loss, Wyoming’s standardized testing scores have rebounded. Student scores increased across science, math … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 10/22/26

Michael Roell (with electroshocker) leads the East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited canal rescue crew of Jerold Vincent, Tom Brown, Dave Sweet and Greg McCue while Bob Mazek and Michael Neff (on the canal bank) wait for full buckets of trout to haul back to the portable live fish transporter on the nearest road. The annual trout rescue efforts in area canals began Friday.

'If we weren't here, they'd all be dead'

Year after year, beginning decades ago with Powell resident and former ditchrider Bob Capron's solo attempts, the East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited chased native trout Sunday through … more

By Mark Davis | 10/20/26

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 … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/20/26

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 … more

By CJ Baker | 10/20/26

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 … more

By CJ Baker | 10/20/26