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The Backstreet Pub closed over the summer and as a result, the bar’s retail liquor license will go up for grabs in January. If there’s interest, the City of Powell will issue a public call for any applicants for the license.

Following the closure of one of Powell’s longtime bars, one of the city’s hard-to-get retail liquor licenses will go up for grabs next month. The City of Powell will begin accepting applications … more

By CJ Baker | 12/12/24

A former law enforcement professional and international drug intervention agent retired to Cody, before finding peace through Downrange Warriors, a local nonprofit seeking to help former military and first responders facing emotional trauma from their years of service. Living in the shadows to protect his family, Dave, who requested we only use his first name, is now living his best life with his wife of 50 years.

In the shadows

With everything to lose if discovered, an intelligent and well-kept man spoke softly in a dark corner of a Cody coffee shop of his past. He kept his back to the wall, his eyes shifting, aware of … more

By Mark Davis | 12/12/24

Cody man jailed for fatal crash on U.S. Highway 14A

As he prepared to send a Cody man to jail for causing a fatal crash, Park County District Court Judge Bill Simpson said the case was one with “deep resounding pain” but also one affirming … more

By CJ Baker | 12/12/24

Groathouse Construction and its subcontractors are back in action at the site of the new Powell Library, focusing on preparing the foundation for the 14,000-square-foot building.

Work begins on new Powell Library foundations

For awhile, after the old Powell Library was demolished and the ground cleared, there wasn’t much visible work on building a new facility. But that’s changed in the last week or so: Having … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/12/24

Police look to bolster relationships with bars

Police say they responded to more calls for service at Powell’s bars and liquor stores over the past year. Between November 2023 and October 2024, data from the Powell Police Department … more

By CJ Baker | 12/12/24

Wells captures another round win at National Finals Rodeo

LAS VEGAS — Through the first half of the 10-day National Finals Rodeo, saddle bronc rider Brody Wells has placed three times and collected just shy of $90,000 in Sin City. He’s earned at … more

12/12/24

New face, chair on Northwest College board

While there were five seats up for election this fall on the Northwest College Board of Trustees, there was only one new face who took his seat on the board for the first time Monday. Shane … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/12/24

Randy Pacheco, Cavalier, performs with Jessica McNeil, Sugar Plum Fairy, during a 2023 performance of the Nutracker Ballet in Cody.

Cody Nutcracker Ballet continues for 27th consecutive year

Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre (RMDT) is bringing back Randy Pacheco as the guest artist performing the role of the Cavalier and the group’s very own Jessica McNeil as the Sugar Plum Fairy for this … more

12/12/24

Chief Joseph Highway getting $9.8 million of work

A portion of the Chief Joseph Highway will undergo nearly $10 million worth of maintenance and improvements over the next two construction seasons. Last month, the Wyoming Transportation … more

By CJ Baker | 12/12/24

Man alleged to have threatened neighbors with pellet gun

A dispute over a property line in the Willwood area reportedly escalated into an armed confrontation between neighbors last week, resulting in an arrest and a felony charge. Shannon L. Shook, 57, … more

By CJ Baker | 12/12/24

Jerry Ruth shows extinguishers he donated to Clark Fire Department.

Firefighter who lost wife in fire gives talk on prevention

Clark resident Jerry Ruth believes that wildfire prevention education can help alleviate disasters such as the wildfire in which his wife died. In line with his advocacy, Ruth, a firefighter with … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 12/12/24

Veterans invited to town hall Dec. 12

SHERIDAN — Veterans, their families, caregivers and community members are invited to a virtual town hall Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. The focus of this quarterly event will be veteran community … more

12/12/24

UW Professor Danny Dale, an associate dean in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, supervises a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) hands-on demonstration at a local elementary school as part of UW’s Science Initiative Roadshow.

UW’s Science Initiative Roadshows inspire STEM across Wyoming

A University of Wyoming program that promotes STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through hands-on learning reached nearly 8,000 K-12 students, educators and senior citizens … more

12/12/24

Groups petition federal government to update grizzly recovery plan

Immediately following the a U.S. District Judge's ruling that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must rule on the protected status of Yellowstone area grizzly bears within 45 days, 15 national, … more

12/12/24

Brody Wells, of Powell, won the saddle bronc event with a ride of 90 in the second round of the National Finals Rodeo on Friday night in Las Vegas.

NFR: Wells takes Round 2 victory

LAS VEGAS — The National Finals Rodeo can be a bit of a blur. Saddle bronc rider Brody Wells — competing at the championship for the first time — found that out early. There’s mystique … more

12/10/24

Prosecutors amend elder abuse charge involving famed auto designer

In early July, a California woman was arrested at the Cody rodeo grounds on allegations that she’d physically abused a 97-year-old man. Park County prosecutors initially charged Michael LeAnn … more

By CJ Baker | 12/10/24

Local lawmakers to chair two committees

Park County lawmakers will lead a pair of legislative committees related to health and agriculture over the coming two years. On Saturday, Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody) was named as … more

By CJ Baker | 12/10/24

Powell Middle School’s sixth grade students taught their fellow students and community members a thing or two about Mesoamerican culture during their Mesoamerican Culture Fair in the Powell Middle School gym on Friday. Pictured are Scarlet Maney (left) and Remi Eden standing near their exhibit on how the Mayans have impacted modern culture.

Powell Middle School visits Mesoamerica

Powell Middle School took students, staff and community members back to Mesoamerica on Friday, where every sixth grade student was involved in explaining and demonstrating the ins and outs of Aztec, … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/10/24

State shooting complex would have separate marketing

The Park County Travel Council is helping market the planned State Shooting Complex project south of Cody. As of November’s board meeting, Executive Director Ryan Hauck said some of the $50,000 … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/10/24

Lummis slams BLM’s greater sage-grouse management plan

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., and Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., wrote a letter to Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy … more

12/10/24