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Matthew Thomas always wanted to author a children’s book, but when his subject — Grizzly 399 — was killed by a car, online critics accused him of profiteering.

No storybook ending for Grizzly 399 children’s book author

Matthew Thomas always had a desire to author a children’s book, and while working in Jackson Hole, he came up with the idea of writing about the local wildlife. Two animals especially captured … more

By Phil Ellsworth, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/14/25

Bob Ferguson of Meeteetse, who’s vying to become Park County’s next assessor, addresses the Park County Republican Central Committee during a Thursday night meeting at the Cody Cowboy Church. The party nominated Ferguson, Allen Gilbert of Powell and Don Shreve of Cody for the commissioners’ consideration.

Republicans pick three assessor candidates, snub current deputy

When longtime Park County Assessor Pat Meyer announced his retirement in November, he envisioned being replaced by his top deputy, who he’d been preparing for the role. The Park County … more

By CJ Baker | 1/13/25

New Year’s baby carries on the family legacy

It wasn’t until 7:09 a.m. on Monday that Powell Valley Healthcare welcomed its first baby of the new year, Luke Jackson Gabel of Meeteetse. He may be the first baby of 2025 but he’s not … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/9/25

Feds decline delisting of grizzlies

The Yellowstone area grizzly will not be delisted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Biden administration, as the service instead announced an alternate proposal Wednesday. Idaho … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/9/25

Kalyn Beasley, who has played at regional music festivals and who has won awards for his songs, also leads the group Kalyn Beasley and the Honky Tonk Arcade.

Local country artists to feature in 2026 PCTC marketing campaign

A song by two local country singers will feature in a new Park County Travel Council marketing campaign to launch the spring of 2026. Even as 2024 was still in its waning days, council members … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/9/25

A bald eagle stands on its catch in Yellowstone National Park last May. The bald eagle was officially named the national bird in December after President Joe Biden signed a bill co-sponsored by a Wyoming senator.

American bald eagle gets its due

The American bald eagle needs no introduction. It first appeared on a coin in 1776 on a Massachusetts copper cent and it was emblazoned on the coat of arms for the new country's Great Seal in 1782. … more

By Mark Davis | 1/9/25

From left, Powell City Councilman Floyd Young, Mayor John Wetzel, Councilman Geoff Hovivian and Councilman Troy Bray follow Clerk Tiffany Brando (at left) and recite their oaths of office during Monday’s council meeting.

City gets new councilman, same attorneys and judge

Several familiar faces were welcomed back to the Powell City Council on Monday night, along with one newcomer. Mayor John Wetzel, Ward 1 Councilman Geoff Hovivian and Ward 2 Councilman Floyd … more

By CJ Baker | 1/9/25

Park County Commissioner Scott Mangold (front, left) and new Commissioner Kelly Simone were sworn in by District Court Judge Bill Simpson in the court chambers Tuesday morning in front of county elected officials, staff and family.

Overfield to stay as commission chair after tight vote

In making his motion for a new chairman Tuesday during the first meeting of the year, Commissioner Scott Mangold said he wanted, in part, to give Chair Dossie Overfield a chance to vote more, as the … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/9/25

Powell Senior Center receives grant to offset funding cuts

While the demand for the services from the Powell Senior Center continues to grow, federal and state funding was reduced by $70,643 for the current year. All senior centers in the state were affected … more

1/9/25

Sam Mihara detailed the story of his teaching of the history of the Japanese American incarceration in person to more than 100,000 people in an interview for the magazine.

Sam Mihara featured in cover story for Humanities magazine

During Sam Mihara’s first talk about the Japanese American incarceration to a group of Justice Department lawyers, only three had heard of Fred Korematsu, the civil rights icon who … more

1/9/25

Haruka Takaku, the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center’s Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator, will hold a winter program series on aspects of Japanese culture.

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation starts Japanese culture Winter Program Series

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation will conduct a series of Japanese cultural events as part of its winter program series starting Jan. 25 and led by Haruka Takaku, the center’s Japan … more

1/9/25

Bill proposes changes to animal cruelty laws

A new bill coming through this year’s legislative session would amend the state’s animal cruelty statute to specify that predatory animals must be killed immediately if they’re … more

By Susan Monaghan, Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/9/25 | 1 comment

Game and Fish inspects more than 78,000 watercraft for AIS in 2024

Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel had another busy year keeping aquatic invasive species out of the state. In 2024, Game and Fish inspected 78,157 watercraft, the most since the AIS … more

1/9/25

Vicki Sarver, Women’s Health and Nursery director (left) and Elizabeth Coggins, Women’s Health and Nursery supervisor pose in the new human milk Donation & Outreach Center at Cody Regional Health.

Mothers’ Milk Bank opens donation, outreach center in Cody

CODY — The Cody hospital now has a new way for local mothers to support those in need. Cody Regional Health’s Women’s Health and Nursery recently announced the opening of a … more

1/9/25

Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska was artist Jim Reinders’ creation, made of cars from the ’50s and ’60s in a ring like the famous Stonehenge prehistoric site in England.

Nebraska’s Carhenge: Attraction features in city of Alliance

Just north of Alliance, Nebraska, along Highway 87, stands a replication of Stonehenge, England's ancient mystical alignment of stones that chart the sun and the moon phases. Both locations are … more

By Richard Brady, Special to the Powell Tribune | 1/7/25

A Yellowstone National Park ranger (obscured in footage) approaches the fatally wounded Lucas Fussner outside Canyon Lodge on the morning of July 4. Federal prosecutors say Fussner — who opened fire on the rangers — planned to carry out a mass shooting at the facility and potentially beyond.

Yellowstone National Park shooter planned ‘Pro White Nationalist Violence,’ feds say

In the days and months leading up to a fatal July 4 shootout in Yellowstone National Park, federal prosecutors say Samson “Lucas” B. Fussner sent signals that he was planning “pro … more

By CJ Baker | 1/7/25

After two years without traditional dining facilities, Northwest College students will be able to head to the new student center this semester for their meals.

Northwest College food service ends two years of cooking meals at fairgrounds

After roughly two years of using the Heart Mountain Hall kitchen to prepare food for its students, Northwest College is ready to cook and serve food in the new student center with the start of the … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/7/25

Police department adopts new logo, paint scheme

Many of the recent changes at the Powell Police Department have taken place “under the hood,” but some much more visible ones are on the way. With the blessing of the Powell City … more

By CJ Baker | 1/7/25

Austin Sears, a Powell High School sophomore, has had a big year, earning a spot on four prestigious bands: All-State Music, All-State Jazz Band, All Northwest and the North Big Horn Basin Honor Band. He is the first in band director John Fabela’s memory to do so.

Powell High School band members honored

Powell High School sophomore Austin Sears accomplished something that long time band director John Fabela has not seen in his over a decade and a half tenure at Powell High School. Sears has … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/7/25

Second paper of the week comes Friday, Jan. 10

Due to Thursday being the National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter, the second Powell Tribune edition of the week will be mailed out Friday. more

1/7/25