News | Powell Tribune

Early on in the life of the Park County Fairgrounds, the ground for which, was dedicated to be used for the fair in 1926. A large track played host to horse races.

The 2026 Park County Fair will be flush with history. This year’s fair, which begins July 21 (some showing events start a week prior) celebrates 100 years since the fairgrounds was … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/2/26

Park County Republican Party Chairman Vince Vanata distributes ballots as a part of the party’s endorsement process during a June 25 meeting at the Cody Cowboy Church. Just over a dozen candidates received the party’s backing.

Park County GOP issues first-ever endorsements

For the first time, the Park County Republican Party has waded into the primary election process: The party’s governing body voted last week to endorse 13 of the 34 Republicans running for local … more

By CJ Baker | 7/2/26

Man charged with strangling girlfriend in Powell on June 23

Authorities say a 22-year-old man strangled his longtime girlfriend in Powell last week, causing injuries to her neck and head. Ethen R. Tabor is facing two felony counts of strangulation of a … more

By CJ Baker | 7/2/26

Country artist Harry Luge performs during a previous Independence Day celebration in Cowley during Jennie and David Rael’s community party. Despite selling their business and David having a near-fatal heart attack last August, the party will continue this year. It is going to be the biggest party and fireworks show yet in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

All heart: Rael family Independence Day celebration biggest yet

The 2025 July Fourth celebration at Jennie and David Rael's Cowley home was almost the last. Three stints and a couple bottles of pills later, David is back up from his near fatal heart attack and is … more

By Mark Davis | 7/2/26

Legion, VFW to hold reading of Declaration of Independence

The Powell American Legion and VFW posts are teaming up to show one of the key reasons this year’s 250th Independence Day celebration is so important — but it’ll be happening four days … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/2/26

Keith and Elise Sende from Powell brought their 1932 three window coupe, complete with suicide doors.

Trapper Car Show a hit despite weather

Weather played a big role in this year’s Trapper Car Show because it seems the show was under adverse weather conditions from the get-go! Still, even with the threat of bad weather, 42 cars … more

By Richard Brady, Special to the Tribune | 7/2/26

Public land officials are urging people to remember rules on fireworks and fires if recreating on BLM or national forest land over the holiday weekend. Fireworks are forbidden aside from a managed area of BLM land near Worland.

Officials urge safety during Fourth of July on public lands

CHEYENNE — As Americans celebrate 250 years of freedom this Independence Day, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Wildland Fire Service encourage visitors to enjoy Wyoming's … more

7/2/26

Heart Mountain Executive Director Aura Sunada Newlin is a University of Wyoming alumnus.

UW, Heart Mountain sign Cooperating Agency Agreement

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF) and the University of Wyoming (UW) have signed a Cooperating Agency Agreement that will enable each institution to share resources and plan future … more

7/2/26

Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Washington Park in July

The Park County Arts Council is once again sponsoring this season’s performances by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. This year the troupe brings Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” to … more

7/2/26

Judge again rules in favor of Cody lawmaker

A Wapiti man’s attempt to obtain $6,000 from his former partner, state Rep. Nina Webber of Cody, has come to an end. In a ruling last week, an appellate judge confirmed that Rep. Webber does not … more

By CJ Baker | 7/2/26

Park County First Deputy Clerk Hans Odde (left) speaks at a mid June candidate forum put on by the Park County Republican Women. Fellow county clerk candidate Jimmy Rush listens to the forum from a table in the back after being told he would not be able to participate due to a late change in plans.

Clerk candidates share views at debate, online

How much change do voters want? The Park County Clerk race puts that question to the test. Longtime First Deputy Park County Clerk Hans Odde of Cody, who previously served as the clerk in … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/2/26

A June 13 hydrothermal explosion at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park that formed a boiling pool is pictured. The explosion was the largest in the basin since the 2024 explosion that sent debris flying in the air.

Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explodes for second time in 3 years

In the early hours of June 13, a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin sent several rocks flying into the air and formed cracks in the ground, one measuring over 60 … more

By Riley Zeleznik, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/2/26

Youth injured by bison in Yellowstone

A 12-year-old visitor was injured by a bison late last week in Yellowstone National Park on June 26 at approximately 9:15 a.m. The incident occurred near Mud Volcano, just north of Fishing … more

7/2/26

Independence Day at Bighorn Canyon

Both Horseshoe Bend and Ok-A-Beh Marinas will be open for the Fourth of July weekend. Ok-A-Beh Marina has a variety of services including pontoon rentals, a small store, and fuel. The Horseshoe Bend … more

7/2/26

‘SUN Bucks’ could help feed more than 37,000 Wyoming children this summer

More than 37,000 kids across Wyoming will be automatically enrolled in a federally funded program to help ensure children get enough to eat in the summer. Run through the Wyoming … more

By Calla Shosh, WyoFile.com | 7/2/26

Clark resident Ken Montgomery lies in a hospital bed before having surgery to donate his kidney to a stranger. For doing so, he received a voucher to move a person to the top of the national donation list. He chose Ray Branstetter to receive the voucher, possibly saving his life in doing so.

Saving complete strangers: One year anniversary of kidney donation brings hopeful bill to light

Ray Branstetter of Powell was driving to Denver not knowing whether his kidney would arrive. But like every person on dialysis, he wanted off. So he pressed on. “Dialysis was the hardest thing … more

6/30/26

Cody woman facing charges after standoff, alleged burglary

Following a standoff with police last week, a Cody woman is facing multiple criminal charges. Dawn N. Blaylock is alleged to have broken into a family member’s home, stolen guns and coins and … more

By CJ Baker | 6/30/26

Gubernatorial hopefuls to debate in Cody

The Republican frontrunners for the governor’s office will square off in Cody on Friday at a debate hosted by the party. State Sen. Eric Barlow of Gillette, retired Marine Col. Brent Bien of … more

By CJ Baker | 6/30/26

State Senate candidates R. J. Kost (left) and Paul Hoeft recently spoke at a forum held by the Park County Republican Women’s group.

Kost, Hoeft differ on taxpayer-funded incentives

State Senate candidates R. J. Kost and Paul Hoeft got only about 10 minutes at a recent forum, but it was enough time for the two Powell Republicans to highlight some of their differences. One … more

By CJ Baker | 6/30/26

Grizzly sow and cubs forage for food near Obsidian Creek. There are many dangers in the park, but few are as dangerous as getting between a massive predator and its offspring.

Tips for visiting Yellowstone this Fourth of July

Officials at Yellowstone National Park have shared a list of tips for visiting over the Independence Day weekend. However, the best tip was saved for last; Yellowstone is free this weekend for U.S. … more

By Mark Davis | 6/30/26