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Homesteader Roots organization founder Josh Pomeroy of Blue Ribbon Tree Service, pictured helping Boy Scouts plant a tree in a previous year, is preparing for the sixth year of the program, which has already resulted in 51 new deciduous trees in Powell.

Homesteader Roots tree program returns for year six

After five years of the Homesteader Roots program, there are 51 new deciduous trees gracing Powell properties. Now, program founder Josh Pomeroy, owner of Blue Ribbon Tree Service, is … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/12/26

Senior citizen allegedly caught with marijuana

Powell police arrested a 69-year-old woman at a senior living facility last week after reportedly finding multiple packages of marijuana in her apartment. Randi K. Durrans spent parts of four … more

By CJ Baker | 5/12/26

Powell student wins UW research award

A Powell student at the University of Wyoming was among those recognized with an Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Award (URID) across disciplines. Cutter Barrus, a UW psychology major from … more

5/12/26

New exhibit on draft resistance opens at Heart Mountain

The Patriotism of Protest: Draft Resistance in Confinement, an exhibit featuring the history of draft resistance at Heart Mountain, will open Sunday, May 17, at the Heart Mountain Interpretive … more

5/12/26

Firefighters contain escaped controlled burn on Snake River Ranch

JACKSON (WNE) — Firefighters contained a roughly 2-acre fire on the Snake River Ranch Saturday after a controlled burn escaped and climbed into an aspen stand. The fire started after a … more

5/12/26

New UW guide gives Wyoming communities tools to fund rec infrastructure

The Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute at the University of Wyoming, in collaboration with the UW College of Law’s Gina Guy Center for Land and Water Law, has released a new resource to help Wyoming … more

5/12/26

Second cell tower planned near Clark

With plans for a second communications tower near Clark, it appears that the rural community will have enhanced service in many areas. Nemont Telephone Cooperative Inc. recently notified … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 5/12/26

Garland-Byron project start expected in mid-May

A $2.4 million pavement and bridge rehabilitation project is expected to start May 15 on U.S. Highway 14A between Garland and Byron. The 4.24-mile project includes asphalt milling, paving, … more

5/12/26

Bighorn Canyon welcomes visitors for Memorial Day weekend, summer boating

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer boating season. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, arrive early, stay aware of … more

5/12/26

Yellowstone continues area closures

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS — Temporary trail, backcountry campsite, and fishing closures remain in effect northwest of the Old Faithful area following a bear incident May … more

5/12/26

Six-year-old Micheal Mizell, an infielder for the Powell Little League Bananas, fields a ball while his teammates rush in to help during the Coach Pitch Division game with the Firefighters.

Let’s play ball!

Nobody warned Dillon Jeffs how dangerous coaching 4-6-year-old children could be. Hobbled, the first year coach was in a cast as his team, the Firefighters, played their opening game of the 2026 … more

By Mark Davis | 5/7/26

County bumps county attorney’s salary to match top paid deputy

When Park County’s elected officials are sworn or re-sworn into office next year, they’ll generally be earning the same amount of money as the current officials have over the past four years. … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/7/26

Bear(s) attack hikers in Yellowstone

Two hikers sustained injuries Monday by one or more bears on the Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. National Park Service emergency services personnel responded … more

By Mark Davis | 5/7/26

City plans to stick with two-dog limit

Powell is poised to remain a two-dog town. While the Powell City Council intends to relax some of the city’s limits on pets, a majority of council members say they and their constituents want … more

By CJ Baker | 5/7/26

Councilman Troy Bray (at right) speaks at Monday night's Powell City Council meeting regarding a resolution supporting an independent judiciary and condemning political violence, while Councilman Geoff Hovivian (at left) listens.

Council condemns member’s Facebook comment about ‘hanging bad judges’

A Powell city councilman’s comment about “hanging bad judges” drew a rebuke from his colleagues on Monday night. At their regular meeting, Councilman Troy Bray’s fellow council members … more

By CJ Baker | 5/7/26

Alice (Elaina Kousoulos) is surrounded by various characters including the Mad Hatter (Austin Sears) and Jabberwock (Curtis Muecke) at the end of the first half of the musical ‘Alice by Heart’ being performed at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Powell High School Auditorium.

Down the rabbit hole: PHS Drama ends year with Alice in Wonderland musical adaptation

Sheyna George’s job is crucial to the success of the Powell High School Drama Club’s upcoming production, and she knows it, staying busy during a recent rehearsal performance. First … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/7/26

S&L Industrial traffic specialist Amanda Lynn guides vehicles through a construction zone on Coulter Avenue in downtown Powell last week. She reported that most people in Powell slow down for the zone and wave. However, some simply wave their middle finger and refuse to give construction workers a break, she said.

Construction work moves west

Curb, gutter and sidewalk work continues to move west along U.S. Highway 14A as crews remove and replace broken curb and gutter, double gutter, sidewalk and make ADA upgrades from Division Street to … more

5/7/26

Man returns to Mexico after DUI arrest in Cody

A 26-year-old man who’d been illegally living in Cody was returned to his home country of Mexico after being arrested for alleged drunk driving. Cody police stopped Jorge O. Moreno-Ramirez’s … more

By CJ Baker | 5/7/26

New preliminary zoning maps, use tables available June 1

There has been a lot of interest in the last few years regarding Park County’s new land use plan and the ensuing changes to the regulations. Above all, many want to know exactly what … more

By Zac Taylor | 5/7/26

Wyoming Governor candidate Brent Bien speaks during the Wyoming Republican State Convention on Saturday, April 25 in Douglas.

Statewide candidates split on Wyoming GOP’s plans to defy state law and make endorsements

After the Wyoming GOP voted to defy a state law prohibiting the party from backing one Republican over another before the primary election, statewide candidates are split on whether they would accept … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 5/7/26