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Although a Cody man insisted under oath that he’d been wrongly accused, a jury rejected his account and concluded that he had in fact sexually abused a teen. Following two days of deliberations, … more

By CJ Baker | 4/23/26

Development standards and regulations meetings set for June 9-11

Dates and times are set for the next round of public meetings regarding the second phase of development standards and regulations amendments as multiple groups wrap up reviews of the revised … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/23/26

Jayson Nicholson, American Legion Post 26 2nd Vice Commander, speaks to Westside art club students and their teacher Sarah Wormald (far right) after the club made an American flag the club then donated to the Legion. Behind Nicholson are Legion members Jay Robinson, Donald Meschke, VFW quartermaster, Steve Olsen Post 26 commander, Nicolle Laffin and Kasi Wassink. Third grade students are, from left: Henley Slaught, Raychel Study and Caroline Hartmann.

Westside art club donates American flag creation to American legion

The American Legion Post 26 in Powell will soon be displaying a new American flag courtesy of a group of local students. Using spray paint, butcher paper, cardboard and more, the third … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/23/26

The Powell Library opens at 1 p.m. Friday with a grand opening celebration, a chance for the public to check out the new, 14,000 square foot space.

New library opening Friday comes in well under budget

In 2023, Park County Commissioners agreed to provide up to $3.2 million for the demolition of the old structure and the building of a new Powell Library. Now, with the building’s grand opening … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/23/26

Middle school art students sit behind their works that will be displayed. Pictured back row, from left: Lauren Garavaglia and Andrea Phillips; second row: Audrey Hultgren, Violet Peterson, ElliehMahye Vanderveer, Kodi Barela, Teagan Gillett, Kaylee Ross, Juli Mena and Brady Khan; third row: Dawson Engesser, Callie Foos, Autumn Kleinfeldt, Aubree Kraft, Beth Black, Karen Richmond, Luis Meza, Pax Hernandez and Chuck Arzaga; front row: Maci Gilliatt, Kimber Allen, Iyla Whitlock, Maci MaGill, Addie Fetter, Grace McIntosh and Miranda Bustamante.

School art on display at Thursday night event

Cool Art, Hot Jazz is 7-8 tonight (Thursday) in the Powell High School Commons. Featured will be artwork from students all over Park County School District 1 along with music from Powell Middle and … more

4/23/26

Cody Conservation District to ask primary voters for 1 mill

The Cody Conservation District will once again be asking voters to approve a 1 mill tax to fund the programs the district does around the large region. On Tuesday the Park County … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/23/26

A fire engine is set up at night close to a portion of the fire. There are more than 100 personnel involved in fighting the fire with more expected.

Fire south of Red Lodge grows to 1,204 acres

A fire south of Red Lodge that has been visible from Powell as smoke plumes rise over the Beartooths has grown to 1,204 acres with 0% containment as of Wednesday afternoon, according to a Custer … more

4/23/26

Feds order Flaming Gorge drop to save imperiled Lake Powell from potential structural failure

Federal officials formally announced Friday they will draw an extra 660,000 to 1 million acre-feet of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir on the Wyoming-Utah border over the next 12 months to prevent … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 4/23/26

State pushes to combat invasive grasses

SHERIDAN (WNE) — Following the devastating fire season of 2024, invasive annual grass control became a priority throughout Wyoming to protect what grazing and wildlife forage remained and to help … more

4/23/26

Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock was arrested Wednesday, April 8, 2026, and charged with falsifying election documents.

Judge dismisses case to remove Weston County clerk following her resignation

A district court judge has dismissed proceedings to determine whether Becky Hadlock, who resigned earlier this month as Weston County clerk, should be removed from office for her conduct during and … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 4/23/26

The North Fork of the Shoshone River runs through Shoshone National Forest near the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The National Forest Service headquarters are being moved to Salt Lake City.

Forest Service aims for move; regional command center planned for Cheyenne

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to move the Forest Service Headquarters west, settling in Salt Lake City as announced by the agency March 31, the plan has (predictably) been both … more

By Mark Davis | 4/21/26

Sen. Laursen to depart the Legislature

After more than a decade of service, state Sen. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, is leaving the Wyoming Legislature. Laursen announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in Senate District 19. … more

By CJ Baker | 4/21/26

JW Heny (far left) marks out the 19 holes for the mini golf course to be constructed adjacent to the American Dream Drive-In movie theater on Wyo. Highway 295. Heny said the plan is to have holes feature sponsoring businesses.

Permit for mini golf course at drive-in theater approved

There will soon be yet another reason to head to the drive-in theater south of town. Park County commissioners agreed to a special use permit for a minor outdoor recreation facility April … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/21/26

New Park County Travel Council Executive Director Michael Wambolt (left) took part in his first monthly meeting last week at the Holiday Inn, while recently reappointed board member Quinn Blair was unanimously chosen as the new chair. Both spoke of the importance of transparency within the board and between the organization and public.

New travel council leadership commits to transparency

The new Park County Travel Council leadership is in place and making a commitment to transparency. At the council’s monthly meeting last Thursday, held at the end of the annual retreat held at … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/21/26

Earth Day celebrated with event at recycling center

For years, the Powell community celebrated Earth Day with a local event. Now, that tradition is being revived. On Wednesday, those interested in learning more about local, environmentally … more

By CJ Baker | 4/21/26

Powell High School art students Hayden Watts and Janicia Ramirez paint some of the background scenes behind the space room which is being updated this year by Jim Gilman's classes.

A Powell space odyssey

Powell High School art students are heading back to the moon this year, with an update of the space room which was first started in 2017. “When Mr. (Jim) Gilman told me that we would be … more

By Amber Steinmetz, Tribune special features | 4/21/26

Some Yellowstone roads opened Friday

JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park’s North and West entrances opened Friday. That means visitors looking to peek at the park’s geysers and wildlife from Gardiner and West … more

4/21/26

Missing Cody man found deceased

A 36-year-old Cody man who’d gone missing on April 5 was found deceased last week. Shawn Ezekiel Hughes had last been seen at Yellowstone Regional Airport and his body was found Thursday … more

By CJ Baker | 4/21/26

State Shooting Complex board to have new faces

Leading the next steps in the project to create the Wyoming State Shooting is clearly a popular undertaking. Five candidates applied for three open seats on the Wyoming State Shooting … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/21/26

Fremont County District 21 Food Service Director Krystal Northcott serves a student lunch on Oct. 13, 2025 at Fort Washakie School. Farm to School Day put local beef, corn and lettuce on the menu.

Executive order ensures summer food assistance for Wyoming kids

In 2024, Wyoming became one of 15 states to opt out of a new federal program to supplement the meals of needy children during the summer months. In 2025, the Legislature opted out again when it … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 4/21/26