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Cody man imprisoned for sexual abuse

A Cody man has been ordered to serve three to five years in prison for sexually abusing a child in the spring of 2025. Jared M. Griffin, 35, received the sentence earlier this month after being … more

By CJ Baker | 3/26/26

Request to take lots out of subdivision denied

Park County Commissioner Scott Mangold reiterated what many of those opposed had previously intimated — they were concerned not with what was actually being asked, but as to what might result from … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/26/26

Emily Thomas (left) works with Beth Antal during a Rock Steady Boxing Class at Cody Regional Health, a program that assists Parkinson's disease patients maintain their movement, balance and coordination.

Parkinson’s rehab events successful

CODY — Cody Regional Health’s Rehabilitation Services is celebrating two milestones in support of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease in the Big Horn Basin — one year of Rock Steady … more

3/26/26

The Multicultural Showcase is 1-3 p.m. Saturday and will for the first time take place in the new NWC Student Center. Admission is free and an all-you-can-eat wristband is $25.

Multicultural Showcase returns March 28

After a three-year hiatus, the Northwest College Multicultural Showcase returns with an afternoon of food, games, activities, and student performances on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. The day also includes … more

3/26/26

Boone and Crockett Club partners with UW

The University of Wyoming has partnered with the Boone and Crockett Club to establish the Boone and Crockett Working Lands Wildlife Conservation Professorship in UW’s College of Agriculture, Life … more

3/26/26

Probst Electric linemen work with de-energized power lines following a lightning-sparked wildfire July 28, 2015, in Bar Nunn. The fire scorched several hundred acres and forced evacuations before being contained.

High temps, winds may bring precautionary power outages

As hurricane-force winds ripped across Wyoming in recent months, uprooting trees in Cheyenne and tipping semitrucks along Interstate 80, electric utilities scrambled line crews and warned customers … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 3/26/26

The new Les Schwab Tires location in Cody celebrates its grand opening with events Friday and Saturday.

Les Schwab donates tires to search and rescue as part of grand opening

The Park County Search and Rescue Foundation is getting some new tires on its Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4x4 Diesel at the grand opening celebration of the new Les Schwab Tires store in Cody. Les … more

3/26/26

CIS announces re-opening of Cody office

CODY — Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) will host a Grand Re-Opening open house for its renovated Cody office on April 1 from 4-6 p.m. at 1220 13th Street. Community members, partners, and local … more

3/26/26

Clark Spring Ding returns

A free gala Easter egg hunt plus games, prizes and hunting tips for youth are on the slate for the annual Clark Spring Ding on Saturday, April 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Clark Pioneer Recreation Center. … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 3/26/26

A painting at the Sage Creek Clubhouse depicts an early scene at the more than 100-year-old building, which will be hosting family dancing Saturday night.

Sage Creek Club continues 102-year-old tradition

Family dancing, a tradition which started 102 years ago at the Sage Creek Community Clubhouse east of Cody, returns 7-10 p.m. Saturday. The club is in the process of repairing and … more

3/26/26

Cody Optimist Club President Ron Reel holds the plaque and is wearing the medal for the Governor's Spirit of Service Award for 2026, given to the Cody Optimist Club. Pictured from left: Vice President Robert Bole, Vice President Roger Nevrel, President Ron Reel and Secretary-Treasurer Stephen Olenick.

Cody Optimist Club honored for service

The Cody Optimist Club was recently honored for its extensive service in the community with the Governor's Spirit of Service Award for 2026. The club is a voluntary group of people working in … more

3/26/26

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel makes his formal recommendation on what to do with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on May 10, 2024.

After budget battle, Seidel looks optimistically to University of Wyoming’s future

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel was at a gas station filling his car some days ago when a stranger approached him. “Wow, you guys really did it,” Seidel recalled the person saying to … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com | 3/26/26

$A male cougar peers out from a tree in a previous year in Yellowstone National Park. Mountain lions and wolves together account for only a fraction of the number of conflict reports as do bears, both grizzly and black bears, in Wyoming.$

Carnivore conflicts: 2025 report explores challenges for special team

Bears continue to dominate Wyoming large carnivore conflict reports in 2025, accounting for nearly six times more warden-confirmed conflicts than wolves and mountain lions combined. Bears were … more

By Mark Davis | 3/24/26

Cody man convicted in stalking case

Following a three-day trial and three-plus hours of deliberations, a jury concluded that a Cody man stalked his ex-wife and burglarized her vehicle in 2024. On Thursday, jurors convicted … more

By CJ Baker | 3/24/26

City Administrator Zack Thorington discusses options for a new master plan with the Powell City Council during a March 16 meeting. The council is asking the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission to weigh in on a preferred contractor for a plan update.

Seven firms want to help revise Powell’s master plan

As the City of Powell looks to update its master plan, a half-dozen firms from around the region and even other parts of the country are interested. The city’s current plan — which sets … more

By CJ Baker | 3/24/26

Travel council preps for upcoming season, new director

A livestream of downtown Cody could be featured on the Park County Travel Council’s YouTube page as a way to gin up more enthusiasm and followers. At Thursday’s board meeting, … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/24/26

Cody lawmaker running for secretary of state

Rather than seek another term in the Wyoming House of Representatives, state Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, is running for higher office. On Wednesday, the Cody Republican and chair of … more

By CJ Baker | 3/24/26

City waives fee for ‘Celebrities for a Cause’

An upcoming fundraiser for local law enforcement got a modest boost from the Powell City Council last week. Celebrities for a Cause — a Cody-based nonprofit that raises funds for local causes … more

By CJ Baker | 3/24/26

Odde announces Republican candidacy for Park County clerk

Hans Odde, who has served as first deputy Park County clerk for the past 11 years, last week announced his candidacy for Park County clerk following Clerk Colleen Renner’s recent announcement that … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/24/26

Stalking suspect apologizes for courtroom behavior

After using profanity, leveling threats and admitting to an apparent felony during her first court appearance, a Cody woman was much more contrite earlier this month. At a March 10 hearing, … more

By CJ Baker | 3/24/26