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City passes new e-bike rules, including downtown ban

Following weeks of debate and public input, the Powell City Council has finalized a new set of rules for e-bikes and other electric-powered devices. The nine ordinances approved Monday are meant … more

By CJ Baker | 3/19/26

A Red Flag Warning for large parts of the Big Horn Basin is in effect through Saturday due to strong winds and high temperatures. The National Weather Service strongly discourages burning in these areas during this time period.

Beware of elevated fire conditions this week

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of western Park County for the rest of the week due to high temperatures and strong winds. That’s led to the Park … more

3/19/26

Powell Research and Extension Center Director Andrea Garfinkle points out some of the upcoming and ongoing work at the center, which is located just north of Powell. She took on the director role in August.

Center works to produce relevant research for growers

As Andrea Garfinkle heads into her first season leading the University of Wyoming’s Powell Research and Extension Center, she says the facility’s big focus is “getting researchers from campus … more

By CJ Baker | 3/19/26

Powell’s Worlds bound teams after going 1-2 at state are, from left: Zac Peterson, Calving Opps, David Stensing, Hayden Peters, Huston Dearcorn, Joseph Pittman, Sam Williams, Kamea Wisniewski, Tyler Kruger, Star Gonzales and River James. (Brighton Streeter is behind the photographer.)

Powell dominates state robotics

For three years Powell High School senior Brighton Streeter had been working to win state, always coming up against tough teams full of fellow Panthers in the state robotics competition Powell has … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/19/26

Attendance in Yellowstone National Park in 2025 was the second highest in the park’s history. Only 2021, with more than 4.8 million visits, was higher than last year.

Yellowstone 2025 attendance is second highest

Yellowstone National Park welcomed 4,762,988 recreation visits in 2025. The number is just shy of the 2021 record of 4,860,242 and about 20,000 visits higher than last year's total of 4,744,363, … more

By Mark Davis | 3/19/26

Sixth annual NWC Giving Day returns March 26

Northwest College Giving Day is back for its sixth year with another 24-hour event beginning at noon on Thursday, March 26, and concluding at noon on Friday, March 27. The annual event managed by the … more

3/19/26

Study: Wyoming rated in top 10 highest health care costs

Wyoming has been rated the eighth worst state for health care costs in the United States according to a new study. Health care expenses vary dramatically depending on where people live. While … more

By Mark Davis | 3/19/26

Powell man charged with repeated sexual abuse

A 35-year-old Powell man is facing 14 felony counts that allege he sexually abused a minor over multiple years. Jacob M. Norris was arrested last month and the case formally became public last … more

By CJ Baker | 3/19/26

Wyo. Highway 120 project begins northwest of Thermopolis

Work has started on a $7.2 million highway improvement project northwest of Thermopolis on Wyo. Highway 120. On Monday, March 16, prime contractor Croell, Inc., of Cheyenne installed a … more

3/19/26

Grow A Little Extra project kicks off for sixth year in Wyoming

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The sixth year of the Grow A Little Extra program is kicking off across Wyoming, with local University of Wyoming Extension offices helping coordinate efforts to collect and … more

3/19/26

Average gas prices rise nearly 41 cents a gallon in Wyoming

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 35.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.45 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in … more

3/19/26

Neil Albert, of Victor, Idaho, lifts gallons of red-dyed diesel fuel into the bed of his truck Wednesday, March 11, at the Phillips 66 gas station in Jackson. Gas prices around the country have soared following the start of the war in Iran and costs around Jackson are no exception.

Wartime oil spike likely portends more bad than good for Wyoming

The Iran war has spiked oil prices around the world, risen prices at the pump and driven speculation about inflation as the Trump administration pleads with other nations to help reopen the Strait of … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 3/19/26

Eastside students had a chance to learn about veterinary topics recently in the classroom thanks to a visit from vet tech Tessa Baker (middle). Pictured are: Zeke Mabe (from left), Lilly Latham, Thorbin Philipson, Baker, Sami Fluery and Will McCleary.

Cody students explore veterinary careers

CODY — Students at Eastside Elementary School in Cody recently explored the world of veterinary medicine during a Career Connections visit from a veterinary technician at Lifetime Small Animal … more

3/19/26

Powell volunteer fireman Cory Baker races to get a hose on the northeast corner of Barbie Steinheimer’s horse facility Thursday afternoon, March 12. The facility, built in 2020, was a total loss after hay caught fire near the facility riding arena.

A complete loss

While Barbie Steinheimer was at home doing paperwork last Thursday, neighbor Trudy Alt came over and pounded on Steinheimer's window, screaming "your hay is on fire." If it had been a minute or … more

By Mark Davis | 3/17/26

Powell man allegedly caught with child pornography

As a Powell man made his first court appearance on 20 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child, he predicted that the case would likely result in a lifelong prison sentence. Christian D. … more

By CJ Baker | 3/17/26

April 25 groundbreaking scheduled for state shooting complex

In early 2023, the Wyoming Legislature approved the first $10 million to fund a Wyoming State Shooting Complex. Soon after, a group of people formed in the county to push for the complex to come to … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/17/26

Cody man imprisoned for injuring couple in drunken crash

A Cody man has agreed to serve six to 10 years in prison for drunkenly crashing into and seriously injuring two people last summer, plus another four years of probation for abusing a child in … more

By CJ Baker | 3/17/26

These overhead power lines along Seventh Street will soon be buried underground. The city council recently hired a contractor to perform the boring for the new conduit.

Electrical lines to be buried on Seventh Street

The Powell City Council approved a boring contract this month. As part of an effort to move the city’s electrical lines along Seventh Street from overhead to underground, the council agreed to … more

By CJ Baker | 3/17/26

The most important things

Ben Argento was less than 10 days away from his planned nuptials when he was involved in a serious accident caused by an explosion. Argento, who grew up in Powell but now lives and works … more

By Amber Steinmetz, Tribune special features | 3/17/26

Workplace threat at restaurant draws felony charge

A young Powell man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly took some workplace venting too far. Blaine A. Duzan, 21, has been charged with terroristic threats for allegedly telling a … more

By CJ Baker | 3/17/26