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Help people in need as a Red Cross volunteer

The American Red Cross is asking people to consider giving the gift of time this year and help people in need as a volunteer in Wyoming. “Our volunteers make up 90% of our work force and are … more

1/20/26

A team of Park County Search and Rescue, Cody Country Snowmobile Club and the Park County Snow Search Team help deliver an injured snowmobile rider to air support Saturday after the unidentified rider hit a bridge near the Top of the World Store.

Russian snowmobiler rescued after Beartooth crash

A Russian visitor on a snowmobile trip in Wyoming was seriously injured Saturday afternoon near the Top of the World Store in the Beartooth Mountain Range. While the accident was very serious, the … more

By Mark Davis | 1/15/26

Council, landowner reach compromise on deannexation

The Powell City Council has spent weeks debating whether to let a pair of lots leave the city and become a part of rural Park County. It now appears they’ll split the difference — letting one … more

By CJ Baker | 1/15/26

Judge tosses perjury charge against Cody woman

A judge has thrown out a perjury charge that prosecutors filed against a Cody woman, ruling that the state didn’t have enough evidence to back up the allegation. The Park County Prosecuting … more

By CJ Baker | 1/15/26

Wedding music: More than bells

Every cliche’ about wedding planning revolves around the pitfalls and missteps of creating the perfect day. But one of the most difficult details to lock down often is the wedding music. Live band … more

By Wendy Corr, Tribune special features | 1/15/26

First time Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby contestant Heidi Freeman of Lander caught the largest trout during last year’s event, landing a 36.5-inch lake trout on the second day of the derby on Lower Sunshine reservoir. While many ice fishing derbies are canceling due to poor ice conditions this winter, Upper and Lower Sunshine reservoirs have between 4- to 5-inches of ice currently with a month before the event kicks off on Valentine’s Day.

Derby officials hope for cold February

While several Wyoming ice fishing derby officials are canceling events due to dangerous ice conditions, Upper and Lower Sunshine reservoirs, home of the Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby, has good ice, … more

By Mark Davis | 1/15/26

U.S. Army Maj. Steven (Matt) Goodwin hugs his children Serenity, Athens, Esther and Troy after surprising them at school.

U.S. Army major surprises children at Parkside

U.S. Army Maj. Steven (Matt) Goodwin works in logistics. For the last year, he was deployed to Germany and then Poland, as the division transportation officer for the 1st Armored Division Combat … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/15/26

County begins process to put up some land for sale

There’s a roughly 1 acre parcel of land in rural Frannie, just south of the Montana state line, that a neighboring cattle ranch has been using to access some of its land. When ownership decided to … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/15/26

Mountain Spirit Habitat for Humanity hosts open house

Mountain Spirit Habitat for Humanity is holding an open house for one of its partner families in the Mountain Spirit Subdivision in Cody. The open house will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. … more

1/15/26

Cody man alleged to have ordered meth by mail

Two years after they allegedly caught a Cody man trying to obtain a sizable shipment of meth, authorities are prosecuting him. The Park County Attorney’s Office recently charged Thomas A. … more

By CJ Baker | 1/15/26

Lawmakers move to defund Wyoming Business Council

The primary budgeting arm of the Legislature voted Tuesday to defund the Wyoming Business Council, the state’s top economic development shop since 1998. Following a motion by Powell Republican … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 1/15/26

Red Canyon Ranch, as seen from an overlook on South Pass near Lander.

UW Extension documents perspectives of ranchers

LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming Extension has published a new interview-based report identifying key changes, challenges and opportunities encountered by ranchers in Wyoming’s Upper Wind … more

1/15/26

The City of Powell has agreed to issue a permit to resident Venus Bontadelli that will allow her to keep her pet pygmy goat, Porsche Lane, in town. The city council, which had previously denied the permit, agreed to do so to settle a suit Bontadelli filed in federal court.

City reverses course, will allow pet goat

The Powell City Council barred a woman from keeping her pet pygmy goat in town last year, but after getting sued over their decision, the councilors are reversing course. As part of a settlement … more

By CJ Baker | 1/13/26

Anthony Pease is seen in a Jan. 9 booking photo.

Following manhunt, local fugitive apprehended in Colorado

After more than two months on the run from law enforcement, a Byron man wanted for alleged sexual crimes has been captured: Anthony L. Pease, 39, was taken into custody on Friday morning in Ft. … more

By CJ Baker | 1/13/26

State Shooting Complex to have presence at SHOT Show

SHOT Show is the pinnacle of firearms industry tradeshows and takes over Las Vegas every winter. This year, the Wyoming State Shooting Complex will have a big presence at the show, with … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/13/26

An early rendering of the Patriot Community Center shows a potential look for the 28,000 square foot building. Local American Legion member Gregg Bessler said they’re prioritizing functionality over aesthetics, so if features need to be cut to preserve the spaces and keep within budget, they’re open to that.

American Legion plans 28,000 square foot new building

The American Legion is outgrowing its space. To handle the organization’s twice weekly free food distribution volunteers are having to store supplies in trailers and other storage places … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/13/26

A sold-out crowd joined in the fun during the 2025 Bear Banquet, which combines the efforts of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation and the American Bear Foundation. The event has sold out for the past four years, even while adding more seating for the event. This will be the sixth anniversary of the event.

Bear banquet highlights wildlife conservation

With its biggest fundraiser of the year in March, the Wyoming Wildlife Federation and the American Bear Foundation want those not into black bear hunting to know the funds raised by the two … more

By Mark Davis | 1/13/26

Powell woman joins national leadership institute

A member of the Powell Clarks-Fork Conservation District Board of Supervisors has been chosen to join the 2026 cohort of the Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI). Abby Shuler of Powell is … more

1/13/26

One of the cats painted by Jimmy Mirikitani.

Heart Mountain hosts Mimosas with Mirikitani event Jan. 17

As part of its current special exhibit, the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation will be holding a screening of “The Cats of Mirikitani,” a documentary film about the life of artist and … more

1/13/26

McCracken Research Library book club opens with Rinella book

In celebration of the Center of the West’s Buffalo Nation: America at 250, the McCracken Research Library invites readers to explore the powerful history, ecology, and cultural legacy of the … more

1/13/26