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Sybil Kawano (from left), Heart Mountain museum educator, stands with students Kaden Wolff and Riley Douglas with the collage made by participants in the Smithsonian Democracy in Dialogue program.

Powell High School students work with HMWF in Smithsonian democracy program

Six Powell High School students concluded their work at Heart Mountain on Wednesday as part of the Democracy in Dialogue program by the Smithsonian Institution. Each Wednesday since Oct. 1, … more

12/9/25

Cody man gets ticket for no vehicle insurance refunded

After providing very belated proof that his truck had insurance, a young Cody man received a rare refund for a ticket he paid over a year ago. In a Wednesday ruling, Park County Circuit Court … more

By CJ Baker | 12/9/25

Randy Pacheco returns to Cody for the seventh year to perform as the Cavalier in Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre's annual Nutcracker production at the Wynona Thompson Auditorium in Cody.

Cody Nutcracker continues for 28th consecutive year

Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre (RMDT) is bringing back Randy Pacheco as the guest artist performing the role of the Cavalier and local perfomer Jessica McNeil as the Sugar Plum Fairy for this … more

12/9/25

Governor encourages Wyoming’s agriculture community to comment

CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon is encouraging Wyoming’s agriculture community and stakeholders to participate in sharing industry-related insights through the Cowboy State Agriculture … more

12/9/25

Jeremiah Vardiman receives the NACAA Distinguished Service Award.

UW Extension employees, including Vardiman in Powell, recognized

LARAMIE — This year, University of Wyoming Extension employees received state, regional and national honors from professional associations in their fields. These staff members were recognized … more

12/9/25

Shooting complex board hires Cody man as chief executive officer

The Wyoming State Shooting Complex Joint Powers Board has accomplished one of its main early tasks in providing leadership for the project south of Cody. At a Thursday meeting, the board … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/8/25

Kim Decker works out as part of the Senior Strength and Balance class at the Johnson Fitness Center at Northwest College.

Strength to be human

Old age ain’t no place for sissies.” At least, that’s how Bette Davis felt — and anyone who is facing a decline in functionality of formerly functional body parts would be … more

By Wendy Corr, Tribune special features | 12/5/25

Physician Assistant Betsey Neddermeyer (right), speaking with patient Julie Olson, offers functional wellness treatments at True Body Medical Aesthetics and Wellness.

Foundational wellness

Physician Assistant Betsey Neddermeyer practiced primary care in a traditional setting for nine years, but after going through her own difficult health journey she knew she needed to make a … more

By Amber Steinmetz, Tribune special features | 12/5/25

Ken Ferbrache, a Lovell medical professional, lost 45 pounds in less than a year while on Ozempic.

Do the latest weight loss drugs live up to the hype?

Ozempic. Wegovy. Zepbound. Xenical. If the hype is to be believed, these medications are wonder drugs, solving the crisis of obesity. And for some people, the results speak for themselves, with … more

By Wendy Corr, Tribune special features | 12/5/25

Hearing loss contributes to dementia

Don Doucet was not surprised by a recent report finding nearly a third of dementia is attributable to hearing loss. The Powell hearing instrument specialist said there’s been … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/5/25

Retreat participants with Heather Wagner exploring fascia maneuvers.

Women’s Renewal Retreat: Grounding for holiday harmony

Tucked between Cody and Powell, the quiet town of Ralston might be easy to pass by — unless you know where to look. Just beyond Main Street, a red picket fence and evergreen-lined gate open to … more

12/5/25

Akea Wisniewski applies pressure to a mock wound with assistance from EMS Manager Scott Bagnell (right) as her father, Waleryan (left), watches.

Powell Valley Healthcare hosts class: Stop the Bleed

Powell Valley Healthcare recently hosted a Stop the Bleed for the community, run by Dr. Sawley Wilde and the EMS team in mid November, just a day before National Rural Health Day. Around 60 people … more

12/5/25

Medicare Advantage does not mean double coverage

SUNDANCE — With Medicare enrollment upon us, the business office at Crook County Medical Services is looking to clear up a misconception about Medicare Advantage plans. It may not be … more

By Sarah Pridgeon, Sundance Times Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/5/25

Jessica Waldron SLP from Lander and Dr. Asay in Sen. John Barrasso’s office in the United States Capitol Building.

Dr. Levi Asay again part of ASHA’s Hill Day in DC

Dr. Levi Asay an audiologist at Big Horn Basin Hearing in Cody, was recently back in Washington, D.C., to advocate to legislators on issues related to hearing and speech-language pathology (SLP). … more

12/5/25

NFR Bound — Wells returns to Vegas for second year

Last year, Brody Wells was nervous going to Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo. It was his first trip to the top rodeo event of the year, and he didn’t know what to expect. This … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/4/25

About 100 wolves live safely inside the Yellowstone National Park boundaries, with under estimated 200 outside the park and liable to be hunted. Most seasons run between Sept. 15 and Dec. 31; Hunt Area 12 runs between Oct. 15 and Dec. 31. In the state's Predatory Animal Management Area, there is no season, quota, or license required for hunting. For more regulations and requirements, check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Conservation group to sue over wolf decision

A conservation organization has once again filed notice of its intent to sue the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service for “violations” to develop a national gray wolf recovery plan under the … more

By Mark Davis | 12/4/25

County to work with shooting complex board on rented space

The Park County commissioners have a small space they’re willing to rent to the staff of the Wyoming State Shooting Complex Joint Powers Board, but they’re not willing to rent it for the … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/4/25

Dash Enterprises is seeking to have the two highlighted lots removed from the City of Powell and placed into rural Park County, but the city council has expressed some misgivings. The city hopes to have further dialogue with owner Mike Birdsley.

Council hits brakes on deannexation

Though the owner of a storage facility on Powell’s eastern edge wants to move his property out of city limits and into rural Park County, some members of the Powell City Council aren’t so … more

By CJ Baker | 12/4/25

Powell City Council mulling response to pet goat suit

The Powell City Council is considering how it will respond to a resident’s lawsuit that challenges the city’s decision to ban her pet goat from town. “As we move forward, … more

By CJ Baker | 12/4/25

Two Mexican citizens arrested on ICE warrants near Cody

After stopping a car for speeding outside of Cody last month, the Wyoming Highway Patrol soon found that the occupants lacked a license, registration, insurance — and legal permission to be in … more

By CJ Baker | 12/4/25