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Wyoming suicide rate drops from high, still in top three

At the same time Wyoming is celebrating progress made to address suicide in the state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health (CDC) Statistics is reporting … more

By Mark Davis | 9/11/25

After backing out of plea deal, prosecutor offers lighter one

In May, Park County Prosecuting Attorney Bryan Skoric backed out of a plea deal negotiated by one of his former deputies, contending it was too lenient for the felony drug case. But after taking a … more

By CJ Baker | 9/11/25

Northwest Health Care leases a 100-square-foot office in the Park County Annex as a way to continue serving people in Powell. The nonprofit also has a location in Cody.

Park County to revisit lease with Northwest Health Care

Park County commissioners are reviewing a lease to Northwest Health Care for a small office space at the county annex in Powell. They say the intent is to learn what services are offered in the space … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/11/25

Police handed out 3,000 trading cards

Heading into the summer, the Powell Police Department hoped a new trading card program would provide an opportunity for officers to interact with local youth in a fun, meaningful way. It turned out … more

By CJ Baker | 9/11/25

Cody Community Theatre members Cameron Carlson (from left), Rusty Ballard, Jeremy Laing, Nick Ryan, Derrik Walton and Chris Robertson perform a scene from 'Fiddler on the Roof' during a rehearsal ahead of this weekend’s performances.

Cody Community Theatre presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Tradition, family and resilience take center stage as Cody Community Theatre (CCT) presents “Fiddler on the Roof,” running two back-to-back weekends, Sept. 12-14 and 19-21, at the Wynona … more

9/11/25

Jan Sons (left) and Debbie Whitaker (second from left) of the Yellowstone Weavers and Spinners Guild work to spin wool into yarn while visiting with Homesteader Days attendees last year. As usual, attendees can check out the Homesteader Museum, antique farm equipment, demonstrations of various trades, a cider press, food trucks, music, a car show hosted by Vehicle Visions Car Club and the Ruby Hopkin Commemorative Pie Auction.

Homesteader Days returns with food, fun and more

The annual Homesteader Days festival weekend, put on by the Homesteader Museum to honor the pioneers who transformed the Powell Valley into a farming oasis in the high desert, returns this weekend. … more

9/11/25

Firefighters at the Dollar Lake Fire are seen on the beach of Green River Lake. Specialized wilderness teams are probing for places to stop the fire’s advance toward Squaretop Mountain.

Wilderness crews work western Wyoming’s Dollar Lake Fire as it approaches Squaretop

About two dozen wilderness firefighters are shuttling regularly across lower Green River Lake to help corral the Dollar Lake Fire as it burns through steep country toward Squaretop Mountain. Two … more

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com | 9/11/25

State seeks input from Powell area on transforming rural health

Officials from the Wyoming Department of Health will be crossing the state in the coming weeks as they seek the public’s input on how to improve health care. That includes hosting a town hall … more

9/11/25

Anglers have been restricted from fishing in certain areas in Yellowstone for much of the summer due to high temperatures, as catching and releasing fish in high heat can lead to more fish mortality. Those restrictions have now been lifted as the weather cools.

Fish Yellowstone now without heat restrictions

Effective immediately, select rivers and streams in Yellowstone National Park that were partially closed to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low flows are now open without … more

9/11/25

Some of the Park County Search and Rescue volunteers who attended the open house included, from left: Deputy Bill Brown (SAR coordinator for sheriff's office), Dr. Aaron Billin, Kevin Lauer, McCoy Banks, Carl Christensen, Kirk Waggoner (SAR team founder), Gigi Budd, Greg Moore, Bob Goodson and Ken Cole.

Park County Search and Rescue holds open house

An open house on Saturday in Cody included refreshments and tools of the trade as personnel showed how Park County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit is always ready to step up, averaging … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Tribune | 9/11/25

Archivist to present on the Marlboro Man

CODY — The Cody Library will host Park County Archivist Robyn Cutter for a presentation on Wyoming’s real life connection to the Marlboro Man on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Grizzly Hall. … more

9/11/25

WHP troopers use snow shovels to help fight grass fire

LARAMIE (WNE) — Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers helped battle a grass fire Thursday afternoon along U.S. Highway 287 south of Laramie, using snow shovels to slow the flames until fire crews … more

9/11/25

WDH urges caution with high levels of West Nile virus activity

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Health is reminding residents to be cautious about mosquito bites due to ongoing West Nile virus activity. As of Thursday, 11 people have been … more

9/11/25

BCBSWY to offer Medicare Advantage

CHEYENNE — WyoBlue Advantage Inc. announced its entrance into the state’s Medicare Advantage market. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming (BCBSWY) affiliated plan is available for … more

9/11/25

UW looking for more teachers to join project

The University of Wyoming’s Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program has launched a statewide project seeking to gather and map youth voices about opportunities and barriers they see to … more

9/11/25

Charlie Kirk speaks to assembled party members at the 2020 Wyoming Republican Convention. Kirk was assassinated Wednesday at a Utah college.

Wyoming officials react to news of assassination of Charlie Kirk

CHEYENNE — Wyoming officials expressed shock, disbelief and opposition to political violence, regardless of its source, in reaction to Wednesday’s shooting death of conservative activist … more

By Brian Martin, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/11/25

‘The face of 4-H’ — Shooting and safety instructors score big in early season hunts

Using her new crossbow, a Powell grandmother took down a massive bull last week. It was her once in a lifetime chance to harvest a moose. Starla Craig didn’t waste time; with 12 active … more

By Mark Davis | 9/9/25

Man accused of attempting sex act at Cody store

Authorities allege a 35-year-old Florida man publicly exposed and touched himself at a Cody store while covertly following a female customer. Emmanuel C. Birdens is facing a felony count of … more

By CJ Baker | 9/9/25

Karen Horner (left), director of the Park County Library System, walks with Groathouse Project Manager Andrea Richardson through the under construction Powell Library building last week. The building is taking shape, Richardson said. Windows are set to be installed next week and masons should be starting in the building this week.

New library to offer wide open spaces

Open, light and airy. That’s been the mantra of the new Powell Library design, and less than three months from expected building completion it’s already apparent inside the … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/9/25

Councilman opposes smaller corner lots

A proposal that would allow smaller corner lots in new developments generally won the support of the Powell City Council last week. The proposed change could result in more — and … more

By CJ Baker | 9/9/25