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Cody library to host ‘The Bears of Grand Teton’ author talk with Sue Consolo-Murphy

The Cody Library will host author Sue Consolo-Murphy for a talk on her book “The Bears of Grand Teton: A Natural and Cultural History” at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Published by Bison Books, … more

7/8/25

The Wyoming State Parks’ informational Library Program is displayed at Hot Springs County Library.

Wyoming State Parks expands library program statewide

CHEYENNE — Wyoming State Parks is expanding its Library Program in partnership with libraries across the state. Now in its ninth year, the program offers free access to outdoor exploration for … more

7/8/25

Jon Gatti, an aquatic invasive species specialist with Wyoming Game and Fish Department, checks a boat outside the department’s Cody office during a previous season. A Game and Fish check station near Laramie recently detected New Zealand mudsnails.

Invasive New Zealand mudsnails detected near Laramie

Thanks to the awareness of local anglers, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has verified the presence of New Zealand mudsnails in Gelatt Lake and Wheatland Reservoir #3 near Laramie. … more

7/8/25

First case of measles in Wyoming confirmed

Measles is officially in Wyoming. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) confirmed Tuesday a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County. Measles is a highly … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/3/25

Yellowstone County, Montana, District Judge Ashley Harada (at right) sentences Russ Dwyer of Cody (seated at the center of the left-hand table) to 10 years of prison time on Friday, while a law enforcement officer in the back of the courtroom waits to take him into custody.

Cody man gets 10 years in child sex sting

Inside a Billings courtroom last week, Russell Dwyer’s defense attorneys and retained experts attempted to explain what the Cody man did two summers ago. Dwyer, who’s now 57 years … more

By CJ Baker | 7/3/25

Tiffany Wutzke (left) took over Monday as the executive director of the Youth Clubs of Park County as Tina Bernard retired after nearly two decades at the helm of the organization.

New director takes helm at Youth Clubs of Park County

Tina Bernard has been involved in Youth Clubs of Park County since the beginning. In fact, the founder of what was originally the Boys and Girls Club of Park County, Victor Riley, brought … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/3/25

Lovell wolf-dog hybrids find homes

After Tia Phillips’ female pit bull Nova had a litter of 11 puppies, she started to suspect her sweet pet had mated with a wolf discovered and killed near Lovell. The puppies looked like black … more

By Mark Davis | 7/3/25 | 1 comment

Cody man arrested after 100 mph chase

A Cody motorcyclist is facing multiple misdemeanor charges following a nearly hour-long, 50-mile chase that reportedly hit speeds over 100 mph and culminated in a foot race. Troopers and … more

By CJ Baker | 7/3/25

Powell teen chosen for Compete for a Cause

Compete for a Cause, the charitable talent show that’s benefited youth in need for the past seven years, is extending its reach to a Powell family this year. Proceeds from the show … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/3/25

A group of visitors spend their time watching wildlife in the Hayden Valley inside Yellowstone National Park. July is the busiest month in the park, which is on track to setting a new attendance record.

Parks on the Fourth (if you dare)

If you dare to visit one of Wyoming's National Park properties this Fourth of July, a little planning ahead will save you time and increase your enjoyment despite it being one of the busiest times of … more

By Mark Davis | 7/3/25

Tate Murdoch’s 36 Chevy pickup took the People’s Choice award.

Cars grace campus at Trapper Classic Car Show

On Saturday, June 28, the fifth annual Trapper Car Show kicked off. This year’s edition of the Trapper show, which has locally become quite popular, has incorporated one new huge thing to the … more

By Richard Brady, Special to the Tribune | 7/3/25

Heart Mountain to launch professional training seminars for law, journalism and business

In October, the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation will begin a three-year program to train graduate students in law, journalism and business about professional ethics in times of crisis in … more

7/3/25

Clark fireworks set after change of venue

A free fireworks show for the Clark community is scheduled for Friday, July 4 after dark, according to various sources. The event, organized by resident Debbi Crews, is to be held on the Flying … more

By Bob Rodriguez, Special to the Powell Tribune | 7/3/25

Rihanna Kelver stands outside a women’s restroom in the Wyoming State Capitol building on July 1, 2025 — the day a new law requiring people to use the facility that corresponds to the sex they were assigned at birth went into effect.

Transgender woman protests new law with visit to a Wyoming Capitol bathroom

CHEYENNE — Standing outside a women’s restroom in the Wyoming State Capitol, Rihanna Kelver gazed downward, clasped her hands and took a deep breath. Like countless times before, … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 7/3/25

Julia Carrasco straightens out equipment for blood work at the One Health community health center in downtown Powell. The centers are among the limited options in Wyoming available to those with low incomes and no insurance coverage.

Medicaid, insurance cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will harm Wyoming, health care advocates warn

At least 12,000 Wyoming residents are projected to lose health coverage if President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” is signed into law, health care advocates say. … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 7/3/25

PCSD1 drafts gun policy

Park County School District 1 is creating a policy outlining the responsibilities of district staff who choose to conceal carry a firearm. The draft policy, formed at the advice of the … more

By Braden Schiller | 7/1/25

Game and Fish director: ‘We’re 100% supportive’ of shooting complex

Seeking to make the department’s position clear, the Wyoming Game and Fish director and commission chair expressed their strong support for the Wyoming State Shooting Complex project south of … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/1/25

Armed assault in Meeteetse nets eight- to 20-year prison term

The prosecution and defense agreed that Brian Manderfeld deserved an eight- to 20-year prison sentence for attacking his brothers last summer, but his brothers asked for leniency at a court hearing … more

By CJ Baker | 7/1/25

University of Wyoming fine art student Augusta Larsen works on Charlotte Pearson while her older sister Adelina looks in from the side. Larsen will be flying to Ireland to continue her dream of building a career in art.

The future of art: Powell student dares to follow creative dream

Working for tips, Powell’s Augusta Larsen set up her paints and organized her brushes before the crowd arrived Thursday at Plaza Diane. As the music started for the Plaza@5:30 weekly … more

By Mark Davis | 7/1/25

2025 Powell High School spring honor roll

A total of 299 Powell High School students earned a spot on the spring honor roll for the 2024-2025 academic year. Of these 299 students, there were 69 freshmen, 78 sophomores, 74 juniors and … more

7/1/25