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Man missing in Fremont Lake; water search continues for Pinedale man

PINEDALE (WNE) — A Pinedale man who went swimming off a boat during an employee appreciation party on Fremont Lake Wednesday afternoon was presumed dead after he failed to … more

8/30/22

Authorities await DNA results on floating foot

CASPER (WNE) — The investigation into a foot found floating in a Yellowstone National Park thermal pool is waiting on DNA confirmation of the person’s identity, park and local officials … more

10/25/22

Plaza Diane annual Invitational Show

Plaza Diane’s annual Invitational Show opens Thursday with an opening reception 7-8:30 p.m. where people will be able to meet the featured artists, enjoy treats and take in the artwork … more

10/27/22

House, Senate vote to spend $2 million on border security

The Wyoming House of Representatives and Senate approved mirror budget amendments Monday that would allow the state to send $2 million to Texas or provide resources like personnel to secure the … more

By Hannah Shields and Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 2/22/24

Powell High School senior receives all three nominations for military academy

Powell High School senior Stetson Davis, son of Paul and Candace Davis, is on the path to a military career after receiving all three nominations from Wyoming’s U.S. delegation, a rare … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/3/23

Man with 26 sex assault charges reaches plea deal

GILLETTE (WNE) — A Campbell County man charged with 26 counts related to allegedly sexually assaulting multiple young women and giving them marijuana and alcohol has reached a plea deal that if … more

1/5/23

Second expert to evaluate Underwood’s competency

One expert found Joseph Underwood competent to face charges that allege he dumped his ex-girlfriend’s dead body south of Cody, but the defense will receive a second opinion. On Wednesday, … more

By CJ Baker | 1/24/23

Billings poet Cara Chamberlain to appear at the Cody Writers Series on April 13

The Cody Writers Series returns on Thursday, April 13, with Billings poet Cara Chamberlain scheduled to appear and read selections from her various works. The event will take place in the Grizzly … more

4/11/23

Heart Mountain publishes Japanese-language edition of ‘Setsuko’s Secret’

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation has published a Japanese-language edition of “Setsuko’s Secret: Heart Mountain and the Legacy of the Japanese American … more

4/18/23

Maria Estes (front) and Philip Ellis compete in the air rifle competition during the Park County 4-H shooting competition at the Cody Shooting Complex last week. Estes won the Senior Class A Blue Face target archery competition and Ellis won the Senior Class B Blue Face archery and Class B 3D archery competitions.

Powell shooters aiming high ahead of national competition

Powell shooting competitors won 47 of 53 categories in the Park County 4-H Shooting Sports competition last weekend at the Cody Shooting Complex and the Heart Mountain Rod and Gun Club. Four … more

By Mark Davis | 6/8/23

Verizon-Cellular Plus to give away free backpacks

Verizon-Cellular Plus in Powell will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m.-noon. “We are proud to give back to our local community by … more

7/25/23

Hageman bill would tighten label requirements for U.S.-raised beef

CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Friday, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, (R-Wyo.), introduced the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023. The bill, which is co-led by Rep. Ro Khanna, (D-Calif.), … more

8/1/23

Local resident Ray Branstetter was diagnosed with kidney failure in November of 2022. Branstetter is an avid outdoorsman who values family and friends. On Sept. 19 he was approved for a kidney transplant.

Local resident in need of kidney transplant

Powell resident Ray Branstetter can often be found in the mountains doing any number of things — he has always been that way and has continued to be despite being in kidney failure since … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/26/23

First candidate forum June 1 at The Commons

Candidates in contested races in the August primary election will face off Wednesday, June 1 in the first of two forums presented by the Park County Republican Women. The lead-off forum … more

5/31/22

Wyoming battles No. 18 Creighton in 4 sets

The Wyoming Cowgirls gave 18th-ranked Creighton all it could handle Saturday night in Laramie to close the Rumble in the Rockies, ultimately falling to the Bluejays in four sets, 25-18, 9-25, 28-30 … more

8/30/22

The Powell Library is one step closer to a new, 14,000-square-foot building after the state moved toward granting the board $8.4 million, while the Park County Commissioners have agreed to cover another $3.2 million in expenses to get close to the $12 million budget for a new library building.

Powell Library could get $8.4M from state, $3.2M from county for its new building

A new Powell Library building is one step closer to being a reality. Park County Commission Chair and library board liaison Dossie Overfield told commissioners the Park County Library board … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/7/23

Park County Planning Technician Anthony Cammiccia looks over just some of the stacks of violations the planning and zoning department is working to address.

Park County planning department deals with backlog of violations

County planning director Joy Hill plopped down a thick stack of files regarding complaints and in-process investigations into planning and zoning violations. That’s just her … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/20/22

UW online kinesiology and health PE master’s program receives national recognition

The University of Wyoming Division of Kinesiology and Health Master of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Program has been recognized as No. 1 in the nation by … more

10/25/22

The cast of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks’ production of ‘Macbeth’ waves to the audience during their Oct. 17 performance at Powell High School.

Shakespeare in the schools

When it comes to performing a play, one of the most important aspects is the set, but for a professional acting troupe that comes down to Powell annually this proves to be a challenge to overcome on … more

By Charles Larsen, Special to the Tribune | 10/27/22

Cody radio station owner to be imprisoned for multi-million dollar tax fraud

For hiding millions of dollars worth of income from the Internal Revenue Service, a Cody businesswoman has been ordered to serve 15 months in federal prison and to pay $3.8 million in back taxes and … more

By CJ Baker | 2/22/24