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A few hundred City of Powell residents have been moved from Ward 3 to Ward 1 to more equally spread out the city’s population. As shown between the new map (first image) and the old map (second image), the change only affects those living in the central and northeastern sections of town.

Powell adjusts its wards to provide more equal representation

Population data suggests residents in the southern and eastern portions of Powell have been underrepresented on the city council in recent years, but that will change with the upcoming election. … more

By CJ Baker | 2/13/24

Powell Church continues Lenten Concert Series after 12 year hiatus

After a 12-year hiatus the Lenten Concert series will be returning and donating all proceeds to Powell’s three elementary schools. The series, which includes a soup lunch, is put on … more

2/15/24

This candy box was used for storage of alphabet blocks circa 1920. It was donated in memory of Louise Snedden by Anne Isenhower.

Homesteader Museum holding scavenger hunt

The Homesteader Museum has a new activity for its young guests — a scavenger hunt. Staff recently challenged them via its Facebook site to find items within the museum that begin with the … more

1/10/23

Feds to prosecute Powell woman for big fentanyl, meth shipment

Federal prosecutors have taken over the case against a Powell woman who allegedly received substantial quantities of fentanyl and meth in the mail — and they say she wasn’t the only … more

By CJ Baker | 4/4/23

Alan Simpson and Norman Mineta talk onstage during the 2019 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage.

Mineta-Simpson Institute exhibit awarded major grant

The Mineta-Simpson Institute at Heart Mountain has taken another step closer to completion with the awarding of a $149,646 grant from the National Park Service to help fund an exhibit dedicated to … more

6/6/23

A sellout crowd attended the first Park County Open Lands Picnic on Saturday afternoon at Canal Park in Cody.

Group has five conservation projects currently in process

As Park County Open Lands hosted its first community picnic Saturday, the fact that it sold out despite the rainy weather was far from the only example of its reach so soon after its founding. … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/15/23

As with past meetings on a planned temple, hundreds of members of the public — including many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — attended Tuesday’s meeting of the Cody Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board.

Cody temple approved, set to include 101-foot tower

Following nearly two months of debate, five public meetings and feedback from hundreds of area residents, Cody’s planning board has narrowly approved The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day … more

By CJ Baker | 8/10/23

Cows are separated from their calves for spring branding at the 91 Ranch near Meeteetse. Regional ranchers are advocating passage of a federal bill calling for increased cash negotiation in the cattle market as beef prices soar, but the payment for cattle remains stubbornly low.

Local cattle ranchers seek relief in thinning cattle market

Regional ranchers are advocating for the passage of a federal bill calling for increased cash negotiation in the cattle market, as beef prices soar but the payment for cattle remains stubbornly … more

By Ryan Fitzmaurice, Lovell Chronicle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/12/22

Cody Region Fisheries Supervisor Sam Hochhalter stocks Worland Pond Tuesday with hundreds of young largemouth bass translocated from Renner Reservoir. The rare warm water fishery suffered a die-off during the winter of 2014.

Largemouth success story

For years, Game and Fish fisheries biologists have had a tough time finding warm water species to import into the state to help offer diverse fishing opportunities for area anglers. While working on … more

By Mark Davis | 6/9/22

Georgia Rowswell’s art, which repurposes textiles and other items, puts texture to use in this vibrant piece.

Georgia Rowswell art to be featured at Plaza Diane

The art of accomplished artist Georgia Rowswell will be coming to Plaza Diane from July 16-Aug. 13 and is open to public viewing on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The gallery will also be open … more

7/14/22

A long-running lawsuit over the 2014 sale of TCT has been dismissed after a judge found a lack of evidence to support a litany of allegations about the sale. TCT, which is based in Cody, said the ruling represents vindication for the company and its leaders, but the plaintiffs plan to appeal.

Judge dismisses long-running suit over TCT sale

For years, a group of critics have alleged that the 2014 sale of Tri County Telephone Association was the result of a broad conspiracy that bilked the cooperative’s then-owners out of tens of … more

By CJ Baker, Special to the Tribune | 10/20/22

Northwest College President Lisa Watson (left) watches as CTD administrator Christi Greaham tells assembled board of trustees and staff about the new simulators available at the armory.

College settling into armory building

Northwest College has been running classes in the Powell armory building for about a month now and, CTD administrator Christi Greaham said, they're already using just about all of the 13,729 square … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/13/24

NWC Giving Day arrives March 21-22

Northwest College Giving Day returns for its fourth consecutive year on Thursday, March 21, giving alumni and supporters an opportunity to contribute to the immediate goals and long-term future of … more

2/15/24

Pierce Brosnan issued a public apology Thursday for walking on a thermal area in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park. He used a former Northwest College student's photo of Glacier National Park to accompany the post.

Actor uses photo of Glacier to apologize for going off-trail in Yellowstone

On Thursday afternoon, actor Pierce Brosnan took to social media to apologize for walking onto one of Yellowstone National Park’s sensitive thermal features. Just hours earlier, a federal … more

By CJ Baker | 3/14/24

Quirky comedy ‘Almost, Maine’ coming to Studio Theatre at CCPA

Studio Theatre at Cody Center of Performing Arts will present John Cariani’s quirky and romantic comedy “Almost, Maine,” Jan. 20-22 at the Cody Center for the Performing Arts. The … more

1/10/23

Hospital prepares for a third attempt at finding new CEO

In August, when the Powell Valley Hospital board announced CEO Terry Odom was planning to retire in early 2023, Trustee R.J. Kost — now board of trustees president — said she would be … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/4/23

From left, Powell High School SkillsUSA members Liz Peterson, Elle Wilson and Sophie Czirr. These three students will be attending the national competition in Atlanta later this month.

PHS students qualified for Nationals SkillsUSA competition

Three Powell High School students out of four who qualified for the National SkillsUSA Competition will be competing against student representatives from each state and surrounding territory. … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/6/23

Powell man charged with raping woman

Authorities have charged a Powell man with first-degree sexual assault, alleging that he forcibly raped a woman in a downtown parking lot in June. The case against 40-year-old Christopher S. … more

By CJ Baker | 8/10/23

Ralph Brokaw, president of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission (from left), Gov. Mark Gordon, Brian Nesvik, director of Game and Fish and wildlife biologist Tony Mong celebrate with Anne Young (center), owner of Sage Creek Ranch. Young and her late husband Jim Nielson were honored as one of the department’s landowners of the year.

Park County rancher honored as Landowner of the Year

When Anne Young and her recently departed husband Jim Nielson were named Cody Region Landowner of the Year recipients, she was surprised. She may have been the only one, considering the … more

By Mark Davis | 10/10/23

Game and Fish to hold public meeting

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has opened a comment period and will be holding a public meeting in Cody at 6 p.m. July 21 in the Grizzly Room at the Park County Library to gather input on the … more

7/14/22