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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.

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

Kim Stewart leads her Latin class at Veritas Academy, a Classical Christian academy in Cody. The school which is in its 10th year originally had four students and now boasts 74.

Classical Christian school in Cody is in its 10th year

A decade ago four Park County mothers gathered together in a living room to figure out the best option for their children’s education. These parents were not interested in … more

By Braden Schiller | 2/13/24

Winners announced in Second Annual NWC Photography Contest

Prize winners were recently announced in the Second Annual Northwest College Photography Contest and Exhibition, with selections made in high school, amateur and professional divisions. A total of … more

2/15/24

Powell woman charged with injuring officer

A Powell woman is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly trying to kick, bite and spit at police officers last month. The most serious allegation against Addison F. West is that she kicked … more

By CJ Baker | 3/21/24

Emilie Hawley (left) stands next to her son Ben Hawley after he graduated in the top 3% of his class in December.

Hawley graduates Navy basic training in top 3% of class

Ben Hawley, a Powell High School graduate and son of Hans and Emilie Hawley, graduated Navy basic training in the top 3% of his class. Apart from an uncle on his mother’s side Ben does … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/10/23

Two piglets from a recent litter greet each other while staying warm under the heat lamps at the Travis Smith farm in Clark. Smith has been supplying show pigs to students in the region for years while also running Sage Wealth Management in Powell.

These little piggies

It takes a lot to get a pig to the winner’s circle along with happy pictures of 4-H and FFA producers holding ribbons and pigs going for high prices to supporters in the community. It almost … more

By Mark Davis | 3/16/23

Motorists enjoy the views along Grand Loop Road from Tower Junction to Canyon Village in Yellowstone National Park. Several construction projects in the park will test your patience this year, with some projects taking several years to complete.

Yellowstone readies park for East Gate opening in month

Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance is scheduled to open May 5 this year, weather permitting, signaling the start of the 2023 season. Considering the challenges of 2022, park staff and … more

By Mark Davis | 4/4/23

Park 1 Virtual Academy spring 2022-2023 honor roll

Park 1 Virtual Academy’s spring honor roll for the 2022-2023 school year consists of 19 students. Of these, 16 are in grades six to 12, and three are in kindergarten to fifth grade. The honor … more

6/6/23

Gov. Gordon celebrates first anniversary of 988 suicide lifeline

CHEYENNE (WNE) — In July 2022, Wyoming and the rest of the nation transitioned to a simplified 988 number for suicide lifeline services. That same month, the state began offering full-time, … more

8/10/23