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Powell continues to perform well on WY-TOPP testing

Powell schools continued to perform well on the state’s standardized test during the 2022-2023 school year. Several student cohorts saw double digit increases in the last three years on … more

By Braden Schiller | 10/10/23

Change to stalking laws reflects updates in technology

In a world where technology changes every day, it’s more important than ever that the rulebook we’re expected to play by gets the regular updates it needs to keep up. … more

By Sarah Pridgeon, Sundance Times Via Wyoming News Exchange | 5/24/22

As larvae, the western glacier stonefly is between 2 and 5 mm long, living in streams as cold as 34 degrees Fahrenheit and as warm as 43 degrees.

Threatened insect discovered in high-country streams

Clinging to rocks and other substrate and munching on algae below Wyoming’s glaciers are tiny insects no longer than 5 millimeters. A handful of stonefly species populate these high-mountain, … more

By Christine Peterson , WyoFile.com | 7/14/22

Man killed in shootout near Sundance

SUNDANCE (WNE) — A male subject with an active Wyoming warrant was shot and killed by law enforcement on Saturday morning after two shootouts took place on I-90 near Sundance. … more

8/9/22

Northwest College and MSU Billings form Yellowstone Consortium as part of new UISFL Grant

As part of an ongoing partnership through the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Languages (UISFL) Faculty Grant, Montana State University Billings and Northwest College have joined with … more

2/13/24

Sens. Barrasso, Lummis and Rep. Hageman fight to keep mail processing facilities in Wyoming

Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman, (all R-Wyo.), sent a letter to United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy … more

2/15/24

Easter week celebrations

Heading into Easter weekend, Powell’s churches will be holding services and activities March 24-31. Below is service information provided to the Tribune by press time. St. Barbara’s … more

3/21/24

From the left, Powell Middle School Science Teacher Necole Hanks introduces student Eli Bear who played President John F. Kennedy during the Dec. 20 presentation on their Artemis 1 project at the Nelson Performing Arts Center. Also pictured are Hayden Peters, Parker Clark, Addisyn-Louise Clarke, Taylor Cheney, Lexi McKenna, Cassidi VanLake, Weston Loeper and Morgan Rodriguez.

Sixth graders learn what it means to go to space

Powell Middle School’s sixth grade students let their imaginations go sky high in the week before Christmas break when they learned about and then presented on the history of American space … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/10/23

Using the hydroponics columns and grow lights, herbs are able to grow in a controlled environment using water and nutrients. Students are responsible for maintaining the towers and planting the crop. Seeds are purchased or donated from the Big Horn Co-op.

Growing a partnership

What do culinary arts and science have in common? At Powell High School both of these classes share a garden, but it isn’t a traditional garden. They use hydroponic growing equipment … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/16/23

Barrasso, Lummis introduce legislation to improve rural airports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., recently introduced legislation aimed to ensure small, rural airports, including Yellowstone Regional Airport in … more

4/4/23

A cyclist draws closer to her goal of reaching Shell during the 2021 PEAKS to Conga fundraiser.

PEAKS distributions topped $30k last year

Jade Smith of Shell would appear to have little in common with Denise and Tom Holbert of Powell. Jade and her late husband Gil have deep roots in the Greybull and Shell area, while the Holberts were … more

By Nathan Oster, Greybull Standard | 6/6/23

Area power cooperatives study potential consolidation

The power cooperative serving much of rural Powell is one of four such organizations studying to see if combining some functions would result in lower costs. Big Horn Rural Electric Company, … more

8/10/23

Embattled Cody police officer reinstated

Following months of investigation and review, the Cody Police Department has reinstated an officer who was accused of being overly aggressive with a teen last winter. Longtime Cody Officer Blake … more

By CJ Baker | 10/10/23

From left: Harper Henke, Adelynn Weiser, Levi Pickett, Aurora Thornhill, Maliktah Paul, Lennyx Sanders and Daphne Fries

Young dancers shine at UpStage spring recital

Over 800 guests enjoyed UpStage Dance Academy’s third annual Spring Showcase May 6-7. The event, titled “Good vs. Bad,” featured 142 dancers from Powell, Cody and surrounding … more

5/24/22

After murder case dismissed, man held on related Park County warrant

Following the recent dismissal of a murder case against him, a Cheyenne man is being held in jail on a Park County warrant that includes a charge of disposal of a human body related to the same … more

By Hannah Black, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/14/22

Park County Farm Bureau hosted the president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Zippy Duvall, Monday for a tour of Park County agriculture. Duvall (third from left) came to Park County from Washington, D.C. The tour group included (from left) Brian Asher, president of the Park County Farm Bureau; Todd Fornstrom, president of the Wyoming Farm Bureau; Duvall; Corey Forman, Abby Shuler and Josh Christofferson of the Park County Farm Bureau.

Farm Bureau national president visits Powell farms

Park County Farm Bureau board members hosted the president of the American Farm Bureau Federation on a tour of selected farms Monday. Vincent “Zippy” Duvall from Georgia leads the … more

8/9/22

Website provides up-to-date info on Budget Session

CHEYENNE — Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2024 Budget Session. The web address … more

2/15/24

Meeteetse market again selling hunting, fishing licenses

The Wea Market in Meeteetse is again selling hunting and fishing licenses, after being cut off by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for a few belated payments last year. Licensed selling … more

By Mark Davis | 3/21/24

Yellowstone answers foul play question about foot investigation

JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park officials say they’ll probably never learn what happened to Il Hun Ro, the 70-year-old Los Angeles man whose foot was found floating in a park … more

1/10/23

Hunter education classes scheduled for Powell, Cody

Seats are available in upcoming Wyoming Hunter Education classes offered in Cody and Powell. “If you’re a new hunter, now is the time to take a hunter education … more

8/10/23