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Male greater sage grouse fight for territory at a lek in the Big Horn Basin. About 15% more grouse participated in the spring mating ritual this year, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Greater sage grouse lek attendance saw a 15% increase over 2022, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports. “The appearance of more birds at leks, or breeding grounds, is thought to be … more

By Mark Davis | 10/10/23

From left: Pastor Donna Putney, Sandy Bigelow, Donna Brandon, Liz Roberts, Carolyn Danko, Judy Vogt, Norene Streicher, Mindy Christensen, Judi Blymyer, Julie Becker and Ruth Hedge with Rhonda Faulkner in the back.

Quilts from local church headed for World Relief

Hope Lutheran Church of Powell donated more than 100 hand-made quilts for World Relief. Church members loaded 128 beautiful quilts made by the congregation’s “Peace Corps,” along … more

5/24/22

County attorney faces opponent for first time in 19 years

For the first time in 19 years Park County Attorney Bryan Skoric is running opposed for reelection. Skoric, 55 is a Park County native who was initially appointed by the Park County … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/9/22

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon speaks during his state of the state speech Feb. 12 in the House Chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol Building.

Tensions simmer after Wyoming Freedom Caucus kills committee bills to start session

The far-right faction broke with a long-held legislative tradition of ushering in committee bills since they cost the state extra time and money. It was just day two of Wyoming’s 2024 budget … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 2/15/24

A grizzly sow and her cub wander through Hayden Valley near the Yellowstone River. To protect bears and increase visitor safety, Yellowstone National Park will create a new 16,453-acre bear management area (BMA) in Hayden Valley, prohibiting off-trail travel between July 15 and Sept. 15.

Yellowstone increases protection for bears

To protect bears and increase visitor safety, Yellowstone National Park will create a new 16,453-acre bear management area (BMA) in Hayden Valley, prohibiting off-trail travel between July 15 and … more

3/21/24

Award-winning photographer to serve as juror for first annual photo contest and exhibition

Northwest College is pleased to announce award-winning photographer Meg Sommers as this year’s judge for the inaugural NWC Photo Contest and Exhibition. A resident of Cody, she has been … more

1/10/23

Latest lot subdivisions likely would still be allowed if zoning changes

Property owners with large lots in the GRP, 1 acre minimum zoning area are dividing off small lots in simple subdivisions. At Tuesday's Park County Commissioners’ meeting, three such … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/10/23

Next meeting on Rocky Mountain Power utility rate hike set for Oct. 12

CASPER (WNE) — Another public meeting on Rocky Mountain Power’s historic rate hike proposals is set for Oct. 12 in Casper. Rocky Mountain Power, Wyoming’s largest … more

10/10/23

Public invited to watershed study scoping meetings

The Cody Conservation District and the Powell Clarks Fork Conservation District announce the initiation of the Clarks Fork Upper Shoshone River Watershed Study, which will include two scoping … more

5/24/22

A grizzly bear looks for a good spot to nap after a meaty meal earlier this year in Yellowstone National Park. More than 20 grizzly bears are known to have died this year in Wyoming due to infanticide, natural causes and management decisions by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Two grizzly bears moved, 21 known dead in Wyoming this year

As of Aug. 1, there have been 21 known or probable grizzly bear deaths reported to the U.S. Geological Survey in 2022. Five grizzly bears have been lethally removed by Wyoming Game and Fish … more

By Mark Davis | 8/9/22

Bridge work begins north of Thermopolis

A $6.97 million highway improvement and fence replacement project has started on U.S. Highway 20/Wyo. Highway 789 north of Thermopolis. The Thermopolis North project is between mileposts 133.4 … more

2/15/24

Powell High School’s Speech and Debate team has had a successful year with four students qualifying for nationals and three students placing at both the state and district level. Back row, from left: Riley Douglas, Leeanne Phillips, Aspen Atkinson, Geo Dilworth, Kyra Morrow, Paul Cox, Justin Dusenberry, Katarina Reitz, Isabelle Lobingier, Alex Watts, Mason Coombs and Bryson Taylor-Weddell. Front row, from left: Ryah Easum, Natalie Black, Isabella Gomez, Allie Gilliatt, Emma Johnson, Tristan Robinson, Aubrey Bear and Madison Rodriguez.

Speech and Debate success

This year’s regular speech and debate season was a success for the team, producing four national qualifiers as well as 3A and state placements. Some seniors also enjoyed success on a personal … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/21/24

Park County commissioners decline to add electronic poll books

Park County will not debut new electronic poll books for the 2024 elections and will continue to only use paper records. Earlier this month, the Park County Clerk’s office asked the county … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/26/24

Christmas truce in plug dispute

A group embroiled in the argument whether to plow the plug wants to deescalate the argument — at least until after the holiday season. As debate about plowing a section of U.S. Highway 212 … more

By Mark Davis | 12/20/22

The Caroline Lockhart house, built in the 1950s for the Cody pioneer and moved from the downtown area to Yellowstone Avenue, was torn down last week.

Historic Lockhart Inn demolished last week

Pioneering Cody journalist Caroline Lockhart’s own Lockhart Inn was demolished last week in the early afternoon hours. The Inn was built in the early 1900’s. It was once used … more

By J.T. Currie, Special to the Tribune | 1/10/23

Powell Middle School spring 2023 honor roll

Powell Middle School has released the spring honor roll roster for the 2022-2023 academic year. To qualify for the honor roll students must fit into one of three GPA ranges, 4.0, 3.5-3.99, or … more

6/15/23

New club coming to Powell Middle School

Going into the 2023-2024 academic school year Powell Middle School students will have the opportunity to participate in a choir club. Assistant Principal Chanler Buck spoke to the Park County … more

By Braden Schiller | 8/10/23

Prep underway for next lodging tax

Preparations to sell the public on the renewal of the county’s lodging tax in 2024 are already well underway. At last week’s Park County Commission meeting, Cody Country Chamber of … more

By Zac Taylor | 10/10/23

Park County Farm Bureau awards two scholarships

The Park County Farm Bureau awarded two $750 scholarships to two area high school seniors. Jayden Asher, a senior at Powell High School, and Kinley Bollinger, a senior at Cody High School, were this … more

5/24/22

Miller named 2023 School Counselor of the Year for the state

Kara Miller, a counselor at Powell High School, has been named the 2023 School Counselor of the Year for the state by the Wyoming School Counselor Association. “Mrs. Miller is very … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/9/22