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Bond reduced for rape suspect from Alabama

The cash bond for Rehiem Williamson, who is wanted in Lauderdale County, Alabama, for alleged second degree rape, has been reduced from $20,000 to $5,000. Williamson had been working in Canyon … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/30/22

County Republican party to host Freedom Celebration

A non-partisan event to celebrate Americans’ independence and freedom will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in Cody from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday. The Freedom Celebration, presented by the … more

6/30/22

High winds foul power lines north of town

Tree limbs were whipped into power lines north of Powell Tuesday afternoon, cutting electrical service to 91 Garland Light & Power customers. “Winds were really howling in that wind … more

6/30/22

Tribune sets early deadlines for July 5 paper

The Powell Tribune has early deadlines for the Tuesday, July 5, issue since our office will be closed Monday due to the Fourth of July holiday. Advertising deadlines are 5 p.m. tonight … more

6/30/22

Park County students make University of Wyoming President’s Honor Roll

For the 2022 spring semester at the University of Wyoming 46 Park County students have the prestigious honor of making the President’s Honor Roll. “The President’s Honor Roll … more

6/30/22

Ellbogen Opportunity Scholarships available for adult learners at Northwest College

Through funding provided by the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, Northwest College is offering the Ellbogen Opportunity Scholarship to adult learners, which provides financial aid to Wyoming residents 24 … more

6/30/22

Emma Hodson gets her horse Kallie to stand still momentarily for a picture. Kallie, 30, has competed with all five Hodson sisters.

Horse’s rodeo career includes time with all of family’s five sisters

It’s truly not this horse’s first rodeo. Nor is it Kallie’s first time at the College National Finals Rodeo. The 30-year-old mare is competing for the third time in the … more

By Abigail Landwehr, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/30/22

GasBuddy: Gas prices may fall some before July 4

CHEYENNE (WNE) — There’s both good and bad news for drivers expecting to hit the highways during the July 4 holiday period. Due to surging gasoline and other commodity prices, … more

6/30/22

Former Little League treasurer accused of stealing nearly $30K

GILLETTE (WNE) — A Campbell County man accused of stealing nearly $30,000 from Gillette Little League while he was the club’s treasurer has pleaded guilty to felony theft. Rory Geis, … more

6/30/22

Group alleges rule violation

A nonprofit government watchdog organization filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission last week against a brand new Wyoming-based limited liability company that made a $50,000 donation … more

By Victoria Eavis, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/30/22

Wyoming Natural Diversity Database, UW Extension release new thistle field guide

The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD) at the University of Wyoming has released a new field guide on Wyoming thistles, designed to assist those who work or recreate outdoors in identifying … more

6/30/22

Emergency responders wheel an accident victim into an ambulance on Coulter Avenue in Powell in December. Medical transport services in the Big Horn Basin struggle to find enough staff and volunteers, and funding for training is limited. With ambulances costing up to $1 million to operate annually, it’s hard to cover costs for the small population of the Big Horn Basin, which is spread out over miles of gas-guzzling highways.

Running on empty: Sustaining rural ambulance services are becoming increasingly difficult

Crisscrossing the open spaces between Cody, Powell, Lovell, Basin, Greybull, Worland — and everything in between — are miles of highways. To get to anything — whether it’s … more

By Kevin Killough | 6/28/22

Water pumps out of the Buffalo Bill Reservoir Dam at about 5,000 cubic feet per second into the Shoshone River Monday. While area drainages missed out on much of the rain that flooded Yellowstone National Park in mid-June, there was enough precipitation and snow melt to fill the reservoir in a year it was predicted not to reach full pool.

Recent rains bringing reservoir to full pool, but drought persists

The recent abundance of precipitation has alleviated worries by Bureau of Reclamation officials concerned about water levels at Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Although the drainages leading to the Shoshone … more

By Mark Davis | 6/28/22

PHS all-class reunion is possibly one of the longest running

The Powell High School Alumni Association has existed for 107 years. Even more impressively, the association has held an all-class reunion every year for 107 years. Several years ago, it occurred to … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/28/22

Fifth grader Adrian Love’s entry won the Ag Book for Kids advertising contest.

Two Park County students win ag contest

Two Park County grade schoolers were recently named winners in the Ag Book for Kids coloring and design contest. Avery Love, a fifth grader at Westside Elementary School, won the advertising … more

6/28/22

U.S. Highway 14A pavement project begins

Currently, drivers should expect up to 20 minutes of road delays east of Lovell as a $3.7 million pavement improvement project takes place on U.S. Highway 14A. “The 9.7-mile project … more

6/28/22

Library’s ‘poker walk’ adds to alumni reunion schedule

Powell High School alumni weekend attendees have an added incentive to get reacquainted with the town they grew up in. On Saturday morning, July 9, the Friends of the Powell Library invite … more

6/28/22

The Park County Korean War Veterans Association organized a tour by veterans and spouses to see the National Museum of Military Vehicles June 22 at Dubois.

Local vets tour ‘amazing’ military museum at Dubois

A tour group organized by the Park County chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association was blown away by a visit to the privately-owned National Museum of Military Vehicles at Dubois on June 22. … more

6/28/22

State official: school construction funding has ‘gone away’

For years, Wyoming’s school capital construction account was primarily funded by federal coal lease bonus revenues. “Those have essentially gone away,” Senior School … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 6/28/22

Man wanted in Alabama arrested by Park County Sheriff’s Office

South Carolina resident Rehiem Williamson, who is charged with second degree rape in Lauderdale County, Alabama, was arrested in Cody on Wednesday on an extradition warrant. According to … more

6/28/22