Powell Tribune

A Utah man recently pleaded guilty to two felony counts for digging in the Fort Yellowstone Cemetery in 2019 and 2020 as part of his search for the Fenn treasure.

Treasure hunter pleads guilty to digging in Yellowstone cemetery

A Utah man who dug up parts of a historic Yellowstone cemetery in an unsuccessful search for buried treasure has pleaded guilty to two federal crimes. During a Monday appearance in Wyoming’s … more

By CJ Baker and Mark Davis | 1/7/21

Speech tourney sends out call for judges virtual or otherwise

The Powell High School Speech and Debate team is preparing to hold its second annual tournament, set for Jan. 22-23. In order for the tourney to be successful, it requires more than 100 volunteer … more

By Connie Burcham | 1/7/21

A couple signs in the Powell area were recently thrown askew; other signs and cones in the area were stolen. Park County Engineer Brian Edwards said the signs not only cost money to replace, but their absence can put drivers at risk.

More road signs stolen

Park County’s Public Works Department has again been hit by a rash of thefts. Over one week in December, 10 signs, 22 traffic cones and two sign stands went missing, with other signs rotated … more

1/7/21

Sen. Lummis to open a field office in Cody

Park County residents looking for assistance from Congress will continue to have a local office to turn to, as U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., is opening an office in Cody. Her predecessor, … more

By CJ Baker | 1/7/21

Former lawmaker Pat Childers dies at 79

In Park County and at the state capitol, state flags flew at half-staff Wednesday in honor of former state Rep. Pat Childers of Cody. Childers died on Dec. 26 at the age of 79. A longtime Marathon … more

By CJ Baker | 1/7/21

Help with heating bills available in Wyoming

Multiple Wyoming energy companies and cities have kicked off the 31st annual Energy Share of Wyoming season. The program, which is now accepting applications, assists individuals with energy-related … more

1/7/21

Commissioners planning tribute to Sen. Coe

Park County commissioners are declaring April 29 as “Hank Coe Day” to honor the longtime public servant, who is currently battling cancer. Coe served as a county commissioner for eight … more

1/7/21

Civil Air Patrol lays wreaths at graves of local veterans

Last month, the local Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol laid more than 100 wreaths on the graves of area veterans. Due to COVID-19-related restrictions, the Civil Air … more

1/7/21

Townsend named to Dean’s List

Teagan Townsend of Cowley has been named to Dickinson State University’s Dean’s List for the 2020 fall semester. At the end of each regular semester, the North Dakota university … more

1/7/21

Region’s snow water equivalent near 100%

The area’s snowpack Snow Water Equivalents (SWEs) is at 106% above average for this time of year, according to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, but down 5% from this … more

1/7/21

Groups of hikers braved the cold early Friday morning to participate in the First Day Hike, part of a nationwide effort to encourage Americans to get out on New Year’s Day as a good start to enjoying the great outdoors in the new year. The program is sponsored by state parks, including Buffalo Bill State Park.

State parks to raise fees

As the sun came up on the new year Friday, a series of significant fee increases took effect at Wyoming’s state parks. All fees are increasing, from single day use passes to annual permits, … more

By Mark Davis | 1/5/21

Park County Public Health is coordinating with Park County School District 1 to provide vaccinations for school staff members who want the COVID-19 vaccine.

Schools coordinating COVID vaccination clinics for employees

When Park County School District 1 staff returned to work today (Tuesday), and when students head back to school Wednesday, the facilities were already spic and span. It might have been expected … more

By Connie Burcham | 1/5/21

The Red Zone Sports Bar and Grill recently rebranded itself as a travel center. Restaurants at travel centers and truck stops were exempted from a state order directing bars and restaurants to close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Establishments will be allowed to return to regular hours on Saturday.

State allowing bars and restaurants to return to normal hours

With COVID-19-related hospitalizations dropping across the state, Gov. Mark Gordon is no longer requiring bars and restaurants to close at 10 p.m. Starting Saturday, Jan. 9, establishments can … more

By CJ Baker | 1/5/21

Twin brothers’ deaths in Cody attributed to COVID-19

Twin brothers who were found deceased at their Cody home late last month died from complications due to COVID-19, said Park County Coroner Tim Power. Kurt and Michael Knight, who were 61 years … more

By CJ Baker | 1/5/21

Owen Anthony Kinane, Powell Valley Healthcare’s first delivery of 2021, was born on Jan. 1 at 1:54 a.m. Owen’s parents are Roman and Rebecca Kinane of Greybull.

Greybull couple welcomes hospital’s first baby of 2021

Much of the nation was very ready to see the New Year roll in, but Rebecca and Roman Kinane of Greybull had a different reason to look forward to January. That’s when their first child was … more

By Connie Burcham | 1/5/21

Mel Stonehouse on Black Gasher at the Thermopolis Rodeo.

Nominations open for Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame

Early spring in Wyoming is a time when ranchers and cowboys are up to their armpits in mud and muck, feeding winter weary stock, pitching ice busted from water tanks and trying to keep first-calf … more

By Connie Burcham | 1/5/21

Greybull Game Warden Rob Hipp works with a sixth grade student at an outdoor range during a field trip for hunter education students from Burlington Middle School.

Sixth graders learn hunter safety, ethics in PE class

Sixth grade students attending Burlington Middle School recently earned hunter education certificates as part of their regularly scheduled physical education class. Over several months this … more

1/5/21

The sun rises above Sleeping Giant Ski Area this winter season. The lifts have been open since early December and will run through March.

First ski bus of season voyages to Sleeping Giant

Powell Recreation District hosted its first ski bus to Sleeping Giant Ski Area on Saturday. The bus left the parking lot of The Market at Powell (formerly Mr. D’s) at 7:30 a.m and arrived back … more

By Carson Field | 1/5/21

Cody man violates sex offender registration rules, sent back to prison

A Cody sex offender who was roughly a week late in updating his address with the Park County Sheriff’s Office has been ordered to serve two to four years in prison. Timothy A. Coley, 55, … more

By CJ Baker | 1/5/21

Man charged in stabbing after 13-hour standoff

JACKSON (WNE) — A 13-hour police standoff in Jackson came to an end Thursday afternoon when the suspect came out of his apartment, walked down the stairs and put on a helmet. Seconds later … more

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