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Joe Tilden served three terms as a Park County Commissioner.

Tilden makes final motion to adjourn as commissioner

P ark County Commissioner Joe Tilden had made what he thought was his final motion after 12 years of service as a county commissioner. His fellow commissioners wouldn’t let him go … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/29/22

State Sen.-elect Laursen has lengthy to-do list

S tate Sen.-elect Dan Laursen, R-Powell, may be new to the upper house of the Wyoming Legislature, but the preparation work he’s been doing ahead of the Jan. 10 start of the General Session … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/29/22

Counting the number of horn flies on a single cow can help estimate the extent of infestation in the entire herd.

University of Wyoming Extension releases report on horn fly management for cattle

Laramie — A recent report published by the University of Wyoming Extension presents the latest research and management options for cattle ranchers faced with horn fly infestations. … more

12/29/22

City of Powell employees work to fix a service line that broke last Thursday in front of the United States Post Office near the intersection of Third and Bent streets. The water could be seen filling the gutters on the block, but most of the damage was at the Habitat for Humanity’s Shop on Bent, which had a flooded basement.

Three city water lines break amid cold temps

T he recent winter storm wreaked some havoc on the City of Powell’s water lines, causing three different breaks between Thursday, Dec. 22 and Monday. “The extreme cold temperatures … more

By CJ Baker | 12/29/22

Santa has new life in the Sylvan Court neighborhood.

Santa comeback

For more than 20 years, Santa Claus has stood at the corner of Sunlight Drive and Sylvan Court, its sparkling lights helping to usher in Christmas. The 4-foot-tall Santa belonged to Doug and … more

By Dave Bonner | 12/29/22

Report: Defendant fit to face charges related to murder

Differing from earlier mental evaluations that found him incompetent, a new report concludes that a former Cody resident is fit to be tried on criminal charges related to a 2019 murder. If a … more

By CJ Baker | 12/22/22

A snowy vista near Canyon Village gives a hint to the peaceful isolation that only oversnow travel offers in Yellowstone National Park. Snowmobile and snowcoach tours opened in the park on Dec. 15 and runs through mid-March.

Snowmobiles give an intimate view to Yellowstone’s winter beauty

Having previously toured Yellowstone National Park in summer numerous times, Will Schnorr was excited to schedule a business trip to the region last week. All he had to do was add a couple vacation … more

By Mark Davis | 12/22/22

Banks prepares ‘full plate’ for first session in the House

Entering his first legislative session, you might forgive Rep.-elect Dalton Banks, R-Cowley, if he chose to take it slow. But Banks enters next month’s General Session with hopes of bringing … more

By CJ Baker | 12/22/22

Changes are coming for Pre-K program

The structure of the Park County School District 1 Pre-Kindergarten class may change next year following concern the program is competing with local preschools. During the School Board … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/22/22

Powell High School’s team poses with their second place trophy and medals following the Knowledge Bowl. From left, Daniel Merritt, Ethan Cearlock, Kalin Hicswa, Kik Hayano and Sydney Spomer.

Powell High School Knowledge Bowl team places second

Powell High School’s team won second place at the 42nd Annual Big Horn Basin Knowledge Bowl amongst 16 teams from Cody, Lovell, Meeteetse, Greybull, Burlington, Riverside, Rocky Mountain, Ten … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/22/22

Retiring Park County Sheriff Scott Steward (center) visits with commissioner Lee Livingston (at left) and County Attorney Bryan Skoric during a Tuesday reception. The event honored Steward — who will join the commission next month — and three other retiring Park County officials: Clerk of District Court Patra Lindenthal, coroner Tim Power and commissioner Joe Tilden.

County celebrates outgoing public servants

Offering a mix of gifts, kudos, handshakes and hugs, Park County commissioners bid adieu to four elected officials on Tuesday. Park County Sheriff Scott Steward, Park County Clerk of District … more

By CJ Baker | 12/22/22

Christmas holiday alters Tribune schedule

To allow employees to spend time with their families over the Christmas holiday, the Powell Tribune will not be publishing an issue on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The Tribune will resume its regular … more

12/22/22

Denise Laursen (far right) gives her oath of office as she starts her first meeting on the Northwest College Board of Trustees on Dec. 12 as fellow board members and staff look on.

NWC Foundation expands its ability to assist college programs

The Northwest College Foundation has been working to fill some of the gaps left by budget cuts required of the college in the last decade. At the Dec. 12 NWC Board of Trustees meeting — … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/22/22

Christmas Eve services announced

Hark! The herald angels will sing across Powell on the night before Christmas. Six local churches will host Christmas Eve services. New Life Church will have a Christmas Eve candlelight services … more

12/22/22

Six-hour standoff with Rawlins police ends with suspect in custody

RAWLINS (WNE) — A Rawlins man who possessed a pipe bomb and held law enforcement officers at bay outside of his locked van was taken into custody on Dec. 13. At approximately 9:30 … more

12/22/22

Pronghorn migrate south for the winter near the town of Pinedale. These animals are part of a herd that migrates south through the Green River Basin. Although their travels are known, they remain unprotected by the state of Wyoming.

‘Path of the Pronghorn’ protections delayed as development proceeds

A Wyoming policy held up as the national gold standard for protecting big game migration corridors is gathering dust nearly three years into its existence, frustrating wildlife advocates who fear … more

By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com | 12/22/22

Angelina Hardisty shovels a path to the Skyline Cafe early Wednesday morning. Despite an order to avoid unnecessary travel, the restaurant was serving a lot of customers. Thursday weather warnings call for a low of 24 degrees below zero and blowing and drifting snow.

UPDATE: Powell area hit with arctic cold front, closing schools and roads

The Powell area was hit with a blast of arctic air early Wednesday morning, plummeting temperatures to the negative teens with wind chills below minus 40 degrees and leading to school and road … more

12/21/22

Electric co-op, tree trimmer deny liability for fatal Clark fire

An electric co-op and tree-trimming company are denying any liability for a 2021 fire that claimed the life of a Clark woman. Cynthia Ruth, 61, was killed by the wildfire that began late on the … more

By CJ Baker | 12/20/22

Powell Middle School student Orin Onstine lines up his team’s robot for a demonstration.

Powell Middle School performs well at state robotics

After a two-year hiatus the Powell Middle School robotics club returned with a new coach and saw a team grab a second place finish during this year’s First Lego League State Robotics … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/20/22

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