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Final filings: Flood of last-day candidates file for Powell hospital board

A number of special district candidates just beat the clock, filing Monday before the 5 p.m. deadline, leading to a number of big races set for November. The Powell Hospital District trustee race … more

By Dave Bonner, Braden Schiller and Zac Taylor | 9/1/22

Major Wyoming abortion decisions loom

The last month of the year will be one to watch for those who are both for and against abortion access in Wyoming. The week of Dec. 11 will feature two significant court hearings and the closing … more

By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com | 11/30/23

‘Active flu season’ arrives

As cold and flu season picks up steam, medical providers are reminding residents to follow common sense precautions — and to get vaccinated. Wyoming saw “an active flu season” … more

By CJ Baker | 12/7/23

Then Shoshone National Forest Law Enforcement Officer Ron Ostrom visits with members of the public during a 2017 meeting in Cody. Last week, a jury convicted Ostrom of six felony charges, finding he lied to his supervisors and kept a government horse when he retired in 2021.

Former officer convicted of stealing horse, lying to Forest Service

When Ron Ostrom retired from the Shoshone National Forest in August 2021, the law enforcement officer turned in his badge and other government property he’d accumulated over a 30-year career. … more

By CJ Baker | 12/14/23

Big Horn Basin Community Fly Fishing Fair scheduled for May 11

Fishing season has arrived and if you are interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, East Yellowstone Trout Unlimited, Wyoming Outdoorsmen and North Fork Anglers are hosting a Fly Fishing … more

4/25/24

A grizzly bear heading to a bison carcass scatters ravens foraging on the meat. Three grizzly bears in Montana were euthanized after being diagnosed with avian influenza. In Wyoming, the first mammal testing positive for the disease has been sent on to be diagnosed by federal wildlife veterinarians. Two tests are required for a positive designation.

Avian flu suspected of killing carnivore in Wyoming

The first suspected case of avian flu killing a mammal in Wyoming has been sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s wildlife lab for verification. A red fox, one of three suspected cases … more

By Mark Davis | 1/31/23

Commission defends its rejection of Wapiti cell tower

Park County commissioners are defending their decision to block a proposed cell tower in the Wapiti Valley. Commissioners rejected Horizon Tower LLC’s plans in February, after hearing a slew … more

4/6/23

Powell man receives three decade prison sentence for killing infant

As Park County District Court Judge Bill Simpson considered the appropriate sentence to issue in connection with the 2020 murder of a Powell infant, he observed that the criminal justice system can … more

By CJ Baker | 4/13/23

Redistricting permits David Northrup to file for Powell’s HD 25

Former State Rep. David Northrup, R-Powell, finds the legislative redistricting bill passed in the final hours of the 2022 legislative session to his liking. He will be on home turf in a bid to … more

By Dave Bonner | 5/17/22

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

Beartooth Highway to open Friday evening

Montana Department of Transportation announced Wednesday crews are finishing up the repair work south of Red Lodge on the Beartooth Highway (U.S. Highway 212) ahead of schedule and will be opening … more

By Mark Davis | 7/21/22

Outdoor youth day scheduled at Medicine Lodge on Aug. 27

Youth from across the Big Horn Basin are invited to the upcoming Medicine Lodge Kids Outdoor Day — an exciting and fun-filled day of outdoor activities for kids Aug. 27 at Medicine Lodge State … more

8/11/22

Stopping the stigma

The family of Thomas “TG” Howard wanted to make sure they didn’t hide his mental illness and depression, listing it as his cause of death in his obituaries. It was important to find … more

By Mark Davis | 9/1/22

Buffalo Bill State Park festive light display Dec. 1-31

Enjoy a festive Christmas light display at Buffalo Bill State Park, Dec. 1-31. For the third straight year, visitors can take a short drive through the Lakeshore Campground to view this … more

11/30/23

Passion for running

David Holland is an avid runner. When he moved to Wyoming from New Mexico he had always been a road runner, but when he got here people were running mountains. There was a learning curve at … more

By Braden Schiller | 12/7/23

Voting for general election begins Friday

Early and absentee voting for Wyoming’s general election gets underway this week. Starting Friday, any Park County resident can vote at the courthouse in Cody. Early voting will remain … more

9/22/22

Wyoming State Parks’ First Day Hikes to return on New Year’s Day 2024

Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails is pleased to announce the 13th consecutive year of its popular First Day Hikes on Jan. 1. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led … more

12/14/23

Organizer of illegal racing event in national park sentenced

JACKSON (WNE) — A Utah man facing federal property damage charges following what officials believed to be nine years of illegal motorbike races held in Grand Teton National Park was sentenced … more

10/13/22

Hot Springs State Park announces new partner

Wyoming State Parks announces the selection of Wyoming Hot Springs LLC as its partner for the future growth and development of concessions at Hot Springs State Park. “This marks the … more

4/25/24

Read to win prizes at the libraries

Track your reading from Jan. 17-Feb. 28 to win fun prizes. The Park County libraries are holding their third annual Winter Reading Challenge for community members of all ages. The challenge is … more

1/12/23