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Henry Bridgeman plays a game on one of the computers in the facility.

NWC esports team finds success at national tourney

The two members of Northwest College’s best-ever esports team both have their top memories from the national tournament. Both remember the dedication they put into it beforehand, playing … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/31/23

Easter week celebrations

Heading into Easter weekend Powell’s churches will be holding services and activities. Below is service information provided to the Tribune by press time. Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church … more

4/6/23

Wyoming records ombudsman position remains vacant

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming’s statutorily required public records ombudsman position has been vacant since the beginning of March, and officials are seeking a replacement. The … more

4/13/23

Wyoming Game and Fish to host hunting regulations public meeting

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has opened a comment period and will hold public meetings across the state to gather input on proposed changes to the following regulations: • Chapter … more

7/3/23

County property taxes increase

Karl Streitel and his wife moved to Park County from Pennsylvania for the same reasons many people are attracted to the area. They visited it on vacations and fell in love with the outdoor recreation … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/17/22

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

Governor’s fuel prices group focuses on refinery capacity

The best way to bring down high gas costs in Wyoming would be to secure a long-term fuel supply within the state, one industry insider told stakeholders Friday. No new refinery has been … more

By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/21/22

Marissa Mallory is the nuclear medicine technologist for Powell Valley Healthcare.

Open house set to talk nuclear medicine

Powell Valley Healthcare’s radiology and imaging department will introduce its new nuclear medicine imaging program at an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The event will … more

8/11/22

NWC student Carissa Fostervold gets wet along with other students during the Kick-Off Water Works event.

As school year starts, more NWC students choose dorms

Rose Graft, a Northwest College sophomore RA, has already seen the difference from the start of last school year. She said she sees so many more people hanging out in the lobby at her residence hall … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/1/22

A photo from a web camera Nov. 27 south of Burgess Junction shows the state of the road after winter weather.

Winter closure of U.S. Highway 14A set for Friday

The annual winter closure of U.S. Highway 14A will occur at noon Friday, between Burgess Junction and Lovell, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. … more

11/30/23

Zane Bennett, owner of Powell’s electric contractor, Yellowstone Electric Inc., asked city council Monday if he could purchase for community development a lot on Gateway Drive with plans to install at least one EV charging station.

Local contractor asks to buy west Powell lot to install EV charging station

A Powell electric contractor wants to install one or more electric vehicle charging stations on Gateway Drive as a community development project. There are no public charging stations in Powell … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/22/22

AARP: Holiday shopping increasingly riddled by fraud

SHERIDAN (WNE) — A new 2023 AARP Fraud Watch report highlights the ways criminals target consumers during the holiday season. According to the report, 80% of U.S. consumers say they have … more

12/14/23

Powell residents’ mail has been going from the local post office to a processing center in Casper before delivery, but the United States Postal Service is now planning to repurpose that facility and instead use one in Billings.

USPS to move processing and distribution center to Billings, currently no timeline set

The United States Postal Service has decided to move Casper’s processing and distribution center to Billings. The decision comes as part of the USPS’s Mail Processing Facility … more

By Jordan Smith, Casper Star Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/25/24

Buffalo Bill Center of the West to host NWC Day next week

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West will host the first “Northwest College Day at the Center of the West.” Current Northwest College students and staff, as well … more

1/12/23

Chemical abortion ban bill clears Senate

A bill that would ban chemical abortions and drugs associated with the procedure cleared the Senate on Friday afternoon. Sen. Tim Salazar, (R-Riverton), has been a staunch supporter of the … more

By Jasmine Hall, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/31/23

Drew Valdez (center) salutes during his Court of Honor ceremony March 30 while Mason Bullock (left) and Wyatt Hill present colors.

Powell local earns rank of Eagle Scout

Powell Troop 3026 received its latest Eagle Scout on March 30 following Andrew Valdez’s Court of Honor at the American Legion in Powell. Becoming an Eagle Scout is the highest award given to … more

4/6/23

Probation recommended for man accused of pointing rifle from car

GILLETTE (WNE) — The man accused of pointing an AR-15-style rifle at a car full of people after cutting them off reached a plea deal that recommends probation on reduced charges. Christen H. … more

4/13/23

Veterans assistance in Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties

CHEYENNE — A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout July. Brad Cline … more

7/3/23

The Bighorn National Forest is seeking the owners of several campers left near the Medicine Wheel Ranger District in the northern section of the Bighorn Mountains. New rules for dispersed campers extends the 14-day rule for the entire year and the campers, which were given space under former management, are no longer welcome.

Bighorn National Forest seeking owners of campers left near Medicine Wheel

The Bighorn National Forest is searching for the owners of about 10 campers left near the Medicine Wheel Ranger District for “years and years and years and years” according to a Forest … more

By Mark Davis | 9/5/23

School board meeting is all about staff

The Park County School District 1 board focused on positively impacting the lives of employees at its school board meeting on May 10. The board unanimously approved a $1.5 million increase in … more

By Braden Schiller | 5/17/22