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PHS alumni all-class reunion in 109th year

It’s almost one for the record books. The Powell High School Alumni Association has been holding an annual all-class reunion for 109 consecutive years — a matter of pride, if not an … more

By Dave Bonner | 6/25/24

Players hold their hands during a recent Pokemon tournament at The Game Vault, the second game store to open in town this year.

Second game store opens in Powell

It’s Friday evening, sweat rolls down your forehead as you look down at a set of brightly colored cards in your hand. Your opponent sets a card down in front of you as you lift one of your own … more

By Ethan M. Cartier, Tribune intern | 6/25/24

Providing convenient flag disposal

Powell grad Gabriel Villalobos is one step closer to earning his Eagle Scout title now that his project, a drop box for flag disposal, has been installed in the Park County Law Enforcement Center in … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/25/24

Park 1 Virtual Academy spring honor roll

Park 1 Virtual Academy’s spring honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year consists of 17 students. Of these 14 students are in grades six to 12, and three are in kindergarten to fifth grade. The … more

6/25/24

Candidate forum Wednesday at The Commons

The campaign season is heating up locally as Powell hosts a second candidate forum Wednesday at The Commons. This one will include not just state Legislature candidates and Park County … more

6/25/24

County approves bids for Cody landfill upgrade

Early in his nearly completed 12 years as a commissioner, Lee Livingston recalled being told the Park County Landfill would be needing a new cell before too long. Now, that time has come. … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/25/24

The Golden Gate roadway is one of the most scenic drives Yellowstone National Park has to offer. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced a $22 million grant to the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service to modernize and reconstruct a 0.7-mile segment of the roadway from Norris to Golden Gate.

National Park Service to receive $22 million grant to modernize roads and improve safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Wednesday a $22 million grant to the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service to … more

6/25/24

Meth lab discovered in Cody, man in custody

Cody police say they discovered an active meth lab on Sunday morning in Cody, resulting in the arrest of one man and an ongoing investigation. Police logs show that, shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday, … more

6/25/24

Road closed at Medicine Lodge

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has temporarily closed the Dry Medicine Lodge Creek Road, commonly referred to as the Dugway Road, in Medicine Lodge Wildlife Habitat Management Area near … more

6/25/24

New book published on Heart Mountain Internment Camp

A new book on Heart Mountain Internment Camp was just released, written by two brothers who lived on the grounds after the war. Heart Mountain Chronicles: The History of a Japanese Relocation … more

6/25/24

Randel and Courtney Hooper are seen in booking photos taken at the Park County Detention Center Wednesday night.

Owners of Cody restaurant alleged to have chased down, threatened customers

An argument over the service at a Cody restaurant reportedly spun out of control on Wednesday night, resulting in the arrest of the business’ owners. Cassie’s Steakhouse owners … more

By CJ Baker | 6/21/24

Park County a finalist for state shooting complex

Cody remains in the hunt to land a new, multi-million dollar state shooting complex. A committee tasked with finding the best spot for the planned Wyoming State Shooting Complex recently … more

By CJ Baker | 6/20/24

Powell’s Becky and Garrett Burbank share a tender moment before the start of the 2024 100-mile Bighorn Mountain Trail Run in Dayton on Friday, June 14. Burbank trained nearly four years for the event.

The pain cave: Ultra-runner faces the elements to compete in the 100-mile Bighorn Mountain Trail Run

Eighteen miles from the end of his training run from the Ishawooa Trail to the North Fork Highway, Garrett Burbank had entered the pain cave — a place ultra marathon runners know well. … more

By Mark Davis | 6/20/24

The first phase of the Willwood road project will go from U.S. Highway 14A west of Ralston to the 90 degree turns at Lane 14.

Commissioners go with low bid on unusual Willwood contract

Park County commissioners went with the low bidder to complete the first phase of a project that will improve the Willwood Road. Mountain Construction out of Lovell was awarded the bid for … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/20/24

The Park County Fairgrounds will host a Figure 8 race on Saturday night and again during next month’s fair. Both races are being put on by DSE, which is also hosting a Friday night fireworks demo at the fairgrounds.

Fireworks, Figure 8 race coming this weekend

Although the fair is still another month away, the Park County Fairgrounds will be bustling this weekend with a community barbecue, fireworks demonstration and Figure 8 race. “We enjoy … more

By CJ Baker | 6/20/24

A Powell man died in a crash with a street sweeper Monday morning on Coulter Avenue.

Man dies after medical issue, crash

A 79-year-old Powell man died Monday after suffering a medical emergency and crashing on West Coulter Avenue. The Park County Coroner identified the deceased as Jimmy “Jim” … more

By CJ Baker | 6/20/24

Saying goodbye to a legacy of four generations

“If you could taste legacy, it would taste like our pork chile.” That’s the conclusion of Alejandra Gonzales in response to the many who have commented on the coming closure of … more

By Dave Bonner | 6/20/24

University of Wyoming students Bryn Catlin (left) and Dakota Hansen, a Powell alum, show off their pamonhas, a food similar to tamales. The students traveled to Brazil in late May as part of a study abroad trip aimed at music majors. During the 16-day trip they learned about Brazilian music and culture. They also held one performance, during which Hansen performed a solo in Portuguese.

Powell alum sings in South America

Just a few years ago Powell alum Dakota Hansen could be found performing in Powell High School’s musicals as well as the All Northwest Choir her senior year. Hansen, now a University … more

By Braden Schiller | 6/20/24

New associates in software development begins this fall at Northwest College

Demand for software developers has been growing as the world becomes ever more digitally entwined. Starting this fall, Northwest College will be helping to meet that growing demand. NWC is … more

By Zac Taylor | 6/20/24

Cody mayor, Republican leader face off for House seat

A pair of political veterans — Wyoming Republican Party National Committeewoman Nina Webber and Cody Mayor Matt Hall — are squaring off as they vie to become the next state representative … more

By CJ Baker | 6/20/24