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Powell Middle School’s state champion Mathcounts team poses with their trophy. Two of the students will be attending nationals in May. From left, Brady Kuenn, Huston Dearcorn and national qualifiers Hayden Peters and Cody Bozell.

Powell Middle School’s Mathcounts team is having quite a good year. A third consecutive state win followed a 15th straight win at the Northwest College Chapter contest, and for the first time … more

By Braden Schiller | 3/20/25

Abbie Stucki, who will graduate from Northwest College in the spring, is a semifinalist for a prestigious scholarship for community college students wanting to go on to achieve a bachelor's degree.

NWC student semifinalist for competitive scholarship

A Northwest College sophomore is the lone Wyoming semifinalist for a highly competitive scholarship that allows students a chance to attend any four-year program they can get into. Abbie Stucki, … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/20/25

Residents gather at Heart Mountain Hall in February for an open house regarding county land use regulations. There will be a chance to provide input on more detailed information at an open house 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Heart Mountain Hall.

County residents more involved than expected in regs

Park County residents are paying attention. The number of county residents who provided feedback, especially via an online questionnaire, surprised the consultants from Logan Simpson … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/20/25

Travel council reopens Destination Development Community Program

CODY — The Park County Travel Council is once again accepting applications for tourism-focused community projects within the county that enhance the tourism industry through new outdoor … more

3/20/25

Corner crossing in Wyoming to remain legal, appeals court says

Three 10th Circuit Court of Appeals judges on Tuesday affirmed the ruling of lower courts that hunters can corner cross as long as hunters do not physically touch private land. Nearly half of … more

By David Velazquez, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 3/20/25

Sen. John Barrasso visits with a Wyoming National Guard soldier in the Middle East.

Barrasso visits Wyoming troops in Middle East

JORDAN — This week, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., visited with members of the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 115th Field Artillery Brigade, including members of the 2-300th, deployed to … more

3/20/25

Former Wyoming lawmaker Cyrus Western tapped to lead EPA Region 8

The Trump administration announced Monday it has tapped former Wyoming lawmaker Cyrus Western to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 8 office. The “Mountains … more

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com | 3/20/25

A black-footed ferret wears a specially designed tracking collar that tracks several environmental conditions as well as the movements of the ferret as it navigates the extensive underground tunnels of prairie dogs, its main prey.

Advancing technology aids in conservation

For decades, scientists working to conserve black-footed ferrets spent long nights in prairie dog towns hoping for a glimpse of green eyes shining back at them, reflections of their lights in the … more

By Mark Davis | 3/18/25

Powell police and Park County sheriff’s deputies work the scene of a Thursday evening crash at the Powell Liquor Store, near the corner of Day and First streets. The collision caused substantial damage to the building and has temporarily closed the store.

Driver crashes through back of liquor store

Bill Bregar was working at his Powell liquor store on Thursday evening when he heard tires squealing, then a very loud noise. “It sounded just like an explosion,” Bregar said, … more

By CJ Baker | 3/18/25

Alan Simpson and his wife Ann at the Irma Hotel in Cody the day in 1978 he announced he was running for U.S. Senate. Simpson holds a photo of his grandfather, William L. Simpson, milking a cow moose in Jackson Hole.

Of all awards, 70 years of marriage was Simpson’s best

Al Simpson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on July 7, 2022. It’s the highest civilian award of the United States and has been awarded to an average of … more

By Bruce McCormack, for the Powell Tribune | 3/18/25

Park County Republican Party Precinct Committeewoman Robin Berry speaks during a Thursday meeting in Cody. Earlier in the meeting, Berry noted that the party hadn’t followed notification requirements for the planned officer elections, which led to them being postponed to March 31.

GOP postpones officer elections after mistake

Park County Republicans were supposed to pick their leaders for the next two years during a Thursday night meeting in Cody. However, the officer elections had to be postponed after it was pointed out … more

By CJ Baker | 3/18/25

Driver crashes into front of Blair’s Super Market

A Powell driver crashed into the Blair’s Super Market building on Friday evening, and police suspect it was related to alcohol. Dean R. McFate, 67, reportedly “accelerated” … more

By CJ Baker | 3/18/25

Suspect’s competency questioned in Cody murder-for-hire case

A Cody woman who stands accused of trying to hire a hitman has had her case put on hold, after her defense attorney raised concerns about her mental fitness. Wendy D. Coe, who turns 56 this … more

By CJ Baker | 3/18/25

County growth continues at slower pace

Since April of 2020, just as fears of the Covid pandemic were leading to lockdowns and worries across the country, nearly 2,000 more people have moved into Park County than have moved out. … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/18/25

AARP report: Elevated risks of fraud pervasive in U.S., Wyoming

CHEYENNE (WNE) — According to a new AARP Fraud Watch Network report, an estimated 141.5 million adults (42%) have had money or sensitive information stolen through fraud. The report … more

3/18/25

Social Security Administration, VA host ‘Unemployable’ event

SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Social Security Administration are teaming up to host “From Unemployment to Opportunity: Clearing up SSDI & VA Benefit … more

3/18/25

Yellowstone Film Festival to premiere at Big Horn Cinemas

CODY — They say the West was built on legends — now new stories are set to ride into town. The first annual Yellowstone Film Festival will be at Big Horn Cinemas from March 21 through … more

3/18/25

Caring for Caregivers Retreat is March 29

BASIN — The University of Wyoming Extension is holding a free Caring for Caregivers Retreat, organized by Melissa Cook, community vitality and health educator. The retreat will take place on … more

3/18/25

Northwest College Writers Series to feature Métis storyteller and author Chris La Tray

The spring 2025 edition of the Northwest College Writers Series is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, featuring Métis storyteller and author Chris La Tray. The free event, sponsored by the … more

3/18/25

Food Bank of Wyoming is the largest hunger-relief organization in Wyoming.

Food Bank of Wyoming seeks leaders for Advisory Council

Food Bank of Wyoming is inviting passionate and community-driven individuals to join its newly established Advisory Council. This exciting opportunity will engage leaders across the state to further … more

3/18/25