Northwest College is facing an overall budget reduction of nearly $810,000 over last year’s adjusted budget — but that’s a little better than some had feared it would be.
The budget reflects a 28.4 percent decrease in local property tax income — a relief to many, since early estimates indicated the cut could be as much as 35 percent.
Construction of a new Westside Elementary begins this month with the demolition of the old facility, and a bid has been awarded for demolition of the natatorium/auditorium. In addition, School District No. 1 continues developing plans for the future of Powell Middle School.
Bull rider Jesse Bail hangs on for a wild ride while bullfighter Dusty Tuckness watches in the background during Sunday’s final session of the 2010 Cody Stampede. Bail, from Camp Crook, S.D., was one of a few riders to best the bulls during Sunday’s action. Tribune photo by Randal Horobik
The Powell Pioneers American Legion baseball team tightened its grip on the Northwest Conference’s No. 1 seed last Wednesday with a 16-3 home victory over Cody. The win keeps Powell unbeaten in conference play.
More importantly, it gave the Pioneers a two-game cushion atop the Northwest Conference standings with just four conference games remaining to be played.
Northwest College head wrestling coach Jim Zeigler announced five new commitments for the Trappers’ wrestling program last week. Included in the list is a grappler ranked 19th nationally this past season by Intermat magazine’s prep rankings.
As of today (Thursday), texting behind the wheel is illegal. A new law makes it a misdemeanor for motorists to write, send or read text messages. Violators face a $75 fine. The state transportation department says Wyoming is one of 28 states to have a texting while driving law. Tribune photo illustration by Carla Wensky
Wyoming now prohibits texting while driving
Effective today (Thursday), text messaging while driving is illegal in Wyoming, because legislators and law enforcement officials want drivers to focus on the road.
Under the new law, police can stop drivers and give them $75 tickets if they believe motorists are texting and driving. Proving a driver caused a car crash while texting, although tricky, could happen.
