Editorials | Powell Tribune

If grizzlies are in Bighorns, where next?

When my family first moved to Cody in 2017, we made the most out of being close to Yellowstone, cruising the park and discovering the beauty of the North Fork. We also ran into all the tourist … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/18/24

NWC grads help local businesses

As I was working on a story for our upcoming home improvement special section I happened to chat with a young woman only recently graduated from Northwest College. She was showing off how her … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/16/24

Alleged wolf torture beyond the pale

Years ago, when I still lived in Colorado, I was goose hunting with my father and brother at a leased blind in front of a mostly well frozen pond. We put a decoy spread of standing geese … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/11/24

Library won’t be absent during construction

While the Northwest College student center construction nears the final stretch, fans of large building projects (such as my children when they were really young and loved excavators) will still be … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/9/24

NWC gets funding boost from community, state

When Gov. Mark Gordon signed the biennium budget for the state after the recent legislative session, he approved a budget that included a line that will help the Northwest College Foundation in its … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/2/24

Legislators should hold special session

The 2024 Budget Session is over and legislators have gone home, but this year they have unfinished business to attend to. The state Legislature should hold a special session to once again pass … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/28/24

Appreciations to community, county for seeing long land use process to finish

Park County has a land use plan, and it seems everybody is unhappy with at least some aspects of it. Sounds like a perfect compromise plan to me. But I’ve … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/26/24

New blood can be good

It’s understandable the Park County Commissioners tend to favor keeping solid public board members they’ve appointed on those boards when they’re interested in another term. … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/19/24

Congrats to undefeated state champions

In 2008 I brought a classic New York-style cheesecake to a Super Bowl party with my fiancé’s brother and his family. My future brother-in-law was hoping to see history — the … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/14/24

Powell schools know importance of breakfast

Southside Elementary School students absolutely love French toast sticks — or cinnamon sticks, or sticks, or toast. They love pancakes and, of course, cereal — especially the … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/12/24

Don’t forget property tax replacement bill next year

For a bit there, I was pretty excited about a bill being considered in Cheyenne. The thought of no longer paying property taxes? Sign me up. House Bill 204 failed on third … more

By Zac Taylor | 3/5/24

It’s worth it to check for counterfeits

A $100 bill remains an extraordinary piece of currency to hold. Even in an age of inflation, a Benjamin still represents some serious dough. These days, the bill is also a veritable work of art, … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/27/24

Healing together

A funeral date is set for the celebration of a 33-year-old life taken too soon. Taken too soon from his wife and infant daughter. Taken from a family who saw their son battle an overseas war in … more

By the Sheridan Press | 2/22/24

Officer’s death a statewide tragedy

As this is being written Thursday morning, one of what I’m sure was one of the worst days in the history of Sheridan, and throughout the state, is over and a killing of a police officer that … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/20/24

Northwest College taking full advantage of armory space

Within the next couple of months expect to see notice of an open house for the armory, now the home of Northwest College’s career and technical, non degree programs such as CDL and machinery … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/13/24

Hospital staff show they care with fancy dinners for new parents

After a near sleepless night on a hard-cushioned couch in a delivery room at a hospital in Athens, Georgia, I had the chance to see my wife hold our firstborn son for the first time. Soon after, I … more

By Zac Taylor | 2/6/24

Park County Land Use Plan includes consensus and compromise

Take a look at the Park County Land Use Plan just certified by the county’s planning and zoning commission. I dare you to look through it and not find something that makes you … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/30/24

Newspapers remain a key record for government notices

Everyday at the Powell Tribune, as I walk from the editorial department in the back of the office to the breakroom to get coffee or tea, I pass by wall shelving holding bound copies of every edition … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/23/24

NWC works to give students what they want

More potential and current students are looking for programs that allow them to more quickly get out into the business world in their career of choice. At Thursday’s State of the … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/16/24

Property tax relief needs to happen before another large increase

Solutions to quickly rising property taxes are coming in hot as the Wyoming Legislature prepares for a budget session in February. There’s a petition to cut taxes in half that, if enough … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/11/24