Powell Tribune

Powell Valley Healthcare surgeon takes new position at Billings Clinic

Dr. Nathaniel Rieb said he was not looking to get away from Powell Valley Healthcare when he recently accepted a job at Billings Clinic. Instead, it was an opportunity to expand on what he loves … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/13/21

Teachers and staff to see pay increases

In a year when many school districts have made cuts to balance the budget, sometimes including reductions in force, Park County School District 1 was able to give its staff raises and/or … more

By Connie Burcham | 5/13/21

A grizzly sow was spotted last year near the Fishing Bridge with her cub. The success of the Bear Wise program — the department’s large carnivore educational outreach program — has helped keep both bears and people safe, according to state officials.

Tolerance key to grizzly bear conservation, state says

Education is the top priority in Wyoming’s $55 million, decades-long battle to recover and conserve grizzly bears. The success of the Bear Wise program — the department’s large … more

By Mark Davis | 5/13/21

New leader chosen to market Park County

A Wyoming native with extensive experience promoting the West has been named as the next executive director of the Park County Travel Council. The council announced Monday afternoon that … more

By CJ Baker | 5/13/21

Biden nominee says Yellowstone area grizzly population ‘doing very, very well’

One of President Joe Biden’s nominees for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday that the grizzly bear population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem “is doing very, very … more

By CJ Baker and Mark Davis | 5/13/21

District retirees logged more than 200 years of experience

Building administrators addressed the trustees of the Park County School District 1 Tuesday at the regular meeting. They spoke about the staff members in their buildings who were … more

By Connie Burcham | 5/13/21

Members of the Robo-Panthers put their robot through its paces in an earlier, regional meet. The team recently competed in the state robotics championship. The team took third place in design for its work.

PHS robotics teams do well in virtual competitions

Powell High School robotics teams took three top awards in the 2021 FIRST Tech Challenge Wyoming Championships. Twenty teams, composed of Wyoming students in grades seven through 12, … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/13/21

Active COVID-19 cases drop, but hospitalizations rise in Park County

The number of people actively infected with COVID-19 within Park County fell over the past week, but the number of hospitalizations related to the novel coronavirus has risen. When the count of … more

By CJ Baker | 5/13/21

Lesley Sykes, Primary Beans founder, tours a bean field at the Powell Research and Extension Center. The company is doing trials at the center, which will help determine the potential for producing their niche beans in the Big Horn Basin.

California bean start-up eyes possibilities in the Basin

Beans are nothing new to the Big Horn Basin, but a start-up is looking to grow new types of beans in the area. Primary Beans was founded in the Bay Area last year by Lesley Sykes and her sister, … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/13/21

Cody teen facing felony after being caught with marijuana, alcohol and stolen gun

A 19-year-old Cody resident is facing multiple criminal charges after being caught with marijuana products, a stolen gun and alcohol last month. Based on the supplies found in his vehicle — … more

By CJ Baker | 5/13/21

North Fork dude ranch sells to new owners

The historic UXU Ranch is again changing hands, as three business partners from Arizona are purchasing the North Fork guest ranch. Park County commissioners approved one step in the sales process … more

By CJ Baker | 5/13/21

Northwest College fall 2020 enrollment report shows improvement

Though the pandemic limited face-to-face instruction, Northwest College saw one of the smallest drops in enrollment during the fall 2020 semester among Wyoming’s seven community … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/13/21

Allred named to President’s List

Heather Allred of Powell has been named to Chadron State College’s Spring 2021 President’s List. The list consists of students with a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. To qualify, … more

5/13/21

Federal award helps The Nature Conservancy and partners protect ‘Grass Highway’

Wyoming’s historic migratory paths and the wildlife that traverse them will both be more secure thanks to a $6.5-million award to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and its partners. The funding … more

5/13/21

Bike rodeo set for Saturday

Itching to show off some sweet bike tricks? Or is your bicycle in need of a tuneup? Then consider making plans to attend Saturday’s “Bike Rodeo” at the Grace Point church parking … more

5/13/21

Meeting in Cody to discuss hunting and trapping seasons for wolves, furbearers

The Cody Region of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hosting a public meeting next week to discuss proposed changes to hunting seasons for gray wolves and hunting and trapping seasons for … more

5/13/21

Annual poppy wreath fundraiser underway

A Memorial Day service will be held at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Post 26 in Powell. A light reception will follow. The American Legion Auxiliary is also preparing poppy memorial wreaths to … more

5/13/21

Camping area closed by dam concerns

DOUGLAS (WNE) — LaPrele Irrigation District President Colt Rodeman is highly concerned about people camping overnight at Ayres Natural Bridge Park while spring snowmelt runoff is quickly … more

5/13/21

The boat docks at both the Lower and Upper Sunshine reservoirs west of Meeteetse are now back in the water and ready for use through the summer and fall. The reservoirs have filled up in recent weeks as snow in the surrounding mountains has melted. Because water levels in the reservoirs fluctuate, the docks often need to be adjusted; if a dock needs to be moved, call the Cody Game and Fish office at 307-527-7125.

Snowpack drops after warm week

The snow water equivalent update for Monday put the statewide snowpack at 77% of median — down 11 percentage points from a week ago. One year ago the state median was 113%, up from the 103% … more

5/13/21

A crew with Smooth Edge Custom Construction works on a new home in the Shoopman subdivision on Maple Court. Real estate sales boomed in Park County last year and development has been surging. The surge in the market boosted property values — and, soon, taxes for owners.

County assessor: Property owners will see higher taxes this year

Fueled by an influx of people moving in from other states, Park County’s real estate market boomed last year, driving up the prices of local homes and land. Higher property values can be a … more

By CJ Baker | 5/11/21