Powell Tribune

Like the rest of the state and country, Park County is experiencing a massive surge in unemployment claims as businesses are shut down to combat the spread of the new coronavirus. From January through … more

By CJ Baker | 4/7/20

Corey Zeilmann prepares to hide a treasure chest of goodies helpful to those locked down during the pandemic. While most treasure hunts started by those involved in Park County’s COVID-19 Treasure Hunt have been on public lands out of town, Zeilmann hid his treasure chest in Powell for families unable to make it to isolated areas. Layla and Lily Lydic helped in the project while mom, Alyssa Lydic, drove.

Treasure hunters: Locals set out in search of safe fun

Isolated in Powell, Corey Zeilmann wanted to get his family outdoors for some fun and exercise while practicing social distancing. When the family of four found a hidden treasure close to some … more

By Mark Davis | 4/7/20

Tanya Norberg brings a message of love from her family to her father Ray Norberg’s Powell Valley Care Center room window Monday morning. With older residents more vulnerable to the new coronavirus, visitors are not being allowed inside center at this time. Pictured looking out the window is Care Center North Side Ward Clerk Chyanne Rase. The federal, state and county governments are continuing to impose a series of restrictions intended to limit the spread of COVID-19.

County extends extra restrictions on local gatherings, day cares

In the fight against COVID-19, Park County health officials are continuing to impose restrictions on local residents that go beyond those put in place by Gov. Mark Gordon. Those rules — now … more

By CJ Baker | 4/7/20

Bri Graff shows off two pieces of the 3D-printed Montana Mask design. The mask has shown potential as a reusable general surgical mask.

Innovators in Wyoming, Montana team up to build PPE

The COVID-19 pandemic has created exponentially increasing demands for personal protective equipment, especially in the healthcare industry. Supplies of PPE are quickly being exhausted, which could … more

By Kevin Killough | 4/7/20

In the outdoors, keep your distance

With nothing but time on our hands and becoming more restless each day, most are looking for safe activities. The outdoors is the obvious answer, but how long will that last? States surrounding … more

By Mark Davis | 4/7/20

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Powell Valley Healthcare officials to make a number of changes in recent weeks — such as curbside screening of patients — the organization has been working to address priorities raised in a recent assessment of the community’s health needs.

PVHC takes steps to address priorities of health assessment

Powell Valley Healthcare is pursuing an action plan based on the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment, which was completed in December. At the PVHC Board of Trustees meeting last month, Jim … more

By Kevin Killough | 4/7/20

Class of 2020 deserves graduation ceremony, Powell school officials say

The Class of 2020 is missing out on a lot of experiences, but graduation shouldn’t be one of them, Powell school officials say. As the global COVID-19 pandemic forces schools to remain closed … more

By Tessa Baker | 4/7/20

Free garden seeds being offered to public

Free garden seeds are being provided by Park County Extension, the Cody Conservation District and private donors to help residents start growing their own food. “The goal is to get as much … more

4/7/20

Sheridan VA suspends face-to-face visits, including in Cody

Although there are currently no positive COVID-19 cases in the Sheridan VA Health Care System, system leaders have suspended face-to-face visits for primary care — including at the community VA … more

4/7/20

Department of Family Services offers tips for supporting children during stressful times

With coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) impacting many aspects of daily life, the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) wants residents to remember children and parents need additional support … more

4/7/20

University of Wyoming students celebrate their graduation at a past commencement ceremony in Laramie. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university is planning virtual commencement ceremonies rather than holding an in-person gathering next month.

UW plans virtual graduation ceremony in May

The University of Wyoming will not hold its traditional spring commencement ceremonies in May, due to concerns about large gatherings related COVID-19. Instead, the university is making plans for … more

4/7/20

Free meals for students won’t be served over Easter break

Due to the Easter holiday, free meals for local children will not be distributed on Friday or Monday, April 13. Under the school calendar, Park County School District No. 1 is not in session on … more

4/7/20

Animal shelter closed to public, population increases

The City of Powell Animal Shelter is closed to the public during the coronavirus shutdown. But still the numbers of animals at the shelter managed to increase dramatically in the last week. There … more

4/7/20

Shoshone Rock Club cancels meetings

The Shoshone Rock Club has canceled its next two meetings amid the current restrictions on gatherings. The club had been set to meet on April 14 and May 12, but those meetings have been called … more

4/7/20

Land deal still on state’s radar amid COVID-19 outbreak

CHEYENNE — A lot has changed since Gov. Mark Gordon announced earlier this year that the state was exploring a deal to buy roughly a million acres of land in southern Wyoming from Occidental … more

By Tom Coulter, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/7/20

Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday that he's extending a series of COVID-19 restrictions through the end of April.

Governor extends Wyoming’s COVID-19 restrictions through April

Gov. Mark Gordon announced today that he is extending the state’s current COVID-19-restrictions through the end of April, while adding a new requirement that anyone who enters Wyoming from … more

4/3/20

Northwest College students move items into a dorm in August. The NWC Board of Trustees is tabling its housing plan to get more input from the community.

NWC tables housing plan to get further community input

A plan for the future of student housing at Northwest College has been tabled so the board of trustees can get more community input. The NWC Board of Trustees recently decided to take up the … more

By Kevin Killough | 4/2/20

Rock Hull tries his luck fishing the Shoshone River on Friday, just below the Buffalo Bill Dam west of Cody. Although local residents are being urged to limit their interactions with other people as much as possible, Wyoming’s wide open spaces provide plenty of opportunities to get some fresh air without getting close to others.

Wyoming offers wide — and still open — spaces for residents

Rock and Christine Hull and their five kids couldn’t take another day inside. Even during normal weekends, the best thing to wear off the boredom and anxiety for the Powell family is a long … more

By Mark Davis and CJ Baker | 4/2/20

Seamstress Ginger Morrow works to sew a surgical mask from some fabric at her Powell home Tuesday morning. She’s one of many local seamstresses who are helping craft personal protective equipment for healthcare providers.

To help doctors and nurses, local residents crafting masks and gowns

Paper products, cleaning materials and some food items have been in short supply in the Powell area amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but at Cut & Sew Fabrics, there’s been a recent run on a … more

By CJ Baker | 4/2/20

In a Monday video message, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock asked people not to visit his state.

Montana discouraging visits, but the border remains open

Although Montana has not closed its borders, Gov. Steve Bullock has specifically asked people not to visit the state while residents there “shelter-in-place.” On Monday, Bullock issued … more

4/2/20