Powell Tribune

Powell man alleged to have fled from police while on bond for foot chase

A Powell man who led police on a foot chase mid-July is now facing charges that allege he led a deputy on a higher speed pursuit less than two weeks later. Lon F. Middleton, 36, is alleged to have … more

By CJ Baker | 8/17/21

Military honors held for World War II airplane crew that crashed outside Casper

Taps reverberated across the wild grass and sagebrush last month, as family and friends honored the crew of a B-24J Liberator who died in a 1945 crash south of Casper. “It is important for … more

8/17/21

New staff members join Powell schools

As Powell students begin the 2021-22 school year both in person and online, they will be greeted by new staff members. The following new employees joined Park County School District 1: … more

8/17/21

Great Dam Day celebration set for Saturday

The Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center will celebrate the 27th Anniversary of the Great Dam Day on Saturday. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The visitor center and Buffalo Bill State Park are … more

8/17/21

Three new to faculty at NWC this fall

Three new faculty members are in place at Northwest College among new employees for the fall semester. Interim President Lisa Watson announced the new faculty members as Jillian Taylor, Kevin … more

8/17/21

High school students from Wyoming and Colorado participate in the Teton STEM Academy during an activity on UW’s campus in July. Chelsea Lund (left), a teacher at Black Butte High School in Rock Springs, led a ‘Mars Base Design’ lab in which students used radiometers to determine whether planets near stars could be classified as habitable zones.

Students study what makes planets habitable at UW’s Teton STEM Academy

Twenty-five high school students from across Wyoming worked in teams to determine whether planets near different-colored stars could actually be habitable. To help make that determination, the … more

8/17/21

Eviction moratorium extension covers all Wyoming counties

CASPER (WNE) — Nearly all Wyoming counties — including Park County — fall under an eviction moratorium extension enacted last week. The extension covers counties with … more

8/17/21

Weston County attorney resigns

NEWCASTLE (WNE) — The Board of Weston County Commissioners officially accepted the resignation of Weston County Attorney Alex Berger on July 31. “It has been the honor of my life … more

8/17/21

Heart of Agriculture program honors Wyoming women agricultural producers

Seventeen women agricultural producers — including Deanna Siggins of Park County — will receive Heart of Agriculture awards recognizing outstanding contributions to Wyoming agriculture … more

8/17/21

Low water levels at Bighorn Lake forced managers to move the boat dock at Black Canyon. If the water levels fall much further, those docks and others may be removed for the season.

Low water levels impacting boating on Bighorn Lake

Hot, dry conditions have led waters levels to drop at Bighorn Lake, creating some impacts on boaters. The ramp at Horseshoe Bend remains open for now, but officials at Bighorn Canyon National … more

8/17/21

As COVID cases continue to rise, no new mandates planned

Public health officials are continuing to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the number of people actively infected with the disease continues to rise in both Wyoming and Park … more

By CJ Baker | 8/12/21

Circuit Court Judge Waters to retire in December

After more than 20 years on the bench, Park County Circuit Court Judge Bruce Waters is retiring. “I’ve been doing it long enough,” he said Tuesday. Waters’ final day … more

By CJ Baker | 8/12/21

David Northrup stands among some cornstalks in one of his fields on the Willwood. This summer’s heat may not be good for some crops, but when temperatures soar, as long as a farmer can keep the crop wet, corn does really well.

The corn is popping: Hot temperatures have been a boon for local crop

Abnormal weather can spell disaster for farmers. It’s nice when it comes as a benefit. Cool weather crops, such as alfalfa, have struggled in the heat this summer, but corn, on the … more

8/12/21

Powell resident electrocuted in Saturday accident

Longtime Powell volunteer Terry Cronin was receiving treatment at a burn center in Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday after being electrocuted in a weekend accident. Cronin, who owns Shoshone Valley … more

By Mark Davis | 8/12/21

Longtime Park County employee Aaron Rose grins while being cheered by Park County Engineer Brian Edwards at an Aug. 3 retirement ceremony in the commissioners’ meeting room. ‘During his time with the county, Aaron has been willing to do anything and everything all with a big smile on his face,’ Edwards said.

After four decades of service to Park County, Rose retires

When the Park County government expanded its Cody jail in the early 1980s, Aaron Rose was among those who helped build the addition. The job would wind up indirectly serving as a starting point for … more

By CJ Baker | 8/12/21

Carnival fun and movie at Backpack Blessings fundraiser

Happy Dayz offers an evening of fun tonight (Thursday) at the American Dream Drive-In to help support the Backpack Blessings program, which provides weekend food “care packages” to … more

8/12/21

Northwest College’s international students bring new cultures to the Powell community. College leaders are currently looking for Friendship Families who can help the students connect with the local community.

NWC international students need Friendship Families

Northwest College is seeking individuals and families to participate in the Friendship Family Program, providing support and friendship to international students from around the world. The program … more

8/12/21

Local students make honor rolls at Casper College

A dozen local students were recently named to Casper College’s President’s and Dean’s honor rolls for the 2021 spring semester. Gavin Asay and Karlie McKenzie of Powell and … more

8/12/21

NWC welcomes international teaching assistant and students

Northwest College will welcome its first-ever Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) and seven new international students through exchange and scholarship programs during the 2021-2022 academic … more

8/12/21

Officials from the Crow Tribe and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area cut the ribbon on a revitalized Four Winds Interpretive Exhibit on July 27. The exhibit honors the traditional importance of the four directions while sharing history and cultural stories of the tribe.

Crow flag now flies at Bighorn Canyon marina

The Crow, United States and Montana flags now fly at the Ok-A-Beh Marina in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. To honor the Crow Tribe’s request to fly the Crow Flag at the Ok-A-Beh … more

8/12/21