Powell Tribune

Community members gather at the Washington Park bandshell for the annual ‘Worship in the Park’ service in August. City of Powell leaders are discussing a proposal that could require developers to contribute more money for parks when subdivisions are annexed into the city.

Councilor suggests raising development fees to pay for city park development

Powell City Councilor Tim Sapp is proposing a change to the city’s development ordinances. His proposal would increase what developers pay to the city government to help develop city … more

By Kevin Killough | 3/11/21

Powell to launch virtual school

Park County School District 1 is getting ahead of the curve when it comes to virtual schools. The district’s board of trustees voted Tuesday in its regular meeting to move ahead with the … more

By Connie Burcham | 3/11/21

Ryan Davis is the Powell Police Department’s newest officer. Prior to coming to Powell, he served as a deputy with the Amador County, California, Sheriff’s Office.

New officer brings experience in law enforcement, military service

When Ryan Davis and his family went shopping for a new place to live last year — looking at several different states across the country — it was Powell, Wyoming, that won … more

By CJ Baker | 3/11/21

COVID-19 case numbers sink even lower

For the first time in nearly nine months, the number of people actively infected with COVID-19 in Park County has dropped into the single digits. The Wyoming Department of Health reported … more

By CJ Baker | 3/11/21

Personal finance curriculum gifted to PHS

At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Park County School District 1 Board of Trustees accepted donations on behalf of the students and staff as usual. However, one of this month’s donations is … more

By Connie Burcham | 3/11/21

Park County commissioners are lowering the speed limit on this stretch of Road 1AB, generally dropping from 65 mph to 55 mph. Landowners along the route supported the change, though an informal survey of Clark residents indicated significant opposition.

County seeks to slow down drivers in Clark

Park County commissioners are working to slow down traffic on the main route through the Clark community. Last week, commissioners unanimously voted to drop the speed limit on a stretch of Road 1AB … more

By CJ Baker | 3/11/21

State Sens. Tim French, R-Powell, and Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, visit during Senate proceedings on March 3. Nethercott led an unsuccessful effort to remove a requirement that counties, cities and school districts publish minutes, salaries and other information in local newspapers. Nethercott and French were among nine senators who supported Senate File 17, while 20 others voted no.

Government minutes and salaries to remain in local newspapers

On Friday, the Wyoming Senate defeated a bill that would have allowed local governments to stop publishing their minutes, salaries, ordinances and other information in newspapers. “I’m … more

By Stephen Dow and CJ Baker, The Sheridan Press and Powell Tribune | 3/11/21

Janita Krayniak is the pastor of the First United Methodist congregations in both Lovell and Powell. Light from the stained glass windows streams over her in the vestibule of the Powell First United Church.

Krayniak behind the pulpit at FUMC

Janita Krayniak is a busy woman. But she fields her responsibilities with what could be called panache. She has a style and flair all her own, which isn’t easily achieved by a … more

By Connie Burcham | 3/11/21

Patient Scott Court receives treatment on a wound at Cody Regional Health’s Wound Care Center. In recognition of Nutrition Awareness Month, staffers at the center are offering nutrition tips for people with diabetes, as the health condition is one of the leading causes of chronic wounds.

Cody Regional Health Wound Care Center offers tips for living with diabetes

It is estimated that 30.3 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, with over 2 million suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer. Staffers at the Cody Regional Health Wound Care … more

3/11/21

Side-by-sides fall through ice at Buffalo Bill Reservoir

A pair of side-by-side vehicles broke through the ice at the Buffalo Bill Reservoir on Sunday. No one was hurt in the incident, the Park County Sheriff’s Office said, and the owners of the … more

3/11/21

Circuit queen, rodeo royalty contestants sought

The competition for the Big Horn Rodeo circuit queen will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at the Cowley Rodeo grounds. Applications are due by Friday, March 19. Contestants must be a minimum … more

3/11/21

Barrus, Harker to tie knot

Ty and Lisa Barrus of Powell are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelsi Barrus, to Stephen Harker, also of Powell. He is the son of Mike Harker of Ammon, … more

3/11/21

Public health restrictions to ease as numbers improve and Republicans push back

Starting next week, Wyomingites will no longer be required to wear masks in most public places and — for the first time in nearly a year — bars, restaurants and theaters will be allowed … more

By CJ Baker | 3/9/21

Park County Republican Party Chairman Martin Kimmet leads a round of applause for Park County Sheriff Scott Steward and law enforcement personnel during Thursday night’s meeting of the party’s central committee in Cody. Kimmet was re-elected chairman during the gathering, which included a discussion of comments Steward made on Facebook last year.

Park County Republicans generally stick with current leadership team

In a low-key election last week, members of the Park County Republican Party generally chose to stick with their current leaders for the next two years. However, Thursday’s meeting was not … more

By CJ Baker | 3/9/21

Sale of GFO falls through

The City of Powell will retain ownership of Gluten Free Oats property for the time being. The company failed to close on the sale by a March 4 deadline and the Powell City Council did not extend … more

By Kevin Killough | 3/9/21

Skiers ride the slopes after dark at Sleeping Giant Ski Area and Zipline Saturday. The lights were just one of several investments new owners have installed at the facility. The ski lodge will stay open well into April.

For the first time in years, the area’s only ski lodge is turning a profit

The parking lot at Sleeping Giant Ski Area has been overflowing and folks have been streaming to the mountain outside of Yellowstone National Park; they’re unloading the families anywhere they … more

By Mark Davis | 3/9/21

During the Worland Speech and Debate Tournament, Powell competitors took a minute to go over brief segments of their pieces for the camera. Anna Atkinson and partner Jaxton Braten are looking serious for the public debate forum. The Panther Speech and Debate teams are heading into the state finals this weekend.

Speech and debate near end of regular season

The Powell High School speech and debate team is headed down to its final few competitions, according to coach Nicole Maier-Reitz. This season has been different from past years, because of … more

By Connie Burcham | 3/9/21

Michelle Hedges writes her first name Saturday on the pickup truck used by Rich Perkins for the LauraLynn Project, while Perkins’ granddaughter, Talisha (left) and Erica Myers (at right) look on.

LauraLynn Project gives away 20,000 bikes

Back in March 2017, Rich Perkins heard about a woman in Cody who was medically unable to drive a car safely. So instead, she rode a bicycle as her means of transportation. When the woman’s bike … more

By Connie Burcham | 3/9/21

Master artist Audra Draper teaching traditional bladesmithing to apprentice Stan Castagno.

Arts council grants preserve traditions

The Wyoming Arts Council is offering grants that pair apprentices and master craftsmen in folk and traditional arts mentoring projects. The grants will pay $2,300 to the master craftsman and provides … more

By Connie Burcham | 3/9/21

Additional mental health counseling coming to students

A memorandum of understanding — basically an agreement between parties — has been issued between the Park County School District 1 and Heritage Health Center to provide mental … more

3/9/21