Powell Tribune

Even when the traffic is light at Yellowstone National Park, patience is required on the park’s two-lane roads. Bison often cause road blocks and bears, wolves and other large critters can cause traffic jams of those wishing to catch a glimpse of the park’s exciting variety of wildlife.

Yellowstone National Park visits sunk in 2019

While visitation at Yellowstone National Park dropped in 2019, there are times when the park is so crowded that park officials suggest to “pack your patience” for your trip. In 2019, … more

By Mark Davis | 1/30/20

County scraps plans for ‘Cadillac’ website

Park County is dropping its plans for a $36,371 overhaul of the county’s website. “[We] saw the error in our ways,” deadpanned Commissioner Lee Livingston at last week’s … more

By CJ Baker | 1/30/20

Sparking creativity: Students delve into Genius Hour projects

When sixth-grade science teacher Necole Hanks launched Genius Hour projects for her classes, she hoped to spark creativity and innovation as students pursued their individual passions. Hanks said she … more

By Tessa Baker | 1/30/20

Child finds marijuana at Powell High School; teen cited

A young child stumbled upon a small baggie of marijuana while attending a basketball game at Powell High School Friday night. The child brought the baggie to a school resource officer around 7 … more

1/30/20

The work of Cynthia Weed, a mixed media artist from Cody, is on display at the Nicolaysen Museum in Casper. An opening reception is set for Friday.

Cody artist’s work featured at Casper art museum

The work of Cody artist Cynthia Weed is on display at the Nicolaysen Art Museum (NIC) in Casper from now through April 19. Her exhibit, titled “For Those of You Who Missed Your Last … more

1/30/20

Wyoming Bean Commission to meet in Powell next week

The Wyoming Bean Commission is scheduled to meet in Powell on Feb. 6-7 at the Park County Fairgrounds. The meeting will begin Thursday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. and run until about 4 p.m. During the first … more

1/30/20

Meeteetse man, Worland teen to be honored for conservation efforts

Meeteetse horesman Duaine Hagen will be among three people inducted into Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame in March. Hagen, Helen Roylance of Cheyenne and Richard Guenzel of Laramie will join 63 past … more

1/30/20

Middle schoolers perform at Feb. 8 Showalter Music Festival

Outstanding performers from the Showalter Memorial Music Festival will present a concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Nelson Performing Arts Center Auditorium at Northwest College. The … more

1/30/20

‘Madeline’ by Kelly Hartman will be one of the paintings featured in an exhibit titled ‘Moth to the Flame’ at Northwest College.

‘Moth to the Flame’ exhibit features work of NWC alumna

The SinClair Gallery at Northwest College will soon feature an exhibit titled “Moth to the Flame” that will showcase a small group of paintings by alumna Kelly Hartman. The artist’s … more

1/30/20

Community theatre auditions set for Feb. 3-5

The Wild West Players will hold auditions Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 3, 4 and 5, for the community theatre production of the children’s play “Stone Soup” coming up this … more

1/30/20

Uinta County authorizes land sale for detention center

EVANSTON (WNE) — The Uinta County Commission chambers were again full for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, when commissioners voted unanimously to authorize the sale of approximately 63 … more

1/30/20

Veterans assistance to be available in Big Horn Basin

A State of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will travel around the Big Horn Basin throughout February. Tami Hartnett, who is based in Cody, is available to … more

1/30/20

Pesticide applicator classes offered in local communities

The University of Wyoming Extension is offering several classes to obtain or renew private pesticide applicator licenses in Powell, Lovell, Cody and Basin. The four-hour classes include integrated … more

1/30/20

A coyote roams Yellowstone National Park in this 2019 file photo. A different coyote bit a woman in the park on Tuesday; it was killed and will be tested for rabies.

Skier bitten by coyote in Yellowstone

A 43-year-old woman was bitten by a coyote while cross-country skiing in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning. Park officials say the woman, who was skiing on the Grand Loop Road near the … more

1/29/20

Beet growers still waiting for word on disaster aid

Federal disaster assistance to sugar beet growers whose crops were impacted by the 2019 harvest freeze is still not finalized. Growers in the Western Sugar Cooperative’s four-state region … more

By Dave Bonner | 1/28/20

Gov. Mark Gordon told a crowd of journalists last week that he thinks the climate crisis is critical — and that Wyoming may have a solution through carbon capturing technology. The speech to the Wyoming Press Association was sponsored in part by Rocky Mountain Power.

Governor Mark Gordon: Wyoming can solve climate crisis

Shortly after being named the country’s most popular governor among his Wyoming constituents, Mark Gordon took the stage and announced his agreement that climate change is the … more

By Mark Davis | 1/28/20

Study: New speed limits not slowing drivers

Efforts to reduce the number of wildlife vehicle collisions by dropping speed limits aren’t paying off as expected, according to a new study. The problem? People aren’t obeying the … more

By Mark Davis | 1/28/20

Lawmakers discuss bills at town hall

Local lawmakers have several favored pieces of legislation and issues they plan to explore in the coming legislative session, ranging from tweaking virtual education to making it easier to sue the … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/28/20

Rep. David Northrup, Rep. Dan Laursen and Sen. R.J. Kost, all Powell Republicans, held a town hall meeting at Northwest College last week. The lawmakers discussed legislation they’re supporting in the coming session and listened to questions and comments from members of the community.

Town hall meeting discussion revolves around tight budgets

State representatives for districts that cover Powell and the surrounding area held a town hall meeting Wednesday to present some bills they’re working on and take questions from members of the … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/28/20

Poet with local ties publishes first book

When readers see Linda Crichton’s new book, it may be the title that draws a second look. Named “Dragons, Cowboys, and Other Mythical Creatures,” there’s a wide array of … more

By CJ Baker | 1/28/20