Powell Tribune

Woman arrested after baby tests positive for meth

Kristen R. Kenney, 34, made her first court appearance on the allegations on Tuesday, where her bail was set at $40,000 cash. The allegations date back to early November — when the Wyoming Department of Family Services took custody of her child … more

By CJ Baker | 4/20/17

At left, Anai Torres is all smiles as she gets ready to ride her new bike. Anai was disappointed when her number wasn’t picked in a drawing for a new bicycle at Saturday’s Easter egg hunt at the fairgrounds, but she ended up a winner after all when Kyla Del Bosque spontaneously gave her the bike she won. At right, Kyla Del Bosque poses with the teddy bear she received from Anai Torres.

One new bike brings two girls happiness

That’s because one of the winners, 11-year-old Kyla Del Bosque of Powell, gave her new bicycle to another girl before she left the fairgrounds. Kyla’s mother, Terrie Del Bosque, said she drove home with her other children and told Kyla she … more

By Ilene Olson | 4/20/17

This week, WYDOT maintenance employees are attempting to patch a moisture-related slide on Chief Joseph Scenic Highway (Wyo. Highway 296) at milepost 26.1 near Dead Indian Creek.

Repairs planned today on Chief Joseph Scenic Highway slide

The slide has caused the roadway to drop nearly six inches since March. With precipitation in the weather forecast for the remainder of this week, Wyoming Department of Transportation staff are attempting to finish the temporary slide maintenance … more

By Tribune Staff | 4/18/17

Where to cut? School district considers how to trim $379,500

One question is whether the district will approve raises for its employees over the coming year. “Fortunately for Powell, because of increasing enrollment over the last eight or nine years, we’re immune to some of the hits that other … more

By Tessa Baker | 4/18/17

A grizzly makes it’s way across the Blacktail Deer Plateau in Yellowstone National Park on April 7. Hikers and outdoors enthusiasts are encouraged to be wary when in the park and other parts of grizzly country, as bears are waking from their winter slumber.

A brief history of the grizzly

“I had a super career from my standpoint,” Bruscino told the audience at a recent presentation on grizzlies at Union Presbyterian Church of Powell. “I got my butt chewed on about a daily basis, but no, not by a bear.” The former Game and … more

By Don Cogger | 4/18/17

Fees ahead for student activities?

School board member Kim Dillivan asked whether it would be worth looking into charging a minimal fee at games to help bring in revenue. PHS Activities Director Tim Wormald said he has talked to the Cody school district about the idea. Based on … more

By Tessa Baker | 4/18/17

Paul Blough poses with his bike and gear before setting out on a crosscountry trip that will honor his late wife, Shelia, and raise money for research to fight cancer.

Cody man biking against cancer to honor late wife

When Blough lost his wife of 44 years, Shelia, to pancreatic cancer last October, he knew he wanted to do something to honor her. “Cancer’s such a difficult thing,” Blough said. “And I thought, ‘I want to do something and do my part to … more

By CJ Baker | 4/14/17

Local homeowner’s security camera leads to burglary arrest

Valorie Lamb Harlan, 43, has been charged with the Friday break-in on Dutcher Springs Trail. Because Lamb Harlan is alleged to have tried stealing firearms — and to have had a loaded handgun in a tool bag — she’s been charged with a felony … more

By CJ Baker | 4/13/17

Author and Wyoming native C.J. Box reads from his latest novel, ‘Vicious Circle,’ at the Barnes & Noble in Billings last week. Several key scenes of the new book take place in Powell and on the campus of Northwest College.

Powell and Northwest College featured in C.J. Box’s latest novel

Beginning with “Open Season” in 2001, the straight-arrow Pickett has juggled life as a devoted husband and father with the hardships that come with being a state employee who lives paycheck to paycheck. Crossing paths with some of the more … more

By Don Cogger | 4/13/17

Sarah Anderson (left) and Patty Paulsen were recently recognized for their efforts to help save Charlie Lawrence, who suffered a heart attack on March 23 while helping with the commodity program at the Powell American Legion. Last week, Trudy Zaffarano-Anderson (right), president of the local American Legion Auxiliary, presented Anderson and Paulsen with citizenship awards. They also received heroism medals from the American Legion Post 26 and civilian service awards from the Powell Police Department.

Powell women recognized for initiating CPR to save man

Lawrence was helping unload food and other commodities at the Powell American Legion when he suddenly collapsed. Patty Paulsen, a fellow volunteer, walked into the small room and found Lawrence lying on the floor. “There was no pulse, no … more

By Tessa Baker | 4/13/17

A storm cloud hovers over Powell late Saturday afternoon. Lynn Richardson captured this image west of town on Road 11. ‘I went out of town to look for a possible rainbow. Didn’t find much of a rainbow, but the dramatic storm cloud was well worth the ride,’ Richardson said. After hail on Saturday, the area was hit with a snowstorm Sunday.

Powell pelted with precipitation

Chris Jones, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service Office in Riverton, said Saturday afternoon’s weather was convective, leading to the formation of graupel — moisture that freezes into soft balls. Graupel forms when “a … more

By Ilene Olson | 4/11/17

College student charged with shipping heroin to campus with intent to deliver

Jonathon R. Chevrier, 20, was taken into custody by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation on Wednesday morning, shortly after claiming a package that allegedly had contained a couple grams of heroin. Chevrier, who was living on campus, … more

By CJ Baker | 4/11/17

Man arrested on third DUI charge in a year

On Thursday — while he was out on bond for two DUI charges from 2016 — Jason A. Kretschmar was pulled over on Coulter Avenue. Powell police say they found methamphetamine in Kretschmar’s pocket and an intoxicating amount of alcohol in his … more

By CJ Baker | 4/11/17

A rare white sage grouse struts his stuff on March 26. While there are other documented reports of white grouse in Wyoming, it’s particularly unusual to see a male with white feathers. Photo courtesy Tracie Fernandez, Meeteetse Cowboy Corner Photography, www.meeteetsecowboycorner.com

Meeteetse photographer spots rare white-plumed sage grouse

“Many photographers and birding experts that have spent their careers studying and photographing sage grouse had never seen or heard of a white sage grouse,” said Tracie Fernandez of Meeteetse, who photographed the bird on March 26. “I had no … more

By Tessa Baker | 4/6/17

During Monday’s Powell City Council meeting, Mayor John Wetzel (right) swears-in former mayor Scott Mangold, who will serve as a councilman for Ward II.

Former mayor named to City Council

Mangold, who served as mayor of Powell from 2004-2012, will fill the Ward II seat that was vacated when John Wetzel became mayor. A council subcommittee of Wetzel, councilman Tim Sapp and councilman Floyd Young chose Mangold after vetting four … more

By Don Cogger | 4/6/17

Powell Police Officer Cody Bradley patrols Seventh Street on Tuesday afternoon. Police made 1,633 traffic stops in what was a relatively busy 2016. Beyond boosting traffic safety, police say routine stops can lead to the discovery of drugs and people with active warrants.

Total incidents, citations for Powell police rose slightly in 2016

Police Chief Roy Eckerdt summarized the report at a recent Powell City Council meeting, detailing the number of traffic stops, total incidents, number of citations and trends, to name a few. “I want to point out some highlights and try to … more

By Don Cogger | 4/6/17

Coulter Avenue construction project to begin next week

Work is slated to begin Monday. The $2.31 million project on Coulter (U.S. Highway 14-A) includes removing medians and installing new roadway lighting from Fair Street to Panther Boulevard (Road 8), according to WYDOT. “New roadway lighting … more

By Tribune Staff | 4/6/17

Powell airport drone facility canceled

Less than a month after receiving tentative approval for a $435,400 state grant, GT Aeronautics and the City of Powell have decided to part ways on the project. Powell Mayor John Wetzel notified the Wyoming Business Council on Thursday that the … more

By Don Cogger | 4/4/17

Strong 2016 hunting season

Elk hunters reported a 44.5 percent success rate, with 25,852 elk taken across Wyoming; bull harvest was the highest in 10 years among both resident and non-resident hunters. Hunters fared well with several other big and trophy game species, too. … more

By Tribune Staff | 4/4/17

‘Taking Flight’ by PHS art student Hannah Saville was named Best of Show in the 2017 Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp Program.

PHS student wins ‘Best of Show’ in statewide duck stamp contest

Saville was surprised when she heard that her piece took top honors. “All I could say for about five minutes was, ‘What?’” she said. “I couldn’t believe it.” A freshman at Powell High School, Saville completed the colored-pencil … more

By Tessa Baker | 4/4/17