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With January you can sometimes ride a little wave of leftover holiday glow to get you through. March is of little use, but at least the promise of Easter lies on the calendar’s next page. … more

By Steve Moseley | 2/16/23

It’s bigger than a balloon: Chinese spying in U.S. includes research labs and universities

Like many Americans, residents of my home state of Wyoming could not understand how a Chinese spy balloon could lazily and brazenly pass over their heads. They are rightfully angry that an … more

By John Barrasso | 2/16/23

Is Jesus legend, or did he really exist?

It would be hard to argue against the idea that Jesus of Nazareth is the most consequential person of history. There have been lots of influential people over the course of time, but I know of no … more

By David Pool | 2/16/23

Flowers and love

When we reflect on Valentine’s Day, thoughts of love and flowers come to mind. We traditionally give red roses to express love. However, roses are not the only flower to present and there are … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 2/14/23

Rep. Northrup updates constituents on legislative session

The Wyoming Constitution is our rule and guide, and many of us strive to use it as such. The Wyoming House of Representatives recently finished the third reading of the budget bill. This bill now … more

By David Northrup | 2/14/23

Kicking butt on the internet

There’s a new kid in town. It’s gender neutral, is known as ChatGPT and hit the streets two months ago, released by its progenitors in Microsoft’s Open AI unit. Already, the … more

By Pat Stuart | 2/9/23

Just be still

Do you remember the story in the Gospels where Martha was cumbered about with so much serving that she failed to sit at the feet of Jesus and just learn? Well, that is often the case with you and me … more

By Miles McNair | 2/9/23

Vehicles don’t like me very much

I don’t think vehicles like me very much, and I’m guessing, if I wasn’t so ditsy, we’d probably get along better. Last fall, while fishing with our kids at 11,000 feet in … more

By Trena Eiden | 2/7/23

Do you hear what I hear?

I’ve been hearing things these past weeks I never expected, or particularly wanted to hear. A couple at the next table cooing, “No, I love you more,” a small child confessing, … more

By Doug Blough | 2/2/23

February happenings at the library

Join us at the Cody Library on Saturday, Feb. 4 for Winter Author Fest. This fundraiser, hosted by the Park County Library Foundation in support of the Powell Library expansion, will showcase local … more

By Karen Horner | 2/2/23

Christian optimism

All things considered — we live in a very good place. Yet, it is impossible to shield ourselves from the general angst of our time. The prophets of doom are everywhere. They are even in the … more

By Shane Legler | 2/2/23

Life is better than ever if work is not your forte

I recently overheard two women talking. One said she wished she could go back to the “old” days and the other gal agreed, saying, “Life had to have been simpler … more

By Trena Eiden | 1/31/23

More government transparency coming from your newspaper

Your newspaper and newspapers across Wyoming are advocating in the state Legislature to make government information more accessible to you. In Wyoming; state, county, city, school … more

By Jim Wood, Wyoming Press Association | 1/31/23

Marriage is best done at your own pace

Weddings are beautiful. I can’t remember mine but I have been told it was lovely. I married at 19 and I was too busy anxiously shaking at the altar to pay much attention to … more

By Braden Schiller | 1/26/23

When does the snake bite its tail?

So, when does the snake bite its tail, metaphorically? Answer: in the cyclic universe. For my purposes, though, it’s when ideas are taken to extremes in either direction and end up … more

By Pat Stuart | 1/26/23

It’s past time to ‘plow the plug’

The people and businesses of Cooke City and Silver Gate deserve winter access. We support plowing 8 miles of U.S. Highway 212 that straddles the Montana-Wyoming border. The “plug,” as the … more

1/26/23

Are you living your best life?

Do you feel like life is chasing after you? Do you feel like it’s doing everything it can to combat your priorities and crush your dreams and aspirations? You may think to yourself, … more

By Hunter Christner | 1/26/23

No one is youer than you

Here we are in the new year wondering if the past year can be put behind us as we forge to higher ground in our future. I just found out my future depends on me. I am so mad. Who thought that was a … more

By Trena Eiden | 1/24/23

Let’s protect our predator hunting privileges

When one thinks about hunting and even more broadly wildlife in Wyoming, I suspect most have images of bighorn sheep, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and elk pop into their head. That is to be … more

By Joe Kondelis | 1/24/23

Greetings from the Tribune’s new high school intern

My name is Gabby Paterson, and I am the most recent intern enjoying time at the Powell Tribune. I’m a senior at Powell High School who plans on pursuing a career in athletic training. Since … more

By Gabby Paterson | 1/19/23