Powell Tribune

With everyone aboard, we can get through this

In June, we penned a column asking Wyomingites to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, so that Wyoming businesses can remain open. Although many sectors of the economy have been … more

By Mike Moser and Chris Brown | 11/19/20

Wyoming leaders must oppose a federal bailout of the states

Seven months ago, it looked like it could be a good year for Wyoming’s economic competitiveness. Wyoming is a unique state, as we have a strong policy foundation, but we encounter major issues … more

By Dan Laursen | 11/19/20

The silent death

One of my tasks here at the Powell Tribune is handling the obituaries. I type up handwritten copy for those who can’t use or don’t have access to computers. I track down photos when … more

By Kevin Killough | 11/17/20

The state of COVID-19 in our community

As many of you are aware, SARS CoV2 viral transmission rates in our area have increased significantly over the past month. Wastewater testing has projected approximately 6.5% shedding rate in Cody … more

By Dr. Sarah Durney | 11/12/20

What now? Thoughts following the election

It goes without saying that 2020 has been an unusually difficult year. We got hit with the Coronavirus, government shutdown, and a significant blow to our economy. We saw riots, acts of violence, and … more

By Brian Onstead | 11/12/20

Lakshmi the library dog

Newspaper photos show Lakshmi, the standard poodle library dog, lying or sitting next to girls and boys, a book in front of them, a little arm around her neck. She seems to be listening. I seriously … more

By Pat Stuart | 11/10/20

Where does Wyoming fit in a Biden presidency?

As residents of the most Republican Donald Trump-loving state in the country, many Wyoming folks are reeling in the face of the apparent election of their arch-nemesis Democrat Joe Biden. As I … more

By Bill Sniffin | 11/10/20

Never, ever pack the coffee pot

I saw a recent study that indicated moving can be as stressful to a family, or moreso, than divorce. The researchers could have asked me and saved themselves a lot of time, money and trouble: It is. … more

By Connie Burcham | 11/5/20

What to do when you wonder what to do

The call is getting more common as I enter my mid-40s. It generally comes from a friend, about my age, who knows I work for AARP, and hopes I can help them navigate the services available in … more

By Tom Lacock | 11/5/20

Undermining law enforcement places our communities at risk

One of the highest priorities of the Justice Department during the Trump administration has been to work with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to combat violent crime and ensure … more

By Mark Klaassen | 11/5/20

The promise

There are times in everyone’s life when circumstances seem so overwhelming, so unbearable, that it feels like a thousand-pound heartache on your soul. No one understands the heart-wrenching … more

By Steve Nelson | 11/5/20

The space between my ears

In a stunning press conference last week, NASA has reported there is water on the moon. Notice I didn’t use an exclamation mark on that opening sentence. Quite frankly, the much anticipated … more

By Mark Davis | 11/3/20

A stolen Suburban

One day last year about this time, I was in the bank during a slow time of day, so the tellers and I had a chance to catch up on each other’s lives. The chatter soon turned into a discussion … more

By Trena Eiden | 11/3/20

Dr. George Frison demonstrates the use of the atlatl, a highly effective spear-throwing device that was a primary method of hunting in our region until the development of the bow and arrow between 1,500 and 2,000 years ago. Frison died in September at the age of 95.

In remembrance of George Frison: Hunter, rancher, archaeologist

The University of Wyoming and the state lost a legend with the passing of Dr. George Frison on Sept. 7, 2020 at age 95. Thanks in large part to him, Wyoming folks can see that big game hunting is an … more

By Gregory Nickerson | 11/3/20

Voter fraud is a fraud

I was first arrested in Burma in 1996. I was on the old Stilwell Road in the far north of the country, documenting forced labor camps hidden in the jungle. Journalists were not allowed into Burma (I … more

By Mark Jenkins | 10/29/20

Post-presidential election hope

Imagine, for a moment, waking up on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Americans will be learning (hopefully) that either our current president has been re-elected or that we have a newly elected president. … more

By Mike Leman | 10/29/20

Get your mammogram appointments back on the books

Women often put the needs of their loved ones before their own. That may be truer than ever this year, as mothers juggle working from home, virtual learning and childcare along with the usual … more

By Diana Enzi and Bobbi Barrasso | 10/27/20

Future of Wyoming housing may involve some struggle

LANDER – Hundreds of citizens in this western town have risen up in protest because they believe their leaders have chosen the wrong path regulating growth. As in cities and towns across … more

By Bill Sniffin | 10/23/20

Choosing the right fertilizer

Looking for a fertilizer can be particularly intimidating when you face an array of numbers such as 10-8-10 or 20-10-10. Choosing the correct fertilizer does not have to be complex if you learn what … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 10/23/20

An adequate education for all?

What is an “adequate and equitable education?” More specifically, what did the Wyoming Supreme Court mean when it mandated one? Our state lawmakers can’t seem to decide. Faced with … more

By Pat Stuart | 10/22/20