Powell Tribune

No, we don’t need another Medicaid study

For the past several years, Wyoming lawmakers have resisted calls to expand Medicaid coverage in the state. Not even Gov. Matt Mead was able to sway the Legislature into offering government-sponsored … more

By CJ Baker | 2/12/19

Saying something can save lives

How can schools keep kids safe? It’s a question that can haunt school staff and parents, keeping them awake at night. In today’s America, the answers to that question are complicated. … more

By Tessa Baker | 2/7/19

To the faculty, administration and staff in Powell Schools: Kudos, you're doing it right

High school graduation rates are on the upswing across the nation, and nowhere is that more evident than right here at Powell High School. With the national graduation rate hovering at around 84 … more

By Don Cogger | 2/5/19

Proud to be the Equality State

Our rugged rural state is known for a lot of firsts — the first national park (Yellowstone), first national forest (the Shoshone) and first national monument (Devils Tower). This year, Wyoming … more

By Tessa Baker | 1/31/19

Legal notices belong in your newspapers

For all the proclamations about the death of newspapers, we believe they continue to play a critical role in communities across the state of Wyoming, remaining an essential source of … more

By CJ Baker | 1/29/19

Let the story unfold before rushing to judge

The images of a smirking high school student standing in the face of a Native American veteran at the Lincoln Memorial have dominated the airwaves, print and social media from literally the moment it … more

By Don Cogger | 1/24/19

Time to kill the death penalty

Death is not as popular as it used to be. Back in 1994, Gallup found that a record 80 percent of Americans favored the death penalty for people convicted of murder. By last year, however, support … more

By CJ Baker | 1/22/19

A deadly beginning for 2019

The new year is off to a tragic start on Wyoming’s roads. During the first 11 days of 2019, seven people died in vehicle crashes in Wyoming. That terrible statistic includes a head-on wreck … more

By Tessa Baker | 1/17/19

The wall already exists — between left and right

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week with seemingly no end in sight, we can’t help but wonder if President Trump’s border wall at the heart of this whole kerfuffle … more

By Don Cogger | 1/15/19

Remember that elections are won, not lost

Voters’ motivations are often complicated and personal, so it tends to be anyone’s guess as to what exactly propels one candidate over another in a given election. Former state Sen. … more

By CJ Baker | 1/10/19

The 2019 legislative session is underway — pay attention

While the federal government shutdown drags on, the state government is rolling onward as the Wyoming Legislature convenes today (Tuesday). As the 2019 General Session continues over the next two … more

By Tessa Baker | 1/8/19

Northwest College’s coaching carousel troubling

Northwest College has faced plenty of challenges over the past few years. Budget cuts, declining enrollment, the elimination of programs and the future of the campus’ largest residential hall … more

By Don Cogger | 1/3/19

Let's end this shutdown — and all the ones to come

Congress’ latest game of chicken — this time over whether to build a new wall at the country’s southern border — resulted in yet another government shutdown last week. more

By CJ Baker | 12/27/18

To Sally Montoya and her elves: Thank you

On an ordinary day in 1949, a young woman named Sally Montoya started volunteering with the Christmas Basket program in Powell. It was a simple act of kindness as the 19-year-old sought to help … more

By Tessa Baker | 12/20/18

Thank you to all who work the holidays

The holidays are upon us — a time to gather with friends and loved ones and celebrate the things we are grateful for. For many of us, it’s a time to set aside work, school and other … more

By Don Cogger | 12/18/18

City should say yes to dog park at Homesteader

After the recent expulsion of dogs from the property and playgrounds of Park County School District No. 1, the Powell City Council might soon provide dogs — and their human companions — a … more

By Mike Buhler | 12/13/18

Toughening of public records act would be a positive step

We’re pleased to see Wyoming lawmakers taking a preliminary step toward strengthening the state’s public records act. Late last month, the Legislature’s Joint Corporations, … more

By CJ Baker | 12/11/18

100 years later, influenza remains deadly

Be glad you’re reading about the flu in 2018 and not in 1918. One hundred years ago, the news was grim as the 1918 influenza pandemic spread across the globe, claiming more lives than World … more

By Tessa Baker | 12/6/18

Reflecting on the passing of a president

Piloting a TBM Avenger in August of 1944 in the area of the Bonin Islands, following a successful bombing run on Japanese installations on Chichijima, Naval aviator George Herbert Walker Bush and his … more

By Don Cogger | 12/4/18

Merry Christmas? Happy holidays? It’s still a time to celebrate

With Christmas less than one month away, it seems that the holiday season has already kicked into high gear. Christmas lights are up all over town, Santa Claus has already visited Powell, Country … more

By Mike Buhler | 11/29/18