News | Powell Tribune

Senate District 19: Candidates differ on what it means to be conservative

Sen. R.J. Kost, R-Powell, is facing two challengers in the Senate District 19 primary. Ray Peterson, who held the seat until Kost won the 2018 primary, is hoping to regain the position, and Rep. Dan … more

By Kevin Killough | 5/26/22

Angel of Powell earns her wings

Memorialized as the Mother Teresa of Park County and known by many as the Angel of Powell, Sally Montoya died Tuesday morning, the day before her 92nd birthday. “Sally got her wings … more

By Mark Davis | 6/30/22

Thiel has an eye for the future of Park County

Park County Commissioner Lloyd Thiel said while he’s accomplished a lot, he’s not finished yet. He is one of two incumbents — Commissioner Dossie Overfield is the other — … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/11/22

More equipment is delivered Tuesday on a truck driven up from Southern California as interior work continues on the new Albertsons on U.S. Highway 14A.

Signs up as work, hirings continue at new Albertsons

Albertsons is hiring for its new store in Powell as construction to prepare the store for opening continues, with signs for the store and Starbucks up on the building and on a freestanding sign … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/1/22

Damage was done to a traffic signal control box in Lander after record-setting snows were piled on it last January.

Moving snow? Don’t pile snow near traffic signals or on roadways

People moving snow in parking lots and on streets are being reminded by the Wyoming Department of Transportation to avoid piling snow near traffic signals on street corners or in parking lots. … more

11/30/23

The front door of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Billings was badly charred at the bottom after being allegedly set on fire by former Powell resident Jodi Moore. Moore also broke church windows and set a fire at a nearby dormitory.

Former Powell resident arrested in Billings for arson after church fire

After allegedly setting fire to a church in downtown Billings and starting a fire at a nearby dormitory building where 19 people were staying, former Park and Big Horn counties resident Jodi Moore … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/22/22

Wyoming teachers tour the root cellar that is undergoing restoration near the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation and UW’s Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program are collaborating to make the foundation’s resources available to K-12 Wyoming social studies and English language arts teachers.

UW’s Wallop Program partners with Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation on K-12 catalog expansion

The University of Wyoming’s Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program recently collaborated with the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF) to make the foundation’s multimedia resources … more

12/14/23

Two plows keep the roads clear during some blustery winter weather.

Don’t pass plows: Return to winter driving is reason for caution

Snowplow drivers are asking for help from citizens following a handful of near misses already this winter involving citizens’ vehicles and snowplows. Driving near snowplows requires care and … more

11/4/22

Longtime Powell resident Jim Kranz’s family joined him for his 90th birthday party. Pictured standing from left: Kim Hicks, Peggy Ostlund, Mary Kranz-Gunsch, Donnie Kranz, Jim Kranz, Bruce Hicks, Erin Kranz-Linden, Aaron Linden, Jacque Cobourn, Kelly Hicks and Casey Cobourn. Seated: Mark Kranz, Judy Kranz-Driscoll and Deb Christensen. Not pictured: Brandi Kranz-Ramirez.

Family surrounds Jim Kranz for a 90th birthday luncheon

It was a surprise birthday luncheon to help Jim Kranz celebrate his 90th birthday Tuesday, March 5 at the Lamplighter in Powell. The gathering included sons Donnie Kranz, recently relocated to … more

3/7/24

Suspect in high-speed crash remains in custody

A man who allegedly raced into Powell at 143 mph, crashed into four different vehicles and injured two people last year lacked the mental capacity to understand what he was doing, his attorney says. … more

By CJ Baker | 4/11/24

Deandra Mohr’s son takes part in her pinning ceremony in December to celebrate Mohr’s graduation from Northwest College’s nursing program.

NWC nursing school students graduate

Northwest College celebrated 16 nursing school graduates with a traditional pinning ceremony on the afternoon of Dec. 16 in front of family, friends and faculty. “This will tell the world … more

By Zac Taylor | 1/12/23

Western Caucus chairs unveil priorities for the 118th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Chair of the Senate Western Caucus, and U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, held a press … more

1/31/23

Since Fall 2022, Skills USA Education and Training Team members Kendal Eden, Ava Stearns and Elle Wilson have been donating their time to provide free child care for local parents attending district classes.

SkillsUSA team volunteers to help parents

The SkillsUSA Education and Training students at Powell High School have been lending a hand to local parents since the beginning of this school year. As part of their first ever attempt at … more

By Braden Schiller | 4/6/23

Campers Lexi Wilson and Andrew Yokel-Deliduka of Washington watch the sun set behind the Tetons at Shadow Mountain campground in July 2022 in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

As campers flood forests, officials aim to manage evolving needs

As campers continue to flood into national forests — often towing large trailers, side-by-sides or outdoor gear — districts across Wyoming are taking steps to increase capacity, regulate … more

By Katie Klingsporn. WyoFile.com | 7/3/23

Northwest College will use the 13,729-square-foot Powell National Guard armory building for its technical programs, including the popular CDL program, after gaining access to it via a five-year agreement with the Wyoming Military Department.

Northwest College secures 5-year MOU of armory to house technical programs

Northwest College has a new space for some of its technical programs after agreeing to a Memorandum of Understanding on a five-year agreement with the Wyoming National Guard for use of the armory. … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/5/23

A heavy crane was brought into the county landfill site southeast of Powell to lift existing scales off the old foundation and place them on a new one. The landfill is located on Road 5.

Big crane lifts scales at Park County landfill

The Park County landfill in Powell will be back in full swing soon. The county engineering department hired a contracting firm to replace the foundation under existing scales with an entirely new … more

By Eric Gill | 5/26/22

Overfield wants to continue serving Park County

Dossie Overfield is finishing out her first term as Park County commissioner, and she is hoping to continue serving the residents of the county. She is among seven candidates, including fellow … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/11/22

Following debate, competency hearing ordered for Underwood

Circuit Court Judge Joey Darrah has determined a need for a competency evaluation before the trial of Joseph Underwood continues. Darrah released a written decision on Aug. 24 which … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/1/22

Braver Angels brings their brand of political discourse to Wyoming

Braver Angels, a national organization with hopes of facilitating civil political discourse, has recently become active in Park County, with their first Wyoming workshop taking place in Cody last … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/13/22

Wyoming quickly mobilizes to fight aquatic invasive species infestation from South Dakota

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is considering banning boats coming to the state from South Dakota and has already banned boating in a reservoir near Newcastle in an outright war against zebra … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/22