Powell Tribune

At a Thursday night meeting at the Cody Cowboy Church, the Park County Republican Party’s Central Committee voted unanimously to send a letter to Wyoming’s congressional delegation, urging them to oppose efforts to prematurely remove President Donald Trump from office.

Local Republicans denounce Capitol violence, defend President Trump

Leaders of the Park County Republican Party say Wyoming’s members of Congress should “withhold judgment” about last week’s assault on the U.S. Capitol until “all the … more

By CJ Baker | 1/12/21

Powell City Council grants extension for GFO sale

The Powell City Council has extended a deadline on a deal that will allow Gluten Free Oats to buy out the city’s interest in the company’s facilities. In July, the city agreed to sell … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/12/21

Area representatives sponsor bills in uncertain session

The Big Horn Basin will have some new representation in the Wyoming Legislature this session, as well as some experienced lawmakers. Legislators will meet today (Tuesday) to satisfy requirements … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/12/21

A virus found in eight states, including Wyoming, can be transferred to all rabbit species, according to state officials. Officials have been actively working with agricultural agencies due to worries the virus could spread at events like county fair rabbit shows. Amber Davis, above, holds her pet, Bun Bun, which she has had for several years. The hard-to-kill virus is only lethal to rabbits, but a decline in wild rabbits can hurt predators in the ecosystem.

New rabbit virus spreading quickly

The public is being asked by researchers with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to report incidents of dead rabbits to officials. A new virus, first found in the U.S. in 2020, is making its way … more

By Mark Davis | 1/12/21

It’s a wrap — beet harvest concludes in basin

The 2020 beet harvest is in the books. And it may be one of the best harvests for producers in recent memory. Ric Rodriguez is a Heart Mountain beet grower and one of nine board members of the … more

By Connie Burcham | 1/12/21

New undersheriff named for Park County

Park County Sheriff Scott Steward started the New Year by naming a new undersheriff, promoting Sgt. Andy Varian to the position. Varian replaces longtime Undersheriff Tom Ehlers, who retired from … more

1/12/21

Concluding long run of public service, undersheriff retires

After more than four decades of public service in the military and in law enforcement, Park County Undersheriff Tom Ehlers has retired. Ehlers served with the sheriff’s office for 27 years, … more

1/12/21

The National Museum of Military Vehicles, located just south of Dubois on U.S. Highway 26, was recently chosen as one of the top 10 new attractions of 2020. It’s home to more than 450 military vehicles.

Military vehicles museum in Dubois named a top 10 attraction

The National Museum of Military Vehicles (NMMV) near Dubois has been recognized as one of the 10 best new attractions in a national competition conducted by USA TODAY. The privately funded, … more

1/12/21

Michele Wagner named on CSC’s Dean’s List

Michele Wagner of Powell is among 332 students who qualified for Chadron State College’s fall 2020 Dean’s List. To earn the honor, Wagner had to post a 3.5 grade point average or … more

1/12/21

Abbey Nunn took this photograph of smoke from the Mullen Fire during her evacuation from the Woods Landing-Jelm area.

2020: A budget crisis, energy transitions and a virus that changed everything

Though some may wish it flushed into obscurity, 2020 will occupy an indelible spot in history. It was a year defined by tumult and change, a year when “unprecedented” was used so many … more

From WyoFile | 1/12/21

Snow evades area, state classified as in ‘extreme drought’

SHERIDAN (WNE) — Much of Wyoming is still classified as being in an “extreme drought,” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, but it’s the late winter and spring months that … more

1/12/21

Rather than comply with order to fix ballot, tribe will appeal it

RIVERTON (WNE) — When a Wind River Tribal Court judge ordered the Northern Arapaho Election Committee to repair its Nov. 19 election or be held in contempt, the committee asked for time to … more

1/12/21

TCT plans to build a communications tower at this site between Powell and Cody. James Jolovich, whose tree-lined property can be seen in the distance, is challenging the commissioners’ approval of the project.

Landowner goes to court to fight telecommunications tower

Arguing that a planned telecommunications tower threatens his views, health and property values, a rural Park County landowner is challenging the project in court. TCT intends to construct a … more

By CJ Baker | 1/7/21

A draft rendering, subject to change, of the planned Albertsons store shows Starbucks, pharmacy, liquor and a drive and go stop for online shopping and pick up. According to Albertsons’ representatives, the store is a year away from opening.

Powell awards last retail liquor license to Albertsons

On Monday, the Powell City Council debated what to do with its one remaining retail liquor license. The city had two applicants: the Pit Stop No. 12 gas station and convenience store on West … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/7/21

City Clerk Tiffany Brando, far right, swears in councilors at Monday’s regular meeting. From left: Mayor John Wetzel and councilors Geoff Hovivian, Zane Logan, Floyd Young and Lesli Spencer.

Zane Logan joins Powell City Council

The Powell City Council had two former city employees — Jason Fields and Zane Logan — apply for the Ward 2 position that became vacant when Councilor Scott Mangold resigned to serve on … more

1/7/21

Public health now offering COVID vaccines to some seniors and other groups

In addition to healthcare workers and first responders, people who are 70 years of age or older, day care providers, teachers, grocery store workers and others are now able to sign up to receive a … more

By CJ Baker | 1/7/21

Director of Buffalo Bill Center of the West resigns

Peter Seibert, director of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, resigned Wednesday morning after accepting a position as director of the Independence Seaport Museum in … more

By Mark Davis | 1/7/21

Local COVID hospitalizations rise again

After sinking to their lowest level in months, the number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Park County shot back up to record levels in a matter of days. As of Tuesday, a total of 15 people … more

1/7/21

Sarah Sowerwine, who recently took over Heritage Health Care’s chief medical officer position, puts on a mask in the nearly completed viral care portion of the healthcare facility.

New face leading Heritage Health Center

Sarah Sowerwine is a doctor with a vision. And she came to Powell because her vision is shared with the other healthcare providers and staff of Heritage Health Center. But she is far from new to … more

By Connie Burcham | 1/7/21

One of the bills proposed by Sen. R.J. Kost, R-Powell, would make it a crime to smoke hemp in public, prohibit sale of the products to minors and require labels be placed on products containing hemp, if they are produced for human consumption.

Kost plans several bills for session if time permits

Sen. R.J. Kost, R-Powell, who serves on the Legislature’s agriculture and judiciary committees, is taking up a few issues in the coming session. Kost is sponsoring a smokable hemp bill to … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/7/21