Powell Tribune

Voting for general election begins Friday

Early and absentee voting for Wyoming’s general election gets underway this week. Starting Friday, any Park County resident can vote at the courthouse in Cody. Early voting will remain … more

9/22/22

FirstNet upgrade will monitor employee driving

When a group email was sent in August alerting employees that all state vehicles need to have a communications upgrade installed, there were mixed emotions. A new tracking system will add safety … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/22

Patty Paulsen with Big Horn Enterprises in Powell was honored recently as Wyoming’s Direct Service Professional of the Year at the Wyoming Community Service Providers statewide recognition banquet. She accepted the award alongside Big Horn Enterprises CEO Kevin Simpson.

Big Horn Enterprises provider in Powell named state’s best

Patty Paulsen has always worked in health care, working as a CNA in a nursing home and in home health care. But as soon as she began working with people with developmental disabilities 17 years ago … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/22/22

Sydney Spomer (from left), Kalin Hicswa, Ethan Cearlock and Isabella Gomez received national recognition by the College Board for their PSAT score last spring.

Students receive national awards for PSAT scores

Powell High School junior Isabella Gomez received the National Hispanic Recognition Award from the College Board while seniors Kalin Hicswa, Sydney Spomer and Ethan Cearlock received the National … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/22/22

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cody region offices are nearly complete with a public ceremony scheduled for Nov. 16. The building could be finished under budget, according to department officials.

Game and Fish announces grand opening for new Cody headquarters

The Cody Region headquarters for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is targeting mid-October for a move-in date and Nov. 16 for a public celebration, according to testimony at the Game and Fish … more

By Mark Davis | 9/22/22

Bestselling author Anne Hillerman visits Northwest College on Sept. 29 for annual Wasden Reading

Bestselling author Anne Hillerman visits Northwest College on Thursday, Sept. 29, to deliver the 2022 Wasden Reading. The popular literary series returns this year after a two-year absence due to the … more

9/22/22

Cody child hit by pickup, driver fled scene

An 11-year-old Cody boy was struck by a white, late-model Dodge pickup Tuesday evening on 16th Street and Stampede Avenue. The vehicle was allegedly executing a right turn at the intersection when … more

9/22/22

Vondra released on unsupervised probation following plea deal

Ryan Vondra, who was jailed on a number of charges resulting from a fight in downtown Cody, was released on six months probation after agreeing to a plea deal on Sept. 8. After the July incident, … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/22/22

North Absaroka Ski Patrol celebrates 55 years of providing rescue services

Founded in 1967, North Absaroka Ski Patrol recently celebrated its 55th year of providing services to Sleeping Giant Ski Area and the surrounding terrain. While during the past 55 years, the ski area … more

9/22/22

The Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program at the University of Wyoming is expanding its partnership with Wyoming teachers. One of the three listening sessions for the community resilience conversations program is Sept. 28 at the Cody Library.

UW expands partnership with teachers

The Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program at the University of Wyoming is expanding its partnership with Wyoming teachers and launching a community resilience conversations program, with three … more

9/22/22

WYDOT reminds motorists to sign up for winter travel authorization program

AFTON (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind residents and travelers about the offerings under the Wyoming Travel Authorization Program (W-TAP) ahead of the 2022-2023 … more

9/22/22

Average Wyoming gas prices unchanged in past week

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming were unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.77 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in … more

9/22/22

Industry, environmental groups at odds over methane regulation

As persistently high natural gas prices renew a dispute between environmental and industry groups over conservation practices at oil and gas wells, there remains little overlap on how losses of … more

By Nicole Pollack, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange | 9/22/22

Cody man arrested on felony charges following death of Powell resident

A Cody man was arrested and arraigned Monday on charges stemming from an Aug. 26 collision that resulted in the death of Powell resident Charles Wentz. Steven Novakovich is being charged with two … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/20/22

Powell’s Stephanie Ramsey waits for the ball before getting an early innings hit for team Gilbert Farms in the championship game during the Field of Dreams charity softball tournament this past weekend. The Gilbert Farms team was organized to honor Dwight Gilbert, whose birthday would have been on the first day of the tournament.

Field of Dreams — softball tournament features “Brown Monster”

Emotions were running high at the Field of Dreams charity softball tournament. It marked the triumphant return of Tyler England to the annual event after a life-threatening injury and memorialized … more

By Mark Davis | 9/20/22

Park County Planning Technician Anthony Cammiccia looks over just some of the stacks of violations the planning and zoning department is working to address.

Park County planning department deals with backlog of violations

County planning director Joy Hill plopped down a thick stack of files regarding complaints and in-process investigations into planning and zoning violations. That’s just her … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/20/22

School board approves bid over $600,000 to replace turf

A $625,900 bid by Hellas Construction to replace the high school football field turf was unanimously approved during the Sept. 13 Park County School District 1 meeting. During the board meeting, … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/20/22

G&F wants to be a part of county land use plan updates

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to play a role in the county’s new land use plan. Biologist Tony Mong asked Park County Commissioners on Sept. 6 to consider major antelope, mule … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/20/22

Vehicle stolen in Casper found in Cody

An Evansville resident was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge after being pulled over in Cody in a white Dodge Ram that was allegedly stolen from Natrona County High School in … more

By Braden Schiller | 9/20/22

Former Yeezy structure could wind up at Powell business

A large storage facility known as an Alaskan structure but referred to variously as Kanye’s tent or a quonset hut may be moved to a Powell business. The structure, originally put up in … more

By Zac Taylor | 9/20/22