Powell Tribune

Shelter flooded with water and mud, then with community’s help

Elfriede Milburn, president of Caring for Powell Animals, was near exhaustion as she looked around at the damage. And Monday had just begun. More than a foot of water and mud streamed into the … more

By Mark Davis | 7/16/19

Rainwater covers a field outside of Powell on Sunday afternoon. There were some early reports of damage, but it’s too soon to know the full impact of the storm.

Storm’s impact on agriculture unclear

As with any intense storm, Sunday’s event had impacts on farmers. While it could take some time to know the full extent of the impacts to agriculture, initial reports Monday did not show … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/16/19

Chester Chu, director of Wyoming’s Taiwan trade office (second from left) poses for a photo at Murraymere Farms south of Powell, flanked by Val Murray (center). Chu was in the area to promote opportunities for local businesses to sell their products in Taiwan.

Local businesses continue eyeing potential sales in Taiwan

Tapping into niche markets is a key opportunity for some Wyoming industries, and many of those opportunities can be found in markets overseas, particularly those in Asia. For local residents, it … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/16/19

Visitors look at new statues — allegorical sculptures representing hope, courage, justice and truth — while touring the renovated Capitol in Cheyenne during a Wednesday grand reopening. Restoration of the 130-year-old Capitol took four years and cost more than $300 million. It was reopened with fanfare to the public on Statehood Day.

‘The People’s Building’ reopens for business

Before Wednesday’s grand reopening of the newly renovated state Capitol, one would be forgiven if they didn’t believe the four-year, multi-million-dollar project would result in something … more

By Ramsey Scott, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/16/19

Tour de Wyoming traveling through basin this week

Nearly 350 cyclists and volunteers will be sightseeing areas of the Big Horn Basin this week during the 23rd running of the Tour de Wyoming bicycle tour. The tour will make a stop in Powell on … more

7/16/19

Genetics of mountain lions, coyotes discussed Thursday

Anthony Caragiulo, assistant director of Genomic Operations at the Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics at the American Museum of Natural History, is the speaker at the next “Draper After … more

7/16/19

Meeteetse hosts outdoor concert, tour of Double Dee Ranch slated for this weekend

Meeteetse Museums will host two, free events this weekend as Meeteetse celebrates the National Day of the American Cowboy. An outdoor concert will be held Friday evening, and then the museum will … more

7/16/19

Cheyenne refinery sued by AG

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office is suing HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining LLC for alleged environmental violations for a second time in two years. The court case … more

7/16/19

Taiwan president won’t visit Wyoming during trip to U.S.

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The president of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, will not visit Wyoming during her upcoming trip to the United States and the Caribbean. Gov. Mark Gordon’s office had been … more

7/16/19

Local students named to UW Provost’s Honor Roll

The University of Wyoming is recognizing 15 students from Park County on its 2019 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll. The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have … more

7/16/19

Powell Valley Recycling employee Don Branstetter sorts plastics at the organization’s recycling center on Wednesday. Park County commissioners had planned to halve their funding of local recycling operations this year — including Powell Valley Recycling — but they reversed course Tuesday and kept the funding intact.

Following public pushback, county decides to continue funding recycling efforts

Two weeks ago, Park County Commissioner Lee Livingston voted to cut the county’s support of local recycling efforts in half and save the county roughly $7,000. However, after lobbying by … more

By CJ Baker | 7/11/19

NWC enrollment expected to drop another 7 percent this fall

At its monthly meeting Monday, the Northwest College Board of Trustees wrestled with how to respond to a disappointing fall enrollment update. The headcount going into the fall semester this year … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/11/19

A family of four from Florida got this rented ATV stuck in the mud while riding in the McCullough Peaks area on Monday. The family was assisted by Park County Search and Rescue members.

Florida family rescued from McCullough Peaks

A Florida family was rescued from the southeast end of the McCullough Peaks on Monday after their recreational vehicle got stuck in deep mud. Jason Vickers, his wife Miranda, and their two … more

7/11/19

Powell man alleged to have bitten two cops

A local man is facing felony criminal charges after he allegedly bit the hands of two different Powell police officers. John P. W. Bradish, 36, has been charged with two felony counts of causing … more

By CJ Baker | 7/11/19

Sniffing out invaders

Tobias and Lily, two of man’s best friends, have traveled the world helping scientists in conservation efforts. From finding endangered gorillas in Africa and black-footed ferrets in … more

By Mark Davis | 7/11/19

This screencapture from surveillance camera footage shows an ATV driving around Parkside Elementary School early Tuesday morning. The off-road trip reportedly caused damage to lawns at multiple locations.

Police seek information about ATV joyride

UPDATE: After press time Wednesday, the police department announced that it had identified the driver and issued citations. "CASE CLOSED," the department said Wednesday evening. more

7/11/19

Spc. Jonathan Richards and Pvt. Annabelle Mowery of the Powell-based Headquarters Service Company, 960th Brigade Service Battalion, Wyoming Army National Guard, coordinate the fueling of several trucks using a 5,000-gallon tanker during annual training at Camp Guernsey in June.

Powell-based unit passes muster at National Guard training

While a team of nervous soldiers from Powell waited, Headquarters Service Company Readiness NCO Sgt. 1st Class Kandy Gorsuch of the 960th Brigade Support Battalion inspected their fueling line at … more

7/11/19

Wyoming Works program helps adult students pay for college

The Wyoming Education Attainment Council Executive Committee recently announced the launch of the Wyoming Works program. The primary purpose of Wyoming Works is to provide programs and resources for … more

7/11/19

More than $200K missing from Goshen court clerk’s accounts

The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation is alleging that former Goshen County Clerk of District Court Kathi Rickard began embezzling money from the court’s two checking accounts almost … more

By Tom Milstead, Torrington Telegram Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/11/19

Shoshone Municipal Water elects officers

At its annual meeting on Monday, the Shoshone Municipal Water Joint Powers Board picked its officers for the coming fiscal year. The board elected Jim Mentock of the Northwest Rural Water District … more

7/11/19