Powell Tribune

Powell Valley Recycling Center employee Dustin Curtis loads cardboard into the compressor on Tuesday afternoon. The center used to take pasteboard, but the processor will no longer accept it, so employees must ensure none gets into the bales.

City pressures Powell Valley Recycling for better hours and bins

After closing its doors for several weeks, the Powell Valley Recycling Center reopened in mid-May with reduced hours and no drop-off bins. Initially, the changes were made to protect employees from … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/30/20

Kathy Lichtendahl, of Clark, photographs a May beetle while it feeds on plant leaves on Mount Washburn in Yellowstone National Park. Lichtendahl is part of the Yellowstone Phenology Project, an effort to track insects inside one of the park’s seven climate monitoring sites. She photographed live insects in their habitat as she joined about 50 volunteer citizen scientists collecting data on climate change.

Chasing microfauna

Anticipation was building as Erik Oberg sprung from his government issued SUV to unlock the gate to Mount Washburn. The planned destination promised an off-trail look at not only some of Yellowstone … more

By Mark Davis | 7/30/20

Larsen challenges Laursen for House seat

Voters in the Powell area again have a choice in the local race for the Wyoming House of Representatives. It appeared as though state Rep. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, would be unopposed in his bid for … more

By CJ Baker | 7/30/20

Local COVID-19 numbers rise again

The number of active cases of COVID-19 in Park County is on the rise again, with a candidate for the Wyoming House of Representatives among the local residents to recently become infected with the … more

By CJ Baker | 7/30/20

Forum Tuesday at Washington Park

With the primary election just a few weeks away, local residents have another opportunity to hear from candidates in several races. On Tuesday evening, the Meet the Candidates event at Washington … more

7/30/20

This property pictured at left is part of a proposed four-lot subdivision south of Powell. The sketch plan for the Pony Trail Minor Subdivision won initial approval from the Park County Planning and Zoning Commission last week, being just one of many developments proposed in recent months.

Development surging in rural Park County

The new coronavirus and the restrictions aimed at slowing its spread have generally wreaked havoc on the economy, but development has been soaring in rural Park County. “It’s crazy … more

By CJ Baker | 7/30/20

County custodian with diverse background running for commission

Ted Smith has held a wide variety of jobs throughout his life, in construction, farming, agricultural research, teaching, journalism and as an elected official in Ohio. “I can relate to a … more

By CJ Baker | 7/30/20

A highlight of the 105th all-class Powell High School reunion earlier this month was the attendance of Shirley Williams Cox from the Class of 1943, who has attended every reunion since her graduation.

77th consecutive reunion marked by Shirley Cox

No surprise, turnout at the 2020 Powell High School alumni reunion earlier this month was light during the COVID-19 pandemic year. But for PHS Alumni Association board member Gerry Wilkins, the … more

7/30/20

After eating livestock in Pinedale area, grizzly moved to spot east of Yellowstone

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured an adult male grizzly bear in the Pinedale area last week, relocating it to the Mormon Creek drainage, approximately 5 miles from the East Entrance of … more

7/30/20

Anyone wanting to snowmobile into Yellowstone National Park and destinations like Old Faithful without a paid guide must first secure a permit. Permits for the coming winter of 2020-2021 will be offered through a lottery system that opens on Saturday.

Yellowstone announces lottery for 2020-2021

Beginning Saturday, people can apply to win the opportunity to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide this coming winter. Authorized in 2013, the Non-commercially … more

7/30/20

Visitors to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area can learn how to safely kayak and pick up some fun facts about the canyon during a series of free kayaking programs this month.

Kayaking programs offered at Bighorn Canyon

Are you running out of activities while self-isolating with your friends and family? Officials at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area say they may have a solution. Bighorn Canyon is again … more

7/30/20

Adventure journalist Mark Jenkins joins Wyoming Humanities

Mark Jenkins, critically acclaimed author and internationally recognized journalist, joined Wyoming Humanities as its inaugural Resident Scholar in July. A contributing writer for National … more

7/30/20

Bighorn sheep area outside Thermopolis opens Saturday

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will open the bighorn sheep hunting season beginning Saturday, Aug. 1 and running through Aug. 31 in the Owl Creek drainage portion of Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area … more

7/30/20

Art league offering drawing class

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Cody Country Art League, artist Ron Rogers will offer a drawing class on composition with value, structure and perspective. This class is designed with easy … more

7/30/20

Longmire Days, an annual event celebrating the fictional sheriff created by Wyoming author Craig Johnson, won’t take place in Buffalo this year, instead being held online.

Longmire Days will be virtual event this year

SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Longmire Foundation has canceled in-person activities for the ninth annual Longmire Days in favor of a virtual event, scheduled for August. In past years, the event has … more

7/30/20

Heart Mountain to be featured in ‘America’s Summer Roadtrip’

Heart Mountain Interpretive Center will take part in a new national event, “America’s Summer Roadtrip,” on Saturday. The online broadcast, created and hosted by The Pursuit of … more

7/30/20

Residents and businesses within the highlighted area are set to lose power from 6-7:30 a.m. Wednesday, while electrical equipment is upgraded.

Part of city to lose power early Wednesday

Residents and businesses in a significant chunk of Powell will lose electricity for roughly an hour and a half — from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. — on Wednesday morning. City officials plan to … more

7/28/20

COVID cases drop, but health officer warns of ‘significant exposure’ at Cody event

Following a surge in late June, the number of active cases of COVID-19 in Park County has continued to drop. As of Sunday morning, there were 18 people with active infections, according to Park … more

By CJ Baker | 7/28/20

Stockton Buck leads his steer at the Park County Junior Livestock Sale on Saturday afternoon. Buyers in the barn and online made the 2020 sale one for the books, reaching a record of $457,430.

Despite pandemic, Junior Livestock Sale posts best year yet

Going into the 2020 Junior Livestock Sale, no one quite knew what to expect. “We came in unknowing, with a lot of changes and a lot of concerns and in the middle of a pandemic and in the … more

By Tessa Baker | 7/28/20

Early voting is underway at the Park County Courthouse in Cody and residents can drop off their absentee ballots in the mail bin 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, some voters and elected officials are upset that the Park County Clerk’s Office is reducing the number of polling places available for voting on Election Day.

Clerk’s decision to close polling places draws formal complaint

A decision by the Park County Clerk’s Office to eliminate several rural polling places for this year’s elections is proving unpopular with some voters and officials. Two citizens … more

By CJ Baker | 7/28/20