Powell Tribune

Community theatre auditions set for Feb. 3-5

The Wild West Players will hold auditions Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 3, 4 and 5, for the community theatre production of the children’s play “Stone Soup” coming up this … more

1/30/20

Uinta County authorizes land sale for detention center

EVANSTON (WNE) — The Uinta County Commission chambers were again full for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, when commissioners voted unanimously to authorize the sale of approximately 63 … more

1/30/20

Veterans assistance to be available in Big Horn Basin

A State of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will travel around the Big Horn Basin throughout February. Tami Hartnett, who is based in Cody, is available to … more

1/30/20

Pesticide applicator classes offered in local communities

The University of Wyoming Extension is offering several classes to obtain or renew private pesticide applicator licenses in Powell, Lovell, Cody and Basin. The four-hour classes include integrated … more

1/30/20

A coyote roams Yellowstone National Park in this 2019 file photo. A different coyote bit a woman in the park on Tuesday; it was killed and will be tested for rabies.

Skier bitten by coyote in Yellowstone

A 43-year-old woman was bitten by a coyote while cross-country skiing in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning. Park officials say the woman, who was skiing on the Grand Loop Road near the … more

1/29/20

Beet growers still waiting for word on disaster aid

Federal disaster assistance to sugar beet growers whose crops were impacted by the 2019 harvest freeze is still not finalized. Growers in the Western Sugar Cooperative’s four-state region … more

By Dave Bonner | 1/28/20

Gov. Mark Gordon told a crowd of journalists last week that he thinks the climate crisis is critical — and that Wyoming may have a solution through carbon capturing technology. The speech to the Wyoming Press Association was sponsored in part by Rocky Mountain Power.

Governor Mark Gordon: Wyoming can solve climate crisis

Shortly after being named the country’s most popular governor among his Wyoming constituents, Mark Gordon took the stage and announced his agreement that climate change is the … more

By Mark Davis | 1/28/20

Study: New speed limits not slowing drivers

Efforts to reduce the number of wildlife vehicle collisions by dropping speed limits aren’t paying off as expected, according to a new study. The problem? People aren’t obeying the … more

By Mark Davis | 1/28/20

Lawmakers discuss bills at town hall

Local lawmakers have several favored pieces of legislation and issues they plan to explore in the coming legislative session, ranging from tweaking virtual education to making it easier to sue the … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/28/20

Rep. David Northrup, Rep. Dan Laursen and Sen. R.J. Kost, all Powell Republicans, held a town hall meeting at Northwest College last week. The lawmakers discussed legislation they’re supporting in the coming session and listened to questions and comments from members of the community.

Town hall meeting discussion revolves around tight budgets

State representatives for districts that cover Powell and the surrounding area held a town hall meeting Wednesday to present some bills they’re working on and take questions from members of the … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/28/20

Poet with local ties publishes first book

When readers see Linda Crichton’s new book, it may be the title that draws a second look. Named “Dragons, Cowboys, and Other Mythical Creatures,” there’s a wide array of … more

By CJ Baker | 1/28/20

Powell police officers Trevor Carpenter and Matt McCaslin show off superhero costumes before jumping into a pool of chilly water at last year’s Jackalope Jump at Powell High School. Organizers are hoping to draw at least 20 teams for this year’s event, set for March 27.

Participants sought for Jackalope Jump

You’ve never jumped into frigid Wyoming waters in the middle of winter? Well, Special Olympics Wyoming wants to help you change that this year. The Powell Police Department and local Special … more

1/28/20

Pastor Shane Legler speaks to the crowd gathered at the Stand for Life event at Washington Park in Powell. About 125 people attended Saturday’s event, which coincided with recent pro-life marches across the country.

Dozens gather at Stand for Life

More than 100 residents gathered Saturday at Washington Park to take a stand for life, calling abortion evil. “No other word will do,” said Shane Legler, a pastor who led the Stand for … more

By Tessa Baker | 1/28/20

Health department tracking coronavirus spread, no confirmed cases in Wyoming

With a handful of novel coronavirus cases now reported in the United States, the Wyoming Department of Health says it’s closely monitoring the situation and sharing recommendations with Wyoming … more

1/28/20

Former trooper joins sheriff’s office as detention deputy

A longtime trooper with the Montana and Wyoming highway patrols has joined the Park County Sheriff’s Office as a detention deputy. Allen Cooper joined the sheriff’s office earlier this … more

1/28/20

Honors recital on Wednesday at NWC

Local residents are invited to join Northwest College music students and faculty for an honors recital, featuring music students from fall 2019 who will perform their solo repertoire. The concert … more

1/28/20

Legion seeks participants, sponsors for Boys State

The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans organization, is inviting Powell community members to join them in sponsoring young men to attend The American Legion’s Boys State this … more

1/28/20

Trustees to pick new president next month

LARAMIE (WNE) — The University of Wyoming’s trustees are hoping to have a new president selected by the end of February. During the trustees’ meeting Friday, search committee … more

1/28/20

Campbell County Health awaits payment for ransomware attack

GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County Health’s operations may be back to normal after a September ransomware attack crippled the organization, but it is still working to recover from its … more

1/28/20

Lawmakers look to revive federal background check bill

After a bill that would have required Wyoming to share disqualifying mental health information of potential gun owners with the FBI failed in committee, lawmakers are looking to revive a similar … more

By Tom Coulter, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange | 1/28/20