Powell Tribune

Community college: A better alternative than a gap year

This is not the time to be thinking about a gap year. It is financially advantageous to get a college or post secondary education as early as possible. If one does the necessary math, the gap year … more

By Carolyn Danko | 7/2/20

China is misleading the world on coronavirus and climate change

The political left is quick to blame U.S. air emissions for both the severity of the coronavirus pandemic and climate change. China is the primary culprit for both, and the Chinese Communist Party is … more

By Sen. John Barrasso | 6/25/20

Beefing up Wyoming's economy

As we navigate trying times in the wake of COVID-19, we must embrace vision in order to beef up Wyoming’s economy. We have a rare opportunity to diversify by adding value to agriculture and … more

By Sen. Cheri Steinmetz | 6/25/20

Keep pets safe while keeping houseplants healthy

You love them both — your pets and houseplants — but it can be challenging to safely raise them together in the same house. To reduce the risk, select pet-safe plants and safely managing … more

By Melinda Myers | 6/24/20

Investing for wildlife

I’ve heard many people say that Wyomingites have been practicing social distancing our whole lives. That’s likely true. Being able to get away and fish for hours without seeing a soul is … more

By Brian Nesvik | 6/23/20

Looking for solutions to our recycling challenges

It’s interesting as we deal with this topic of recycling, what you can and can’t, and could and no longer can recycle — and what we should in the future. We have a shared … more

By Sen. John Barrasso | 6/18/20

Stand up against identity politics

Do we have systematic racism in law enforcement, or by national, state and local governments? No, the objective data does not support that assertion. Do we have racism and isolated incidents of … more

By Scott Clem | 6/16/20

Learning how to be resilient

I’d like to start by offering a sincere congratulations to every graduate in the Powell High School Class of 2020. Each of us has overcome so many obstacles to be here today. Our hard work and … more

By Jay Cox | 6/11/20

Just take it one step at a time

Hello parents, family, friends, and of course my fellow classmates. This is Nicolas Fulton, your salutatorian speaking thanks to the wonders of modern technology. I’ve been thinking a lot about … more

By Nicolas Fulton | 6/11/20

Confronting racism starts with us

Like many of us watching national events unfold this past week, starting with the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, followed by protests in every state of the union, as well as many other parts … more

By Stefani Hicswa | 6/9/20

It’s time to fix our national parks, without putting the cost on America’s maxed out credit card

Our national parks are an important source of pride for our country. But they are in the midst of a rising crisis that has been building over many years. Simply put, they are falling apart. They are … more

By Sen. Mike Enzi | 6/9/20

In our struggles, we are stronger together

Like most of you probably feel, I struggle these days to find the energy to turn on the news. I have watched over the last three months as the world has battled this pandemic — and I realize … more

By Roy Eckerdt | 6/4/20

A baby bison sticks close to its mother while fording a small stream in Yellowstone National Park last month. ‘I saw the adults keep the babies between them in most cases or, if it was a single mom crossing with her baby, she used her body to keep her baby against her during the crossing,’ said photographer Richard Brady. He encourages park visitors to slow down and enjoy the experience.

The wonder of Yellowstone and the ignorance of tourists

Like a lot of things delayed because of this Pandemic, Yellowstone National Park, the oldest of all our national parks, didn’t open on its normal opening time frame as in years past! We all … more

By Richard Brady | 6/4/20

Tom Erwin of York, Nebraska, has committed to play football for the University of Wyoming Cowboys starting this fall. The Pokes are getting a player who’s ‘cracker jack smart’ and an outstanding blocker, says former Tribune Sports Editor Steve Moseley, of York.

York is sending our tough guy, Tom Erwin, your way

What do coach Craig Bohl, Jay Novacek and Bob Devaney have in common? All three are human bridges between the state of Nebraska and the University of Wyoming football program. There are many … more

By Steve Moseley | 6/2/20

Social distancing, Wyoming style

Many of us are looking for ways to stay fit with friends while keeping distance from one another. Wyoming is the perfect place for three-season hiking fitness that is conducive to group social … more

By Dr. Mike Tracy | 5/29/20

Healthy living, courage and health heroes

Courage is often thought of as a heroic act. We read stories of heroes facing impossible odds and fearlessly marching through to success. We admire these heroes and wonder how they were brave enough … more

By Dr. Juanita Sapp | 5/29/20

Wellness, prevention and screening

Wouldn’t it be great if there were such a thing as a “tricorder” — you know, that instrument that Bones used to wave over his patients on the old TV series Star Trek to … more

By Dr. Mike Bohlman | 5/29/20

Springing from farm to wild and back again

This May marks my fifth anniversary of walking first irrigation water down this land. Today is the first year I’ve truly heard the spring call of a pair of sandhill cranes. I remember being … more

By Alex Few | 5/28/20

Powell Valley Healthcare continuing to respond to COVID-19

To our community, I first want to extend my sincere gratitude for everyone’s support and understanding as Powell Valley Healthcare has made several changes to our operations during this … more

By Terry Odom | 5/28/20

Kiya, Hailey and Grace McIntosh (at right) pose for a photo with Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance Supervisor Brian Perry on the park’s opening day of the 2020 summer season. The girls and their mother, Stacy Boisseau, were first in line at the East Gate on May 18.

A one-of-a-kind opening day in Yellowstone

This year has been different for everyone, including those hoping for their first chance into the wilds of Yellowstone. For the first year in memory, the park was completely closed to traffic at all … more

By Stacy Boisseau | 5/26/20