Powell Tribune

For countless leaders the world over, the time that passed between March 2020 and May 2021 will be remembered as frustrating, exhausting and complicated. For 40 lucky Wyomingites, however, the past … more

By Shelby Wetzel | 4/8/21

Investing in the Basin for wildlife

In just a few months, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will break ground on an essential project for the Big Horn Basin. We are building a new regional office in Cody, finally replacing an old … more

By Brian Nesvik | 4/1/21

Celebrating Wyoming’s history of remarkable women leaders

As we come to the end of Women’s History Month, it is a perfect time for people in Wyoming to stop and reflect on our state’s unique contributions to that history. More than any other … more

By Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso | 3/30/21

Agriculture is backbone of this country

This country dedicated the first day of spring to celebrate and honor American farmers and America’s agricultural sector, perhaps because this country was started by farmers and ranchers. As … more

By Klodette Stroh | 3/23/21

Open government is key to honest government

When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for … more

By Ken Paulson | 3/16/21

A glacial lake is seen in the Absaroka Mountains, near the Continental Divide. The lake, like others high in the mountains, was formed by receding glaciers.

Glaciers have made an impact on Wyoming

As we brave our way through a Wyoming winter, let’s talk about things cold and icy — like glaciers. Wyoming is home to the largest glacier in the Rocky Mountains and the second-largest … more

By Erin Campbell | 3/11/21

If Congress offers healthcare funding, will Wyoming take it?

Wyoming lawmakers have long argued that the state cannot afford to update its Medicaid program to cover low-income residents. They say it’s just too expensive. It would be a “waste of … more

By Nate Martin | 3/11/21

Celebrate National Reading month with Park County Library

March is National Reading Month and there isn’t a better way to celebrate than to visit the library. Park County Libraries have fun things happening at all of the libraries. March kicked off … more

By Karen Horner | 3/4/21

It is time for the death penalty to go away

Early on the morning of Jan. 22, 1992, at the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Mark Hopkinson was strapped into a gurney to be executed by lethal injection. He was pronounced dead at 12:57 a.m. … more

By Warren Murphy | 3/4/21

Subsidiarity and the common good

In 1976, three years before she became Prime Minister of England, Margaret Thatcher said, in an interview, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s … more

By Mike Leman | 3/2/21

Dumb idea with bad timing: Canceling newspaper published legal notices

Using both tight budgets and a COVID pandemic as excuses, the dumb idea of limiting printed public notices in Wyoming newspapers has reared its ugly head again in the Legislature in … more

By Bill Sniffin | 2/23/21

Presidential suspension on mineral development bad for Wyoming’s wildlife

For decades, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has stood out for our ability to successfully manage wildlife on the same shared landscape on which mineral development occurs. We’ve done this … more

By Brian Nesvik | 2/18/21

Biden’s executive orders take a sledgehammer to Western states

Last Congress, Senate Democrats and Republicans proved we can work together on several issues — including protecting our environment. As chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, … more

By John Barrasso | 2/16/21

How crime victims keep their offenders behind bars

Victim’s testimony, a time-honored part of the American criminal prosecution process, has sent thousands of Wyoming offenders to prison. But justice is not advanced when, years later, crime … more

By Ronald Fraser | 2/11/21

Programs available at Park County Library

The Park County Libraries are here for you. 2020 was a year like no other and 2021 seems to be continuing on that same path, but here at the Park County Library we are excited to continue to be your … more

By Karen Horner | 2/4/21

Long-term care ombudsman available to help with concerns

It’s always good to have friends willing to lend a hand during tough times and that is essentially the role of Wyoming’s long-term care ombudsman. The ombudsman serves as an advocate for … more

By Patricia Hall | 1/28/21

Afterschool programs helping prepare children for STEAM-related careers

As vaccine-laden trucks roll across the United States, it is impossible to miss the vital role that scientific research has played in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tiny vials of … more

By Tiffany Wutzke and Shannon Christian | 1/21/21

Rethinking College: Institutions of higher learning at a crossroad

College enrollment numbers, whether a two-year community college or a four-year institution, are significantly down across the United States. NWC is no exception. Competition for students has … more

By Carolyn Danko | 1/19/21

The one ring and the necessity of separating powers

One of my favorite books is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. I recently watched the movie adaptation again, which also happens to be one of my favorite movies. Of course, there are no … more

By Mike Leman | 1/14/21

Trap reform recommendations derailed by lawmakers

Just days after the Dec. 8 Wyoming’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resource (TRW) committee meeting, Sen. Ogden Driskill posted the following note on Facebook: “I have … more

By Karen Zoller | 1/12/21