Week of January 16, 2025
More about the new Ten Sleep School, new Bighorn Co-op CEO, lots more local news and...
On Jan. 9 Washakie County School District No. 2 held a public ceremony in their new campus, where the school received certification from Governor Mark Gordon, and curious guests got the opportunity to wander through Ten Sleep's brand new state-of-the-art facility providing the district's kindergarten through 12th grade students a unique learning environment, and a fresh start to the spring semester. RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY A large crowd of Ten Sleep residents and other guests gathered in the...
After some debate, the Worland Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission approved a motion during their regular meeting Monday, Jan. 13, to recommend to the city council vacating the alley between 1700 Robertson Avenue parcel and 1701 Big Horn Avenue parcel. The two parcels were recently purchased by Brandon and Shalene Yule doing business as Y6 Rentals. Per the vacation request sent to the Board, they would like to vacate the alley between the properties to "expand for additional parking for...
Wyoming State Parks announced Tuesday, Jan. 14, the temporary closure of the Star Plunge aquatic facility at Hot Springs State Park following a recent two-week management agreement extension and ongoing negotiations for a potential sale to a new operator. The Star Plunge closed at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. “We appreciate the community’s patience during this transitional time. Our main priority is to ensure that the Star Plunge reopens as quickly as possible, providing the quality experience our visitors expect and deserve,” said Nick...
David Ray was officially welcomed as the latest member of the Washakie County Fair Board during their regular monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 13. The board also undertook the election of its leadership positions. Jeff Lapp will continue to serve as chair, Marty Cross has assumed the role of vice chair, Beth Shaffer will serve as treasurer, and Dani Rice will serve as secretary. David Ray takes over for Sherry Walter whose term ended Dec. 31. In other business at Monday’s meeting: Casey Rice presented his bid for the enhancement and...
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The Bureau of Land Management completed extensive cleanups of four illegal dumpsites in Big Horn and Washakie counties over the past several months. Approximately 125,000 pounds of garbage, including hazardous materials, were removed from more than 40 acres of public lands. The dumpsites included the Fifteenmile OHV area shooting site west of Worland, an area west of Basin, a site near Highway 31 east of Manderson, and an area near Nieber Road south of Worland. The waste removed included...
Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The 68th Wyoming Legislature will convene for a 40-day general session starting Tuesday, and more than 600 bills sponsored by committees and individual lawmakers are expected to be filed for consideration. The topics of greatest concern to Wyoming residents – and therefore most likely covered by the state’s media — include education funding and school policy, property tax relief measures, affordable housing, election policies and gaming legislation and the state’s supplemental budget. Gov. Mark...
With their next two meets in their home pool, a few Warriors on the cusp of qualifying for the 3A State meet are eager to hit those times in front of family and friends this weekend. The Warriors have two events at the Worland Aquatic Center this weekend. Friday is a quad against 4A Jackson, 4A Riverton and Powell at 4 p.m. Then, on Saturday is the annual Warrior Invitational at 10 a.m. Last week, the Warriors were in Powell on Jan. 10, a dual vs. Powell, and on Jan. 11, the Gene Dozah...
As I write this the Wyoming Legislature is about 30 minutes from officially starting the 2025 General Session and already several bills are making me go hmm, what are they thinking. First up is a bill I referenced last week regarding fireworks. The bill sponsored by Rep. Steve Harshman (R-HD37, Casper), states “No municipal ordinance shall prohibit or otherwise regulate the use or possession of fireworks between noon and midnight on July 4 of each year if the use or possession would otherwise be permissible under this act unless the...
Dick died at his home on January 8th, 2025 in Lovell, WY. Dick was born on February 21st, 1945 to Andy and Lillian Gifford from Crystal Creek. Dick lived a full life as a father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend to all, and most of all a true cowboy! Growing up at Crystal Creek instilled a deep love of ranching and rodeo. This love, and his mother and father's emphasis on education took him to Northwest College and the University of Wyoming. Dick rode saddle bronc, participated...
