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  • Karla's Kolumn

    Karla Pomeroy|Jan 1, 2016

    What a year 2015 has been for me personally and professionally, and what a year for the Daily News. When 2014 ended I never dreamt that I wouldn’t end 2015 the same way, living and working in Basin. But then life happens and opportunities come knocking and when they knock you have to answer, especially when it’s an opportunity to grow and advance in a chosen career and that’s how I looked at the opportunity to become the editor of the Daily News. It’s been exciting to be a part of the newspaper as it makes some changes, and just like childre...

  • Task Force on Health Facilities meets Monday

    Tracie Mitchell, Staff Writer|Jan 1, 2016

    WORLAND – The Joint Executive Legislative Task Force on Department of Health Facilities will be meeting in Cheyenne Monday. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and end with public comment at about 2:30 p.m. There will also be a public comment after the HOK presentation and another before the task force recommendation section of the meeting. “Mondays meeting, the main intent is the contractor HOK is going to be presenting the level 1 and 2 studies for the State Hospital and for Lander (Life Resource Center),” State Representative Lloyd Larse...

  • WWII veteran Frank Walling gives back to organizations

    Tracie Mitchell, Staff Writer|Jan 1, 2016

    WORLAND - Frank Walling, 94 of Worland served his country from 1941 through 1953 in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He spent seven years in the Army and five years in the Air Force as a bomb expert. Walling is a lifetime member of both the VFW and The American Legion and was recently recognized by the VFW for his monetary donations to the group. Walling's dedication and love for his country still runs strong in his veins, "I love my country and would serve right now except I can't...

  • Fight breaks out at anti-violence demonstration

    Jan 1, 2016

    NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An anti-violence demonstration in Newark, New Jersey, devolved into a physical altercation between two activists. NJ.com reports the small crowd began arguing on the steps of Newark City Hall on Wednesday about the city’s attempts to curb violence. The demonstration was organized by two anti-violence groups. They say they wanted to urge Mayor Ras Baraka to put his “quality of life plan” into action to help address violence in the city. A group of Baraka supporters appeared and an argument ensued. At one point, one man put...

  • Elaine H. Turner

    Jan 1, 2016

    Elaine H. Turner, 83, of Geneseo, Ill., formerly of Hyattville, died Dec. 15, 2015, at her home. Interment will be Jan. 7, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the Greybull cemetery. Atwood Family Funeral is assisting with arrangements.... Full story