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WORLAND — Currently at the Washakie County Library is a new pop-up exhibition from the National Archives, “The Bill of Rights and You,” commemorating the 225th anniversary of the ratification of this landmark document. Washakie County Library Director Karen Funk said, “’The Bill of Rights and You’ spotlights one of the most remarkable periods in American history, explores the origins of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution (collectively known as the Bill of Rights), illustrates how each amendment protects U.S. citizens, and looks a...
You thought after the election you were through letting your voice be heard didn’t you? You were wrong. It’s time once again to let your voice be heard on what matters to you. The 2017 Wyoming Legislative Session is in full swing and there’s already more than 200 bills filed for introduction and legislators have until the end of the month to submit legislation for introduction in this 37-day scheduled session. There are some pieces of legislation that just cleans up language and will have little to no impact on any resident. There are bills...
WORLAND —After just three months, Safe2Tell Wyoming Program Manager Bill Morse said the confidential reporting program is making a difference. Morse was invited to speak to the Youth Alternatives Coalition Friday morning at the Worland Community Center Complex. He said the program was approved by the Wyoming Legislature in 2016 after legislation failed in 2015 due to lack of funding. He said he was able to secure funding with the Office of Homeland Security so they brought the bill back in 2016. “There is no state money attached,” Morse said....
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Friday, Congressman Liz Cheney (WY-AL) announced her three committee assignments for the 115th Congress. Congressman Cheney has been selected to serve on the Natural Resources Committee, Armed Services Committee, and Rules Committee. Cheney said, “At home and abroad, threats to our jobs, our values and our way of life command national In communities across Wyoming, our workers, farmers, ranchers and families have made clear that America must be taken in a new direction. They want a congress and president who are a...
RIVERTON -Without leading scorer Lyndzi Rich and her 20.5 points per game the Worland Lady Warriors still dominated three of the four quarters Friday night against the Riverton Lady Wolverines (0-11) at Riverton High School. Seniors Bailey Gibbons and Charlee Townsend led the way for the Lady Warriors (5-4) scoring with 17 and 11 points, respectively. "Bailey (Gibbons) played really well in the first quarter, getting us off to a good start and we got good contributions from across the board. We...
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October 28, 1926 – January 10, 2017 Frank Howard Dempsey, 90, of Basin, died Jan. 10, 2017, at Billings Clinic Hospital, Billings, Montana. He was born Oct. 28, 1926. A remembrance message will be shared with the family of First Baptist Church on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the family with the arrangements.... Full story
Basin resident, Clayton Danny Ebright, born May 2, 1948 in Alma, Michigan, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home in Basin. A family service will be held at a later date. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the family with the arrangements.... Full story
Longtime resident, Eugene Reyburn "Gene" Smith, 98, passed away January 10, 2017 at his residence in Thermopolis. Born April 25, 1918 in Loveland, Colorado, he was one of eight children of Arthur Clyde and Julia (Heinricy) Smith. The family moved to Casper, WY where Gene graduated from Natrona County High School. He worked on his father's farm outside Worland, WY until joining the US Army in March, 1943, returning from WWII European Theatre as a Staff Sergeant, Jan, 1946. In September, 1946 he m... Full story
James Albert Day, 77 of Worland, Wyoming passed away January 10, 2017 at Billings Clinic from complications of COPD. Jim was born August 16, 1939, to William and Cora Day in Cut Bank, Montana. Oil was always part of his life. His dad worked for B&P and they lived on the lease in Cut Bank. He moved to Worland in 1957 his senior year and worked for Dale Weaver. In 1962 he married Carol Woodhams and they moved to California in 1963. While in California he worked with CPS, West States Petroleum,... Full story
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