Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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David L. Newton, 78, passed away at his home in Worland, Wyoming on October 26, 2021. David was born in Worland to Woodrow Robert and Bertha (Elliott) Newton on October 29, 1942. David was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Timothy Newton. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, David "Brent" (Henny) Newton of Stanley, North Dakota; daughters, Karen (Philip) Jarrett of La Pine, Oregon and Nancy (Kris) Radell of Worland; brothers, Charles (Shari) Newton and Albert (Jo) Newton both of... Full story
Ardis P. "Bunny" Mizner passed away on August 26, 2021 in Rancho Cordova surrounded by her children. Ardis was born July 5, 1940 to Armand LeDuc Picard and Esther Ann (Wilmovsky) Picard in Worland, Wyoming. She enjoyed her formative years running around with her friends, affectionately known as the "Robertson Gang". She excelled in school, graduating as her high school class Valedictorian, and played the clarinet in the school band. Her educational achievements earned Ardis an academic... Full story
WORLAND — The Worland Flying Club requested access through the only drive-thru gate at the Worland Municipal Airport. During the Worland City Council meeting Tuesday night, Bill Penning, club president, said the system would be better served if people were issued codes rather than cards. Cards cost about $70 and while a few of the 25 members have been granted cards, he would like everyone to have the opportunity. Airport Manager Lynn Murdoch said the system that is about eight years old cannot have any additional cards entered. She said they t...
WORLAND – During their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Oct. 26, Washakie Medical Center Hospital Board discussed COVID-19 case numbers and Banner Health’s vaccine mandate, which was effective Nov. 1 Banner Health, which owns and operates 30 acute-care hospitals around the country, including four in Wyoming, announced on July 20 a change to its employee vaccination program. The change requires Banner Health staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination by Nov. 1. As of Tuesday, Oct. 26, Banner had hired a new employee. They had 93% (13...
As I write this Tuesday night there is much uncertainty regarding the two bills still being worked by the Wyoming Legislature during its special session to address COVID-19 vaccine mandates. There were 20 bills filed. Of those, the House and the Senate only introduced four and one of those was not even related to COVID-19 or the mandates. Now a week later and more than $100,000 spent (estimated cost for each of the session is $25,000) it is uncertain at this writing on whether any legislation will get passed. Or, if legislation is passed will... Full story
WORLAND – For years, Gay-Straight Alliance clubs (GSAs) have been a role in middle schools and high schools to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ youth. However, in recent years they have evolved from that into vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender and educational justice. During the Washakie County School District No. 1 School Board meeting Monday, Oct. 25, a group of students accompanied by Worland High School teacher and sponsor Christy Vickers approached the school board with a request to start a GSA at Worland High S...
WORLAND — Three Veterans Day events are planned in Worland next week starting with the West Side fourth-graders musical Veterans Day program on Tuesday night. The evening begins at 7 p.m. at Worland Middle School on Nov. 9. The program, “We Sing of America” is under the direction of Willie Wright. There will be six songs performed dedicated to veterans and first responders. On Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, the American Legion Post 44 will have its annual free breakfast for veterans and their families from 7 to 10:30 a.m.at the Legion on Se...
WORLAND – On average, 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute. This equates to more than 10 million abuse victims annually. The Worland Crisis Prevention and Response Center (CPRC), an organization that has been around for 40 years, provides services to victims of domestic violence, as well as human trafficking, elder abuse and child abuse. According to the CPRC Director Karina Rice, last fiscal year (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021) the CPRC served 67 adults and 33 c...
RIVERTON (WNE) — Wyoming’s unique school funding system should not affect its use of emergency educational funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, state staffers said this week. Last month, officials said Wyoming had received its third round of ARPA funding for education but had not yet distributed it because of an associated requirement to maintain state funding levels at a certain rate. The question was whether that federal funding guarantee includes local as well as state money – both of which are used to pay for education in Wyomi... Full story
WORLAND - For the third straight postseason, the Worland Warriors had their season end in Cody. The No. 1 Cody Broncs, the 3A State defending champions, defeated the Worland Warriors 40-7 on Oct. 29 in Cody. The Broncs sprinted out to a 21-0 lead, and the Warriors played catch up from there. "Cody was prepared for everything we threw at them, and they just got after us," said WHS football coach Patrick Sweeney. "They're a team that gets better every single week. We were on our heels to start,...