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Worland Mayor Jim Gill presented the Extra Mile Award to New Hope Humane Society Director Edie Claime during Tuesday night's regular meeting. In his presentation, Gill said, "Going the Extra Mile ... is a program to recognize special people, groups or businesses who have met the criteria of caring, sharing and donating their time to making our community a better place to live." He said Cliame "has done an incredible job to keep our pet community of cats, dogs and other animals cared for when...
In observance of Veterans Day, American Legion Post 44 in Worland will be hosting a breakfast free for veterans and their families on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Post Home, 129 S. Seventh St. The breakfast will be from 7 to 10:30 a.m., and they will be serving pancakes, eggs, bacon and more, according to American Legion Adjutant Don Hall. The Legion will additionally have a flag disposal ceremony that afternoon behind the Post Home. Throughout every year, the Legion collects old, damaged U.S. flags at the Post Home and holds this disposal fire cer...
Gail Elvina (McKeag) Anderson, 90-year-old, former Ten Sleep resident passed away at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center on Oct. 2, 2023. Gail was born on Jan. 22, 1933, in Arthur, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m., Nov. 11, 2023, 11 a.m. at the Ten Sleep United Methodist Church.... Full story
Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — A Cody man was found not guilty for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter after a week-long trial that began on October 30 in Thermopolis. Moshe Williams stepped out from the Hot Springs County Courthouse on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 3, after a 5-day trial that ended with a unanimous verdict of not guilty. The verdict was reached by the jury around 2 pm, after almost three hours of deliberation. “Thank God almighty, free at last,” said Williams, as he walked out of the courthouse. Williams and his partn... Full story
What is a veteran? Webster’s New World College Dictionary defines a veteran as a person “who has served in the armed forces” or an alternative definition is an “old, experienced soldier, especially one who served in time of war.” My father was a veteran. I have aunts, uncles, cousins who are veterans. I am proud of their service. I am thankful for their service. During Veterans Day and on Memorial Day my thoughts go to those who have served since the Revolutionary War to today. I realize during the draft period in our nation’s history som...
Veterans Day is on Saturday, Nov. 11 this year, and veterans will be honored all around the Big Horn Basin. American Legion The American Legion Post 44 will be hosting a breakfast buffet followed by a flag disposal ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans and their families are invited to 129 South Seventh Street in Worland for breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. A flag disposal ceremony will take place at 1 p.m., where American flags that are fit to retire will be burned. This will be open to the public, and people are invited to bring their flags...
The Worland High School Drama team will be performing two one-act plays in the Worland High School Little Theatre this week that they will be taking to the State Thespian Festival at the end of November. The drama team, directed by Rick Dorn and assistant director Phillip Nelson, will be performing "What they Saw," an original devised play written by the team on Nov. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m., followed by "Swagger," an arena play by Eric Coble. Tickets will be available at the door. "What they Saw"...
By SEAN MORTIMER Staff Reporter Worland High School senior Tyshon Swalstad was one of three students on Worland's team at Steel Day 2023 in Cheyenne on Oct. 19-20, where he earned a fourth-place finish and a $1,000 scholarship. Coach Brian Aagard said Steel Day is an annual competition in October, sponsored by Puma Steel in Cheyenne. The competition gives welders a chance to test their skills and earn money to continue learning their trade. This year, Governor Mark Gordon attended to proclaim Oc...
The Tepee Pools aquatic facility within Hot Springs State Park is set to embark on a new chapter as ownership changes hands. Hot Springs I Limited Partnership, a well-respected entity in the leisure and hospitality industry, now owns the business and operates the iconic aquatic facility. “This transition ensures the continued operation and enhancement of the facility while offering exciting new opportunities for the community and visitors alike,” says Brooks Jordan, Wyoming State Parks District Manager. As one of two major aquatic con...
Competing at the 3A State girls swimming and diving meet in Gillette on Nov. 3-4, the Worland Lady Warriors left it all in the pool and diving board in the season's final meet. Worland had four athletes make the top 12 in their events. Junior Shea Whitlock was seventh in the 200-yard medley (2:26.58) and ninth in the 100-yard backstroke (1:06.28). Senior Maci Newell was seventh in the 100-yard freestyle (57.75) and ninth in the 50-yard freestyle (26.37). Senior Elena Gunderson swam a 2:08.59 in...
Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In the week since Wyoming’s top education official unveiled statewide guidance for addressing sexual content in school library books, multiple local interest groups have shared their thoughts about the policy recommendations. While some groups criticized the guidance and others supported certain aspects of it, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle that the guidance has “received a lot of positive feedback.” The guidance issued by her office on Nov. 1... Full story
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Average gasoline prices drop nearly 8 cents again last week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 7.8 cents per gallon for the second consecutive week, averaging $3.48 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 29.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 17 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.6 cents in the last week, and stands at $4.38 per gallon. Acc... Full story
Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) last week wrapped its intensive hearing on Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) general rate increase proposal — a process replete with heady testimony, incisive cross examination, and impassioned public comment. The proposal heaved into public discourse a plethora of technocratic concepts — like multi state protocols, debt to equity ratios, and sharing band incentives — underscoring the challenge ahead for the PSC, which finds itself at the unenviable collision point bet... Full story
Marla Jean Ash, 69, passed away at her home in Worland, Wyoming on November 4, 2023. Born on December 31, 1953, in Worland, she was the cherished daughter of George Peter and Roberta Alrene (Brubaker) Lell. Marla's early years were spent in the embrace of Worland and Green River, Wyoming, where she developed a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. A nature enthusiast from the start, Marla had a special affinity for collecting rocks, with a particular fondness for heart-shaped stones. Her... Full story
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