Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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WORLAND - State Representative Martha Lawley (R-Worland, HD27) wrapped up her first week of general session as a freshman legislator on Friday. She serves on the Education Committee and Minerals, Business and Economic Development (MBED) Committee. The 67th Wyoming Legislature heard Governor Mark Gordon's State of the State Address on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Lawley said her takeaway from the speech was that Wyoming has unique opportunities in several areas, including the state's surplus budget. "[The...
TEN SLEEP - Senator Ed Cooper of Ten Sleep said that he thinks the General Session of the State of Wyoming 67th Legislature is off to a great start. The session opened with Governor Mark Gordon delivering the State of the State Address on Wednesday, in which he discussed current issues facing the state of Wyoming and showed optimism for the state’s future. Cooper said, “I thought the State of the State was very well done. It was positive, it addressed Wyoming’s energy future, and I think overall it was an expression of where the state is going...
Our beloved mother, MaryAnn Metzger, went to live with our Lord and Savior on January 6th, 2023. MaryAnn was born in Belfield North Dakota during the Great Depression. With her brothers and sisters, she had to work hard on the farm to survive those incredibly hard times. Working in the fields, taking care of the livestock and doing chores from daylight to dark each day. At one point she suffered a serious farm injury that almost took her life at an early age. But she managed to survive without... Full story
Harry Earl LaMar, 82, passed away on Jan. 13, 2023. He was born in Fort Townsend, Washington, on Feb. 26, 1940. Cremation has taken place and as per Harrys wishes, no formal services will take place.... Full story
Leota Mae (Brown) Wells, 83, passed away on Jan. 16, 2023, at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 11, 1939, in Corvallis, Oregon. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.... Full story
CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon’s State of the State Address to the 67th Legislature highlighted multiple fronts where Wyoming is leading and further opportunities to lead the nation through innovation. Reflecting on the current financial position of the state Governor Gordon noted, “Wyoming finds herself at a remarkable juncture. Federal government largess and energy markets have given Wyoming a financial bumper crop. Yet, Wyoming is strong, and her future is bright. Together, we have an oppor...
The Washakie Museum & Cultural Center hosted a 'thank you' lunch on Jan. 11 for the Worland Rotary Club and the artists that participated in the Mammoth Quick Draw, where results from the event were shared with attendees. Museum Executive Director Marian Bender gave a speech to honor those who helped with the event and go over the results, and was happy to share that by many metrics, the 11th annual Mammoth Quickdraw on Nov. 4 of last year was a record-setting event. The event brought in...
WORLAND – Wyoming Cowboy Preacher James Scott, a founder of the CatchAFire Men's Event, gave an discussed the 10th annual event that will be Jan. 20-21. "It's a vision that God made on my heart 12 years ago for men to become more godly in their walk with Jesus. From its inception we just wanted to use the word of God to pierce people's hearts so that they can have a greater understanding of who Jesus is." Twelve years ago, Scott, Frank Ley and Greg Bradshaw began to make plans on how they c...
If you have ever been to a performing event at the Worland Middle School auditorium or the Washakie Museum & Cultural Center, you are probably familiar with Breece Ferguson as the man behind the scene, ensuring that the lighting and audio are just right to allow the performers to shine. Ferguson, although informally as a fine arts technician, has worked for nearly 30 years in the field. In that time he has facilitated countless performances with his work. During his interview, unsurprisingly,...
So Mom told me that many of you readers enjoyed my letter to Santa. So I told her that I should be allowed to write more and she agreed. She did not tell me in the beginning that she would be allowed to edit the stories I told and that I could not embellish. That took some fun out of writing this; but, I think it is important because if anyone is going to write about my life, who better than yours truly. I will start by giving you all an update on my relationship with Tigger. Well, first to...
WORLAND – Going 2-1 at the Big Horn Basin Classic held at Worland High School and Hot Springs County High School on Jan. 13-14, the Worland Lady Warriors grabbed their first wins of the season. The Lady Warriors defeated the 2A Wind River Lady Cougars, 57-46, and 2A No. 2 Rocky Mountain Lady Grizzlies, 36-31, on Jan. 13 at WHS. The wins over Wind River and Rocky Mountain won Pool A for Worland and pitted them again Lovell, the winner of Pool B, on Jan. 14. Unfortunately for the Lady Warriors, a...
President Biden Orders Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff Immediately Through January 26 CHEYENNE, Wyo. - At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Monterey Park, CA. The flag should be flown at half-staff until sunset, January 26, 2023. A Presidential Proclamation follows: A Proclamation on Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Monterey Park, California As a mark of... Full story
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