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WORLAND - Installation of a new Verizon cell tower began earlier this month more than three years after getting approval from the Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees. The tower is being installed at Warrior Stadium. One of the wooden light poles on the south end of the stadium has been replaced by a 93-foot steel pole where the cellular antenna has been installed, along with the bank of stadium lights formerly on the wooden pole. Construction for the tower and antenna is...
WORLAND – The Washakie County Commissioners signed a three-year contract agreement with Cody Regional Health (CRH) to take over the volunteer Washakie County Ambulance Service (WCAS) at a cost of $195,000 a year. WCAS Director Luke Sypherd and Commissioner Fred Frandson said that the ambulance service has a separate enterprise account for themselves that will pay for the first three years of the contract with CRH. According to Sypherd, this account has doubled in the three years since he has b...
There are many things happening in our community, state and country right now that make me shake my head. Let us start locally, last week on the day of President Joe Biden’s inauguration a resident of Ten Sleep burned an effigy of President Biden with a sign that said “not my-our president.” For several weeks, a resident outside of Worland, greets drivers coming to or leaving Worland with a sign that says “F#$% Biden” and “F#$% those who voted for Biden.” I understand that people are unhappy with the election, some even feel, just like Pre... Full story
The Worland High School Speech and Debate team took part in the Powell Virtual Invitational last weekend and came away with a victory placing first as a team over Green River, Buffalo, Lovell and Rawlins. Chase Johnson and Kim Sumida took first in cross-examination debate. Sumida also took third in oratory while Johnson took sixth in congress. Jade Hefenieder took first in program oral interpretation and fifth in humor. She also advanced to the semifinals with Alexis Sandoval in duo...
WORLAND - CrossPoint Baptist Church of Worland is bringing a free showing of "Divided Hearts of America" to Worland this Sunday. The film, according to the website https://thewatsonseven.com/theirs/divided-hearts-of-america, is produced by Benjamin Watson, former NFL player with the New England Patriots. According to the website, when questioned about his motivation for the film, Watson describes his goal as "... to unveil the truth about abortion, the laws, the history and where our country is...
By ALEX KUHN WORLAND - Moving to 10-0 on the season last week, the Worland Warriors basketball team take on their toughest opponent of the season today. In a game between 3A's top-ranked teams and 3A Northwest rivals, WyoPreps No. 1 Warriors take on the No. 2 Lander Valley Tiger tonight at 7:30 p.m. as Lander Valley High School. The Warriors and Tigers are familiar with one another, having gone back and forth since the creation of the 3A Northwest. Worland's only loss last season was against...
Lewis Edward Winiecki, 37, passed away in his home on January 20, 2021. Lewis was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 8, 1983 to Edward Loren and Terri Ann (Kasavich) Winiecki. An informal gathering to celebrate his life was held Monday at Goose’s Liquor.... Full story
Graveside services for Nellie Arnett Corley, 92, will be Saturday, January 30, 10 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis. Mrs. Corley died Monday, January 25, 2021, at her residence in Hot Springs County.... Full story
Linda Bertsch, 70, of Florence, Arizona passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Darlene Keller, son Louis Read Newell, she is survived by her husband Jim Bertsch of Florence, children, Raylene Starck of MT., Jamie Romo and her husband Chris Romo of WY, stepson Danny Bertsch of WY., and her brother Ron, his wife Britt Keller of WY. Also survived by grandchildren Jake and Lindon Starck. Mrs. Bertsch enjoyed bowling, playing golf and was an avid card... Full story
David was born in Worland, Wyoming October 18, 1939, a first generation American he was 81 years old at his passing on January 13, 2021. He passed away in Hurst,Texas. He was one of 21 children born to Apolonia Pimentel and his father was Antonio C. Pimentel. David was a graduate of Worland High School where he lettered in football all three years and excelled in his academics. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Magic Valley Christian College, going on to receive his... Full story
Peggy Eileen Wessel passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus January 25th, 2021 at Worland Healthcare & Rehab. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00am, Friday January 29th at Zion Evangelical Church in Worland, Wyoming. A full obituary has been posted at www.veilemortuary.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Veile Mortuary.... Full story
Funeral services for Margaret Kay Keith, infant daughter of Casey and Haley Keith of Casper, who passed away on January 20th at the Wyoming Medical Center, will be held Saturday January 30th at 1:00 p.m. from the Trinity Lutheran Church at 1240 S. Missouri in Casper, Wyoming with Pastors Jon Olson and Jared Korb officiating. Private family interment will be in Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyoming with Pastor Olson officiating. Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or the charity of choice in care of the Ha... Full story
Twenty-eight more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An older adult Campbell County man died last month. He was hospitalized and had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. Another older adult Campbell County man died last month. He was hospitalized and had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. A... Full story
Albany Republicans censure Cheney LARAMIE (WNE) — On Jan. 13, Wyoming’s sole U.S. Representative, Liz Cheney, voted to impeach then-President Donald J. Trump. Cheney is a high ranking member of the Republican Party, and her vote sent shockwaves through the nation and the state of Wyoming. Many Wyoming voters are still reckoning with the implications of this decision. During a special meeting called Jan. 31, the Albany County Republic Party (ACRP) voted to censure Cheney because of her actions during Trump’s second impeachment trial. In the r... Full story
The state’s mental health and substance abuse treatment network took center stage early in the 2021 legislative session as lawmakers advanced bills to ease licensing requirements in an effort to bring more counselors to the state. Two House bills developed by the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services committee over the last year give boards that license the state’s addiction and mental health counselors more flexibility and lessen some requirements for addiction treatment experts in an effort to attract more to the state. Debate on the leg... Full story
CASPER — A bill introduced by Wyoming’s Legislature on Tuesday proposes to exact an additional tax on utility-scale solar power facilities. House Bill 94 would levy a $1 tax on each megawatt hour of electricity produced from larger solar energy facilities in the Equality State. If passed into law, the tax would mirror one already exacted on wind energy facilities. Rep. Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, sponsored the proposed legislation, with Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, signing on as a co-sponsor. “It would create parity within the renewable resou... Full story
RIVERTON — The Riverton man who fatally shot his wife at their home in November is an officer for the Wyoming Department of Corrections. Michael Pitt accidentally killed his wife, Lisa Pitt, on Nov. 23 in Riverton, and will not face charges, according to a Jan. 15 announcement from Fremont County Attorney Patrick LeBrun. Without a felony conviction, Michael Pitt is legally allowed to carry a firearm. Michael Pitt’s status with the WDOC will be determined by the Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, state officials said thi... Full story
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