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  • Karla's Kolumn

    Karla Pomeroy, Editor|Jan 30, 2016

    My husband and I are watching the news Thursday morning as we get the day started. The lady newscaster is reporting that Barbie’s manufacturer, Mattel, announced that the doll has three new body types — curvy, tall and petite, as well as more skin tones, eye color and hair styles. She remarks this is great for young ladies. My husband queries why this is great. My reply, “I don’t know.” I know in today’s society there has been much talk about Barbie and the need to be politically correct and the fact that Barbie harms young girls’ self...

  • 100th Day

    Jan 30, 2016

  • 100th day

    Jan 30, 2016

  • Satanists to do invocation at Phoenix City Council meeting

    Jan 30, 2016

    PHOENIX (AP) — Members of a satanic group will give the opening prayer at an upcoming Phoenix City Council meeting. Some council members have objected, but city attorney Brad Holm says the government cannot exclude a religion from praying under such circumstances. Satanic Temple member Stu de Haan says the group doesn’t intend to do anything offensive. He says the Satanic Temple doesn’t believe in a literal Satan but see the biblical Satan as a metaphor for rebellion against tyranny. The Arizona Republic reports that the temple will perfo...

  • Fun, friends and mental challenges

    Karla Pomeroy, Editor|Jan 30, 2016

    WORLAND - It has clubs, leagues, master levels. It's played for fun and for mental challenge. What is it? It is bridge. In Worland there are one or two small personal clubs played during the month, but there are two clubs open to the public. Tuesday evenings duplicate bridge is played at 6 p.m. at the Worland Senior Center. If you want to play and don't have a partner, let the organizers know and they'll try and find a partner. Thursday afternoons at 12:45 p.m., also at the Worland Senior Center...

  • Historic Preservation Commission presents early Washakie County research

    Marcus Huff, Staff Writer|Jan 30, 2016

    WORLAND -The Washakie County Historic Preservation Commission (WCHPC) presented information to the public regarding their historic research grant in and related to Washakie County at the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center on Thursday. WCHPC members Mike Bies, Jim O'Connor, Jim Fassler and Joseph Winkler presented their collective findings from their first grant opportunity, relating to the early development of Washakie County. Presentations included early newspaper reports, school organization...

  • Jan 30, 2016

    Public Notice Minutes of the January 19, 2016 Washakie County Commissioners Meeting...  Website