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State Rep. Martha Lawley (R-Worland) is navigating a whirlwind of legislative activity as several of her sponsored bills have advanced to the Senate, garnering both praise and concern from her constituents. House Bill 41, concerning environmental quality and irrevocable letters of credit, was received by the Senate for introduction on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The bill clarifies the financial institutions from which operators may obtain irrevocable letters of credit to deposit with the department of environmental quality in lieu of a bond. HBs 42...
District 20 Senator Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep) was interviewed on Jan. 24, at the end of the second week of the Wyoming Legislature’s 2025 General Session for an update on his work. With the House falling far behind the Senate in bills passed out of their respective branches early on, Cooper isn’t optimistic that all House Bills will have time to be considered. He said, “The week was good on our [Senate] side. We got a total of 34 bills passed out of the Senate over to the other side, and I think the House got 18 that they’ve passed back to us....
Mary A. Clay, 94, passed away peacefully at Washakie Medical Center in Worland on January 21, 2025, with her family by her side. Mary was born on December 21, 1930, in Martin City, Missouri, the sixth of seven children born to Burr William and Marion Irene (Adams) Young. She married Forrest L. Clay on September 16, 1977, in Laramie, Wyoming. Mary attended school in Grandview, Missouri. After graduation, she moved to Wyoming, first to Casper and later to Douglas before settling in Worland in...
JoAnn H. Bower, 87, passed away peacefully at the Residency Care Center in Scottsbluff, NE on January 25th, 2025. She was welcomed into Heaven by the people she missed the most, her husband Larry, her parents Harry and Lydia, and her Lord Jesus Christ. JoAnn was the oldest child born to Harry and Lydia (Feagler) Keller on October 30th, 1937, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. JoAnn met the love of her life Larry E. Bower in Lingle, WY in high school. She spoke of running a tractor in a field while Larry...
Judy Ann Berk, 76, a former Worland resident, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Amber, in Casper, Wyoming, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Judy was born on January 24, 1948, in Lovell, Wyoming, the fourth of five children born to Archie Lavernon and Hattie Addie (Tanner) Middleton. She began her career working at Big Horn Market before moving to Crown, where she worked from 1980 until her retirement in 2010. Judy had a zest for life,...
Michele Lynn (Haslid) Leyva age 34 of Terry, Montana went to be with the Lord January 13, 2025. She was born February 15, 1990 in Helena Montana- where she was adopted by Galen and Lynn Ann Haslid of Glendive, Montana. She was raised in and graduated from Glendive before moving to Billings to attend college. She married the love of her life, Peter Leyva October 11, 2015 in a picturesque fall ceremony just outside of Red Lodge, Montana. Michele is survived by her husband, Peter and their...
Thomas David Johnston, 85, passed away peacefully at Spirit Mountain Hospice Center in Cody, Wyoming, on January 25, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1939, in Orofino, Idaho, to William Charles and Victoria Ilene (Parsons) Johnston. Thomas was the youngest of four children. As a young man, he helped his father run a grocery store before working for the U.S. Forest Service. He later attended mechanic school in St. Maries, Idaho. During this time, Thomas was drafted and proudly served as a mechanic...
Jeannette "Jane" O'Connor, a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Worland, Wyoming, on Friday, January 24, 2025. Jane was born on May 31, 1935, in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, as the only daughter of seven children to Nick and Hazel (Harvard) Geis. Jane graduated from Worland High School in 1953 and went to business school in Denver, Colorado at Central University. She also attended the University of Wyoming and Western Montana College in...
Jack Cranfill was born August 30, 1940 in Walters, Oklahoma. His father, Joe Paul and mother, Ola Okla were born in Oklahoma as well. No doubt that is why he always cheered for the University of Oklahoma Sooners. Jack's father was an employee of Halliburton for 35 years and early transfers were common. They lived in Oklahoma, Colorado and Utah before settling in Wyoming in 1958. Jack graduated from Vernal High in Vernal, Utah in 1958. He attended the University of Utah and Casper College before...
Wanda Louise Johnson, 87, passed away on Jan. 22, 2025, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper. She was born on Dec. 10, 1937, in Worland, Wyoming. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery....
Lorraine Blanche Cullison, 92, passed away on Jan. 28, 2025, at the Washakie Medical Center. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland. A full obituary will be in next week's edition of the Northern Wyoming News....
What are the challenges of a chaplain for God’s people? Well, for the military, though specific denominations are recognized, the services performed cross denominational lines and is remembered in the legacy started before our nation was founded. Gen. George Washington requested chaplains be added to the Continental Army to meet the soldiers’ religious and spiritual needs, which continues today. According to the American Legion magazine and the history books, Feb. 3, 1943, is a day in which we remember the story of the “4 Chaplains” who gav...
Monday morning I received an email from Washakie County Emergency Management/Homeland Security Director Kami Neighbors that the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security is asking the community to report suspicious drone activity (drones flying in a sensitive location, at unusual hours, doing unusual things, or near important locations such as pipelines, power plants, water treatment facilities, etc). The state OHS office has set up a website, drone.wyo.gov, for a “resource hub as well as a date collection hub. “The website includes resources to hel...
Last week, we reported that local school board trustees and administrators had concerns about HB 172 the “Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act.” As written, HB 172 would allow concealed carry permit holders to bring firearms into any public school, including elementary and secondary school facilities, as well as public colleges and university athletic events that do not sell alcoholic beverages. In a special meeting on Jan. 8, those school trustees and administrators expressed that they would like to see local school districts retain control of...
The Chief Washakie FFA Wool judging teams found improved success at the National Western Stock Schow earlier this month after participating in the Wyoming state FFA Wool judging contest with the 7220 Wool Judging Invitational in Laramie. This year, the chapter had two teams of rookie judges, as last year's teams were all seniors. The first team consisted of Kyston Rollema, Zane Lentsch, Beckett Tharp and Asael Vega, and the second team was Breanna Draper, Tylee Clark and Bella Beamer. The teams...
The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2025 tax filing season Monday and is accepting and processing federal individual tax year 2024 returns. During Monday’s early morning opening, IRS systems have already received millions of tax returns from across the nation for processing. The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ahead of the Tuesday, April 15 federal deadline. More than half of all tax returns are expected to be filed this year with the help of a tax professional, and the IRS urges p...
With two games against ranked teams and a 2A Northwest game sandwiched in between, the Hot Springs County Bobcats are ready for a big weekend. Coming off two wins last week, the 'Cats (10-3) started 2A Northwest play 2-0 with a 56-41 win over Shoshoni on Jan. 24 in Shoshoni. "Against Shoshoni we played fairly well," said HSCHS Shane Corpening. "We didn't have a great first quarter and didn't end the game well but quarters two and three we were pretty dominant. They zoned us and we weren't...
Engaging in senior-friendly exercises is a great way to build strength, improve balance, and reduce the risk of falls and injuries. Staff from the Worland Senior Center and Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation provided tips for seniors on staying healthy and injury-free during the cold winter months. In an effort to enhance the well-being of its senior community, the Worland Senior Center has a range of gentle, low-impact exercise programs tailored specifically for seniors. These initiatives,...
The COVID-19 Pandemic is history now, but the attention it drew toward mental well-being is something that has persisted. As awareness of the issue grew, so did the services around it. When people had to stay home, mental health services met them there; and for those getting help from Oxbow Center, the opportunity to connect to a counselor remotely over telehealth continues. Oxbow Center CEO Mary Johnson in Worland (in person) and Chief Program Officer Day Lynn Stebner and Human Resources...
When the call comes, you must answer it, and that's exactly what Worland's Danielle Warren did when starting the Warren's Wyoming Safe Haven counseling services. With suicide impacting the Worland community in recent years, Warren, a licensed professional counselor, had been wanting to do something to help prevent future suicides. She had also been talking with Oxbow Center Chief Executive Officer Mary Johnson about having a place where youth could go when things were at the bottom. Then, the bu...
Ryan Newton serves as the full-time public health response coordinator (PHRC) for Washakie County, playing a crucial role in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. This position involves collaborating with community partners to plan for potential disasters that could affect public health. Since November 2024, Newton said she has engaged with local, regional and state partners to improve education, planning, and response efforts within the community. She receives ongoing...
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