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CHEYENNE (AP) — Wyoming Chief Justice James Burke says technological improvements continue in the state’s courts but still have a ways to go under budget constraints. Burke gave his annual state of the judiciary address to Wyoming lawmakers on Monday’s opening day of the legislative session. New technology in Wyoming courtrooms includes video displays for jurors to get a close look at evidence. Burke says video conferencing also is becoming more common and more court documents are going electronic. The judicial branch wants lawmakers to appro...
WORLAND — The Washakie County Solid Waste Disposal District Board took another step forward in their performance-based pit permit process at their meeting Monday night by signing to contracts. Eric Graney, hydrogeologist for Inberg–Miller, presented two contracts for signatures, one for well monitoring for $41,870 at the landfill near Worland, that also includes the costs of lab work; and one for the permitting and design for performance-based pit with a cost of $246,000. The cost included $55,000 for the permit and about $90,000 for wel...
WORLAND - The public is invited to give their input and comment for a draft of temporary Washakie County Burning Resolution. The public meeting will take place at 4 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Conference Room at the Worland Community Center Complex. The draft of the temporary regulations authorizes the Washakie County Fire Warden, Chris Kocher, “to issue temporary burn restrictions as needed which it shall at his discretion be in effect during times of National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warning and High Wind Warning in any and all locations of W...
I’ve done quite a bit of reading during the last few months, starting with a stack of books I bought in Salt Lake City in November when my wife and I had to travel there for medical reasons. And then I got my usual bunch of books over Christmas. Those who give me Christmas gifts have learned that all I really want for Christmas are books. I’ll start with some comments. In an earlier column I wrote about the superb writing of Jhumpa Lahiri, an Indian-American woman whose first book won the Pulitzer Prize. Other books also received great acc...
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Fans of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are wearing their support for him on their sleeves — and on their rib cages, calves, necks and backs. Several dozen people have flocked to Aartistic Tattoo in Montpelier, Vermont, to get a free tattoo of the senator, complete with his unkempt hair and thick-rimmed glasses. The Burlington Free Press reports that the promotion began a week ago. Tattoo artist Chad Fay says it will run as long as Sanders does. Tattoo artist Jessica Andrew tells the newspaper she ink...
WORLAND – After Worland's big win over 3A Northeast rival Buffalo on Friday, Worland boys basketball coach Aaron Abel didn't mince words when speaking about the test the Warriors would have with Cody coming to town on Saturday – calling it a potential trap game. It looked like the coaches words would become a reality – at least in the first half – as the Broncs outplayed the Warriors through the first 16 minutes and held a 34-29 lead at halftime. But Worland (12-3 overall, 3-0 3A Northea...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - With his prolific passing and complete control of the game at the line of scrimmage, Peyton Manning helped usher in the NFL's wide-open era of high-scoring offenses and pass-happy game plans. Manning's possible farewell game in Super Bowl 50 was a throwback to the 1970s when his father Archie was running away from dominant defenses such as the Steel Curtain and Doomsday. Von Miller forced fumbles that set up both of Denver's touchdowns, led a defense that harassed MVP...
Catherine Rose Upton, 59, passed away at her home on February 5 after a 7 1/2-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on March 10, 1956. Her family moved to Worland when she was a year old and where she attended Worland schools, graduating in 1974. Seven days after graduation she married the love of her life, Tim Upton, on May 25, 1974. They resided in Worland for 12 years. During this times she worked at Washakie Memorial Hospital, Worland Boys School and Sky Aviat... Full story
February 18, 1939 – February 5, 2016 Orville Glen Leavitt Jr., 76, longtime Shell resident, died Feb. 5, 2016. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the Shell Community Hall. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the family with the arrangements....
Marie J. Jurist, 101, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 in Worland. Mortimore Funeral Home of Thermopolis is assisting the family. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis.... Full story
Arthur Lee Hunter, 73, died Feb. 6, 2016, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis after a short illness. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family.... Full story