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Ice jams continue to persist in the Worland area. The ice jam near the Big Horn bridge in Worland has moved very little in the last 24 hours. Additional ice jams along the Big Horn River both south and north of Worland continue to cause water to back up. Joint efforts continue between Washakie and Big Horn County officials to monitor water levels north into Big Horn County. One member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with expertise in ice movement arrived in Worland this afternoon, with...
WORLAND -On Saturday, Feb. Feb. 11 a disaster was declared for Washakie County, including the City of Worland. The declaration makes state assets more accessible. Overnight, emergency officials received word of an individual trapped in his home as fast-moving flood waters surrounded his home. National Guard units and Washakie County Search and Rescue helped him and his animals successfully evacuate his home. The man was uninjured, according to a press release from the Worland Ice Jam Incident Co...
CHEYENNE – Governor Matt Mead issued an Executive Order on Friday, February 10, declaring a State of Emergency in response to severe weather and flood conditions across Wyoming. Health and safety are paramount considerations. The Order directs the Office of Homeland Security and the Wyoming National Guard to take all appropriate and necessary steps to aid citizens in affected areas. Based on the Governor’s action, the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security is assisting Fremont, Teton and Washakie counties with their proactive response to con...
WORLAND - Several ice jams along the Big Horn River continue to cause flooding in and near Worland. Residents west of the railroad tracks between South Howell Avenue and King Road, as well as Bridge Street are being asked to voluntarily evacuate. Roughly 125 structures are either threatened or directly affected by the flood waters, according to a press release. Residents who have already evacuated will not be allowed to return to their homes for any reason. Please take pets, medications, extra...
WORLAND -In the early morning hours on Saturday, February 11th emergency management reported ice jam flooding along the Big Horn River in Worland at the Culbertson Avenue Bridge. Law enforcement officials have begun evacuations of people living near the Big Horn River west of Railway, including 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and Bridge Streets. An evacuation shelter has been set up at the Worland Community Center Complex at 1200 Culbertson. Sand bag efforts are underway. Individuals wanting to volunteer to...
By Karla Pomeroy Editor WORLAND - Evacuation efforts continue along the Big Horn River in Worland as flood waters continue to rise. Those living near the Big Horn River west of Railway, including First, Second, Third, Fourth and Bridge streets are asked to evacuate. Residents who have already evacuated will not be allowed to return to their homes for any reason. Please take pets, medications, extra clothing and toiletries with you when you leave. A Red Cross shelter has been set up in the back...
WORLAND — According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, rapidly rising temperatures began melting winter snow quickly Thursday and early Friday, leading to localized flooding in Fremont, Hot Springs and Park counties, increased streamflows, and causing a short closure of U.S. 287 on the north edge of Lander. The Lander highway closure was caused by swelling flows in Squaw Creek; water left the banks of Squaw Creek and flowed through the Museum of the American West and Pioneer Museum parking lots, across U.S. 287, and through the p...
WORLAND – The Washakie County Extension Office is hosting WESTI (Wyoming Extension’s Strategically and Technologically Informative) Ag Days in Worland, starting on Tuesday morning and running through Wednesday evening at the Worland Community Center Complex. The two-day event features 16 educational workshops from a variety of agricultural educators and professionals, special guest luncheon speakers, and career dinner for youth interested in agriculture as a career choice. “The Ag Careers Expo is new this year, and we are really excited to of...
I’ve learned a lot over the years from the dogs that we have welcomed into our family. I’ll start with things I specifically learned over past few months from our pup named Shadow. I’ve learned where confetti comes from – it comes from having a room full of paper and throwing in a dozen puppies. Puppies can shred any type of paper in under 5 seconds. They don’t have the special cut outs like at the Super Bowl, but just your standard confetti. It’s amazing how fast paper can be shredded. Also, you don’t need a paper shredder when you have a pu...
POWELL - After taking down a strong Buffalo team 42-37 Thursday night the Worland Warriors wrestling team traveled to Powell for a dual Friday night with the No. 2 Panthers. The Warriors not only defeated the Panthers but did so in convincing fashion with a 46-30 win. "It was quite the dual and a lot of fun," said WHS wrestling coach Josh Garcia. "It's a great win for us and shows a lot about our boys, coaching staff and program. It really shows that our program is moving in the right direction...
WORLAND – In today's world of food filled with preservatives and chemicals, and diseases such as cancer and diabetes, many people are going back to their roots and searching for natural, healthy food to keep themselves and their families healthy. Diamond S Delights, a micro dairy in Hyattville, owned by Kris Robertson offers healthy dairy products made as nature intended with unaltered milk that comes directly from the cow. "There's getting to be quite a group of people that are taking their hea...
The National Weather Service in Riverton has extended the * Flood Warning for... An Ice Jam in... South central Big Horn County in central Wyoming... North central Washakie County in central Wyoming... * Until 415 PM MST Monday * At 1216 PM MST Sunday, reporting gauges indicate ice jam flooding on the Bighorn river at Worland with the gauge in the major flood range at 12.6 feet. Ice jam flooding is expected to continue on the Bighorn river at Worland through Monday. Ice Jam flooding is possible along the Bighorn river from Worland to Greybull....
Marilyn R. White, 89, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017, at the Worland Healthcare and RehabilitationCenter. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Randy Oswald and Father Pete Johnson at St. Francis Church in Thermopolis, Monday 11:00 PM, February 13 with burial to follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. A vigil service will be Sunday evening, 7 PM at the church. Marilyn was born June 30, 1927 in New Orleans, LA to Earl and Ethel Rees. She was educated in the New Orleans public... Full story
James (Jim) Allen Spadt, age 76 of Conroe, Texas passed from this life on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Jim was born on December 8, 1940, to Henry and Irene (Miller) Spadt in Worland, Wyoming. He graduated from Worland HS in 1959, played Jr. Legion baseball and football, and was the Wyoming State Wrestling Champion at 120 lbs. He attend the University of Wyoming in Laramie and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. As owner of Jim Spadt Homes, he built numerous homes in the Houston area and... Full story
Longtime Worland resident Donald Eugene "Gene" Cliame passed away at Billings Clinic on February 7, 2017 at age 67, surrounded by his wife and family. Gene was born on August 12, 1949 in Morrill, Nebraska. He moved at age 3 days to live south of Bridger, Montana where his father was a section foreman for the railroad. His parents, Charles and Martha (Storm) Cliame, moved frequently with the railroad and in a few years the family was living at the Rairden siding north of Worland. Gene then attend... Full story
Gene Cliame’s Memorial Services have been moved to the First Southern Baptist Church 821 S 15th St. (Corner of 15th and Washakie Ave) Worland. 11:00am – Tuesday February 14th.... Full story