Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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The beauty of living in Worland is that you’re so far from major population centers. So, we can enjoy the advantages of small town living, such as knowing your neighbors and having their friendly support, a lower cost of living, and avoiding the crime and congestion so often found in large urban areas. For me as an outdoorsman, it has meant the ability to easily travel to unspoiled, unpopulated and beautiful places where I can hunt, fish and hike. The problem with living in Worland is that you’re so far from major population centers. Much as...
HONG KONG (AP) — Global stocks mostly rose Monday, though Wall Street remained shut for a holiday, as investors awaited key reports this week, including economic data, corporate earnings and minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Germany’s DAX gained 0.6 percent to 11,827.62 and Britain’s FTSE 100 was flat at 7,299.86. France’s CAC 40 shed 0.1 percent to 4,864.99. Greek bonds rose after eurozone finance ministers moved a step closer to freeing up more rescue loans for the country. U.S. markets set record hi...
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has tapped Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security adviser, replacing the ousted Michael Flynn. Trump announced the pick Monday at his Palm Beach club and said McMaster is “a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience.” The president, who has no military experience, has shown a preference for generals in the top security roles. McMaster, who wore his uniform for the announcement, joins Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, both retir...
CHEYENNE — Soft and cute doesn’t always mean safe from health risks when it comes to baby poultry, according to a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representative. “It’s the time of year when many Wyoming residents may be making plans to purchase baby poultry for their farming operations or for backyard flocks,” said Tiffany Lupcho, a WDH epidemiologist. “Although these birds appear healthy and clean, they can carry harmful germs.” Salmonella is one bacteria found in animals, including baby poultry, that can cause diarrhea, fever, stomac...
WORLAND - Students at Worland Middle School worked hard last week to complete their History Day projects in time for class presentations Wednesday and Thursday this week. Following class presentations, the students will fine tune their projects in preparation for parent night next Tuesday, Feb. 28 and judging on March 1. Parent night at Worland Middle School will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Judging will be from 8 a.m. to noon. The largest category on History Day is group exhibits with 47 between...
WORLAND – On Monday, Washakie Medical Center and Banner Health held a sneak preview open house with a tour of the new Emergency Department (ED), which will go live Feb. 28. The new ED has five private rooms with a sixth to be added at a later date, a large nurse's station and a waiting room. "We are excited about the increased privacy and comfort for our patients while they are in the department," RN Senior Manager in the Emergency Department Janet Clark said. "As a rural facility, we have to b...
MANDERSON – With the ice jam that plagued Worland, causing severe flooding, now moving down the Big Horn River toward Manderson, the town has taken precautions to avoid damages caused by potential flooding. “Right now, we’ve got ice jams about five miles outside of town,” said Mayor Tim Patrick on Monday. “We are monitoring the Big Horn, and our only real worry is the bridge. If it jams up there we could have a problem, but it should go right by.” After flooding in Worland, Patrick mobilized 110 local volunteers, joined by National Guard and S...
WHEATLAND - Starting the final day of the 3A East regional tournament in Wheatland, the Worland Warriors were sitting in first place and within reach of checking off their goal of a regional championship. Having 10 wrestlers in the semifinals, the Warriors were in excellent position but things would not break their way as Worland would finish fourth. To make matters worse, and what might have been a bad omen, the Warriors also lost 113-pound freshman Daniel Weyrich to injury during warmups. "We...
Paul Warren Murdoch, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Greybull, WY on February 16, 2017. The journey of his life began in Worland, WY with his parents William Barclay and Dawn Marie (Madler) Murdoch on December 26, 1963. He was the youngest of 3, after sister Darrin Marie and brother William Ralph. After 3 years of living in Worland, his father decided to try a new venture and moved his family to Greybull. The Standard Oil bulk plant was purchased from Geore Clements in 1967, and even... Full story
On February 15, 2017, Georgia Forbes Gray St. Clair was reunited for eternity with her husband, her parents and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Georgia was born Marjorie Frost on May 13, 1927. Soon after birth Marjorie Frost was adopted and renamed Georgia Forbes Gray by loving parents, Dr. W. O. Gray and Mary Forbes Gray, a blessing for which she was forever grateful. Dr. & Mrs. Gray raised Georgia and her two brothers in a very strict but loving hospital home, where she lived at the time... Full story