Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Look for Bomgaars insert in this week's issue. Check this website for regular updates and news on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)....
New numbers released by the Wyoming Department of Health this morning shows the number of COVID-19 cases in the state going from 56 last night to 70 this morning (Friday) including a case in Washakie County. The new numbers also show zero cases in Hot Springs County after officials in Hot Springs County announced that they had their first case. According to Washakie County Public Health, Washakie County has its first reported positive COVID-19 case, as the Wyoming Department of Health on Friday reports 70 total cases statewide. Amanda...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist have extended the three existing statewide health orders through April 17 to slow community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect lives. Current orders closing public places including schools, prohibiting gatherings of 10 people or more in a single room or confined space (including outdoors) and closing bars, restaurants, coffee shops and some personal services businesses will continue through April 17. Food establishments can continue to provide t...
A Special Message from East Side Principal Chris Peterson, Dear Parents/Guardians, Kindergarten Registration forms can be picked up at East Side between 7:30A.M.- 4:00P.M., Monday through Friday. These forms are available in the entryway on the right hand side when you enter the building. Please return completed forms to the locked drop box located inside the entryway as well. If you prefer to have the forms mailed to you, please contact the school office at 347-4662. Please return packets with a copy of your child’s birth certificate and i...
Hot Springs County Unified Command announced at 5:45 p.m. Thursday that the county has identified its first positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-10). Unified Command was formed on March 18 with County Health Officer, Emergency Management, Public Health, Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital and other medical facilities, as well as county and town officials and law enforcement. Dr. Vernon Miller, County Health Officer said, "We will continue to be transparent in reporting to the community the progression of cases in our county. Any need for...
WORLAND - Linda Weeks, a familiar face to Washakie County residents as the marketing and sales supervisor for RT Communications, announced this week that she would be seeking the Republican nomination for State Senate District 20. In her announcement, Weeks said, "Wyoming District 20 has been fortunate to have Senator Wyatt Agar represent the district's 11 communities in the Big Horn Basin. For the past four years Senator Agar has proven to be accomplished, dedicated, and passionate about the...
TEN SLEEP — Two people have filed for the office of mayor of Ten Sleep to replace outgoing Mayor Jack Haggerty. The filing period for Ten Sleep’s May 5 election ended on Friday. Current council member Ernie Beckley, who is in the midst of a four-year term, has filed for mayor, along with David Lyman. There are two four-year council seats up this year as well. Amy Truman has filed to retain her seat. Chuck Holmes is not seeking re-election to his seat. Three other candidates have filed — Nichole Norman, Steve Criner and Bart Dewitt. Clerk Lori...
WORLAND – Through unconventional means the Worland school board met on Monday night and held a public meeting through phone and Zoom to discuss future plans for the school as well as approve a new board member. The new board member voted in by the existing members to replace former member Joe Bishop was Susan Scheuerman. Scheuerman is a former member of the board, and served previously from 1996-2016 and decided not to seek re-election in 2016. Scheuerman will remain in the position until the e...
Information in this article and other COVID-19 coverage in this issue were up to date as of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25. Please check wyodaily.com for updates throughout the day and week. WORLAND – With 37 COVID-19 cases reported as of Tuesday in nine different Wyoming counties, including one case in Cody, the likelihood of additional Big Horn Basin cases emerging is not getting any lower. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who have COVID-19 infection may have only mild symptoms of illness, or no s...
Our state, country and world are working to get through the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the best way to do that is with facts, not fiction, not rumors and not conspiracy theories. It is important to get your facts from reliable sources. If we post something on our website, publish it in our paper or post to one of our social media accounts, we have received it from an official, legitimate source. For our local information we are going to the Washakie County website and the Washakie County COVID-19 Facebook page. For statewide...
Many of you might have seen videos circulating on social media of Italians singing together from the balconies of their homes in the midst of COVID19 crisis. Italy is in a nation-wide lockdown and people are shut in their homes in an effort to contain the spread of the virus. The videos showed people singing together to lift up their spirits during this depressing time. Songs are bringing people together to lift up one another and keep up the community spirit of solidarity, compassion, and hope. Along with songs, I would like to offer prayer...
CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon last Thursday, March 19, endorsed a decision by the Wyoming State Health Officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the community spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The closure order extends through April 3 and includes schools, theaters, bars, nightclubs, coffee shops, employee cafeterias, self-serve buffets, salad bars, unpackaged self-serve food services, gyms, conference rooms and museums. "This Governor has never been inclined t...
Washakie County School District No. 1 Food Services Director Heather Trauntvein delivers meals to students in a vehicle last Thursday, March 19, at East Side Elementary. The meals are being distributed at each school location through next week for children birth to 18. They can go to any school, walking up or driving up....
Worland firefighters make short work of a out-of-control controlled burn near Winchester that briefly burned near some structures Monday, March 23. Burn regulations for Washakie County may be found on the Washakie County website, washakiecounty.net....
George Edward Norskog, 72 of Thermopolis passed away March 23, 2020. George was born on June 19, 1947 to Thomas and Lucille (Watkins) Norskog in Cody, Wyoming. The family lived primarily in the Big Horn Basin working on several ranches. George finished the last two years of High School in Thermopolis and graduated with the class of 1965. George enjoyed working on vehicles and racing. After High School he went to California for a short time and then went into the US Army. He served stateside for two years in Lawton, OK. George was married to...
Henry Freeman Hansen “Hank”, 90-year-old Worland resident died on March 23, 2020 at the Washakie Medical Center. Hank was born July 6, 1929 in Big Horn, Wyoming, one of two sons born to Alexander and Alice Adra (Misner) Hansen. He attended schools in Big Horn and Sheridan, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1947. After graduation he attended Sheridan college and worked with his father, a building contractor, until being drafted into the United States Army. After discharge, he returned home and to the contracting business. He married Car...
Aurelio Serna, 76, passed away suddenly at his home in Worland on March 16, 2020. Aurelio was born on September 25, 1943 in Media Luna, Aguascalientes, Mexico, the oldest of thirteen children born to Gregorio and Maria Ventura (Esparza) Serna. He received his early education in Mexico, completing the 6th grade before going to work full time. He married Stephanie Serna on November 8, 1962. To this union six children were born. In 1992 the couple moved to Wyoming. He worked various jobs until one...
United States Attorney Mark A. Klaassen announced today that Ashley Rose Yellowbear, age 27, Samuel Harold Friday, age 37, Kristen Jade Antelope, age 26, and Rusty Tso Tabaho, Sr. age 27, all residents of the Wind River Indian Reservation, were indicted by a federal grand jury on March 18, 2020, for Kidnapping and Aiding and Abetting. Yellowbear and Friday were also indicted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm. Klaassen stated “Even in times of crisis, we must continue to enforce the law and protect our c...
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