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“At least in my district, mule deer, antelope, and now we’re seeing a little bit of white-tails – the population is probably the lowest that I’ve ever seen,” said Worland Game and Fish Wildlife Biologist Bart Kroger at a public meeting at Washakie County Fairgrounds on Monday, March 27. Wyoming Game and Fish biologists from the region held a public meeting on Monday to go over proposed changes to the 2023 hunting seasons of antelope, deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat, upland game bird and small game, migratory game bird, bis...
Following her Town Hall meeting in Ten Sleep on March 16 U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) told Northern Wyoming News that she was disappointed in the decision to exclude Wyoming from the Wildfire Defense Strategy. This program is a 10-year plan for wildfire management in the American West, and includes all western states except Wyoming. Hageman said “We need to change that, 48% of our land is federally owned. While that’s not all forest service lands, a substantial amount is. We need to make sure that Wyoming has access to the fun...
Jesus Deniz Rodriguez, 69, passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2023 at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland, Wyoming. Jesus was born March 27, 1953 to Eusébio Deniz Ramirez and Evangelina Rodriguez Dueñas in Llano Grande, Mexico. Jesus met his wife, Elsa Mendoza, in the summer of 1975 and on June 1, 1978 they were married. In March of 2001, they adopted their son, Jesus Yeizon Deniz. Jesus loved fishing and hunting. He had a very big heart and was always lending a helping hand to others. Jesus... Full story
Loretta Alcaraz, 78, of Worland Wyoming fell asleep in death on March 25, 2023 surrounded by her family at the Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings Montana. Loretta was born May 14th 1944 to Antonio Cuara Pimentel and Apolonia Domingez Cuellar Pimentel in Worland Wyoming. There is where she attended school and later graduated in 1962. She continued her education during the summer months. On July 20, 1963, Loretta married José Pascual Alcaraz to whom she was married for 59 years. Together they... Full story
A celebration of the life of Dr. Ronnie “Ron” Forgey, 76, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Community Federated Church in Thermopolis. Dr. Forgey died March 14, 2023, at his home.... Full story
Di Ann Dee Quinn, 85, passed away on March 22, 2023, at Cody Regional Health in Cody. She was born March 12, 1938, in Salem, South Dakota. Cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned at this time.... Full story
Lawrence Gunerius Hanson, 93, passed away at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland on March 23, 2023. Lawrence was born on Oct. 19, 1929, in Greybull. Cremation has taken place and Lawrence will be placed next to his mother in the Donald J. Ruhl Cemetery this spring.... Full story
By Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Cynthia Lummis & Rep. Harriet Hageman March is Women’s History Month, when people across America commemorate and honor the important role played by women in our history. As members of Wyoming’s federal delegation, we’re proud that our state has led the way in championing women’s rights from the very beginning. In Wyoming, we’re not just the Cowboy State. We are the Equality State, and our state motto is “Equal rights.” The idea of equal rights and opportunity for men and women has always been at Wyoming’s cor... Full story
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that involves a detachment from reality. Along with symptoms that affect concentration and memory, people living with schizophrenia experience psychosis, which can include hallucinations and delusions. Individuals might lose interest in their usual activities, struggle with self-care, and withdraw from loved ones. These symptoms not only make daily life difficult and contribute to emotional distress, they can also lead to isolation, sleep problems, or substance use, any of which can affect well-being...
The City of Worland Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission approved a special exemption for 2290 Gregg Avenue to become a preschool and daycare during the Monday, March 27 meeting. Building Official and City Planner Randy Adams reported that neighbors within 140 feet of the property had been notified of the exemption, and that the facility had already been approved by the Department of Family Services and Fire Marshal’s Office. The commission found that parking would not be an issue, as the nature of the property’s use would make it a dro...
Reata Cook made a visit to the Washakie County Fairgrounds on March 15 to get young girls excited about fair pageantry. Cook, who was crowned Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2023 in August of last year, and was Miss Sheridan WYO Rodeo before that, was invited to Worland to speak as part of the Washakie County Fair Royalty Program. She told the girls present about her life as a rodeo queen, played games with them and, of course, took pictures with them. Bethany Stiver, the County Fair Royalty organizer, said...
Making the most of what they have been given, the Worland Lady Warriors picked up their first win of 2023 as they cruised to a commanding victory over the Powell Lady Panthers on March 24 in Powell. Fueled by their defense, the Lady Warriors shut out the Lady Panthers 5-0 as they improved to 1-1-1 on the season. "Our biggest focus was defending. Not just 1-v-1 but as a team," said WHS girls soccer coach Jesus Davila. "We went through the different scenarios, when and when not to step to the...
Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – A woman accused of setting fire to a Casper abortion clinic is being released from jail to live with her parents while a federal grand jury considers her case. Lorna Green appeared Tuesday afternoon in federal court in Cheyenne, where a magistrate judge weighed whether to hold the 22-year-old in custody. She is formally charged with felony arson of a facility engaged in interstate commerce, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Green is being released on a $10,000 unsecured appearance b... Full story
GILLETTE -A classic favorite, this beloved breakfast pastry comes in all shapes and sizes. Covered in sugar, glazed, filled or frosted, its history is based in Dutch, Russian and French cultures. Some bakers work all night to get the rows of delectable delights ready for the morning rush. Favorites differ but can include crullers, fritters or long johns. What is it? If you guessed doughnut, your tastebuds and intellect led you down the perfect pathway and right into a bakery on a Saturday... Full story
Mountain lion captured in Gillette GILLETTE (WNE) – Charlie Anderson chose a dangerous time to refill his bird feeder. The bird feeder hung from the side of his Kendrick Avenue home, which at that moment, was also to the side of a mountain lion. But that wasn't obvious at the time. "I noticed we had some really big footprints in the snow," Anderson said. He'd heard there was a mountain lion in town, but figured it already passed through his yard. Unhurried, he took a picture with a ruler b... Full story
CODY - The cases of Carolyn Aune and Moshe Williams ¬- who are charged in the murder of 2-year-old Paisleigh Williams - will remain severed, with each facing a separate jury trial, following a March 17 ruling issued by Park County District Court Judge Bobbi Overfield. Overfield also denied the state's request to postpone Aune's April 17 jury trial. These two rulings were issued following a March 16 hearing, in which Deputy Park County and Prosecuting Attorney Jack Hatfield requested the cases... Full story
JACKSON - Hannah Garland finds it oddly comforting that she knows which moose trampled her Friday morning. "Had it been a rogue moose, I would've been constantly living on edge, like 'Are you the one? Are you the one?'" said Garland, 27, who lives in Teton Village, where moose are constant features on the landscape. But knowing that it was Yellow 72, a collared, suburban moose known for her mangy look, hair loss and springtime tick infestation, allows Garland a bit more certainty in where she... Full story
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