Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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TEN SLEEP - The Ten Sleep Lady Pioneers had their first track and field state qualifier last week when Isabelle Fox punched her ticket to the 1A State meet at the Buffalo Invitational Twilight meet on April 28 in Buffalo. Fox qualified in the high jump, clearing 4-7 and finishing second in the event at Buffalo. "She was fist pumping and just excited," said TSHS track and field coach Desiree Egger on Fox qualifying for state. "She's been wanting that, and it tied her best from last year. She's ca...
SHERIDAN — The Bighorn National Forest will soon act on dispersed camping solutions brought forward two years ago by the Big Horn Mountain Coalition Dispersed Camping Task Force. The suggestions — which range from requiring a dispersed camping sticker for campers to implementing a year-round 14-day stay limit — are all intended to address some common issues with dispersed camping, or camping outside of a designated campground, said Bighorn National Forest recreation staff officer Andrea Maichak. These issues include overcrowding and lack of av... Full story
Annabelle "A.B." Word, 81, of Kirby, died April 27, 2022, at 05:39 in Casper Medical Center after battling a long illness at home. Her husband and collaborator of 28 years, Barrie Lynn Bryant, was holding her hand when she died. A.B. was born Aug. 3, 1940, in Little Rock, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents of Little Rock. She is survived by her husband, Barrie, three dogs, Peeka, Layla and Rumi, and two cats, Nellie and Grady of Kirby, her daughter, Jennifer Paige Spradley of Dallas,... Full story
Gary Allen Robbins, 80-year-old Worland resident, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Gary was born on August 12, 1941 in Powell, Wyoming to Bain Lagard and Elenore "Noni" (Hiemer) Robbins. While growing up he attended school in Powell, graduating from Powell High School in 1960. During high school he met Diane who he later married in Powell on October 31, 1964. To this union, a baby girl, Gayla, was born July 10, 1965. A few years later a baby boy, Michael, wa... Full story
Delores Jean Wiley, 84, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Worland on April 28, 2022. She was born June 7, 1937 in Worland, Wyoming. She was the second of four children born to John William and Rosa Alberta (Reed) Paxton. Growing up on various family farms, she spent many hours with her cousins whom she loved dearly. Delores received her education in Worland graduating from WHS in 1955. She married Dale Williams in 1955 in Worland. To this union were born three children, Debra, Dale a... Full story
Iris Glynn (Roberts) Bell passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on April 30, 2022. Iris was born on July 16, 1934 to Joseph W. and Clara Mae Roberts in Kelly, Louisiana. She spent her childhood with her beloved brother, William Joseph (Billy Joe), and sister Catherine (Cathy). She grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana and graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1952. While in high school, Iris participated in the Kilties, a precision marching team and had the opportunity to perform i... Full story
WORLAND — Washakie County voters will be asked to weigh-in on a one-fourth of a cent general purpose sales tax that will be used for funding ambulance services in the county. For the past eight years, when voters have supported the one-cent general purpose tax, Washakie County has not received funding from the distribution. This year the commissioners considered seeking funding from general purpose sales tax if renewed by voters this November. Chairman Fred Frandson said they realized that being part of the overall distribution would take fundi...
WORLAND — The Washakie County Commissioners launched the survey asking residents to rank the eight entities seeking the continuation of the one-cent general purpose tax. The survey is available online or in this week’s issue on A11. Surveys must rank all eight entities or they will be invalid. Surveys must be completed and turned in by 5 p.m., May 20. Surveys can be dropped off at the county clerk’s office in the courthouse, Worland City Hall, Ten Sleep Town Hall and the Northern Wyoming News. Hard copies will be available at most of the entit...
TEN SLEEP – In a special board meeting Thursday, April 18 the Ten Sleep school board unanimously voted to finalize the contracts for Annie Griffin as superintendent and Robert Griffin as principal. As a result, the board also accepted Sarah Anderson’s resignation. Anderson is the sister of Annie Griffin. Anderson stated that she is very excited that her sister and brother-in-law have been chosen as the administrative team and that she now must make the tough decision to step down from her position as on the Ten Sleep School Board of Tru...
Four years ago in this space I asked residents to partake in the survey regarding the one-cent sales tax. There were under 400 responses for the survey. This year I appeal to potential voters to again partake in the survey. There are two important questions facing the county this year, whether to continue the one-cent general purpose tax and assist eight entities throughout the county; and whether to support a new quarter of a cent (one-fourth of one penny) to fund the county ambulance services. Four years ago 10 entities were on the survey... Full story
WORLAND – Two employees from Diesel Pickup Specialists (DPS) in Worland have been teaching three automotive classes since the beginning of the school year, all of which have proven to be successful. DPS owner Mike Baugh and lead technician Josh Keller offer three classes at the high school. The first class is Auto One. According to Keller, this is an entry-level class for those with no auto experience, and is a requirement for the other two classes. The other wo classes – electrical and engine and drivetrain – are for more experienced kids....
Our last Music and Melodrama production, "The Good, The Bad and The Funny" was extremely successful and was performed at the museum in April 2018. Well, fast forward to 2022 and producer Muffie Shaw and director Naomi Durrant are excited to announce that we are back with a new Music and Melodrama show this May! Please join us for an entertaining performance of "From Broadway, to the Badlands and Beyond!" The show features fabulous Broadway tunes from some of your favorite old and new musicals an...
WORLAND - The Washakie County Homemakers announced their 2022 Unsung Hero last week, right before National Homemakers Week. Worland business owner and community volunteer Kathy Mercado is being honored as the Washakie County Homemakers 2022 Unsung Hero. She will receive a plaque and be honored at the group's fall meeting. All county Unsung Heroes around the state will be recognized at the state convention next month. In her nomination of Mercado, Homemaker member Linda Abell wrote, "A true...
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