Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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On this day in: 1889 - The Eiffel Tower was officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris. 1937 - The Hindenburg exploded over Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 passengers and crewmembers. 1940 - John Steinbeck was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his novel The Grapes of Wrath....
WORLAND — The Worland High School Graduation Parade, sponsored by Worland Rotary and organized by Kara Anderson will be at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday, May 13. Anderson said she had not initially planned to organize a parade this year, noting last year’s parade was organized since there were no traditional graduation ceremonies due to COVID-19 health restrictions in place. The parade was popular with seniors and with residents. Members of this year’s senior class approached Anderson about organizing the parade again so she agreed. She said she o...
WORLAND – Local resident Landis Benson approached the Washakie County Commissioners during their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 4, to discuss an idea that would extend the bike/walking path. Benson was joined by Washakie County Planner David Anderson to look at the original drawings of the bike path that were created in 2003. Benson said that he had discussed with the planner at that time about the possibility of extending the path down Lane 14 to South Flat Road and then e...
Mary L. Greet Egbert, 91, passed away October 26, 2020 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born July 22, 1929 in Worland, Wyoming. Memorial services will be at 11a.m. on Saturday, May 8, at the United Methodist Church in Ten Sleep.... Full story
Roxanne (Hernandez) Martinez, 48, passed away on November 28, 2020, at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Roxanne was born in Worland on March 6, 1972. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.... Full story
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time graduation ceremonies were changed dramatically, events were canceled. Today, both schools are planning regular graduations on May 16, summer events that were canceled last year are getting scheduled again. It is encouraging and exciting here in Washakie County, the Big Horn Basin and Wyoming for things to be returning back to normal. While Wyoming did not lock down everything as some states and countries did, schools were closed for a time, and there were businesses such as gyms, health... Full story
WORLAND - Worland's first dental hygienist Margaret Schmeltzer Lungren, and seven of her classmates from Sheridan College were recognized at last weekend's graduation ceremonies for the 50th anniversary of their graduation. Margaret Lungren was one of 24 students who were part of the first class of dental hygienists at Sheridan College. She said the dental hygiene program is a strong and vibrant program at the college with 30 students graduating over the weekend, 29 ladies and one young man....
WORLAND – The Washakie Prevention Coalition’s (WPC) Drug Free Community Walk/Run is set to take place Wednesday, May 12, on the Worland Walking Path from 6:30-8 p.m. “We want business and community members to come and enjoy the fresh air to get the summer kicked off in a positive way by showing support for a drug-free community,” Lila Jolley of Washakie County Prevention said. Donations made during the event will go toward the activity pass program. The activity pass program gives activit...
TEN SLEEP - The Ten Sleep track and field team wraps up their regular season in Thermopolis on Friday. The Pioneers and Lady Pioneers are coming off a strong meet in Buffalo on April 30. For the Pioneers, Boe Nichols won the 400-meter dash and improved his school record-setting time with a 50.75. Lindsey Holiday led the Lady Pioneers, who set a personal record in her long jump with a leap of 16-0.5. If Ten Sleep can replicate and build off the success from the meet in Buffalo for this week's...
Funeral services for Marlene Christofferson, 89, will be Tuesday, May 11, 10 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thermopolis. Mrs. Christofferson died May 3, 2021 in Gillette, Wyoming.... Full story
Military services for John Vialpando, 71, will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Saturday, May15, 11:30 AM in Thermopolis. Mr. Vialpando died May 3, 2021 at his residence in Thermopolis.... Full story
The Wyoming Democratic Party released a statement following Rep. Liz Cheney's removal as House GOP Conference Chair during a meeting of the House Republican Conference Wednesday morning. Cheney also released her statement and answers to reporter questions following the vote. WyoDems Statement on Cheney Ouster Cheyenne--Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Joe M Barbuto has issued the following statement on Representative Liz Cheney’s ouster as House GOP Conference Chair, which occurred early Wednesday morning: “The vote held today is further con... Full story
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming will end its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefits in order to address workforce shortages being felt throughout the state. The programs were made available through federal laws initiated in response to the pandemic and include Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Continued Assistance to Unemployed Workers Act of 2020. The additional payments will no longer be available to claimants as of June 19, 2021. “Wyoming needs workers, our... Full story
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