Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Ten Sleep’s Class of 2023 will toss up their caps at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 14 in the Ten Sleep Gymnasium. The class of seven’s valedictorian is Kinley Anderson, who will be honored alongside salutatorian Walker Cooper. Classmates Calvin Baker, Kevin Fuchs, Jillian Miller, Elijah Mitchell and Ian Turgeon will also receive their diplomas. Ten Sleep Schools Principal Robert Griffin said, “This is my first year leading the Pioneers, and this class has been amazing to lead.” Griffin noted that Ten Sleep was able to have a football team this year for t...
Washakie County School District No. 2 Superintendent Annie Griffin assured that as the district transitions their students into a new school, safety is not only a priority but a key feature of the design of the school. The list of safety features begins with the vestibules that will be present at both main entrances of the school. Griffin said, “Both the downstairs and upstairs entrances will be a buzz-in entrance, so someone will have to let you in once you’re inside the vestibule. The upstairs door will be manned by the administrative ass...
This summer the Bureau of Land Management will be floating the Big Horn River, and they are inviting the public to join them. The project comes as agencies such as BLM, Wyoming Game and Fish and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, along with the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative, look to develop the Blueway Trail along the river from Thermopolis to Lovell. “I think the main point is just trying to get people out on the river and enjoying it, and for us, increasing access to public lands,” BLM Cody Field Office Outdoor Rec...
The Bureau of Land Management asks recreationists and other travelers to steer clear of muddy trails and roads as spring snowmelt and precipitation have resulted in muddy conditions throughout our area. “Waiting a bit now for trails and roads to dry up is better for our shared public lands and resources in the long run,” said BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner Rick Tryder. “Whether you’re on foot, bike, horse or motorized vehicle, please plan ahead and choose south-facing routes that get more sun and are more likely to be dry.” TRAVELING BY FOOT,... Full story
Dorothy Lee Murdoch, 78, passed away on May 1, 2023, at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. Dorothy was born November 20, 1944, in Worland, Wyoming to Harold Bernie and Lina Louise (Loudan) Miller. She graduated from Worland High School with the class of 1962. Following graduation, she attended Acme Beauty School in Billings. Upon completion of her education, she returned home where she married the love of her life, David Nieber Murdoch in 1964. She operated Dorothy's Beauty Salon for 57... Full story
Frank A. Bien Jr., 69, died May 1, 2023, in Thermopolis. Mr. Bien was born in Superior, Wisconsin. A Celebration of his life will be held in June.... Full story
A Celebration of the Life of Mick White, 81, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Thermopolis. Mr. White died Sunday, April 30 at his residence in Thermopolis.... Full story
Michael B. Rangel (“Mike”) of Worland, Wyoming passed away April 13, 2023. Mike was born Nov. 30, 1970, in Worland. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.... Full story
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but the reality is, we need to talk about mental health all year round. By not talking about mental health, we add to the stigma that surrounds it. Stigma can lead to a reluctance for individuals to seek treatment. Approximately 20% of Americans will experience mental illness in their lifetime, yet fewer than half of those ever seek treatment. And, the longer mental health issues go untreated, the more severe they can become. But, talking about mental health can be a challenge, and sometimes difficult....
The Washakie County Homemakers officially honored the 2023 Unsung Hero and presented Certificate of Appreciation to another volunteer during the Homemakers annual luncheon Saturday, May 6. Linda Abell was honored as the 2023 Unsung Hero and she presented a Certificate of Appreciation to friend and fellow volunteer Mary Donnell. Abell said whenever she needed help on a project she would say, "Call Mary." Abell and Donnell currently decorate the window display monthly at the Worland Community...
A Wyoming Department of Transportation project to remove and replace US16 guardrail is scheduled to begin May 12 east of Ten Sleep. S&L Industrial of Cowley is the prime contractor on the $648,397 project to remove and replace guardrail between mileposts 34.0 and 35.5 in Ten Sleep Canyon, beginning about eight miles east of Ten Sleep. “The project’s intent is to upgrade to steel posts and meet guardrail height standards for additional safety,” said WYDOT project engineer Andy Freeman of Basin. “This project is anticipated to take about six wee... Full story
In the early afternoon of May 4, Washakie Medical Center staff quickly gathered in the facility's cafeteria to honor two individuals selected as recipients of annual awards given to outstanding employees of the hospital. Chief Financial Officer Jennifer McMillan began the brief ceremony by announcing Environmental Services Manager Landon Wood as the Leader of the Year. She said, "He is innovative and dedicated to pushing his team to a greater level of service every day, and he finds ways to...
Why a marathon? That question is one that Jared Leithead fielded quite often as he trained to make and run in the Boston Marathon. A 2011 Worland High School graduate, Leithead, who lives in Cheyenne, has been known as a wrestler to his family and friends. He was a two-time 3A state champion and a member of the 2011 Worland state championship team. He's even a wrestling official for the Wyoming High School Activities Association. However, three years ago, with some prodding from a friend,...
Powell family first in line welcomed by new entrance supervisor POWELL - When Chris Baltz, East Entrance fee supervisor at Yellowstone National Park, saw a car parked in front of the closed entrance Thursday evening before dark, he thought the visitors were mistaken about the park's opening schedule. This is his first season in the park. He approached the vehicle to advise the occupants, only to find they were well aware of the Friday morning schedule and intended to wait until 8 a.m. to save... Full story
GILLETTE (WNE) — Gillette police investigated and found multiple instances of cheese slices left on vehicles parked outside of homes Tuesday. The first report came in from a 27-year-old woman who said her vehicle in the 1500 block of Ohara Drive had cheese slices on it. There was no damage from the cheese, and it’s unclear what kind of cheese they were. Several other neighbors found similar cheese placements on their cars, said Police Deputy Chief Brent Wasson. While investigating that report, an officer found a 2008 Chevy in the 1400 blo... Full story
CHEYENNE - Two Cheyenne teens involved in a drive-by shooting in Lincoln Park that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl will be charged as adults. Julian Espinoza, 16, was driving the vehicle during the time of the April 30 incident and has been charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and aiding and abetting first-degree murder. He faces life in prison alongside Johnny Munoz, the 17-year-old passenger, who was charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit... Full story
JACKSON - A group of individuals and nonprofits that are suing the state in order to keep abortion legal in Wyoming has filed a motion to restrain the enforcement of a chemical abortion ban that's set to take effect July 1. The group filed a five-page motion for a temporary restraining order Wednesday afternoon in Teton County District Court. The document asks for a hearing no later than June 30 to determine whether the chemical abortion ban will be halted. In the motion, the group of women, phy... Full story
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