Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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WORLAND - Worland youth golfer Karsten Simmons finished second in the 16-19 age division at the Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado tournament at Pelican Lakes Golf Club in Windsor, Colorado, on May 12-13. Even with poor weather Simmons shot an 81 for the first round and 76 in the second for a 137 total. "The course conditions were a bit rough and the weather was a major impact on all of the scores," said Karsten's father, Randy Simmons. "Lots of wind, rain and aerated greens kept the scores all...
Every once in a while I like to take a moment and send kudos out to people or organizations who are deserving. This week there are many. Let's start with perhaps the most important - Kudos to our service men and women who serve bravely each day to protect our country and our freedoms that we enjoy in the United States of America. Kudos to those who have served and sacrificed. We honor and recognize them specifically this Monday on Memorial Day, but their sacrifice should never be forgotten....
WORLAND — The railroad crossing at the intersection of Big Horn Avenue and Fifth Street has been taken offline while Burlington Northern Santa Fe continues to evaluate the problem. According to Washakie County Homeland Security/Emergency Management Director Jeff Schweighart, having the crossing offline means that the railroad crossarms will not come down when a train approaches. He said currently Burlington Northern Santa Fe is having the trains stop just prior to the tracks and then two BNSF employees will stop and direct traffic to allow t...
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked these out. Here are the real facts: ___ NOT REAL: American Restaurant Granted Permission to Sell Dog Meat! THE FACTS: A long-circulated false article about a California restaurant putting canine flesh on its menu offers this new twist: the sales are going forward as a court considers whether selling dishes of dog is protected in the U.S. as part of...
HYATTVILLE — The 15th annual Cowboy Carnival to raise funds the Hyattville Community Center will be this Sunday. Fun begins with the pie contest drop-off from 9 a.m. to noon. The horse race registration at 10 a.m., with the races beginning between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Riders from all over the Big Horn Basin will compete in 220 and 440 races with jackpots. Registration is $50, and contestants can register on race day. Admission is free, and you can back your vehicle right up to the track for tailgating and a good view at the old air strip whic...
James Eugene Ryan was born March 20, 1930 in Casper, Wyoming, to John Ryan, Sr. and Maude Smith Ryan. He passed away on May 21, 2018, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. On May 26, 1949, he married Dorothy Ann (Dode) Bartos in Douglas, Wyoming. They were married forty-years before her death. They were blessed with nine children. He later married Judy Johnson and they had three sons. Although they divorced, she continued to be his best friend and caretaker. Jim was a great... Full story