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“When did we stop being the land of the brave and home of the free? When did freedom stop?” Those questions were asked of me on Monday during an interview with Democratic candidate for governor Terry Livingston of Worland. The questions are fitting as we head into this Memorial Day weekend, when on Monday, we honor and remember our brave men and women in the military who served, fought and died in sacrifice for their country. They sacrificed fighting for our freedoms here in the United States of America and for freedoms for others in their cou... Full story
WORLAND – Like a baby’s temper tantrum, the meltdown in the infant formula market has been building for quite some time. Abbott, one of two companies responsible for the shortage, is the company that makes Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formulas. They recalled many of their infant formula products and closed its Michigan plant in February after reports of bacterial infections in four infants. According to a press release on the Abbott website, Abbott Laboratory reached an agreement Monday, May 16 with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and...
By Victoria Eavis, Casper Star-Tribune, Rone Tempest, WyoFile And Matt Adelman, Douglas Budget Via Wyoming News Exchange W. Frank Eathorne says two of the most important moments in his life occurred when he was 7 years old, living on the family ranch in the Thunder Basin grasslands of eastern Wyoming. The first came on a stormy spring day in 1975 after a Sunday school class at Dry Creek Community Hall in the minuscule town of Bill, just north of the Eathorne U Diamond Ranch in Converse County. “It was a rainy April Sunday after church that I g... Full story
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) said reports of stomach-related illnesses known overall as viral gastroenteritis have been recently increasing in Wyoming. Recent upticks have been reported from the northern part of the state, including Sheridan and Park counties, as well as in southern Wyoming’s Laramie County. “We are specifically seeing increased reports in school and restaurant settings,” said Matt Peterson, WDH surveillance epidemiologist. Peterson said commonly reported symptoms include vomiting, nausea, chills and dia... Full story
WORLAND - Worland Democrat Terry Livingston announced her bid for the state's highest position on Monday. Livingston told the Northern Wyoming News that she would be filing for governor on the Democratic ticket prior to Friday's filing deadline. She said she waited to see if any other Democrat was going to put their hat into the ring, but found out a few who were interested opted not to seek the nomination. Livingston ran on the Democratic ticket two years ago for State Senate District 20 seat,...
WORLAND — The filing period for federal, state, county and Worland races ends this Friday at 5 p.m. Filings as of Tuesday show a five-way race for the two county commission seats up for election. County Commissioners Terry Wolf and Fred Frandson, both of Worland, both filed for re-election on the Republican ticket early. As reported last week Morgan Martinez of Worland was also an early filer. In the past week, joining those three candidates on the Republican ticket are Bryony Volin of Ten Sleep and Lynette Dooley Swing of Worland. After n...
WORLAND – American Legion Floyd Minch Post 44 will conduct Memorial Day ceremonies in Worland and Ten Sleep on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. As it has for decades, the Worland Legion post will begin its Worland ceremonies at 11 a.m. at the Arch in Memory of the Valiant in Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery on West River Road next to the Washakie County Fairgrounds. The emcee will be Post 44 Commander Ryan Decker and the chaplain will be Post 44 Chaplain Frank Ley. The Color Guard and Firing Squad will be provided by the Post 44 Honor Guard. T...
Funeral services for Judy E. Annan, 75, will be held Friday, May 27, 10 a.m. at Mortimore Funeral Home in Thermopolis. Judy passed away Saturday May 21, 2022 at Hot Springs Health hospital in Thermopolis.... Full story
Robert (Bob) Lynn Stuckey died on May 9. A viewing was held May 10, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. A private family memorial service is scheduled in August.... Full story
Meet Anthony Herrera. Anthony is and addiction recovery warrior. Anthony has struggled with addiction "for at least 20 years." Anthony began his journey of addiction at the age of 15 when he was first introduced to alcohol by family members. From there, his addiction grew. He started smoking marijuana and methamphetamine at the age of 16, and from the ages of 15-21, he had five MIP [minor in possession] citations. Around the age of 18 or 19, he started using cocaine and used it "as much as I cou...
Gene LeRoy Schreibeis of Worland, Wyoming moved to his heavenly home on May 23,2022. He was born on May 20, 1929 in Buffalo, Wyoming to George and Violet Lupton Schreibeis. Gene and his family moved to a farm/ranch north of Sheridan soon after he was a year old, where he remained until his marriage. Gene graduated from Sheridan High School in 194 7. He was one of the original students at Sheridan College and then graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming in 1952. Gene and Bonnie Reed... Full story
Mavis Theresa Bear passed away at Worland Healthcare on May 21, 2022. She was born August 17,1932 in Corson, South Dakota to John Miller McCleod and Mary Louise (Forte). On May 16, 1951 Mavis married the love of her life Charles Grant Bear. They had 67 wonderful years together until Chuck passed into Heaven on September 23, 2018. Mavis spent her life being a stay-at-home mom, doing all kinds of arts and crafts during her lifetime beginning when she was a young girl by getting paper from out of... Full story
Shirley Jean (Zajic) Gifford, 87, passed away May 17, 2022 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, WY. Shirley was born September 5, 1934 in the state of Missouri to Frank and Maude (Oxley) Zajic. She graduated from Greybull High School in Greybull, WY in 1952. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Leonard William Gifford; her parents; two brothers, Lyle and Dennis Zajic; and one sister, Beverly Cummings. She is survived by her son, David (Tracy) Gifford; daughter,... Full story
Dixie Darlene (Patrick) Johnson departed this world on Thursday May 19 surrounded by her family to be with her Lord and Savior joining her parents and siblings in the Kingdom. Dixie was born on July 18, 1949 to Glen and Florence Patrick and was raised in Manderson. She married Eddie Johnson October 17, 1964 and raised a daughter, Sheri, and son Sean. Her parents preceded her in death along with brothers Charles, Richard and Ralph and sisters Lois and Pat. Dixie is survived by her husband of 57 years Eddie, daughter Sheri (Jeff), son Sean... Full story
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