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Saying goodbye to Taco Johns in Worland, Memorial Day service and other local news....
Wyoming's U.S. Congressional Representative Harriet Hageman was a special guest during the annual Memorial Day service held at the Riverview Memorial Gardens cemetery in Worland and at the Ten Sleep Cemetery on May 27, and she delivered a very reflective speech. She began, "I want you to know what an incredible honor it is to represent you in Congress; I've been there for a little over a year and a half now, and I have learned a lot to say the least, but to be able to come back to Wyoming, to...
During the May 20 meeting of the Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees, the Master Teacher Award was presented to Rick Dorn, a social studies teacher at Worland High School. The Master Teacher Award is given annually by the board to a teacher in Worland's school district who goes above and beyond their duties as a teacher, making the extra effort to connect to their students. Dorn was selected by the board because, "His dedication to students is unmatched. He has left an...
Safe Community Day this Saturday, June 1 will give the community a chance to get up close with first responders and the equipment that they use to save lives. Kami Neighbors of Washakie County Emergency Management said, “It’s a chance for the public to come and meet our first responders and other agencies in our community that help keep our community safe. Typically, these are people that you meet when you’re having a bad day. Instead, we want you to meet them in a fun, safe environment.” Safe Community Day is hosted by Washakie County Emergen...
Terrell Vernon Skrettingland passed peacefully on May 24, 2024 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, Wyoming. Terry was born in Worland on November 29, 1951 to Kyle Aadne and Freda Mae (Cheeney) Skrettingland. He attended elementary through 7th grade in Worland. In 1966 he moved with his family to Cheyenne graduating from Cheyenne Central in 1971. He was married to Lisa Brandt Grear and later divorced. They had a son, Justin Kyle. Then he married Julie. They were the... Full story
With sad hearts we share the news of the passing of Mrs. Betty Ann Rickman in Casper, Wyoming on May 4, 2024. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and teacher who was an avid birdwatcher, gardener, and arrowhead collector. Betty Ann Aagard was born on September 15, 1929, in Greybull, Wyoming and grew up in nearby Burlington. Betty married Floyd Thomas Rickman on March 8, 1948, and later graduated from the University of Wyoming with her teaching degree. For most of her 30 year teaching career she... Full story
Theodore “Ted” William Kulze passed away on May 25, 2024, at his home in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. Ted was born on Sept. 16, 1948, in Queens, New York. Memorial services will be held in Ten Sleep at a later date.... Full story
Betty Jean (Mitchell) Brown passed away on May 24, 2024, at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. Betty was born June 24, 1938 in Berwyn, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.... Full story
Nancy Lee (Sherwood) Drafton passed away on May 22, 2024, at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Nancy was born on Dec. 30, 1936, in Allen County, Kansas. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Ten Sleep Cemetery in Ten Sleep, Wyoming.... Full story
As of June 1, Taco John’s Worland will shutter its doors. From what I learned from the owner, Lindsay Stilwell of Lodar Inc. from Casper, she has opted to not renew the franchise agreement that is up on June 2. There are a number of reasons for this including cost of the agreement and new requirements. Please read the story on Page 1. It’s unfortunate but not unusual for businesses to have to let franchise agreements go; especially here in the Big Horn Basin. Both Greybull and Thermopolis have had sandwich franchises close down and re-...
On March 16, a grassroots committee hosted the Worland Mental Fitness Fair at the Worland Community Center. Members of the panel were Dr. Ralph Louis, psychologist from Oxbow Counseling in Basin; Janae Harman, owner of Family Circle Counseling in Worland; Mary Johnson, CEO of Oxbow Counseling in Worland; and Carol Bell, provisionally licensed therapist at Foundations Counseling in Cody. The panel answered prepared questions that came from the committee and from similar events in Shell, Greybull and Cowley. The Northern Wyoming News will be...
On Saturday, June 1 from 4 to 8 p.m., Main Street Thermopolis will host the 10th annual Thermopolis Brewfest. The family-friendly event can be found in downtown Thermopolis between Fourth and Fifth streets. According to Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO Meri Ann Dorman, the participating breweries will be – One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company, Snowy Mountain Brewing, Cody Draft Brewing and Teton Distributors, with more to come. Several food vendors will be there too, including Cajan Rendezvous, Wing It, Big Horn Kettle Korn and o...
It might not have been the big leap they wanted, but the Worland Lady Warriors softball program took another step forward in the 2024 season. The Lady Warriors won the most games in the program's four-year history, going 3-19 (1-9 in the West conference). Ralley Moreno and Samantha Pierce earned West all-conference honors. Pierce was named to the first-team, while Moreno was second-team all-conference. Pierce led the Lady Warriors in batting average (.465), on-base percentage (.509), runs (14),...
Danny Lee Garcia, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on May 27, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 43 years old. Danny was born on December 26, 1980, in Worland, Wyoming, to proud parents Ruben Pimentel and Caroline (Solis) Garcia. His early years were spent in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he enjoyed the adventures of childhood and being surrounded by his family. In the 1990s, the family returned to Worland, where Danny completed his high school education, and... Full story
PINEDALE - Approximately 200 folks were on the ground in the unincorporated community of Daniel in Sublette County on Sunday, May 26 for the planned Hogs for Hope ceremonial check presentation scheduled to take place in front of the Green River Bar. People from across the United States attended the event, billed as a peaceful protest, including from Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Iowa, Maine, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado, California and beyond. 'Protecting their town' Starting the... Full story
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