Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Threesa, "Tootie", Hunt, 76, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 in Bahia de los Angeles, Baja, Mexico. Tootie was born on September 3, 1942 in Snohomish, Washington to Archibald and Lily Harriett (Beck) Earley. From the age of 10 or 11, Tootie helped her mother, who ran a small nursing home in Monroe, WA. Though there were only a dozen or so patients, the work kept Tootie busy seven days a week. She learned all aspects of caregiving here and her compassion for others was deeply instilled.... Full story
Janice Faye Grosch Franklin passed away on June 17, 2019, in Powell. She was born on July 24, 1944, in Worland, to Alexander Grosch and Elsie Buxmann. Janice married Elmer Butz Jr. in Jan. 1962, and they had five children together. She then married Clif Franklin in June 13th, 1981. She met him at a softball game in Powell 1979. She was a mother, wife and homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, painting, golfing, bowling and softball. She was preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Elsie,... Full story
WORLAND - Depth is an important ingredient for any team and for the Worland Wildfires 18U girls softball team their reserve players have been getting some solid playing time the past few weeks. Originally, the Wildfires were to play in a Green River tournament last weekend but when that tournament fell through Wildfires coach Dave Coronado worked out a one-day tournament against Greybull and Lander on June 15. Coronado was missing five players for Saturday's games against Greybull and Lander,... Full story
The NBA has had a BUSY week and there are still moves to be made during this offseason. But for this week's column let's look at the winners and losers in the league in the past week. WINNER: TORONTO RAPTORS For the first time ever, the NBA title resides with the Raptors and in Canada. That's awesome. The Raptors brought home the championship by beating an All-Time great dynasty. Their Finals win is also going to give teams around the league that much more motivation. In a league dominated by dy... Full story
Peter "Pete" Galovich, 92, of Rancho Palos Verdes, California passed away the evening of June 8th, 2019 surrounded by his four children. Pete was born on November 19th, 1926 in the Wyoming mining community of Poposia to Mane "Mike" and Boja (Radakovich) Galovich. He and his family moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming when he was three and remained there through his youth. Pete fondly shared stories of his childhood and spoke proudly of his parents, sisters, and brothers. Life could often be... Full story
Lyle, "Bud" Sherman was called home Sunday June 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1934 to Natalie (Haynes) and Gene Sherman in Gebo, WY. While in his youth, the family moved around working in the Texaco oil fields. Following graduation from Cutbank, Montana High School, he enlisted in the Navy from 1953-1957. After his honorable discharge, Bud was traveling home to Montana from visiting family on Black Mountain. He noticed an ad looking for a plumber for Roberts Plumbing... Full story
WORLAND — The state School Facilities Commission (SFC) will tour Ten Sleep and Worland schools and then conduct a two-day work session in Worland next week. The SFC will meet in Worland for a work session Wednesday, June 26 at 1 p.m. Prior to the work session on Wednesday, the commission is scheduled to tour the Ten Sleep K-12 school starting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning prior to the start of the work session, the commission will tour Worland High School. The work session on Thursday, June 27, continues at 9:30 a.m. Both of these sessions w... Full story
WORLAND — The Washakie County commissioners, Washakie County Library staff and board members, along with the Friends of the Worland Library and concerned citizens met TSP architect, Mark Averett of Sheridan, along with two other architects on the phone Wednesday, June 12, to discuss the possible layout of the Washakie County Library being housed in the Kennedy Ace building at 801 Big Horn Avenue. Washakie County Commission Chairman Fred Frandson said in an earlier interview, “In order to complete due diligence and fully understand the pot...
WORLAND — The Worland City Council declared a vacancy in Ward 3 after accepting the resignation of Melissa Rivera Tuesday night. Rivera began a four-year term in January. She had accepted a write-in nomination after the 2018 primary election and was elected to one of two open Ward 3 seats in November 2018. She is moving out of the city for employment, which was the reason for her resignation. The city is accepting letters of interest through July 31. Letters should be address to City of Worland; Attention Mayor Jim Gill, P.O. Box 226, W...
Attention Worland Ward 3 residents now is your chance. There is an opening on the city council following the resignation of Melissa Rivera who is moving due to an employment opportunity. Letters of interest are being accepted through July 31. This is your chance to be involved in the community and help shape the future of Worland. In recent years there has been a lack of interest for council positions, especially in Ward 3. Last year two seats were vacated and there were no filings for the seats. Write-in nominations were accepted following... Full story
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY - Worland Public Transportation to Cody. 347-3208. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – Worland Acoustic Jam: 6:30 pm. at the Worland Senior Center. EVERY TUESDAY - Community Garden Activity, 10 a.m. Community Garden at Newell Sargent Park in Worland. FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - Worland City Council meeting: 7 p.m. at city hall. FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - The Washakie County Commissioners meeting: Commissioners' room in the courthouse start at... Full story
CHEYENNE – Three Worland High School juniors selected as Girls State delegates attended the 77th session of American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State held on the campus of Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne on June 9-15. Upon arrival to the program, delegates are assigned to “cities,” where they live during their residence at Girls State. During the program, which is operated in accordance with the basic laws of the State of Wyoming, delegates elect their own city, county and state officials and learn the duties of the vario... Full story
WORLAND - Starting with something as simple as a handshake, Kyle "Guante" Tran Myhre brings real life problems to light through spoken word. His performance on Wednesday night, June 12, in Worland, as part of the Big Horn Basin Children's Summit, sought to inspire an audience and give the community a chance to hear some of his poems that he has performed all over the country. "Those that stuck around for Guante got a real treat," Summit organizer Bob Vines said. "His work is incredibly powerful... Full story
Oil, gas companies appeal Sublette assessments PINEDALE (WNE) – Eight oil and gas companies with 38 different property accounts are appealing their 2019 Sublette County tax assessments, setting up the County’s Board of Equalization, comprised of the county’s five commissioners, for a lengthy hearing process. All appeals are based on the same objection as to how property values on equipment depreciated, which increased values, in some cases more than 90 percent. The companies want to use a depreciation schedule similar to that used by the Inter... Full story
LARAMIE — The Wyoming Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday morning in a legal challenge regarding whether the University of Wyoming has the right to regulate firearm possession on campus. In December, Albany County district court Judge Tori Kricken determined that the university does have that authority, in part because she determined that sloppy drafting of the 2010 Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act unwittingly stripped away some gun rights in the state. After Wednesday’s oral arguments, the supreme court will issue a written decision “at... Full story
JACKSON —A Connecticut man who refused an “invasive pat down search of his genitals” is suing the town of Jackson, Teton County and Jackson Hole Airport. Jackson police Officer Nate Karnes arrested William Frey on March 12, 2018, for violating security requirements. Frey, who has a vacation home in Jackson Hole and visits about twice a year, said his belt caused the Transportation Security Administration screening machine to alert. Frey, in his complaint filed by attorney Seth “Turtle” Johnson, said he volunteered to take off his belt but... Full story
SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Department of Transportation Aeronautics Commission unanimously approved a contract between the state and SkyWest Airlines Monday, officially selecting SkyWest as the state’s preferred carrier for four critical air service communities, including Sheridan. Whether the state executes the contract will depend on those four communities — which also includes Gillette, Riverton and Rock Springs — signing memorandums of understanding agreeing to participate. For Sheridan County Airport, the approval of the contract means i... Full story
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