Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Sales tax, chickens, EMS and fly-in all in this week's issue....
Mike Lindell is NOT the purveyor of election integrity truth. On May 29, 2022, Mike Lindell, peddler of pillows and promises, traveled to Wyoming to speak in conjunction with a political rally. While here, he took it upon himself to allege publicly that widespread election fraud occurred in our fair state. He went on to declare that anyone who does not agree with him is a traitor to our country. As the Chief Election Officer for the State of Wyoming, it is important for me to ensure that each of you know that Mr. Lindell’s statement is f... Full story
WORLAND — The Washakie County one-cent general purpose tax committee met last Thursday to discuss the survey results and decide percentages for each of the eight entities seeking funding if voters continue the tax in November. Committee Chairman Chris Kocher said representatives from each of the entities sat down and looked at what each entity needed from the 1 cent general purpose tax. Currently the City of Worland receives 42% and the recommendation is for them to receive 40% of the distribution over the next four years. The Worland C...
THERMOPOLIS — How do you offer quality services at an affordable and sustainable business model? That is the question facing emergency medical services around Wyoming and around the country. To help answer those questions, the Governor’s Health Task Force and the Wyoming Department of Health have been seeking input and information about the current operations and challenges to Emergency Medical Services in Wyoming, conducting five listening sessions around the state to gain information from the stakeholders providing those services. One suc...
WORLAND — The first-ever fly-in at Worland Municipal Airport, at least in recent history, will be this Saturday hosted by the Worland Flying Club and sponsored by the City of Worland and Sky Aviation. Bill Pennington, president of the club, said a Fly-In serves several purposes — to promote Worland, promote the Worland Municipal Airport and aviation commerce. It is also a community activity for the club. What is a Fly-In? General aviators from around the area are invited to fly in to Worland airport and socialize with other aviators and enj...
Fire and law enforcement are by law essential services, meaning counties and municipalities must provide those services. What is not an essential service is emergency medical services. No one really seems to know why but more and more people are asking as emergency medical services are struggling across the state and the country. During a listening session hosted by the Wyoming Department of Health last week in Thermopolis, DOH officials reported that requests for service for EMS have increased 27.1 percent in the past six years statewide. In... Full story
WORLAND — The Washakie County Republican Party will be hosting the Big Horn Basin Gubernatorial Debate next Thursday at the Worland Middle School Auditorium. While the debate is hosted by the local party, they want the debate to be open to any interested voter in the Big Horn Basin, according to party members Jeff Pomeroy and Tami Young. Pomeroy said Republican governor candidates Rex Rammell and Brent Bien have committed to the debate and a letter from Governor Mark Gordon appears to indicate that he will be in attendance but a formal a...
Mary Jean Gossin , 85, of Casper, Wyoming died Monday, June 20, 2022. Following Mary Jean's wishes, no services will be held.... Full story
A memorial service for Donna Ann Crawford, 70, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at the Glenrock Middle School Auditorium in Glenrock, Wyoming with Pastor Don Hinton officiating. Inurnment will be in the Glenrock Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Paisley Shawl in Hotel Higgins, 416 West Birch Street in Glenrock. Donna Crawford passed away in her home Tuesday, March 29, 2022 north of Glenrock, Wyoming. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas, Wyoming is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be s... Full story
Mary Buchanan, 79, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 26, 2022. She entered this world on September 6, 1942, in Worland, Wyoming, born to Frank and Jeanne Copp. She married Neil Buchanan on October 26, 1969. They were married 41 years until Neil's death in 2010. Mary was an avid movie watcher and loved to read. This love of movies really made her an expert when she owned the Show Biz Video store. Boy, did she know her movies! Mary was also known for... Full story
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Witzeling passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born Nov. 22, 1925, to Hazel and Lawrence Minch in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Betty moved at a young age to Madison, Wisconsin, with her mother. She spent childhood summers at her grandparents' farm where all sorts of shenanigans ensued. She and her cousin Ellen painted their aunt's chickens green, set a section of the apple orchard on fire, and Betty convinced her cousin to jump from the hayloft into a... Full story
Luis Deniz Jr. left this world too soon, at the young age of 34 on June 12, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1987 to Luis and Maria Deniz in Worland, WY. Luis was a son, a big brother, a father, a godfather, and an incredibly loyal friend. He was dedicated to his family and close friends whom he treated as family. Luis was the first born of four siblings and he loved his siblings very much. He had a special relationship with each of them. He would do anything for his family, he always gave more... Full story
Lorna Jane Hughley, 67 of Worland passed away June 14, 2022 in Billings, Montana with her loving husband by her side. Lorna was born on August 1, 1954 in Eugene, OR. She grew up with her many siblings and completed her education in Oregon. She worked at Halliburton, Haskell furniture, The Pit Stop and Loaf N'Jug here in Worland. She loved playing bingo, the Riverton slot machines and spending time with her friends. She loved her dogs Dolly and Toby and they were spoiled beyond reason. Lorna met... Full story
Tanya Lake-Garrison passed away from a serious illness and left us on June 9th, 2022 at 42 years of age. She was a wife and a mother, a sister, and a daughter. She is survived by her parents, husband, son, brother, and sister. Memorial Service will be in Ferndale Washington on July 23rd, contact the family for details.... Full story
Colton James Lapp passed away at the age of 29 on Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was born in Lovell, on Sept. 25, 1992. Cremation has taken place. There will be a time to share memories of Colton with the family from 2 – 4 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel.... Full story
Deanna Jeanne Blincow, 77, passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Deanna was born in Worland, on June 23, 1944. Cremation has taken place and services will be at 11 A.M., Saturday, July 25, 2022 at the Ten Sleep Cemetery.... Full story
Claire Adene (Boyd) Lais passed away on June 14, 2022, at her home. She was 103 years old. Claire was born on Feb. 20, 1919. in Campbell County, near Savageton, Wyoming. No formal services are planned. Cremation has taken place and a family gathering will take place at a later date.... Full story
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