Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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High precipitation levels in the region have led to many road closures in National Forest and Bureau of Land Management public lands. “This year’s persistent, heavy precipitation has left us with damaged backcountry roads across the Big Horn Basin. We’re still assessing the damage and scheduling and prioritizing repairs. On top of that, it remains wet and muddy out there, which makes it difficult to maneuver the equipment needed for the roadwork without causing additional resource damage,” said Sarah Beckwith, Public Affairs official for Win...
Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Lawmakers on a legislative health panel declined last [month] to move forward with a draft bill that would have made emergency medical services (EMS) an essential service in Wyoming and seen the state contribute directly to ambulance care for the first time. The failed proposal to establish a state-backed grant program for EMS providers comes as first responders and the state wrestle with the sustainability of Wyoming’s fragile and precipitous ambulance infrastructure, a problem rooted in unstable funding and... Full story
Most notable of the events of the June 27 meeting of the Washakie Medical Center Board of Trustees was the introduction of a new board member who stepped in to fill the vacancy left by Kurt Johnson when he moved away. Jacquelyn Dennis, assistant curator at the Washakie Museum & Cultural Center, was selected by the Washakie County Commissioners as the newest member of the hospital board. She graduated from the University of Montana in 2021 and relocated to Worland in 2022 with her husband Connor Dennis, who works as a music educator for...
Donald L. Schneider Sr, Age 85 passed away March 1, 2023 in Clackamas, Oregon. He was born October 4, 1937 in Worland, Wyoming to Alexander and Ernastine (aka Edith) Schneider. Don attended and graduated from Worland Public Schools in 1956, then attended a year at Casper College in Casper Wyoming, studying Engineering. He married Virginia Baker in 1958 and had two children. Don worked as an Engineer and Surveyor for Wyoming Dept of Transportation. Moving to Oregon in 1963 they lived in The... Full story
Joe Marcus Simonson passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with his wife by his side. Joe was born on the Vincelette Ranch out of Baker, MT on October 7, 1934 to John G Simonson and Pearl McIntosh Simonson. He attended grade schools in Glendive, MT and Lacey, WA and graduated from WCHS in Worland in 1954. Joe volunteered for the draft shortly thereafter, stationed in France for two years while serving in the U.S. Army. He married Donna Graff in... Full story
Lloyd Franks age 76 passed away on June 29, 2023 at Saint Vincent hospital in Billings, MT surrounded by his children. Lloyd was born on July 2, 1946 in Lovell, Wy to Buelah and Harmon Franks and was known as Sonny by his family. He was the youngest of 4 children and the only son. He went to Lovell High School graduating in 1964. Lloyd was a member of the FFA, was class secretary and a member of the wrestling team. Lloyd met Jane Gams in Lovell, Wy and they were married April 4, 1964. They were... Full story
Richard Wayne Buckman, 68-year-old Worland resident, passed away June 28, 2023 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. Richard was born on August 1, 1954 in Dickinson, North Dakota, the oldest of 11 children born to Lewis and Bonnie (Gresz) Buckman. He grew up on the family farm near Belfield, North Dakota. He graduated from Belfield High School in 1972. Upon graduation, he began working in the oilfield as a rig operator as well as helping his dad on the family farm. Richard met the love of his life, Marcella Jane Kovash, at the wedding of... Full story
Everette Wyman was born on December 17, 1936, in Worland, Wyoming and passed away on June 20, 2023, in Buffalo, Wyoming. He married Claudia Bell in Ten Sleep, Wyoming in September of 1957. Together they had 6 children, Nancy (Bob) Quinn of Worland, Stan (Toni) Wyman of Gillette, Cindy (Jim) Wood of Buffalo, Kristy (Steve) Chapman of Buffalo, Whitney Stimpson of Sheridan, and Shayna Wyman of Buffalo and a very special grandson, Everette R. Wyman of Buffalo. Everette spent his entire life ranching in Ten Sleep until his retirement in 2009, at... Full story
Just when you think you have a handle on all the way scammers will reach out to try and separate you from your money they up their game. Recently, there are reports of scammers using local business names. Rocky Mountain Power has reported scammers are calling and contacting customers seeking immediate payment to avoid disconnection. RMP will not ask you to make payments with a pre-paid credit card but most of all they do not contact their customers in that way. RMP suggests rather than giving your account number to the caller, ask them to give...
Worland Community Garden is looking to grow, expanding both its physical footprint and its services through an $8,000 grant from the Wyoming Community Foundation. President of the Community Garden Board and Washakie County Conservation District Education Coordinator Janet Hofmann said the proposal for an expansion north into an unutilized portion of Newell Sargent Park was presented by the City of Worland "years ago." Now, that idea is becoming a reality. The latest grant money, facilitated...
RAWLINS (WNE) — The human remains discovered by shed antler hunters near the Pedro Mountains/ Miracle Mile area of Carbon County have been confirmed as belonging to John Daily Hammond of Thermopolis, Wyoming. Hammond was reported missing on Nov. 11, 2021, after a camping trip near the Miracle Mile/Pedro Mountains. Shed antler hunters in that area discovered human skeletal remains on May 6, 2023. The remains were analyzed by a forensic pathologist in Casper, Wyoming, who was able to confirm the identity utilizing skeletal analysis and medical r... Full story
On the road last week, the Worland Chiefs Post 44 C American Legion team lost to Lander on June 29 and Cody on July 1. The Chiefs lost 18-3 in Game 1 of their doubleheader against Lander, Game 2 vs. Lander was rained out. Against Cody, the Chiefs bounced back and played in two competitive games but ultimately lost both games, losing 12-8 in Game 1 and 9-3 in Game 2. “We got 15-runned against Lander. We struggled throwing strikes. It’s dug us some holes this season, and it’s been showing up the last few games,” said Worland Chiefs coach Corey D...
Douglas Balmain tramps about the Shirley Basin as a 'student,' drawing inspiration for what it might teach him about leading a lifestyle with purpose. SHIRLEY BASIN-Douglas Balmain weaved through mushroom fairy rings more lush than usual for this time of year, noting the expansion of the basin's mycelial fungal colonies. Sparse but brilliant yellow, red, lavender and orange blooms provided a subtle, sleek definition to the sage carpet. The chirp and chatter of songbirds rose above the noise of... Full story
Tap to reset your Instagram password: A Colorado citizen received a text message with a link to reset her Instagram password. It turns out this is a common Instagram and Facebook scam. Never click on a link in a text message like this – if you’re concerned, log into your account, and change your password there. Amazon Prime Days start July 11: Criminals are already sending emails and texts with deals too good to be true. CyberWyoming note: Never send payment info via text or email, don’t call a random number that pops up in your inbox, and only... Full story
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