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The Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget at the regular monthly meeting Monday. Chief Operations Officer Charlie Cauffman shared that the total appropriations for the district for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 would be $46,544,293. The funds are categorized as follows: General Fund: $24,535,000 Special Revenue (Grant) Fund: $4,181,000 Major Maintenance Fund: $3,354,988 Capital Construction Fund: $4,499,867 Debt Service Fund: $2,192,683 Recreation District Fund: $648,002...
Worland had its first farmers market of the year on July 8, with offerings including a free pancake breakfast and products for sale from local growers and artisans. Many Worland natives came out to partake in the market, as did several visitors. One such visitor was none other than U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyoming). He was treated to a pancake and sausage links and then spoke with the public. In between mingling, he paused for a brief interview with the Northern Wyoming News. He said that...
Once again Mom is fresh out of ideas so she calls on me, Roscoe the Rascal to fill in for her. You would think I would get an extra treat for this, but nope. Something about it's not fair to my sisters. I do not get it. A while back we discussed a typical day in my life and that was in early spring. Well summer days are a bit different. Shadow, for one sleeps in but I get up when Dad gets ready for work and depending on how far he has to travel for the day that could be between 2:30 to 3:30...
Summer months. A time most of us in Wyoming anxiously wait for as winter can seem cold, bleak, and feel like it can drag on forever. People often report the best mental health in the summer. This can be due to various factors including longer days, warmer temperatures, and an increase in Vitamin D. So how can you take advantage of the summer months and improve your mental health at the same time? Let’s take a closer look at Vitamin D and the impact it can have on mental health. It is estimated that more than 40% of Americans have a Vitamin D d...
Dr. Alden LeRoy Curtis, 83, of Worland, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Washakie Medical Center. Alden was the second son of Clayton and Dorothy (Hull) Curtis and was born on May 9, 1940 in Loveland, Colorado. He always considered himself a Wyoming and Worland native, despite the fact that his parents had traveled from Worland to Loveland so his maternal aunt, Dr. Grace Hull, could deliver him. That love of his hometown and state was a significant part of his hear... Full story
Glen Gordon "Red" Willford climbed his last power pole on July 10th 2023, and is now lighting up heaven. Undoubtedly, he was welcomed home by grandchildren Taylor, Lindsey Jo and Andrew, parents Frank and Wanda, twin siblings Colleen and Dewan, sisters Sylvia Stucki and Tina Keesler and brothers Kent and Ronald. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carol Lish, daughters Carla (Jeff) Parsons, LeeAnn Cheatham, Julie (Carl) Wall, Becky (Charlie) Wassum, and son Troy (Lori); grandchildren Ian (Da... Full story
Tyler Boyd Lyman, 50, of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, passed away on June 30, 2023 at the Washakie Medical Center ED from medical complications that began after surgery. Tyler was born on March 26, 1973 to Betty Colt and Dwight Lyman in Worland, Wyoming. He grew up in Ten Sleep where he graduated in 1991. In 2000, Tyler and Neysha Decker began dating. They were married in 2002 and have two daughters, Sawyer and Shelby Lyman. Years later they would be blessed with two grandsons, Jace and Easton Lyman.... Full story
Lawrence Donald "LD" Gilbertz, 66, "Paniolo," rode out of this life on a prized horse on June 27, 2023 in Gillette, Wyoming after succumbing to an unexpected stay in the hospital. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family for many weeks in the Gillette hospital and at the time of his death. LD was born April 29, 1957, in Gillette, Wyoming to Lawrence "Larry" and Verna Ann (Howell) Gilbertz. He was the second oldest of four children (Kathie, Susan and Jay). LD developed his love of ranch... Full story
Maxine Fritzler Watson, 97, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.... Full story
Kurt's Karate won Judge's Choice at the Ten Sleep Fourth of July Parade. There were 27 entries this year that paraded down US 16 through Ten Sleep to a good-sized Independence Day crowd that did not mind the rainy weather. Organizer Becky Cooper said it appeared to be a record crowd attending the parade. Other results from the parade are as follows: Theme: Washakie County Republican Women (the theme was "Yankee Doodle Dandy") Business: Ten Sleep Pony Express and Gas Station Church Group: Ten...
The stands were full at the Ten Sleep Rodeo Grounds on July 3 and 4 for the 78th Annual Fourth of July Rodeo hosted by the Ten Sleep Rodeo Association. Results were posted as follows: BULL RIDING Wyatt Norstegaard, 74 Kyle Cheney, 73 Jacob Hershberger, 67 OPEN TEAM ROPING Corbin Nicholls and Clint Bower, 6.87 Cameron Irwin and Bryan Lemon, 7.28 Cameron Irwin and Coley Nichols, 7.5 Cole Francis and Travis Griemsman, 9.37 Brody Serres and Casey Good, 9.5 Kaylee Oliver and Stan Williams, 10.35 TIE...
The Wyoming Highway Patrol will be hosting the last 90th-anniversary celebration on July 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place in Thermopolis, Wyoming at Hot Springs State Park, 51 Highway 20 North. The event will be adjacent to the Kiwanis Shelter in the park. During the celebration, there will be various activities for children to enjoy, as well as exhibits showcasing the history of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Lunch will be provided and catered by Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The public... Full story
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