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Worland is pulling out all of the stops to welcome home First Lieutenant Alva Ray Krogman of the Air Force who was lost over Laos in the Vietnam War 54 years ago. On July 19 Krogman's remains will be flown into Billings, Montana. The Wyoming Patriot Guard Riders and local law enforcement will be escorting Krogman, with plans to depart the airport at 2 p.m. From there, the procession will be welcomed to Wyoming starting in Frannie at 3:15 p.m., Lovell at 4:05 p.m., Greybull at 4:40 p.m., Basin... Full story
WORLAND — The City of Worland is issuing seven citations to Clayton Draggoo, owner of Veile Mortuary this week after it was discovered he was installing a crematory at the mortuary location on Eighth Street without valid permits or zoning. Building Official Randy Adams reported to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission that Draggoo had declined to attend Monday’s meeting after a written request by Mayor Jim Gill. Draggoo initially approached the city council on Feb. 5 about his proposal for a crematory and was referred to Adams and...
When Vietnam veterans returned home from active duty they were not greeted with parades or “thank-yous’ or even a “welcome home.” At the time, anti-war sentiment was taken out on those who served this great country. Next week on Monday and Wednesday we can change all that and welcome home one of Worland’s own, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Alva Ray Krogman of the 504th Tactical Air Support Squadron. Most everyone knows the story, Krogman was shot down over Ban Kok Mak, Laos on January 17, 1967. Krogman was initially listed as missing in action an... Full story
WORLAND — On July 12, 2021, Worland Police Department officers arrested two people that were initially suspects in several thefts from a local business in Worland. The male, identified as Fabian D. Cid, 29, and the female, identified as Carissa M. Funk, 23, had been staying in Worland for several days and were out-of-state visitors. According to a press release from Worland Police Department Chief Gabe Elliott, “A search warrant was executed for the vehicle the pair was driving and inside, officers located a large amount of illegal drugs and...
WORLAND – During the Washakie County School Board No. 1 Board of Trustees meeting in June, teachers from West Side Elementary gave a presentation on the activities they did at West Side during June and what the students learned during that time. West Side learning support teacher Hanna Bayha started by discussing what they called Lemonade Wars for the students. This activity saw students make their own lemonade recipes and purchase their ingredients with limited money. The students then went a...
William K. Wilson of Worland, 56, died June 24, 2021. He was born on June 30, 1964. Services will be held at a later date.... Full story
Shirley Ann (McLane) Weber, 86, of Sheridan died June 29, 2021, in Sheridan, Wyoming. Shirley was born in Worland on Oct. 7, 1934. Per her wishes, there will be no services. Cremation is planned and there will be a private family gathering at a later date.... Full story
A Memorial Service for Neva Eloise Bentley, 94 will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 24 at the Greybull Presbyterian Church. Neva passed away May 18 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Neva was born November 20, 1926, in Lyons, Nebraska.... Full story
Karen L. Romjue, 74, died July 8, 2021, at the Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions in Casper. Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 15, at River of Life Fellowship in Thermopolis.... Full story
Lewis E. “Butch” Wiley passed away at his home in Worland on July 13, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born February 12, 1943, in Worland. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2021, at 300 South Road 11 in Worland.... Full story
Lifelong Wyoming resident, Beverly Ann (Michel) Hergert, 80, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Beverly was born July 7, 1940 in Worland, the second child of Henry Jacob and Esther (Flack) Michel. Her early years were spent on the family farm. She received her education in Worland graduating from Washakie County High School with the class of 1958. She worked several years at Mountain Bell Telephone Company. Beverly married Gary E. Hergert in... Full story
Alva Ray Krogman, 25, was the definition of a true American hero. Ray took his last breath, fighting for his country and defending the rights of each and every one of us. Ray was born April 12, 1941, in Worland, Wyoming. He was the second born to Marx and Metta Louella (Stone) Krogman. His brother Roy was 10 years older than him and joined the Navy after graduating in 1949 from Lovell High School. Ray grew up in Worland, where as a youth he was very active in Boy Scouts. He earned as many... Full story
Tom Jahrig passed away of a fatal vehicle accident. He was 80 years old July 5, 2021. Tom was born in Worland, Wyoming, but he made Manderson his home. He lived in Manderson for 31 years. Even though his age never slowed him down he was always helping others. When he wasn't he was doing his hobbies. His company never left without a smile from all the jokes he told. He liked fishing, hunting and riding the four-wheeler. He also loved to can. He also played with his dogs, wherever he went, they... Full story
Howard T. Hunt passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was a resident of Life Care in Casper for the past sixteen months. He previously lived in Thermopolis, Worland, Cody and Casper. Howard was born February 11, 1929 in Dixon, Wyoming to Lyle and Cassie Hunt. He was the third of six children. He married Evonne Tennant on February 26, 1955 and they had two children. Howard was a Navy Veteran, and he loved square dancing, old cars and watching the kids' sporting and school events. Howard was... Full story
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