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Thompson Square, comprised of singer/songwriters Keifer and Shawna Thompson and their band, will be headlining the Washakie County Fair with a performance on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Keifer said, "We don't make it out your way very often, so we're looking forward to that!" Shawna, during their interview with Northern Wyoming News on July 12, said that they had been married for 25 years, after dating for three years when they met in Nashville in 1996....
Washakie County Fair Royalty had a busy summer already and fair week has yet to begin. Queen June Hansen, 13, is the daughter of Brooklyn and Josh Hansen of Worland. Princess Dahlia Lara, 11, is the daughter of Dustin Lara and Beth Stiver. They have been busy participating in the Cody Stampede over the Fourth of July week. That included participating in the youth parade, attending the Tough Enough To Wear Pink night at the Cody Stampede Rodeo where they signed autographs. They also stopped at...
The Washakie County Fair Board expressed excitement and enthusiasm for this year’s line up of events as the fair opens Saturday with the horse show and the first fair cornhole tournament. The horse show kicks off at 8 a.m. at the arena and the cornhole tournament begins at 1 p.m. The board discussed the upcoming fair prior to their final pre-fair meeting Monday night. The most excitement centers around this year’s headlining concert, country duo Thompson Square. Local band Rattlesnake Ridge will open for the duo on the grassy stage area. Tic...
Lowell Roger “Doc” Bethke, 87, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 in Shoreview, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his wife Elaine A. Bethke. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 PM, Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Tim Trippel officiating. A reception will be held at the Green Hills Country Club following the services. Memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or the Worland Senior Center and sent to PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Online condolences may be made at www...
We want to tell you a story about our mother, Frankie Bradshaw, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and loved ones at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on July 15, 2024. Frankie was born March 28, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri to Henry and Gretelle (Dukes) Lightfoot. As a young child her family moved to South Missouri. She grew up helping on their family farm and attended a one room country schoolhouse. When she was in the 7th grade her school consolidated with...
Janis Diane Hake Palmer, 78, passed away on July 7, 2024, at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. She was born in Santa Monica, California on May 27, 1946. She was the daughter of Ray Smith Hake, Jr. and Barbara Jane (Smith) Hake. Her family moved back to Worland in 1949. Her brother, Randy Hake would join her family a few years later, continuing to grow the Hake family legacy. Janis was a studiously involved child and student who graduated from WHS in 1964. She continued her lifelong...
My heart aches for our country right now. I know it seems as I write that nearly every year but it is never more so than after Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. There were pleas to tone down the political rhetoric from Trump, from President Biden and others to tone down the hate. It fell on mostly deaf ears. Scroll through any social media and you can read posts blaming both sides of the political divide, conspiracy theories from both sides and a lot of mean and hateful comments. It just never ends. It’s bee...
On March 16, a grassroots committee hosted the Worland Mental Fitness Fair at the Worland Community Center. Members of the panel were Dr. Ralph Louis, psychologist from Oxbow Center in Basin; Janae Harman, owner of Family Circle Counseling in Worland; Mary Johnson, CEO of Oxbow Center in Worland; and Carol Bell, provisionally licensed therapist at Foundations Counseling in Cody. The panel answered prepared questions that came from the committee and from similar events in Shell, Greybull and Cowley. The Northern Wyoming News will be covering...
The Washakie Museum held a Paleontology Symposium on Saturday, July 6 that hosted presenters from across the country, and one from Belgium. Each presenter is a respected member of the scientific community, having published work relating to the paleontological phenomena found in the Big Horn Basin. Many of them have made their entire careers studying the ancient history of the Big Horn Basin, which is unique among fossil sites for having well-preserved specimens of both flora and fauna - not...
The Washakie County Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025 at their meeting on Tuesday, July 9. According to Chairman Aaron Anderson, large unexpended balances from federal funding flows in FY 2023-2024 will continue to pay dividends during FY 2024-2025 and beyond, in terms of investments being made by Washakie County to keep county roads, emergency services, public health, computer systems and other essential infrastructure components in good shape. Some of the significant federal funding s...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 27? I live in Worland. I grew up in Worland, moved out of state to attend law school, and returned in 2001. Why are you running for House District 27? I'm running for reelection to continue working for the people. It's been an honor to represent the citizens of House District 27 this past two years. I'm grateful for the overwhelming support I've received from the citizens of this district! I'm a proven conservative who...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 27? I reside in Worland where I grew up before leaving for a number of years and returning in 2009. Why are you running for House District 27? I am running for HD 27 because I am deeply concerned about government overreach on both social and fiscal issues. A top priority for me is property tax reform and property rights. How would you like to address the rising property taxes in the state and what impact would that...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 28? I live in Thermopolis and have lived in District 28 for 18 years. I am a lifelong Wyoming resident. Why are you running for House District 28? I'm running because I feel that our political system is fractured, and I can help keep Wyoming on the right track. We as Wyoming citizens have always banded together to accomplish great things. My leadership and my ability to disagree, respectfully, can be very beneficial for...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 28? John R. Winter, Kirby Creek Road in Thermopolis. I have lived in HD 28 at the current address since 1999. I was born and raised in Cody, Wyoming. Why are you running for House District 28? I have been in the Legislature since 2019; this being my third term and we have made strides there to bring this body into a more conservative institution. I want to continue to bring about this important change for the future of Wyoming. How would you like to address the rising...
The 2024 season was a big step forward for the American Legion Post 44 Worland Chiefs program. From doubling their wins to player development, there was plenty of growth this season. Restarting the Legion program last season, the Chiefs won three games in 2023. This season, the team won seven games and had a four-game winning streak. Besides a handful of games, the Chiefs were more competitive and in a position to win games this season. "Last year, it was a positive that we got through the...
WORLAND, Wyo. – Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, stage 1 fire restrictions will begin July 19 on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management Cody, Lander and Worland field offices. These restrictions include BLM-managed public lands within Big Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Johnson, Natrona, Park, Sheridan and Washakie counties. "These fire restrictions are the result of current and projected weather conditions, amount of dry vegetation, and coordination with our fellow w...
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