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We received an anonymous email the other day and normally I just delete but I was curious what this person felt was so important and earth shattering that they had to write without putting their name to it. The issue – the “speed trap at Manderson.” That got me thinking about all these supposed speed traps throughout Wyoming. For years Shoshoni was considered a speed trap. At one time Byron was considered a speed trap. So what is the trap? Well if you are speeding/exceeding posted speed limit/breaking the law, then you can be ticketed by an on... Full story
POWELL — A plane went down in the Bighorn Mountains Thursday afternoon, reportedly killing a Georgia couple traveling through the West and igniting a fire in a hard-to-access area of the Bighorn National Forest. The small plane left Powell around noon on July 14, scheduled to land in Buffalo. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office received a call from air traffic control in Salt Lake City, Utah, reporting the missing aircraft. Upon receiving the call, sheriff’s office dispatch called the local airport and verified that the plane did not reach... Full story
WORLAND – During their mid-month meeting June 22, Ten Sleep mayor Ernie Beckley presented the budget for the fiscal year to the Ten Sleep Council. He explained the discussions resulting in the resolution breakdown and the council was firmly behind the resolution. According to Beckley, this year’s budget has an increase of just under $79,000. The budget includes a raise for employees, the first in three years. Beckley said he didn’t have to adjust the budget specifically for fuel, but instead did an overall increase of $1,500 for fuel and suppli...
TEN SLEEP — Washakie County School District No. 2 resident, Ruth Ann Carter asked board members what they would do if the federal government mandates critical race theory and nondiscrimination policies for gender identity, including restrooms. Board member Marc Dykman said he is opposed to all of those issues. “It’s a travesty what they are doing to our kids. We do have some autonomy due to the state,” he said, adding that as a new board member he is uncertain how much federal funding is part of the overall district funding. Board member...
WORLAND — The Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees approved the $24.1 million 2023 fiscal year budget at the annual budget hearing on Wednesday, July 13. Business Manager Charlie Cauffman reported to the board that the general fund has dropped from $25.8 million for the 2022 fiscal year to $24.1 million for the 2023 fiscal year. He said the decline mirrors the loss to the district for the average daily membership. He said the funding formula is based mainly from a three-year rolling average of ADM. While the three-year a...
TEN SLEEP — The Washakie County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees approved an overall budget of $37,528,810 at Monday’s monthly meeting and budget hearing. The majority of the budget, $31.9 million is in capital construction for the new school. The general fund budget approved was $3,641,225, which is slightly above last year’s. The 2022-23 budget message this year to the board indicated that the budget increased $148,926 from last year and is primarily made up of increases to employee salaries, employee benefits and utilities. The speci...
WORLAND - County fairs and rodeos are the perfect venues for Jared Rogerson and the Rodeo Wreck and they will be bringing their "rodeo rock" music to Worland for a free concert Thursday night in the stage area. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Rogerson, who hails from Pinedale said, "The reason I love to play at county fair and rodeos is because I think it's the best venue for my music. It's definitely suitable to rural audiences and people that are in to horses, rodeos and Wyoming culture."...
WORLAND - On display until Aug. 31 at the Washakie Museum, the Pitch Perfect: The Worland Monarchs exhibit highlights one of the most dominant teams in the history of Wyoming women's fastpitch softball. At the peak of their powers, the Worland Monarchs won six consecutive state championships, won 63 straight games and went 245-58 from 1970-1977. Not many in Worland may know the Monarchs' tale, but their history and achievements fill an entire room at the museum. It is a perfect way to retell...
Robert "Bronco Bob or RJ" J. Trujillo, 78, of Hot Springs, SD passed away on March 3, 2022, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD. RJ was born on April 20, 1943, in Worland, WY to Mitchell and Catalina (Rodriguez) Trujillo. He was born & raised in Worland, where he attended all grades, K-12. RJ played all sports but favored wrestling and became State Champion, which he was very proud of. He also enjoyed softball too. This led him to coach in his later years, having his own... Full story
Lorraine Anne August, affectionately known as Lory, 62, passed away with her loving family surrounding her at home in Worland, Wyoming on Saturday, July 16, 2022, after a 5-year courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Her niece battled the same cancer for part of Lory's journey with her. Lory was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Raymond Lorraine and Rozine (Bersche) Black on November 11, 1959. She spent her childhood with her brothers and playing with the neighborhood kids. They took... Full story
Clay Daniel Weaver, 39, passed away July 15, 2022 in Billings, Montana due to heart failure. He was born September 17, 1982, the son of Marilyn Weaver Bostrom and Kim Weaver (deceased). After graduating from Worland High School in 2001 he spent a year in Germany as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student. He attended the University of Wyoming and Montana State University in Billings. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the New Hope Humane... Full story
Master Sergeant Daniel C. Farley III, age 50, died on July 10, 2022, in Carmel, California. Dan is survived by his wife Orgina Farley, his daughter Alsacia and her husband Julian Contreraz and their five children; Kayden, Weston, Addison, Reagan, Rylee. His son Cameron Farley, and his step-son Murad and his wife Lena, their children Liam and Mila. His sister Jayme, her husband Marty Scholes, their four children. His sister Brandy and her husband Tanys Holguin and their four children. Dan’s father Daniel Farley Jr. and wife Chris Farley, his m... Full story
CASPER — Attorney General Bridget Hill notified Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday that Wyoming’s trigger abortion ban “would be fully authorized” under the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade last month. That clears the way for Gordon to enact the ban. It is unknown when he will do so. “I have received the Attorney General’s analysis,” Gordon said in an emailed statement late Thursday afternoon. “I will give it prompt attention, review it overnight, and consult with the Attorney General before proceeding.” After Roe’s rever... Full story
CHEYENNE —Ralph Neider-Westerman is executive director of Wyoming Lifeline, one of two suicide and crisis call centers in the state. He knows what it means to live in a very rural place. He knows exactly why calls made by Wyomingites in crisis must be answered by people in Wyoming. “I answered a call several months ago, and it was from a woman who, as is typical, said she was not suicidal, but she had several things going on,” Neider-Westerman recalled in an interview this week. “She had health issues and other things going on, but then sh... Full story
JACKSON — Three GOP candidates for Wyoming superintendent of public instruction and one for secretary of state discussed topics including critical race theory and statewide teacher shortages during a forum Tuesday hosted by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Lunch Club. Superintendent of public instruction hopefuls Thomas Kelly, Megan Degenfelder and Jennifer Zerba were joined by secretary of state candidate Tara Nethercott at The Lodge at Jackson Hole conference center. Nethercott, a state senator, was the only one of the three R... Full story
Sheridan, WY July 21, 2022 — United States Department of Defense forces are conducting training involving aviation assets in the Sheridan, WY area July 25-26, 2022. The training exercise has been fully coordinated with local government and law enforcement officials. Visitors to the Bighorn National Forest may see or hear helicopter operations during day and night hours. This training is to build readiness and reinforce United States Department of Defense partnerships with local first responders and is not in response to any real-world event. E... Full story
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