Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Chief Nursing Officer Brandy Kottman reported that the hospital was one of countless businesses affected by the Crowdstrike outage that hit Microsoft computers using the third-party cybersecurity software on Friday, July 19. She said, “All of our computers were down. We were unable to transfer images from our radiology department. Thankfully, Doctor [John] Bramble was in town, so he was able to read images while we were down, and we did not have to divert trauma or stroke patients.” She continued, “We did reschedule any outpatient procedures un...
Earlier this month, Judy Blackburn's dog Haley fell ill, and she and her husband were scratching their heads trying to understand what was wrong. Haley, being only a 2.5-year-old Catahoula and Terrier mix, was by all means healthy prior to her sickness. In an interview on July 26, Blackburn said, "About four weeks ago, we just noticed that she was losing her energy. She started sleeping a lot, and she lost her appetite. She wasn't doing very well. Then, three weeks into her sickness, she just...
Jesusica Corseña Parra-Harvey, "Jesi" born January 6, 1977 to Armando and Victoria Parra in Italy. From there she had moved to Kansas, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, and Colorado. She spent most of her childhood with family at the park or going for coffee with her mother. All holidays were spent with Bert and Doug Bauer and her family. She was incredibly funny and honest. In 1996 she met her husband Chris and had two beautiful children. Jesi loved spending her spare time in Wyoming rockhounding,... Full story
David Carl Melin, born on September 5, 1939, in Livingston, Montana, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was the youngest child of Walter John and Marion Agnes (Niles) Melin, joining his four older siblings in a family deeply rooted in the beautiful Paradise Valley of the Yellowstone River. David's life was filled with dedication and adventure. He graduated from Montana State College with a degree in Agricultural Education, where he... Full story
Edward Stanley Skworch, 84, passed away peacefully at Washakie Medical Center on July 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 12, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley Edward and Cecilia Theresa Skworch. Ed was a dedicated public servant, a loving family man, and a cherished friend to many throughout his vibrant and impactful life. After graduating from Carl Sandburg High School in 1958, Ed entered military service. From 1958-1962 Ed served in the US Army, eventually... Full story
Dorothy Mae (Clark) Bihr passed away on April 4, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1944, in Frog Lake, Wisconsin. A graveside service will be 2 p.m., Sunday August 4, 2024, at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.... Full story
Janis Diane Hake Palmer, 78, passed away on July 7, 2024, in Billings, Montana. She was born on May 27, 1946, in Santa Monica, California. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.... Full story
I miss the good old days in Wyoming where Wyoming ethics and values could be seen and heard on the campaign trail. I am not sure I can pinpoint a specific election where that started to change but you can certainly see it is lacking in this campaign cycle. Wyoming candidates used to pride themselves on no attack ads, running clean campaigns with no mudslinging and not allowing outsiders to try and influence our elections. Two years ago we had outsiders from as far away as Florida come and tell us who to vote for in the U.S. House race and many...
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...
Big Praise of Worland will be hosting the second annual Praise United MusicFest this Saturday in Worland According to member Kelly Schauble, “The event was a huge success in 2023 and we hope the momentum from the event last year will grow for 2024. Praise United will be relocated from Circle J Ranch in Ten Sleep over to the Washakie County Fairgrounds Park Stage in Worland this year.” Schauble said the mission of the Praise United MusicFest is to provide a venue to show unity and the love of Christ through music. The hope is that families and...
Organizers for the fourth annual Wyoming Discovery Days at Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis have new things planned. New this year will be an acoustic bluegrass jam; Make Art in the Park; Dutch oven cooking competition, three pitmasters cooking and demonstrating, Hoop the Owl (appearing in 120 Hollywood movies) will be available for photos. New on Friday evening will be a concert and dance in the pavilion with music from Eight Second Ride out of Casper starting at 8 p.m. On Sunday, organizer Audra Dominguez said they are bringing in an ins...
Audra Neighbors, a senior at Worland High School, attended her first hospital board meeting on July 23. Neighbors was appointed an ex officio member of the board, which does not grant her the ability to vote on board matters, but in all other capacities she is considered a member. This position was held by Rivers Carrell before her, and board President Dean Carrell expressed that he would like to maintain an ex officio member representing Worland High School to offer interested youth an...
How long have you lived in Worland? I have lived in Worland for 35 years. I moved to Worland in 1989 to begin work at the Wyoming Boys' School. After 13 years, I transferred to the Department of Corrections for a few years, and then to the Department of Health at the Wyoming Retirement Center as the social services director. I retired after 25 years of service. I now substitute teach K-12 for Washakie County School District No. 1. Why are you running for Worland City Council? I am running for ci... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? 60 years Why are you running for Worland City Council? I'm seeking my second term, I believe there's more I can contribute to the citizens of Worland and help get some more positive results for the city. Do you feel you have the time it takes to serve on the Worland City Council? I have only missed two meetings in the last four years, so yes I have the time and I always make the time. With rising costs and ever tightening budgets, how would you address... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? I was born in Worland and have lived here my entire life. This community is my home, I'm committed to Worland and its future. My grandparents moved here over 70 years ago, they raised my dad here, and now my grandkids are being raised here. My family has been in business in Worland for well over 60 years, to say I'm invested is an understatement. Why are you running for Worland City Council? I am running for Worland City Council because I believe I can make a... Full story
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In response to a request for assistance from Texas, Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming law-enforcement personnel will be deploying to the southern border with Mexico. The deployment of 10 Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers later this month is in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and is being coordinated through the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security (WOHS). During the 14-day deployment, the WHP troopers will provide law enforcement and emergency a... Full story
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