Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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On this day in: 1909: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to the Indianapolis 500, first opens. 1981: IBM introduces its first personal computer, the model 5150, at a press conference in New York....
WORLAND - Dirt and infrastructure issues caused Big Horn Cooperative Marketing Association to close down their convenience store sooner and longer than anticipated while the new Travel Center is constructed. Big Horn Cooperative Marketing Director Chris Gross said Monday was the official close date for the old convenience store on the west end of Worland off of U.S. Highway 20. Initially, he said, they had hoped the store would be "out of service" four to seven days before the new store opened...
TEN SLEEP – The 20th edition of the Nowoodstock Music Festival is set to kick off this Friday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. and finish on Sunday, Aug. 15 at Vista Park in Ten Sleep.Last year’s Nowoodstock was to be the 20th consecutive edition of the event that was started by Pat O’Brien back in 2001, but due to COVID-19 O’Brien delayed the event until this summer. O’Brien said that the event will house a lot of familiar faces this summer. The event kicks off with local artist Lacey Nelson who will star...
It has been a busy summer and I know you are all wondering how the cats are doing since last I wrote there was still some disgruntlement, mainly between the two males. Chuck had refused to eat with Tigger and Fluffy, mainly because they would push him out of the way. I felt sorry for him and started feeding him separately at the back door. But then came the ants all over the cat food and into the doorway. Enough was enough. Chuck needed to learn to eat with the other cats so I would take his food out the back door and make him follow me to the... Full story
WORLAND — The 9-11 commemorative service committee has finalized plans for the service at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, in Pioneer Square. The service, 9-11 20 Years: We Will Never Forget, will begin at 10 a.m. with a welcome by Master of Ceremonies Commissioner Chairman Fred Frandson. There will be a moment of silence while flags at city hall, the courthouse and the park are lowered to half-staff. Worland Fire Department personnel will lower the flag at city hall; law enforcement will lower the flag at the courthouse and Cody Regional a...
WORLAND - While initial plans had the new Pit Stop Travel Center opening mid-summer this year, material shortages have delayed the project, according to owner Mike Bailey of Bailey Enterprises. Bailey said they are now hoping to be open the first to the middle part of September. "Everything we've ordered has taken way longer than normal but we are moving forward," he said. He said they are starting to get flooring in place inside and concrete work is beginning outside. Bailey said there will be...
WORLAND – Back in February, Dan Mattis and Naomi Durrant started discussing and working on an idea for a coffee shop/variety store at 1316 Big Horn Ave. and quickly created The Other Store which opened last Monday, Aug. 2. Mattis and Durrant, co-owners, have worked together for more than seven years in a professional capacity as Durrant has directed plays around the community with Mattis creating the sets for the stage. Both Durrant and Mattis have had experience in building and refurbishing f...
On July 30, 2021, Riki Shimogaki, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 90 years old. Riki was born on October 5, 1930 in Seattle, Washington. He was the youngest child of Rai and Kamakichi Shimogaki. He enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Japan where he met his wife, Kimie. The two were married May 25, 1954. They raised three children, Joyce, Ben, and Janice. Riki was a longtime resident and successful farmer of Basin, Wyoming. He could be found enjoying... Full story
The angels came at 10:25 p.m. August 2, 2021 to claim her for their own. Long time Worland resident Kay Baker passed away at Washakie Medical Center at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her husband, Layton Baker, Jr; brother, Harry Culp and sister, Ramona Cook. She is survived by her sister, Joy Woods of Worland; brother, Barney Culp of Alliance, Nebraska; daughter, Betty Linnens (Gerald) Moore of Powell; grandson, David (Rabecca) Linnens of Powell and granddaughter, Jessica (Norman)... Full story
Susan Diane (Carneal) Kussy was born on June 14, 1959 in Worland Wyoming and Walter Kussy, born June 9, 1961 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming passed away together, August 6, 2021 from Covid-19. Susie was born to Clint Jackson and Frances (Beaver) Carneal. Walt was born to Walter Kussy and Shirley Brown. They were married in 1990 in Casper, Wyoming. Susie was a soft-spoken individual who spent her adult life taking care of other people. She went to college in Casper where she obtained her RN degree. Her... Full story
Melissa Ann (Porter) Kellenbeck, age 68, passed away at Bee Hive Homes July 26, 2021 after succumbing to her battle with brain cancer. Melissa was born in Belvedere, Illinois August 26, 1952 to Rex and Beverly (Neufer) Porter and was raised in Rockford, Illinois. She graduated from Rockford East High School in 1970, Melissa continued her education in the medical field becoming a CNA and Pharmacy Technician. Throughout Melissa's career she spent over 35 years in the medical field and several... Full story
Stephen Michael Smerker, 53, passed away August 3, 2021 in Casper, Wyoming. Stephen was born January 29, 1968 in Lakewood, California to Steve and Betty Smerker. He grew up in Southern California and was baptized as a Christian at 9 years old. Stephen lost his mother when he was 12. After Schooling, he went into the military to serve his country. After his service, Stephen pursued his relationship with Jesus Christ. In 2010 he moved to Worland to be closer to his sister and her family. He also... Full story
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