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Next Tuesday voters around Wyoming will go to the polls to cast votes to decide party nominations for county and federal races and narrow the candidate pool of municipal nonpartisan races. Voters Tuesday in Wyoming will not be casting a ballot for presidential party nomination as Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance have already been officially nominated at last month’s Republican National Convention for that party’s president and vice president. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz should receive the Democratic official nomination for president and vice pre...
Twenty years ago three Worland residents visited a barbecue festival in Denver, Colorado, and brought ideas and planning back to Worland and the Pepsi Wyoming BBQ Championship & Bluegrass Festival was born. This weekend, the committee celebrates the 20th anniversary with a slate of 30 cooks registered to compete in the Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned competition, as well as some long-time favorite activities and some new ones. The fun begins with the Brewfest tonight (Thursday) from 5...
Frances Catherine Pimentel, 72, of San Antonio, Texas a first generation American passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She was the youngest of 21 children born on January 26, 1952, in Worland, Wyoming to Antonio Cuara and Apolonia Domingez Cuellar Pimentel. Frances was a proud mother to Miranda Michelle Poff (Brent) and Mia Catherine Long (Evan) and even prouder grandmother to 4 grandchildren – Philip Scott, Michael Allen, Anthony Paul, and Clara Evangeline Poff. She was a beloved s... Full story
Nancy Lee Drafton was born on December 30 1936 in Allen County, Kansas and passed away on May 22, 2024 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, Wyoming. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene; son, Rick and grandson, RJ. She is survived by her son, Rob (Sue); daughter, Gina (Rusty); daughter-in-law, Carol, 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a great cook and enjoyed family get togethers. A graveside service will be held on August 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Ten Sleep... Full story
Curtis "Butch" Dean Hendrickson, 75, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at his residence in Thermopolis after a time of declining health. Born July 6, 1949 in Torrington, Wyoming, he was one of three children of Floyd and Mary (Davidson) Hendrickson. Following graduation from Torrington High School he married his high school sweetheart, Linda Henry, June 14, 1968. He joined the National Guard in Torrington and was employed at a grocery store for a time. The couple moved to Casper where Butch... Full story
Lana Laree (Hall) Mullis, born on March 4, 1940, in Oxford, Nebraska, to Orval Leonard and Erma (Robeson) Hall, passed away peacefully, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. Lana graduated from Beaver City Public Schools in 1958. On July 14, 1958, she married Morris Mullis, also from Beaver City. The couple settled in Holdrege, Nebraska, where they welcomed three sons: Phillip, Norman, and Aron. In August 1967, Morris decided to move the family to Ten Sleep, Wyoming, after... Full story
Lisa Renee Monroney passed away on August 12, 2024, at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. Lisa was born on April 16, 1963, in Worland. A Celebration of Lisa’s life will take place at a later date.... Full story
It is time to look at some positives and negatives heading into Tuesday’s election so I am handing out two cookies and some crumbs. The first cookie goes to all the candidates on Tuesday’s ballot for being willing to serve, for putting yourself out there for people to vote on your policies and ideas and for hitting the campaign trail this year. Share the cookie with your family who is standing beside you on your journey. The second cookie goes to Washakie County Clerk Lily Rakness Parra for standing up to some bullies. In the nine years I hav...
Megan McCoy is celebrating five years of sobriety on the day of publishing, August 15. She revisited the story of her addiction and her journey to overcome it. Megan's addiction began as she was growing up in Southern California at 11 years old. She was introduced to drugs and alcohol by a mix of both family and friends. She said, "Where I grew up in Southern California, it was pretty common for your friends' parents to be cool with you drinking at their house, or they would have older...
Chubby Cheeks BBQ, a name synonymous with local barbecue, has been cooking up flavorful meat around Washakie County for about 32 years and owner and cook Lynn Murdoch will be ready to cook up a storm this weekend both as a vendor and competitor at the Pepsi Wyoming BBQ Championship & Bluegrass Festival. Murdoch said she and her dad Dave Murdoch began cooking for friends and family. She said when her dad started he did mostly roasts and "grilled things hot and fast." Later, she said she told him...
During their meeting Monday, Aug. 12, the Washakie County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees approved a plan to implement “leadership governance” in their operation moving forward. Superintendent Annie Griffin introduced the concept as establishing a framework for what it means to be a board member. This practice entails putting roles and responsibilities in place for board members and giving clarity and focus to their goals as a board. A practice that has already been implemented in some neighboring districts, Griffin said that a key ben...
With the third consecutive headlining concert deemed a success the Washakie County Fair Board turned their attention to the 2025 concert during its Monday night meeting. Board member Beth Shaffer reported that despite slow advance ticket sales, more than 600 tickets were sold, bringing in $18,574 in revenue for the Thompson Square concert July 27. Board members noted that many people said since there was a fee to purchase tickets online through TicketLeap they opted to purchase tickets at the gate. Tamara Drake, who assisted in the office this...
This week, the 2024 golf season gets underway in Powell for the Worland High School golfers. The Warriors top returners are seniors Jermaine Broussard and Lucas Hamer and sophomore Bolen Barthelmess. All three competed at the 3A State meet last year. The No. 4 and 5 spots are up for grabs for Worland, with several golfers in the mix, including Jace Erickson, who also made the state tournament team last season. "Jermaine will be our No. 1, at least initially," said WHS golf coach Ben Hofmann....
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