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Sunday is the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. Since then, 9/11 is also proclaimed Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. With the overwhelming patriotism that flooded our country that day and in the days after, came the phrase “Never Forget.” But what are we to remember from that day? Do we remember the grief and shock we fell as saw the World Trade Center Towers 1 and 2 fall? Yes, we should. Do we remember the anger we felt at the terrorists who carried out the cow...
WORLAND – Families and residents came out to Hillcrest Park on Thursday evening to look at four options for possible playset designs. Visitors enjoyed cookies and discussed the options for playground equipment with Worland Public Works Superintendent Brian Burky. Burky said overall they had more than 60 people attend the public meeting and he got feedback on things he wasn't even expecting, which was great. "The most popular elements were the zip line, climbers and people really liked the i...
Hunters and anglers not only benefit from the various Wyoming Game and Fish programs, but they also help contribute to the department’s budget through the purchase of licenses, firearms, ammunition and boating and fishing equipment. Wyoming Game and Fish Deputy Director John Kennedy said the Wyoming Game and Fish general fund budget has been impacted by the recent cuts to state departments, however, with the Wyoming Game and Fish divided into two areas, wildlife management, which falls under the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission budget, has n...
THERMOPOLIS – "I've been carving since I was 8 years old," says Rodney Skenandore, pulling a pair of twin, pearl-handled pocketknives from his jeans pocket. "After all this time, it's just a habit now." The 77-year-old native artist, a great-grandson of Shenandoah and born on the Crow Agency in Montana, finds inspiration for his metal and woodwork in the world around him, drawing on his travels and adventures, the people he's met, the spiritual journeys he's taken, and the mysteries of nature. "...
WORLAND – The Worland Garden Club awarded Terry Livingston with the September Garden of the month award for her cat friendly backyard that contains an unusual twist. Livingston has brightly colored, giant flowers painted on her shed. "When Jackson (Hendrickson) was in town I was intrigued by the paintings he was doing around town and I wanted something that would be an extension of the flowers in my backyard," Livingston said. "I was worried that the neighbors would be upset but they like t...
Effective Friday, Sept. 9, the Bureau of Land Management lifted all fire restrictions implemented by the Cody and Worland field offices within Park, Big Horn, Washakie and Hot Springs counties. “Due to cooler temperatures and increased moisture, fire danger has decreased across the Bighorn Basin, allowing us to lift fire restrictions,” said Rich Zimmerlee, BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District fire management officer. “But please remember as you’re out recreating and hunting on public lands to never leave your campfire unattended.” The follo...
America’s pastime is in full swing, high school and college football enter week two, the NFL kicked off Thursday night, but this column isn’t about the NFL, which still has no idea what a catch or concussion are. This is about high school football. I can’t speak for women, but for men, hypotheticals are a cornerstone of our discussions. Hypotheticals like getting one more crack at your high school athletic career. You somehow crack time travel and rather than going back and snuffing out Hitle...
TORRINGTON -Worland High School traveled to Torrington Friday night in a matchup against the Class 3A foe and WyoPreps No. 4 ranked Trailblazers. The Warriors lost 19-13 but made it a tough night for Trailblazers. Torrington was the first team to score, going up 7-0 with a score in the first quarter, while the Warriors offense was still trying to get going. In the second quarter the Trailblazers offense marched down the field and was about to punch in another score when the Worland defense came...
WORLAND - After two days of competition the Worland Invite wrapped up Friday afternoon at the Green Hills Golf Course. The Lady Warriors finished third for the tournament by shooting a 663, while junior Lady Warrior Katelin Scheuerman tied for third place overall shooting a 187 over the two days. Other members of the team were Rachael Carver, Saibrynn Dover and Kaitlyn Shearer. The Thermopolis Bobcats boys team finished in second place with a score of 681. The Bobcats were only separated by...
WORLAND - The Worland High School girls swimming team hosted the Warrior Quad Friday afternoon at the Worland Aquatic Center. The Quad was also the first home meet of the season, and swimming against Newcastle, Powell and Buffalo, the Lady Warriors looked to put on a show for their family and friends. And put on a show they did. The Lady Warrior swimmers were either setting personal best times, automatically qualifying for state or shaving seconds off their times. For WHS swimming coach Mike...