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Worland High School CTE program story, updates from local meetings and other local news....
In an ever-evolving society marked by a changing job market and increased costs of living, it's more important than ever that graduating high schoolers are prepared for the road ahead. For that reason, the offering of career and technical education (CTE) courses at Worland High School has substantially grown this school year. Historically, when one thinks of CTE courses offered at the high school they might think about welding or automobile mechanics. While those programs are still around and...
By KARLA POMEROY Editor Washakie County property owners receiving their 2024 tax notice also received information on the long-term owners exemption that will go into effect for their 2025 tax notice. Washakie County Assessor Nancy Quinn said the Wyoming Legislature passed House Bill 3 during the legislative session earlier this year. It goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025. The bill provides temporary exemption for homeowners or spouses 65 and older who have owned their home for at least eight months and paid property taxes in the state for at least...
Washakie County is seeking a replacement for Deputy County Attorney Amy Smith and in doing so the commissioners agreed to increase the salary to $85,000. Washakie County and Prosecuting Attorney Tony Barton has been searching for a replacement for Deputy County Attorney Amy Smith, whose last day is Thursday, Sept. 26. Based on Barton’s information to the Washakie County Commissioners at Tuesday’s regular meeting, the deputy county attorney salary is set at $72,000 per year, which is $500 below the lowest starting offer that is currently ava...
Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — After securing a favorable court ruling last month, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it’s starting work on its new temple in Cody. “Preliminary construction work is now underway on the property and a ceremonial groundbreaking service will be scheduled in the future,” church media relations manager Sam Penrod said in a Tuesday statement to the Tribune. Meanwhile, neighbors opposed to the location say they’ll continue to challenge the project in court. Following a public process that drew hun... Full story
Jared Theodore Ray Gottula passed away on Monday Sept. 9, 2024 in Thermopolis, Wy. He was born in Thermopolis on March 31, 1983 to Ron and Nancy (Richardson) Gottula. Jared was a loving husband and a loving father. He loved spending time with his family and wouldn't miss the opportunity to show them how much he cared for them. Jared was passionate about hunting and fishing, he enjoyed sharing these hobbies with his kids and friends. He was always kind and would give someone the shirt off of his... Full story
Life-long Wyoming resident, Don Day was called home on September 10, 2024, with his wife by his side. Don was born on October 15, 1946, in Torrington, Wyoming. His parents, Edna (Lind) and Ernest H. (Casey) Day raised him and his sister, Deanna in Alcova, Wyoming. As a child, Don began hunting with his father, continuing to become an avid hunter and fisherman through the majority of his life. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as part of the 4th Infantry Division. When... Full story
Samuel (Sam) Dennis Piel, 76, passed away at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper on September 9, 2024. Sam was born on December 1, 1947 in Worland to Samuel and Leah Katherine (Schneider) Piel. He grew up with 18 Volga German aunts and uncles and numerous cousins nearby. At Worland High School he was senior class president, played football and drove school bus before graduating in 1966. He also met the love of his life, Margaret Jean Scott, in a drag race on main street. The couple both... Full story
Dwaine "Dave" Hillberry, 88, passed away peacefully on September 11th, at his home in Craig, Colorado surrounded by family. He was the third of four children, born June 23rd, 1936, to George and Leora (Haynes) Hillberry in Thermopolis, WY. Dave was raised at the family ranch near Gooseberry Creek where his summers were spent living in a sheep wagon on the mountain tending sheep. During the school year he commuted to Worland, Wyoming until his father's passing in 1949, when his mother moved the f... Full story
Funeral services for Becky Lynn Mortimore, 59, were held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Burial followed at Monument Hill Cemetery.... Full story
You are probably thinking with that headline that I am going to talk about the importance of the written word and print newspapers. That is for another time, perhaps National Newspaper Week coming in a few weeks. But this week I want to talk about when you say something and try to walk it back or make excuses or clarify. It does not work. You said what you said and in my opinion 90% of the time, or more, people believe what they said they just did not think they would get push back from the comments. Perhaps the most notable is Republican...
The Ten Sleep Recreation District is soliciting bids to tidy up the island near the park along Tensleep Creek, according to a report presented at the Ten Sleep Town Council meeting Sept. 3. The foliage, brush, underbrush and the bushes along the creek and on the island are of particular concern. When the splash pad was installed 12 years ago, the then president, Rachel Casteel, cleared the entire island and planted trees. There were two suggestions for clearing the foliage. There is the possibility of bringing goats to the island. They...
Starting the 2A West football season 1-0, the Worland Warriors are on the road again and look to pick up another conference win this week in Pinedale. Last week, the Warriors (1-1) defeated the Hot Springs County Bobcats (1-1) 21-6 in Thermopolis on Sept. 13 in their 2A West opener. The Warriors had an up-and-down game, but in the third quarter, they set the tone and took a 21-0 lead. "Offensive-wise, it was kind of big and little," said WHS football coach Marty Wrage. "We'd get big chunks, and...
CHEYENNE - A Laramie man has been arrested on charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, including allegedly assaulting law enforcement. August Garcia, 30, was arrested Monday in Cheyenne by the FBI, after which he made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming. He was charged with felony assaulting, resisting or impeding officers and obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder in a criminal complaint filed in... Full story
SHERIDAN (WNE) - Dayton residents have raised several concerns about proposed zoning regulation changes. The concerns stem from desires to avoid government overreach and not to emulate some of Ranchester's regulations. Ultimately, minimum lot sizes for residentially zoned properties fall at the center of those concerns. Presently, Dayton's minimum lot size is 9,000 square feet for corner lots and 7,500 for all other lots. The proposed changes would increase the minimum lot size to 12,000 square... Full story
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