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Today In Wyoming History - Sept. 23, 2021: In 1910, Lander farmers found themselves plagued by "mischievous beavers who have become very numerous and dam up the irrigation ditches." -- Thank you Wyoming State Historical Society and Wyoming News Exchange....
WORLAND - After an up and down start to the volleyball season, the Worland Lady Warriors went 2-0 last week as they picked up big wins against conference rivals. The Lady Warriors (9-9) downed Lovell 3-2 (16-25, 13-25, 25-17, 25-17, 15-11) in Lovell on Sept. 16 and beat Powell 3-0 (25-21, 25-11, 25-22) on Sept. 18 at WHS. Both games were 3A Northwest matches, and the wins give the Lady Warriors an early leg up as the conference season kicks off. "Our serving was on point, and [assistant coach,...
WORLAND — The 2021 and third ever Warrior Hall of Fame inductees have been announced ahead of Worland High School’s homecoming week beginning next week. Created in 2019, the Warrior Hall of Fame represents the best that Washakie County School District No. 1 has had to offer. Whether that be students, teachers, administrators, others who have worked in the district or those who have made philanthropic support to students or the district. The inductees for 2021 are Cindy Bower (class of 1975), Gerald Geis (class of 1951), Cathy Tre...
TEN SLEEP — A father and son from Sheridan County are facing multiple charges after an altercation with a citizen and a deputy last week. Cody James Veal (born in 1979) of Story and Niles Wesley Veal (born in 1951) of Sheridan appeared before Fifth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Ed Luhm on Friday afternoon in Worland, each facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges from an incident that began the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 14 and ended in the early morning hours of Sept. 15. The incident began with a call for breach of peace at L...
WORLAND — The nearly 10% drop in population in Washakie County and the 13% drop within the City of Worland has strong financial and legislative implications. According to the Census Bureau, the 2020 census showed Washakie County declining in population by 848 residents, or 9.9%, dropping from 8,533 to 7,685. The majority of the loss, per the Census Bureau was a drop of 714 residents in Worland (13%), dropping from 5,487 in 2010 to 4,773 in 2020. Ten Sleep showed a decline of 14 residents (5.4%) for a population of 246. Worland C...
WORLAND – Washakie County Commissioners met Tuesday morning to discuss several topics, including the architecture for the new ambulance service building. Previously, it was discussed that the county and Cody Regional Health were searching for a large enough building to house the ambulance service. The board previously considered options west of the train tracks. Currently, Cody Regional ambulance services reside in a rental on Robertson Avenue where they can stay and rest during their shifts. The commissioners have since created a p...
WORLAND — Shortages in manufacturing has created issues with two bids for the City of Worland. On Sept. 7 the council approved a bid for towable air compressor to be used for blowing out sprinkler systems among other projects. The city received two bids and awarded the bid to Titan Machinery out of Gillettte. At Tuesday night’s council meeting, City Attorney Kent Richins said due to shortages the company was unable to fulfill the bid. He said Public Works Superintendent Nick Kruger approached the second bidder Tractor & Equipment out of Bil...
WORLAND - Southside Elementary has a new principal as former Worland High School vice principal Brian Gunderson takes the reins. As Gunderson settles in, his No. 1 goal is to keep it rolling. Southside has had excellent test scores and a great staff that's helped keep those scores high. Gunderson wants to make sure he's doing anything he can to help his teachers. "I got into the position not just for the kids but for the staff. That's been the part that's been the scariest for me. They've done...
THERMOPOLIS - Next Tuesday, Sept. 28, the Hot Springs County Museum in Thermopolis is hosting a celebration and ribbon-cutting as the 1920 Middleton Schoolhouse has just been renovated and will be hosting classes once more at the museum annex. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow, the guest of honor along with local students to showcase this new educational and fun program. Storyteller Michelle King will lead the students in a short...
WORLAND – A strong 2021 farmers market season will come to a close this Saturday with the final Washakie Farmers Market in Worland from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. According to Mark Stiver, longtime vendor and committee member, this year's markets have had an increase in both attendants and vendors. He said with two new produce vendors, and anywhere between 15 and 21 vendors at each market, this year has shown improvement in attendance, and diversity of products. Vendors this year have sold baked g...
The Census Bureau says Washakie County lost nearly 10% in population and Worland lost 13% in population within the past 10 years, according to 2020 census figures. The City of Worland is looking to appeal the census figures and has the support of the Washakie County commissioners. The mayor and council knew that the population had dropped. There was even concern two years ago that it may drop below 5,000, which is one of the reasons there was a push to annex adjacent subdivisions into the city limits. But a drop of 13% was not expected. A drop... Full story
Recently, I moved back to Worland after having been in Billings for two years. Before that, I had lived here for as long as I can remember. My time in Billings rendered me with several jobs that I hated and dreaded going to every single day. What can I say? I'm not a people person and customer service makes me want to tear my hair out more than it does to the average person. Growing up I spent most of my time writing, reading, and drawing. It's what I do to this day. I placed in Young Authors... Full story
Timothy Robert Sanderson died on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the age of 73 in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital of COVID-19 Pneumonia. Tim was born October 26, 1947 in Greybull, WY in the old hospital on south 5th Street to parents Nannon Lou (Harvey) Sanderson and Robert Leslie Sanderson. He had a very active childhood playing with his siblings and many neighbors on the acreage his parents owned on the east end of 5th Avenue North. Tim received a wonderful education in Greybull schools and... Full story
Caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Elaine Marie Laird passed away at home on September 17, 2021, after a courageous 12-year battle with Ovarian cancer, surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Loren Laird, daughters Christina Rogers and husband Jon, Margaret Laird, Sarah Staley and husband Jason, and Mary Laird. In addition to children, Elaine is mourned... Full story
Daniel P. Garcia, born August 10, 1949, passed away with his family by his side on August 24, 2021, from cancer. During his lifetime he worked in Montana as a security guard. He later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he owned the Rose Bar. He worked for Socio and the Social Service. He moved back to Worland where he worked for Holly Sugar, Halliburton and the Wyoming Employment Center where he retired in 2019. He was a member of the Hermano's Biker Club. He is survived by his wife Priscilla... Full story
The Bartlett family lost their very own hero, Myron Dale Bartlett, on August 15, 2021, at the age of 74, when their beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Myron was kind, loving, and brave, and his family was his heart and joy. He supported each of his three sons, their wives, and his seven grandchildren with expert advice on all subjects, good humor when needed, a fantastic story when called for, big hugs, his precious time, and above... Full story
Fred J. Berkencamp, 95, passed away on Aug. 19, 2021, at the Sierra Winds Senior Living Center in Peoria, Arizona. Fred was born in 1925 in Alma, Wisconsin. A private memorial service is planned at a later date.... Full story
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