Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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TEN SLEEP – For former law enforcement officer Greg Bankert, living at Circle J Ranch, tucked away in Ten Sleep Canyon, is a nice change of pace. “After retiring from law enforcement, it is really kind of nice to be secluded,” said Bankert, the new manager of the United Methodist retreat made famous by 200 acres of orchards, cabins and camping areas along Ten Sleep Creek. A former chief of police in Worland, and finally retiring from the Bozeman, Mont., police force, Bankert and his wife Mackenzie moved onto the Circle J in August and look...
SHERIDAN — Wyoming’s reliance on the mercurial coal market has led to ongoing discussions about diversifying the state’s economy. The challenges facing Wyoming, though, exist on a smaller scale as well, with individual businesses that have relied on the coal industry having to adapt. Marva Craft, co-owner of Craftco, estimated that 75 to 80 percent of her company’s clients were firms in the coal industry. Therefore, when coal markets declined in 2013 and 2014, Craftco found its business declining also. That forced the company to adapt. “We sta...
CODY — Seven nighttime speed limit signs were cut down in an act of vandalism late Friday or early Saturday west of Cody on U.S. 14/16/20. Wyoming Department of Transportation officials are working with Park County and state law enforcement on several leads/tips in the vandalism case, but officials are asking for additional information from potential witnesses. “Someone had to have heard or saw something to aid law enforcement in its investigation,” said WYDOT District Engineer Pete Hallsten of Basin. “Citizens have supported the 55 mph nightti...
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Rebecca (Becky) Ann Morley age 78 passed away on 9-20-2018 after an extended illness. Her and her husband Rex Morley were longtime residents of Worland before moving to Helena, MT due to health issues. Rebecca is survived by her husband Rex, sons Daniel (Theresa) and David (Lynn), Grandchildren David (Susie), Thomas, Danielle (Taylor) and great grandson Thomas. She also leaves behind one brother- Thomas (Pam) and three sisters Catherine, Mary, Martha (Al) as well as many nieces and nephews. And her very good friends still in Worland Jessie and... Full story
Long time Worland resident, Marge Hernandez, 87, passed away September 22, 2018. Marge was born November 22, 1930 in Fromberg, Montana. Marge was preceded in death by husband Lupe Hernandez, daughter Rita Gonzalez, grandson Matthew Salazar, great-grandson Lucas Martinez and great-granddaughter Darcy Hernandez. Marge is survived by siblings Phil Rodriguez of San Jose, California, Julio Rodriguez Tooele, Utah and MaryLee Murillo of Las Vegas, Nevada, children, Ernie (Jennie) Hernandez, Fred Hernandez, Kenny (Michelle) Hernandez all of Worland,... Full story
Richard M. Rush, Jr., 51, a resident of Worland, Wyoming, formerly of Ronan, Montana died September 8,2018 in an ATV accident while pursuing his passion of hunting. He was the son of Barbara Parker Rush of Ronan and Dr. Richard M. Rush and step mother Debra Rush of Worland. Richie loved hunting, fishing and boating. He was a self-taught handy man and could fix just about anything mechanical. He was also somewhat of a master gardener and boasted quite a large yield of vegetables this summer.... Full story
Charles Grant Bear, 85, passed away September 23, 2018 at the Washakie Medical Center. Charles was born on March 9, 1933 to Clarence Lee and Miriam Louise (Bay) Bear. He is survived by his wife Mavis, children, Susan Blom, Mike Bear, Bruce (Donna) Bear and Tess (Jeff) Craft; brother, Larry Bear; sisters, Sally (Don) Davies, Ellen (Jim) Ethridge; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. A visitation for family and friends will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 27, at the Bryant Funeral Home... Full story
WORLAND - On Saturday at the Worland Aquatic Center the Worland Lady Warriors saw how they stack up against the rest of the 3A East, finishing fourth. There are only three weeks until 3A East conference meet in Douglas and this is the point in the season where the practices get a bit tougher in preparation for the postseason. Hosting their annual Warrior Invitational, the Lady Warriors placed fourth with 291 points and the only other East team ahead of them was Buffalo with 376.5 points. Powell...