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  • Wyoming author Cat Urbigkit visits with Ten Sleep elementary students

    Tracie Mitchell, Staff Writer|Oct 2, 2015

    TEN SLEEP - Wyoming author Cat Urbigkit took time during her One Book Wyoming tour to discuss writing Thursday morning with the Ten Sleep elementary students. During her tour she gave presentations at the Worland Senior Center and the Washakie County Library on Wednesday and the Ten Sleep Library Thursday evening. According to the onebook.wy.gov website, "Libraries across Wyoming will host events to inspire conversation, including book discussions, cultural programs and guest appearances by Cat...

  • Fire cause determined

    Zach Spadt, Staff Writer|Oct 2, 2015

    WORLAND - A cause has been determined for a fire that destroyed a home north of Worland early Monday. Worland Fire Department Chief Chris Kocher said that an overheating baseboard heater caused a nearby couch to ignite, leading to the entire home burning. The building's four occupants had already left the house for the day, but the family's cat died in the fire. The three-bedroom residence was occupied by Patrick Campbell, Sarah Moore and their children. The building, at 223 U.S. 20 North, was...

  • Firefighters make progress on 2 wildfires  

    Oct 2, 2015

    CHEYENNE (AP) — Firefighters expect to have a wildfire that started from a controlled burn in northern Albany County contained by Monday. The fire has burned just over a square mile and is 45 percent contained. Frank Keeler of the Bureau of Land Management says investigators are still trying to determine how the fire spread from what was supposed to be a prescribed burn to improve wildlife habitat. No structures have been lost. About 80 firefighters with the aid of two helicopters have been battling the fire. In northwest Wyoming, about 100 f...

  • No. 2 Worland back on track

    Sisco Molina, Sports Editor|Oct 2, 2015

    WORLAND – No. 2 Worland looked back to its old self Thursday as the Lady Warriors (12-6, 2-1 3A Northeast) defended home court with a four-game win over No. 1 Buffalo 25-17, 25-18, 17-25 and 25-11. The win brought Worland to a tie with the Lady Bison (13-5, 2-1 3A NE) at the top of the standings in the quadrant. The Lady Warriors knew it would take a good performance to knock off top-ranked Buffalo and they delivered one in front of an electric home crowd. "I think every win is a big win, but i...