Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Check out the Worland school board candidate profiles in this week's issue....
WORLAND — The occupants of a home in Worland made it out safely after the building caught fire last week, according to the Worland Volunteer Fire Department. According to a press release, 911 dispatchers received a call at roughly 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 18, for a report that a home at 220 Robertson was on fire. The caller, Marisha Stimpson, told the dispatcher that everyone residing at the house safely made it out. Fire Chief Chris Kocher and Worland Police arrived within moments of the 911 call at 10:18 a.m. and where heavy smoke was venting from...
There are no quick or easy ways to protect Wyoming customers from price spikes at the fuel pump, according to a new state report. Trends in regional oil-refining capacity and fuel storage are moving in the wrong direction. A state fuel tax holiday would be too costly — an estimated $120 million annual drain on state revenue — while exerting a “minimal impact” at the pumps. “Even producing substantially more crude oil would not immediately impact the supply of gas or diesel,” according to the report commissioned by Gov. Mark Gordon. Gordon form... Full story
TEN SLEEP — Eight entities are hoping voters on Nov. 8 will continue the fifth-cent or one-cent general purpose tax to continue to provide a vital source of funding for each. During a forum at the Ten Sleep Senior Center on Oct. 20, the majority of the entities spoke to the lunch crowd and answered questions. Those in attendance were asked their thoughts about the sales tax and the consensus from the public was that they knew what it was for and that they were used to it. What they would not support would be a new tax, many said. GENERAL TAX I...
WORLAND — Wyoming author B.E. Brown has wanted to be a writer since she was old enough to start talking. She wrote her first story in the fifth grade. In 2011, she published her first book, “In the Absence of Light.” In her 14 years living in Worland, Brown has published four books. They can be found at the Worland branch of the Washakie County Library and on shelves at Black Sheep Boutique. “It’s been amazing,” Brown said. “Being a small independent author and having local support has been amazing. A night clerk at a local hotel, Brown...
WORLAND — It was almost back to the drawing board for the 2023-24 school calendar with Business Manager Charlie Cauffman and Superintendent Tawn Argeris discussing three options for Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees to consider. Argeris said that a survey of staff, students and parents show about 75% were in favor of Calendar A which has the earliest start date of Aug. 17, but has Christmas break starting the earliest on Dec. 18. Both A and B calendars have the first semester ending before Christmas break. Board member S...
LOVELL —The plaintiffs who allege wrongdoing in the 2014 sale of Tri-County Telephone (TCT) say they are disappointed but by no means deterred by a recent district court judge’s ruling that went against them. “This case is not over and may have a long way to go,” said William (Bill) Loveland, a former TCT board member, who suggested in a statement that he and Barbara Campbell intend to appeal the ruling to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Loveland admitted that he and Campbell were disappointed by the ruling but that “as class represent...
Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression. It’s triggered by the change of seasons and most commonly begins in the fall. This seasonal depression gets worse toward the later part of fall or early winter before ending when the sunnier days of spring begin. You can also get a mild version of SAD, often times just labeled the “winter blues.” Let’s face it, it’s normal to feel a little down during colder months when you’re stuck inside more and it gets darker earlier. But full SAD goes beyond this...
Our hearts are filled with sorrow to announce that Donald Ray Lowe, 74, returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, the 19th of October 2022 in Pocatello, Idaho. Don was born August 14, 1948, in Worland, WY to Ray Donald Lowe and Maxine Jensen Lowe. He enjoyed a happy childhood, going with his dad to the small farm outside of town, playing with friends, and especially spending time in the Bighorn Mountains at the family cabin. Don graduated from Worland High School in 1967 and continued his... Full story
Scott Van Hillhouse passed away at his home in Cottonwood, Arizona, on October 5, 2022. Scott was born on June 16, 1964 in San Jose, California to Richard and Connie (Lungren) Hillhouse. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona graduating from Camelback High School in 1983. He earned an Assoc. Degree in Computer Aided Drafting Design, CAD Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, in 1993. He married Jennifer Spillett in 1990 and to this union was born Amanda Susan Hillhouse. They were later divorced. Scott spent his... Full story
Sharon Lynn (Cline) Dickman long time resident of Worland, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022, surrounded by her family at home. Sharon was a loving mother and grandmother who lived to be eighty-one. She was a successful business owner with a true entrepreneurial spirit. Her greatest passion was tending to her garden. Sharon was born in Kearney, Nebraska on March 16, 1941 to Vernon Dickman and Zelma (Fox) Dickman. She was an avid believer of Messianic Jewish faith who... Full story
Jill Grant, formerly from Worland, Wyoming. Jill was born March 12th, 1952, to John and Morna Coppock in the Worland hospital that later became the library. She attended Southside elementary until her parents were transferred to Big Piney Wyoming. There she finished her schooling, met and married Allen Grant. They made their home in Big Piney until 1977 when they purchased the Pawnee motel and moved back to Worland. Jill managed the motel and Someplace Special Restaurant, while Allen worked at Crown Cork and Seal. Jill loved children so later... Full story
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