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  • Extra hour of sleep tonight

    Oct 31, 2015

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Most people in the United States are set to fall back into standard time and gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend. The annual change comes at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, but most people usually set their clocks back before heading to bed Saturday night. The shift moves one hour of daylight to the morning from the evening. Residents of Hawaii, most of Arizona and some U.S. territories don’t have to change because those places don’t observe daylight saving time. Public safety officials say this is a good time to put a new b...

  • Going green with Granny Buds

    Marcus Huff, Staff Writer|Oct 31, 2015

    JACKSON HOLE – "If people are worried about cannabis making you slip or fall over, they shouldn't," laughed Chris Christian, executive director of Wyoming's chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, "I'm 67 and I fall over all the time. You don't need weed for that." In a state where the Legislature is straight-line anti-marijuana, and city governments and law enforcement are fighting to stand as far away from ending prohibition, Christian has the daunting task of g...

  • Arizona drivers get a scare from giant inflatable pumpkin 

    Oct 31, 2015

    PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Halloween tricks came early for some drivers and pedestrians in the Phoenix area when a giant, inflatable pumpkin bounded down the roadway in high winds. A 25-foot-tall pumpkin escaped from its display promoting the Peoria Monster Bash Thursday, sailing down the street and damaging two street lights. Pumpkin owner Patrick Sparkes, with Big AZ Promotions, tells 12 News (KPNX-TV) that it took him 40 minutes to track the giant squash down. Peoria officials say it wasn’t vandalism, but windy weather that sent the jac...

  • Lady Warriors capture second place for best-ever finish at state meet

    Sisco Molina, Sports Editor|Oct 31, 2015

    GILLETTE – The Lady Warriors made history in the state pool on Friday, swimming to a second-place finish in the team standings – behind only Jackson that won its fourth championship in a row. Saydria and Ellyse Russell both won individual state titles and were both on the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relay teams that captured state titles as well. "More than anything, I am just so proud of these girls to be able to make up the deficit coming in from prelims into finals knowing every swim we had...

  • Lady Warriors advance to championship game of 3A East Regional Volleyball Tournament

    Sisco Molina, Sports Editor|Oct 31, 2015

    DOUGLAS – Friday afternoon, the Lady Warriors were on the brink of losing their first match of the 3A East Regional Volleyball Tournament. By Friday evening, they were celebrating on the court after advancing to the championship game and also punching their ticket to the state tournament next weekend in Casper. Worland defeated Torrington (25-21, 22-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-9) and Douglas (25-17, 19-25, 25-16, 25-17) on Friday at Douglas High School and now, a date with Rawlins awaits this evening for the 3A East title. “I think we finally jus...

  • Halloween Party

    Oct 31, 2015

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    Public Notice Washakie County Commissioners Proceedings...  Website

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    Public Notice of Final Payment for South Circle Water Project...  Website

  • Kerr Patrick Sullivan

    Oct 31, 2015

    Kerr "Patrick" Sullivan went to be with his Heavenly Father, Wednesday October 28, 2015 at the young age of 60. Pat left this world while in the process of doing what he loved... roofing. Pat called Worland his home, and was proud to have his roots in Wyoming. On October 5th, 1955 in Casper Wyoming, John and Colleen Sullivan were blessed with their third beautiful son, Patrick. Pat attended school in Worland, and graduated with the class of 1974. He was on the wrestling team and was known for... Full story

  • Larry Garner Cady

    Oct 31, 2015

    Larry Garner Cady, 72, passed away on October 25, 2015 due to complications with his health. He was born on May 10, 1943 in Bozeman, MT to Garner and Dorothy Cady. Larry graduated from Willow Creek High School in Willow Creek, MT in 1961. During high school, Larry was active in basketball, football, and the Order of DeMolay. In 1968 he started his career as a produce manager with Safeway. Larry married Linda Kohler from Cut Bank, MT on September 27, 1969 and they were married for 42 years. In... Full story