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Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Residents from Washakie County and the Big Horn Basin attended a meeting on the People’s Initiative to Limit Property Tax in Wyoming. Former governor candidate Brent Bien and Richard Weber explained the initiative they hope to have on the ballot in 2024 at the Monday meeting, Nov. 13 at the Worland Community Center. The People’s Initiative to Limit Property Tax in Wyoming through a Homeowner’s Property Exemption reads as, “For property used as a primary residence, fifty percent (50%) of the assessed value of the primary property is exempt...
Following a lengthy illness, Billy Vance “Bill” Roady died in Basin, Wyoming on November 18, 2023. Bill was born October 17, 1947 in Tulare, California to Howard Wilson and Mildred Ozell (Wells) Roady. He was raised in Tulare and graduated from Visalia High School in 1964. At the age of 4 Bill contracted polio which localized in his left leg. He spent many months at the Shriners Children’s Hospital, having multiple surgeries and therapy to help him regain use of his leg. Following high school Bill had a brief stint with college and then began... Full story
Year round and especially at the holiday season you hear the phrase shop local. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday to try and support small businesses who traditionally get overlooked during Thanksgiving weekend. We all know it is fun to go out of town and shop, maybe have lunch and have an experience but before you go I do encourage you to first take a moment and check out what our local shops have to offer. I encourage you to support the businesses who support this community. Their support is foremost shown in operating a business in a...
Delta-8 is a naturally occurring chemical compound, called a cannabinoid, that is found in traces in hemp and marijuana plants. Its popularity is on the rise, and you can purchase it legally in many States. It comes in various forms, including gummies or brownies, liquids, sprays, lotions/creams, capsules, and vape cartridges, and is often referred to as “diet weed”. Individuals argue that because it is “natural” it has to be something that is “safe” to use, but let’s take a deeper look at this, what it actually is, what it does, if it is addi...
As winter quickly approaches, now is a good time to remind residents about snow removal procedures in the area. City of Worland Public Works Superintendent Nick Kruger said, "Our criteria is usually three inches... there's some variability in there but usually at about 3 or 4 inches we'll start [snow removal]." He continued, "We do the main routes first, the highways coming through town. The secondaries are where we start tying into roads like West River Road and South Flat, secondary highways....
Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill draft that proposed an acquisition value-based property tax system narrowly failed to advance in the Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee on Monday. The proposed legislation divided Wyoming lawmakers and residents over its passage — one side argued the bill draft was a necessary step in providing much-needed property tax relief for homeowners, while others said the unintended consequences of the property tax system did more harm than good. The committee ultimately voted 7-7, which means the bill... Full story
The latest reclassification cycle by the Wyoming High School Activities Association brings changes for Worland High School and Hot Springs County High athletics. With new reclassification rules in place, WHSAA, the governing body for Wyoming high school activities, approved the reclassification for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. In the spring, WHSAA changed how each two-year classification cycle is handled. Hard enrollment cutoffs now determine a school’s classification. Those cutoffs are: 4A= 700 or more students; 3A= 699-210 s...
President Biden Orders Flags be Flown at Half Staff Statewide Beginning November 25th CHEYENNE, Wyo. - In accordance with a proclamation by the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff beginning November 25, 2023, until sunset, on the day of interment as a mark of respect for the memory of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Carter died November 19 at the age of 96. Her interment will take place November 29, 2023. The Presidential Proclamation follows:... Full story
Wyoming’s average gasoline prices fall 15.7 cents a gallon in past week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 15.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.15 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 39.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 21.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 5.2 cents in the last week, and stands at $4.23 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the l... Full story
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