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Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Check out our Christmas shopping guide for stores in Thermopolis and Worland. Also third graders let us know what they are thankful for....
WORLAND — Despite recent criticism of a rise in the use of restraints and detention rooms over the past few years, Wyoming Boys’ School (WBS) Superintendent Dale Weber maintains that the school is one of the safest environments some of the young boys have ever encountered. Weber noted there has been a significant decline in restraints and secured detention this year. HISTORY According to a history reported in the Northern Wyoming Daily News on Aug. 26, 1947, The Wyoming Industrial Institute, located six miles southwest of Worland, was sta...
CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon’s supplemental budget proposal provides a thoughtful approach to addressing inflation, visionary investments, and saving for the future. The fiscally-responsible proposal released today underscores his ongoing commitment to a Wyoming that lives within its means while advancing a balanced, sustainable budget that can meet the future needs of Wyoming when faced with declining revenues. “Wyoming’s people, like other Americans, are feeling the hurt of inflation. But unlike much of the rest of the nation, Wyoming’s ec...
CASPER — Members of a major railroad union voted to reject a tentative contract deal, union leaders announced Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could shut down the country’s railroads — and several key Wyoming industries — early next month. The deal resulted from last-minute negotiations convened by the Biden administration in mid-September, when tens of thousands of unionized rail workers were readying to strike over working conditions. The agreement added a pay raise, an extra day off, protected benefits and guarant... Full story
POWELL — A new petition signed by the majority of Cooke City/Silver Gate residents and business owners in support of plowing U.S. Highway 212 east of the gateway communities shows a significant shift in sentiment, according to a committee of residents hoping to open up the nearly 9-mile section of highway, allowing access to services in Park County, Wyoming. This comes despite Yellowstone National Park’s seemingly miraculous opening of the Northeast Entrance Road after portions of the communities’ only winter route to emergency medical servi... Full story
WORLAND - For former NFL quarterback and Heisman finalist Ryan Leaf, the money and fame were not his biggest accomplishments. He told the young men at the Wyoming Boys' School last Thursday that getting sober was his biggest accomplishment because it was the hardest thing he has had to do. Leaf, now a motivational speaker, spoke to three groups in Worland last week, brought to the community by Cloud Peak Counseling Center and Cloud Peak's Substance Abuse Coordinator Wendy Wiecki. While there...
WORLAND – Ryan Leaf gave a presentation of his life story and his battle with addiction at the Worland High School gym on the morning of Nov. 18. Leaf, the second overall draft pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, played quarterback in the NFL for four years before retiring. Following his retirement, he struggled with an addiction to prescription drugs that caused him legal trouble beginning in 2010, ultimately resulting in a 32-month prison sentence which ended in 2014. During his prison sentence he b...
It is Thanksgiving weekend this weekend and that means the start of a busy Christmas and holiday season with many events, concerts and shopping. This week we have two entire pages (B1 and B2) full of area businesses with deals this weekend and on through Christmas. I encourage you to check out these businesses. See what they have to offer. You might find a hidden treasure for the person who is hard to buy for or you might find a hidden treasure for yourself. I realize with inflation as high as it is money will be tight for many people in our... Full story
The holidays are just around the corner and with that it usually brings cheer, family time, laughter, sharing with others, and making special memories with those you love. However, grief can change all of that. I so wish you could press pause on grief during the holiday season, but unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. Grief is complicated and unique for everyone. While accepting loss becomes easier over time, it is often something we carry with us forever. Author Vicki Harrison quotes, “Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and...
Lawrence Alfred Alvarado, "Junior", 77, was ushered into heaven on November 16 with his family right by his side. He left this world comforted and loved with angels ready to receive his spirit. This was a fitting conclusion to the life of a man who deeply loved Jesus Christ, his parents, his wife, Dolores, his children, and grandchildren. These relationships with God and his family defined the meaning of his existence. Born in Worland, Wyoming on October 20, 1945, Larry was the oldest of 7... Full story
Martha Meghan Cranfill was born in Reno, Nevada on May 1, 1984. For the first year of her life, she lived in Sacramento, California with her parents, Steven and Dana (Taggart) Cranfill. She passed away on October 21, 2022 in Billings, Montana at the age of 38. In 1985, her family moved to Cody, Wyoming, where her father practiced law and her mother worked part-time. She was joined by a sister, Laura, in 1987 and Meghan did her best to teach Laura everything Meghan already knew. Early on, we coul... Full story
LARAMIE — Nearly a year after its approval, Laramie City Council has taken steps to begin enforcing a new rental housing ordinance starting Jan. 1, 2023, with slight modifications. The ordinance outlines a set of minimum habitability standards for rental housing properties within the city, such as containing carbon monoxide alarms, functioning basic appliances and the absence of mold. If landlords fail to follow these requirements, the ordinance outlines a complaint system in which tenants can report issues to the city manager’s office, who... Full story
CODY — Michele Robles and her husband Braden Barkman thought long and hard when selecting a new family dog earlier this year. The couple’s 3-year-old daughter, Braelynn Barkman, is autistic, Robles said, and they knew not every dog would be a good fit. When Braelynn gets upset, some dogs might run and hide, Robles said. Others might get nervous. But not Lola, a border collie/Australian shepherd mix. “Our daughter can be overwhelming at times, especially for a dog,” Robles said. “But instead of running away when she cries, Lola runs toward her.... Full story
ROCK SPRINGS — With several other volunteers from around the United States, Rock Springs resident Chad Banks has been invited to decorate the White House in Washington D.C. According to Banks, each year, the White House asks for volunteers. They receive thousands of applications. Banks signed up for it in August. “I’m incredibly excited,” Banks said. “It’s been on my bucket list forever and my daughters were really supportive and excited too! None of us could believe I was chosen.” “Each Christmas, I look forward to watching the White House Chr... Full story
Amazon Mail Service 77 Text: A Big Horn citizen reported a text from amz_mail_service_77 saying her account was locked and a new login was detected from New York. The link to click on in the text was unusually long and went to hubapi.com instead of Amazon. If you get nervous about your Amazon account, it is always best to open a browser and sign into amazon.com directly. Don’t click on links. Norton Invoice Impersonation: If you receive an email with a Norton 360 (popular antivirus software) three year renewal for $422.53, a Sheridan citizen w... Full story
Sandra Gayle Gilman, 67, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away on November 16, 2022, in Casper, Wyoming. Sandra was born in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Ernest Musolf and Violet Hall on January 4, 1955. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1973 and then attended the Minnesota School of Business. She was a stay-at-home mom and daycare provider, and she also worked at Fremont Beverages in Worland for several years. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She also... Full story
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