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  • Wyoming author Craig Johnson at Red Reflet Ranch Dec. 13

    Dec 4, 2015

    TEN SLEEP — The Red Reflet Ranch is hosting a free book signing with Wyoming author Craig Johnson next Sunday, Dec. 13. The local community is invited to the book signing will run from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Red Reflet Ranch Lodge at 10 Lodge Road near Ten Sleep. Johnson, New York Times bestselling author who writes about the Big Horn Mountain area and the people who live and play in these mountains, will be at the Red Reflet Ranch Lodge. He will be available for a meet and greet and to sign copies of his books. Visitors can come and go a...

  • West annex of Ten Sleep's Log Cabin Motel demolished

    Marcus Huff, Staff Writer|Dec 4, 2015

    TEN SLEEP – The west annex of the Log Cabin Motel, located at 314 Second in Ten Sleep, was demolished Thursday morning to make way for undisclosed renovations to the property. Built in 1916 and currently owned by South Pass Group LLC., the Log Cabin has served as a motel and Highway 16 motor court since the beginning of tourist traffic in the Big Horn Basin. After renovations in 1965 and 1980, the Log Cabin featured 12 rooms, recreational vehicle hookups, a laundromat, and public showers. G...

  • Holiday season is a time of giving

    Tracie Mitchell, Staff Writer|Dec 4, 2015

    WORLAND – Christmas is a time of giving and there are many opportunities in the Worland Community for people to give to help others this Christmas. No matter what your giving style there is sure to be an event that will suit you. Festival of Trees tonight benefits many organizations The 30th annual Festival of Trees hosted by the Pinnacle Bank, is a perfect way to jump start the holiday season. Last year the event generated $28,140 for 38 community charities and non-profit organizations. L...

  • Disagreement over landfill fees

    Zach Spadt, Staff Writer|Dec 4, 2015

    WORLAND —City of Worland officials believe that the Washakie Solid Waste Disposal District dumped unfair fees on the city — and they’re not happy about it. In response to the solid waste removal district establishing tipping fees (See related story, pg. 2.), the city passed an ordinance increasing residential sanitation fees from $15 to $25 per month and commercial fees from $18 to $28 per month. The increases were based on the city’s understanding that it would be assessed about $30 per ton. However, to officials’ shock, the city received...