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Worland Mayor Jim Gill brought together representatives from organizations around the community to learn about how they can bring a mental health awareness movement to Worland. In attendance at a meeting on Nov. 30 were representatives from Washakie County School District #1, Bryant Funeral Home, the Washakie Prevention Coalition and others to hear about the mental health fair in Shell. Started by the Big Horn County Citizens for Economic Development, the Mental Health Awareness Committee set out to “help our neighbors, relatives and friends b...
During the commissioners meeting on Dec. 5, Interim Washakie County Planner Mike Robinson said that he recently spoke with the statewide flood insurance coordinator and will likely fill in the role of the floodplain administrator, a role that is typically held by the county planner. Robinson said in this administrator position, he would properly address development in the floodplain, which would result in the county and residents having access to flood insurance. Without an active floodplain administrator, this insurance is not available, accor...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful soul, a precious baby girl whose time on this earth was far too brief. Born on November 8, 2023, Katalina DayAnna Ramon fought valiantly throughout her 23 days of life, spending every moment in the tender care of the hospital with her mother, Maria DayAnna Rodriguez and her father, Danny Ramon by her side. Katalina's story unfolded in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where she fought against all her diagnoses of...
In 2021 Cloud Peak Counseling spearheaded a luncheon designed to help “end the stigma” about mental health and last week Worland Mayor Jim Gill invited people to help organize a mental health awareness and fitness fair event similar to one organized in Shell earlier this year. Gill invited a few of the members of the committee to come and speak at a meeting in the library last Thursday. Kendra Ware volunteered to chair the Worland committee but noted she will need a lot of help. Stan Flitner of Shell said mental health is as important as phy...
Washakie Medical Center Board Treasurer Ryan Baumeister began the Nov. 27 meeting of the Washakie Medical Center Board of Directors by explaining his absence at the previous month’s meeting. He was attending a public officer training session to meet the requirements to continue in the capacity of treasurer. While attending, Baumeister learned about a risk that currently applies to the Worland hospital. He said, “I was informed that there exists a Wyoming statute that states public funds may not be held at a credit union.” After learning this,...
Although unable to reproduce last years’ success, the Worland High School Drama team had a good showing at the Wyoming State Thespian Festival last weekend in Casper, placing fourth overall in the 3A division. The team’s arena play and devised play both earned third place. Worland Drama coach Rick Dorn said of the competition, “State was a good experience for us. We were a younger team, and a lot of novices did really well. At the end of the day, we didn’t quite get what we were hoping to get, but Green River and Torrington were really on thei...
Following her first interim session, State Rep. Martha Lawley (R-HD27, Worland) said, “I did not fully understand how busy [the interim] was. I knew how important it is, but it’s been really busy, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I really have.” Lawley, who is part of the Education committee and the Minerals, Business and Economic Development committee, said, “One of the purposes of the interim, as I said earlier, is for the committees to gain more insight and information about topics related to that committee’s work.” According to...
By Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Wyoming Public Service Commission this week held public deliberation on Rocky Mountain Power’s historic rate hike proposal and emerged with a rough outline of a counter agreement that diverges significantly from the company’s preferred outcome. The discussions offered a first look at what’s likely to result from the commission’s most contentious case in recent memory. “This case, unlike any other since I began serving on this commission in 2018, has garnered intense interest for residential customers,...
The Ten Sleep Lady Pioneers tip-off their basketball season today for the first time in two seasons. Unable to field a team due to low turnout, the Lady Pioneers have the numbers to roster a team and compete in the 2024 basketball season. The Lady Pioneers have five players out this season, with a sixth on the way in January. Even with the small numbers, the players and first-year head coach Kayla Sterling are thrilled to be back on the court. “We haven’t had a team for a couple of years and...
By In the first-ever girls high school wrestling season, Lady Warrior Rivers Carrell quickly added her name to the history books as she became one of the program's first all-state wrestlers. This season, the senior is one of the top returning wrestlers in the state and has eyes on a championship. "I'm super excited to start another season and get things rolling," said WHS wrestling coach Josh Garcia. "We have 11 girls, and Rivers Carrell is back. She's a returning all-state, state finalist. I...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to warn residents of potential fraudulent titles after a blank Wyoming title stock was stolen from a Wyoming county. Some of these blank titles, which have control numbers ranging from 8790001 to 8790500, have been used for criminal purposes in Colorado. The control numbers are located at the lower right side of the title in silver print with a security box around the number. On the lower left side of the title will be m...
When Rosalynn Carter passed away on November 19, the nation mourned the passing of the former first lady. The wife of President Jimmy Carter, who served one term as president from 1977 to 1981, Rosalynn was known for being a proudly non-traditional first lady; she launched humanitarian initiatives, sat in on cabinet meetings, and was referred to by her husband as an "equal partner." For one Worland resident, the news of Rosalynn's passing was an opportunity to reminisce about a special time in...
July 18, 2006- December 06, 2023 Tyson Ray Hoopes was born July 18, 2006 to Jessica Challis Hoopes and Dustin Ray Hoopes in Cedar City, UT. He was 10 days late and born with thick black hair. He spent many hours in his Bungy Baby Bouncer getting exercise and being in on the action. He was scared of the vacuum cleaner and all Halloween decorations. He enjoyed his summer walks around Cedar City and the SUU campus with his great Aunt Joy Challis and lots of days at the pool with his Mom. His...
Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER - Worland is a city of less than 5,000 souls. It's the seat of Washakie County, in central Wyoming. It has, among other things, a one-street downtown, a bowling alley, several gas stations, a golf course, an Asian mini-market, a health food store, a hospital, a gun shop, an archeological museum with a model mammoth out front and a karate studio. Beyond the ends of town, the land opens to farm fields and red rock and, in the distance, the saw-toothed, snow-capped...
The Payroll Pretender: A Jackson resident received an email with the subject: “Annual Payroll Adjustment Policy For For All “business name” Staff:_Please_Complete_Copy”. They stated that they have received several of these “notices” over the past few days, some which mention “end of year planning” for payroll and or taxes. Cautious of this email, they refused to respond or open any attachments. They believed it beneficial to share this information in an effort to alert other business owners of these potential scams. CyberWyoming No...
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