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Marjorie Alice Greet, 85, passed away on December 17, 2021 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. Marjorie was born on September 20, 1936 in Seattle, Washington to Willis Emmett and Naomi (Carpenter) Gillett. She graduated from Torrington High School in 1954. She married Henry Kumpe in Hudson, Wyoming in 1955. To this union, four children were born, Henry, William, Naomi "Mae" and Bonnie "Sue" The couple moved to Worland in 1961. She cooked at the Washakie Memorial Hospital for a number... Full story
Our Loving Lord called Dorothy Lou Greco home on December 23, 2021. She passed peacefully at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana at the age of 80. Dorothy was born on February 28, 1941, in Havelock, North Dakota to Henry and Emma (Buchholz) Lutz. She attended schools in North Dakota and Montana. Dorothy met her husband Joseph A. Greco Sr. in Great Falls, Montana. The couple was married on November 29, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in various states throughout their marriage,... Full story
A celebration of life for Richard Metz, 75 year old Buffalo resident who passed away peacefully Monday morning, will be held January 7th at 2:00 p.m. in Cody, Wyoming at the Riverside Cemetery Committal Shelter. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation in care of the Harness Funeral Home at 351 N. Adams in Buffalo. Online condolences may be made at www.harnessfuneralhome.com... Full story
Christine K. Strauch passed away on December 19, 2021. She was born in Worland on March 3, 1963 to Harry and Leila (Propp) Strauch. She attended school in Worland. Chris held several Manager and Assistant Manager positions at different eating establishments. Her current job was at the One Stop in Worland where she enjoyed visiting with the many people that passed through along with those that made daily stops. Chris had one son, Derral Lynch. He currently lives in Manhattan Montana. Chris... Full story
WORLAND – This year, Worland High School has seven students attending the annual All-State Music Festival, put on by the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA). According to Worland High School choir teacher and assistant band director Connor Dennis, All-State is a gathering of music educators and music students from across the state of Wyoming. "Students audition in October and are scored anonymously," he said. "Based on their scores, they may be accepted to sing in the All-State H...
For the 11th consecutive year, Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails will host popular First Day Hikes on January 1. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. On New Year’s Day, people of all ages will have access to hundreds of free guided hikes organized around the country. “I can’t think of a better way to start off the New Year!” said Laurel Thompson, Outreach Coordinator for the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation. “We invit...
WORLAND — There are several bills that the Washakie County Conservation District will be following when the 2022 Wyoming Legislature convenes its budget session in February. During a meeting with legislators and county officials earlier this month, the WCCD Board discussed four bills of interest. House Bill 005, a Joint Agricultural Committee bill, would “require notice to federal land management agencies of the costs of wild horse grazing on state lands; authorize enforcement by writ of mandamus for removal of wild horses from nonfederal lan...
If 2020 was the year of the pandemic then 2021 was the year of the comeback, at least here in Washakie County and the surrounding area. I know what you are thinking – what comeback. You are thinking we are still dealing with COVID-19, vaccines and vaccine mandates (with the Supreme Court to hear a case next week). But let us take a look at 2021 and you will see what I mean. Both Worland and Ten Sleep schools finished the 2020-21 school year in person. There were actual proms and regular graduation ceremonies. The start of this year came with n... Full story
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Worland High School teacher, Grace Godfrey, is one of six educators nationwide who received the 2021 National Association of Agricultural Educators Teachers Teacher Mentor award, presented during the 2021 NAAE Convention, Nov. 30 through Dec. 4, in New Orleans. The NAAE Teacher Mentor Award is presented to an NAAE member who has excelled in preparing beginning agricultural educators into the profession by offering advice and guiding them to their own professional strengths. The NAAE Teacher Mentor Award is sponsored by CEV M...
WORLAND — In addressing a point in question from Cody Regional Health, the Washakie County Commissioners reviewed both the agreements with Cody Regional Health for a ground ambulance and the membership agreement for air medical evacuation with Guardian Flight. At the regular commissioner meeting on Dec. 21, Chairman Fred Frandson said they received a point in question from Cody Regional Hospital (CRH) that they had an understanding that Guardian Flight/AirMedCare was bringing in a ground ambulance to transfer patients from the hospital to t...
WORLAND – Frontier Tire in Worland celebrated the 30th anniversary in business earlier this month. Frontier Tire started in December 1991 by Jeff Dorr, his wife at the time, Dale Hovander. They purchased the Petty Tire store at 417 N 10th Street to begin their auto repair business. Dorr said, "Naming the shop was difficult. I had many different names in mind and settled with Frontier. I felt the name was fitting to Worland and the area. Dorr eventually bought out Hovander in 2001. Owning his own...
CODY — It may mean a career change is in order for anyone else who is attacked at work and suffers fractures to both bones in the lower left leg, but for bullfighter Dusty Tuckness it’s just another day at the office. The Meeteetse bullfighter isn’t phased after rushing in to save a bull rider in Round 9 of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas earlier this month, and in turn taking the full weight of a bull on his leg. “I love the job. I enjoy every minute of it,” Tuckness said. “Injury is part of the sport. You can’t dwell on those negativ... Full story
CASPER — Tom Burman understands the frustration level was high for those fans who drove on slick roads to see the Cowboys start the Mountain West men’s basketball race this past Saturday at the Arena-Auditorium. Shortly before Wyoming’s scheduled tip-off with Boise State, it was determined that the visitors would not be able to play the game due to COVID-19 protocols. The Broncos stepped off their charter flight Friday seemingly in good health, but several members of the team woke up Saturday with coronavirus symptoms. Ultimately, Boise State... Full story
DOUGLAS — A group of hospital employees in Douglas and Cheyenne filed a lawsuit Dec. 22 against their respective employers in federal court seeking to halt policies related to Covid-19 vaccinations and testing. Two Cheyenne Regional Medical Center employees – recently fired nurse Christie Higgins and CNA Robert Shaffer – along with six Memorial Hospital of Converse County staffers – nurses Roni VanOsdol, Sharie Beller, Kaylonn Amundson and Tonya Middleton, CNA Anita Casperson and medical lab scientist Jennifer Sherfey – are seeking a prelimina... Full story
VICTOR, Idaho - U.S. women's downhill ski champion - Wyoming native Breezy Johnson - races into three World Cup events in January after storming the podium earlier this season and nipping the heels of the reigning Olympic gold medalist. With just weeks to go, the Beijing games are in her sights. With three second-place finishes in three downhills this season, Johnson is closing the gap on Italy's Sofia Goggia, trimming the leading speedster's victory margins from more than a second to mere... Full story
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