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More about the new Ten Sleep School, new Bighorn Co-op CEO, lots more local news and pictures....
On Jan. 9 Washakie County School District No. 2 held a public ceremony in their new campus, where the school received certification from Governor Mark Gordon, and curious guests got the opportunity to wander through Ten Sleep's brand new state-of-the-art facility providing the district's kindergarten through 12th grade students a unique learning environment, and a fresh start to the spring semester. RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY A large crowd of Ten Sleep residents and other guests gathered in the spa...
After some debate, the Worland Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission approved a motion during their regular meeting Monday, Jan. 13, to recommend to the city council vacating the alley between 1700 Robertson Avenue parcel and 1701 Big Horn Avenue parcel. The two parcels were recently purchased by Brandon and Shalene Yule doing business as Y6 Rentals. Per the vacation request sent to the Board, they would like to vacate the alley between the properties to "expand for additional parking for...
Wyoming State Parks announced Tuesday, Jan. 14, the temporary closure of the Star Plunge aquatic facility at Hot Springs State Park following a recent two-week management agreement extension and ongoing negotiations for a potential sale to a new operator. The Star Plunge closed at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. “We appreciate the community’s patience during this transitional time. Our main priority is to ensure that the Star Plunge reopens as quickly as possible, providing the quality experience our visitors expect and deserve,” said Nick Neylo...
David Ray was officially welcomed as the latest member of the Washakie County Fair Board during their regular monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 13. The board also undertook the election of its leadership positions. Jeff Lapp will continue to serve as chair, Marty Cross has assumed the role of vice chair, Beth Shaffer will serve as treasurer, and Dani Rice will serve as secretary. David Ray takes over for Sherry Walter whose term ended Dec. 31. In other business at Monday’s meeting: Casey Rice presented his bid for the enhancement and installation o...
Chronicling the stories of Washakie County and beyond....
Lots of changes this month - new leadership in Worland and a new school in Ten Sleep on A1, new things coming at Worland Aquatic Center on A6, lots of legislative and local news and photos....
As Ten Sleep Schools staff eagerly wait to cut the ribbon at their new campus on the evening of Jan. 9, it's a good time to look back on the history of schools in the Ten Sleep community and reflect on the legacy of Pioneers that persists today and will continue at the new school. Much of the information for this article comes from the book "Rural Schools in the Ten Sleep, WY Area" by Martha Sutherland, in which she recognizes the help she received from a long list of community members....
Three new council members were sworn in, along with a new mayor at the Jan. 7 Worland City Council meeting. Former council member Rebecca George presided over her first meeting Tuesday night while three new members joined the nine-member council - Sheryl Ley, Mandy Horath and Bill Glanz. George noted it was the the first time in a while that there was a full council in session. The council has been short one member since the resignation of Pete Calderon in late May. George made several...
As the Wyoming legislative session approaches, House District 27 Representative Martha Lawley (R-Worland) is gearing up to tackle several issues that she expects will dominate the discussions. Among the top priorities outlined by Lawley are the protection of legacy energy industries, property tax reform and safeguarding children’s welfare, particularly concerning online pornography and bathroom access. Lawley is also sponsoring five bills that she believes will significantly impact the state. • House Bill 41 - Environmental Quality and Irr...
While State Senate District 20 Senator Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep) prepares to head to the general session that begins next Tuesday, Jan. 14, he discussed his interim committee work and bills he will be sponsoring. INTERIM Through his work in Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee (Minerals), Cooper participates as a representative on the Energy Council, a national legislative organization representing 14 energy-producing states and two Canadian provinces. He said, “What I’m hearing from other states is that they are really loo...
With no public in attendance, a public hearing regarding the Washakie County Business Ready Community Planning Grant lasted just over 10 minutes Tuesday night. The Worland City Council approved an expenditure of $8,000 toward a match for the grant and approved moving forward with the grant at the Dec. 17 meeting. The commissioners approved a resolution to apply for the grant and designated Clerk Lily Rakness Parra and Washakie Development Association Executive Director Leann Baker as the grant representatives. The county is the lead agency in...
Luehne family's management contract expired on Jan. 1, but extension means it'll be business as usual until at least Jan. 14. The family sued the state after Wyoming selected a new operator for the facility it's managed since 1975. Soakers, swimmers and Vapor Cave fanatics have until at least Jan. 14 to patronize the Star Plunge aquatic facility under the management of the Luehne family, thanks to a last-minute operating extension. Come Jan. 15, however, the facility could close to the public if...
If you ask most locals about the Worland Aquatic Center (WAC), it's common to hear it's just a swimming pool; but staff at the center are working hard to show the public that it is much more than that, and they have a lot to offer in 2025. The WAC offers a lap pool kept at 80-81 degrees, an activity pool kept at 87-88 degrees, a spa kept at 101-102 degrees and a therapy pool kept at 92-93 degrees. The activity pool has a volleyball net, there's a wading pool for young children to play in equippe...
Washakie County Republican Chair Tami Young has been a proponent of the initiative and issued the following statement to the Northern Wyoming News. “This initiative shows legislators that we, the citizens of Wyoming, are serious about true property tax reform. Is this initiative perfect? No, it isn’t, but it lets legislators know that we mean business, and now that we’ve done it once we know, and they know, we can do it again. Paying taxes on unrealized capital gains is legal plunder but it seems like everyone was OK with going along with...
Happy New Year 2025! Article reflecting on Mayor Jim Gill's service and reflecting on the news of 2024 on A1, Worland native pioneering in wound care services on A6, and lots of holiday photos....
Worland resident Jim Gill completed his 14 years of public service for the City of Worland this week when his second term as mayor concluded Dec. 31. Gill was first appointed to the city council by then Mayor Kreg Lombard to fill a vacancy in Ward 1 left by the death Loyd Worley. He served six years before opting to throw his hat into the ring in 2016 for the office of mayor. He was reelected in 2020 and sought a third term before being unseated in the 2024 General Election by Ward 1 Councilor R...
In a change from previous years of running a full year-in-review, at this time the Northern Wyoming News is highlighting what we believe are the top 10 news stories of the past year. 1 The top story of the year, while plenty to choose from, is the 2024 election. A new mayor for Worland was elected when current councilor Rebecca George defeated incumbent mayor Jim Gill. Gill served two terms as mayor and previously served six years as a council member. Gill and George advanced to the November General Election after a three-candidate race in the...
In accordance with U.S. flag code, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and State of Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in honor of President Jimmy Carter who passed away Sunday, December 29. Per The White House website, whitehouse.gov, “Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and t...
For your Christmas tree to be recycled into mulch this year in the 30th annual Washakie County Conservation District Christmas tree recycling event, you’ll need to have it out no later than 8 a.m. this Saturday, Jan. 4. Worland residents who live within the city limits need only to leave their trees – undecorated and unbagged – in the alley behind their house, near the dumpster. If you live outside of city limits, or an alley isn’t available to you, you can call 307-347-2456 ext. 121 to arrange a pickup. Ten Sleep residents who would like to...
