Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Current Ward 1 council member Rebecca George was elected as the city's next mayor, unseating Mayor Jim Gill in Tuesday's General Election Unofficial results had George winning 64% of the vote with 1,373 votes to Gill's 764 votes. There were also 117 undervotes meaning voters did not cast a vote in the election. George said Tuesday night, "I am honored by the community and grateful for those who supported me in this race for the mayor of Worland. I am excited to be the mayor-elect. I encourage us...
Unofficial results from Tuesday’s General Election showed Washakie County School District No. 1 Board incumbents Brett Argeris and David Tommerup keeping their seats as four-year term members. First-term incumbent Jonathan Hake was unseated by newcomer Becky Dooley. Tommerup, who has served as chairman for multiple terms, received the most votes with 2,165. Following him were Argeris with 1,767 and Dooley with 1,622. Hake lost by 19 votes with 1,603. Shane Seghetti received 733 votes, and 27 write-in votes were cast. In a questionnaire p...
Washakie County results for federal offices in the Nov. 5 General Election were strongly in favor of Republican officials. The smallest margin of victory was for the presidential candidate, where Donald Trump won 79% of votes in the county, but did win the presidency. The Republican Presidential ticket of Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance received 3,125 votes, while the Democratic ticket of current Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz received 656 votes. The Libertarian ticket of Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat received 60 votes, and 3...
The three area state legislators were re-elected following Tuesday’s general election. State Sen. Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep), State Rep. Martha Lawley (R-Worland) were unopposed and Rep. John R. Winter (R-Thermopolis) staved off a Democratic challenger. Cooper received a total of 7,930 votes from voters in his district. He received 3,442 votes from Washakie County, 834 from Park County, 2,179 from Hot Springs County, 733 from Big Horn County with a breakdown as follows: Burlington (311), Otto (105), Emblem (64), Hyattville (101), Manderson (...
The Wyoming State Bar recently released the results of this year’s Judicial Performance Assessment. The Bar, in conjunction with the University of Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center, conducts this assessment not only to obtain attorneys’ feedback about judges’ performance, but also to learn whether or not attorneys think those judges standing for retention should remain in office. The results of the assessment are then shared with the public. All active members of the Wyoming State Bar were invited to participate in the assessment. This year... Full story
Voters are being asked to amend the Wyoming Constitution to create four property tax classifications, from the current three. The question voters are asked to vote “for” or “against” is as follows: “The adoption of this amendment would separate residential real property into its own class of property for purposes of property tax assessments. The amendment would authorize the legislature to create a subclass of owner occupied primary residences.” Currently under the State Constitution and Wyoming Statute there are three classificat... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? Family heritage is very important. Our family is a first-generation resident of Worland. Our children are a fourth generation to the Big Horn Basin, but our family has been in Wyoming since before statehood. Why are you running for Worland mayor? Worland is a place full of family heritage and community engagement. The agriculture, the small-town industry and the safe environment should prevail. I want Worland to be a place for our youth to grow and enjoy... Full story
1. How long have you lived in Worland? 2. Why are you running for Worland mayor? 3. Do you feel you have the time it takes to serve as mayor? I am Jim Gill the current mayor of Worland. I'm a "Spirited Senior Citizen" who has lived with my wife Connie in our community for most of our adult life. Unlike my competitor who recently moved into our area. I have helped spiffy up a lot our highways coming into Worland by picking up trash over the years with 4-H club members and leaders, the Lions Club... Full story
In the upcoming general election, Nov. 5, Erin Blutt, Shana Harstad and Jared Lyman are running unopposed for their respective four-year terms on the Washakie County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees. The incumbent candidates each spoke with Northern Wyoming News to discuss their reasons why they are running for reelection. ERIN BLUTT, BOARD CHAIRMAN Why are you running for reelection? “I’m seeking reelection to continue the work that we’ve been doing that has led to Ten Sleep Schools having the highest WYTOPP testing scores among small s... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? I moved here from Wheatland, Wyoming with my family in 1954, so I have lived here in Worland for 70 years. Why are you running for Worland City Council? It was brought to my attention that no one had signed up to be on the primary ballot, so I volunteered to do a write-in campaign and I received enough votes to be on the ballot for the general election. Do you feel you have the time it takes to serve on the Worland City Council? After 40+ years of farming and... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? 3 wonderful years. Why are you running for Worland City Council? Worland is great place to live, and I believe we're all in this together. We are a community that values freedom first and foremost. We may have some differences, but I believe we have much more in common. What makes this community strong is we the people, from the downtown businesses to our neighborhoods we are all the heart and soul of Worland. We need downtown revitalization; we also need a... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? I have lived in Worland for 35 years. I moved to Worland in 1989 to begin work at the Wyoming Boys' School. After 13 years, I transferred to the Department of Corrections for a few years, and then to the Department of Health at the Wyoming Retirement Center as the social services director. I retired after 25 years of service. I now substitute teach K-12 for Washakie County School District No. 1. Why are you running for Worland City Council? I am running for ci... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? 60 years Why are you running for Worland City Council? I'm seeking my second term, I believe there's more I can contribute to the citizens of Worland and help get some more positive results for the city. Do you feel you have the time it takes to serve on the Worland City Council? I have only missed two meetings in the last four years, so yes I have the time and I always make the time. With rising costs and ever tightening budgets, how would you address... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? I have lived in Worland for 32 years. I have worked for the Community Center for 16 years. My title there has been marketing/event coordinator. I moved here in 1992 and raised my two children here. They both graduated from Worland High School and went on to be successful college graduates. My daughter and son-in-law live here in Worland with two of my grandchildren and are currently enrolled in the Worland school district. My son and his wife live in Casper... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? Born and raised in Worland, I've proudly called this community home my entire life. I am deeply rooted here, my grandparents moved here over 70 years ago. My father was raised here and now my grandchildren are growing up in the same community. My family has been in business in Worland for well over 60 years, which has instilled in me a sense of responsibility, pride and dedication to the people of Worland. Why are you running for Worland City Council? I am... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? I was born and raised in Worland and lived here for 49 years. I met my husband here and we have been married for almost 27 years and have two boys. Why are you running for Worland City Council? I previously served on the city council for eight years, and recently was written in by residents of my precinct. I feel that having served on the council before gave me an understanding of how the City runs, dealing with the budget, the needs of the various city depart... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? I've lived in Worland for 24 years. I moved to Worland to work at Admiral Transport. I have since retired and now work part-time for the Senior Center transporting people around town and to appointments in surrounding cities. Why are you running for Worland City Council? I am running for city council because there are things that I think need to be changed. Do you feel you have the time it takes to serve on the Worland City Council? I do have time to serve my... Full story
How long have you lived in Worland? My family and I moved to Worland in 2020. It has been the best decision we have ever made for ourselves. Next August, will make five years in Worland. We look forward to continuing to make Worland our forever home. Why are you running for Worland City Council? I believe I have the ability to help Worland become the community that we have all grown to love. My goal as a city councilman would be to serve my neighbors and work hard on their behalf. To return... Full story
How long have you lived in the district? I was born and raised in Worland, and after completing my education, I returned and have been a proud member of this community for the past 23 years. My connection to Worland runs deep, and I'm committed to its growth and development. Do you have children in the district? How do you feel this will help you in serving on the school board if elected? While I currently do not have children in the district, I did during my first term on the school board. I... Full story
How long have you lived in the district? I am a life-long resident of Washakie County School District #1 (WCSD#1). Aside from my six years at Montana and the University of Wyoming, I've lived in Worland with my husband Mark and raised our three children, Dustin, Brenna and Dane. I've recently retired from Range with close to 30 years service and most recently held the position of EVP/General Manager. Do you have children in the district? Yes, all three children graduated from District #1 and... Full story
How long have you lived in the district? 30+ years. Do you have children in the district? How do you feel this will help you in serving on the school board if elected? Yes. We all want what's in the best interest for all students in our community and having children in the district gives you different insights into how the district is operating from both a parent and a student's perspective. It also allows you to be more engaged and have greater interaction with faculty, as you are potentially... Full story
How long have you lived in the district? I have lived in Worland my entire 50 years. I graduated from Worland High School. Do you have children in the district? How do you feel this will help you in serving on the school board if elected? Yes, a daughter. I have a vested interest in seeing the school district being the best it can be. Why are you running for the Worland school board? To serve the community, students and teachers. I want to help students achieve their goals and help put them on... Full story
How long have you lived in the district? Do you have children in the district? How do you feel this will help you in serving on the school board if elected? I have lived in Worland for 27 years and have 4 children in the school district. Why are you running for the Worland School Board? Do you feel you have the time it takes to serve? What would you do to help the district bring back students who have dropped out? Do you feel it is important to try and bring back students who are attending... Full story
Where do you currently reside and how long have you lived in Wyoming? I currently reside in Laramie, Wyoming and I have lived off and on in Wyoming since my birth in Cheyenne in 1961. The most recent length of residency is 18 years. Why are you running for Congress? I decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives because I saw a lack of true democratic representation and equality in Wyoming. The political landscape here has become dominated by one party, which limits the diversity of... Full story
Where do you currently reside and how long have you lived in Wyoming? I am a fourth-generation Wyomingite and live in Cheyenne with my husband, John. Why are you running for Congress? I am running for re-election to continue to fight back against Joe Biden's broken immigration system, terrible economy, and woke nonsense. Wyoming needs a champion to protect our western way of life. What is the most important issue facing our country that you hope to help address if elected? Stopping the war on... Full story