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Worland Science Olympians earn state titles
A veteran Science Olympiad team from Worland High School brought home several state championships from the event last weekend at Casper College. This year's team was led by seven seniors, five of...
By BLM works toward conservation of sage grouse with new plan
Public meeting next week As Greater Sage-Grouse (GRSG) habitats become threatened across the Western United States, the Bureau of Land Management, along with partnering agencies, are working toward the conservation of the species and sagebrush...
Black Hills trip approved as alternative to Teton Science School
Sixth grade teacher Wade Moor gave a presentation with Ten Sleep sixth graders during the Washakie County District 2 Board of Trustees meeting on April 8, proposing an alternative to the Teton Science Schools that Ten Sleep students will no longer...
Worland City Council Meeting; Washakie Avenue projects moving forward
The Worland City County received updates on two projects along Washakie Avenue during its meeting last Tuesday, April 2. The council approved having the mayor sign the agreement with Ardurra Engineers...
Washakie County welcomes new extension educator
Following a seven-month vacancy in the absence of former University of Wyoming Extension Educator Caitlin Youngquist, the position is now filled by Basin native Dan VanderPloeg. VanderPloeg, who is no...
Wyoming cites law to justify secrecy about wolf's alleged torture; but it may not apply
Twelve-year old law was intended to protect the identity of legal wolf hunters, and that doesn’t fit the description of a Sublette County man who broke the law by taking possession of a live wolf. Wyoming wildlife officials on Thursday released t... Full story
Death threats roll in as wolf abuse investigation proceeds
Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Sublette County is usually a quiet community of about 9,000 people. But after allegations of wolf abuse went international, residents have been inundated with v... Full story
Video corroborates key aspects of Wyoming wolf abuse allegations
Footage released by Wyoming Game and Fish shows a live wolf was brought into a public space. An accompanying report says a Daniel man admitted to possessing the animal. Video evidence released Wednesd... Full story
Hand counting ballots may restore public trust in elections, senator says
Via Wyoming News Exchange GREYBULL — Still stinging from a defeat in Park County, Sen. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, said last week that while he still prefers a hand count of votes cast in this year’s elections to electronic tabulating machines, he doesn’t... Full story
Special legislative session voted down; Local legislator among dissenters
Following Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s vetoes of several widely supported bills that passed out of the House and Senate, a special session to override the governor’s vetoes was considered and ultimately voted down by legislators. Among the gov...
Mental Fitness Minute: What if someone does not want help?
On March 16, a grassroots committee hosted the Worland Mental Fitness Fair at the Worland Community Center. Members of the panel were Dr. Ralph Louis, psychologist from Oxbow Counseling in Basin; Janae Harman, owner of Family Circle Counseling in Wor...
Temporary MRI trailer ready for use at WMC
Chief Nursing Officer Brandy Kottman filled in for Chief Executive Officer Lisa Van Brunt to deliver the CEO report at the Washakie Medical Center Board of Trustees meeting on March 26, where she detailed the current project to replace the...
Veterans assistance available in Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout April. Brad Cline is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and...
Monday's solar eclipse in Wyoming about 50 percent of totality
Did you save those solar eclipse glasses from 2017? You may want to grab them for Monday. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and...
PDFMarch 28, 2024
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Governor vetoes gun free zone repeal; special session discussed
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon vetoed House Bill 0125 on March 22. HB125, also known as House Enrolled Act No. 49, would have repealed gun free zones in Wyoming. House Bill 0125 was passed through the Wyoming Legislature’s 2024 Budget Session s...
Short film 'Socks' premieres in Worland April 6
The Washakie Museum and Cultural Center in Worland will have a free screening of the short film "Socks" at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6. "Socks" is a movie produced, written and directed by Patrick...
Legislators provide some relief for Wyoming property taxpayers
As Wyoming homeowners face rising property taxes, the Wyoming Legislature recognized the pressing issue during the 2024 Budget Session and worked hard to pass a suite of bills aiming to provide residents with relief. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon in a...
When to talk to someone struggling with mental fitness
On March 16, a grassroots committee hosted the Worland Mental Fitness Fair at the Worland Community Center. Members of the panel were Dr. Ralph Louis, psychologist from Oxbow Counseling in Basin; Janae Harman, owner of Family Circle Counseling in...
