Articles from the February 9, 2016 edition
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Burke: Technology advancing in Wyoming's courts, more sought
CHEYENNE (AP) — Wyoming Chief Justice James Burke says technological improvements continue in the state’s courts but still have a ways to go under budget constraints. Burke gave his annual state of the judiciary address to Wyoming lawmakers on Mon...
More monitoring wells required
WORLAND — The Washakie County Solid Waste Disposal District Board took another step forward in their performance-based pit permit process at their meeting Monday night by signing to contracts. Eric G...
Public comment sought on proposed burning regulations
WORLAND - The public is invited to give their input and comment for a draft of temporary Washakie County Burning Resolution. The public meeting will take place at 4 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Conference Room at the Worland Community Center Complex. The...
Going over my Christmas books
I’ve done quite a bit of reading during the last few months, starting with a stack of books I bought in Salt Lake City in November when my wife and I had to travel there for medical reasons. And then I got my usual bunch of books over Christmas. T...
Branded for Bernie: Dozens get inked with free Sanders tat
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Fans of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are wearing their support for him on their sleeves — and on their rib cages, calves, necks and backs. Several dozen people have flocked to Aartistic Tattoo in Mon...
Warriors keep on winning
WORLAND – After Worland's big win over 3A Northeast rival Buffalo on Friday, Worland boys basketball coach Aaron Abel didn't mince words when speaking about the test the Warriors would have with C...
Dominant D carries Broncos to 24-10 Super Bowl win
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - With his prolific passing and complete control of the game at the line of scrimmage, Peyton Manning helped usher in the NFL's wide-open era of high-scoring offenses and...
Catherine Rose Upton
Catherine Rose Upton, 59, passed away at her home on February 5 after a 7 1/2-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on March 10, 1956. Her family moved to Worland when... Full story
Orville Glen Leavitt Jr.
February 18, 1939 – February 5, 2016 Orville Glen Leavitt Jr., 76, longtime Shell resident, died Feb. 5, 2016. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the Shell Community Hall. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the f...
Marie J. Jurist
Marie J. Jurist, 101, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 in Worland. Mortimore Funeral Home of Thermopolis is assisting the family. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopoli... Full story
Arthur Lee Hunter
Arthur Lee Hunter, 73, died Feb. 6, 2016, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis after a short illness. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the... Full story