Week of October 10, 2024
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According to Washakie County Sheriff Austin Brookwell and Search and Rescue Captain David Michel, this time of year is a time of heightened activity for Washakie County Search and Rescue. Michel said, "It's hunting season, and soon there will be winter recreation; more people out combined with the changing of the weather means that this time of year is more busy for us than any other throughout the year." He continued, "Especially now, we can have really nice weather, and then by the end of the...
Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Washakie County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Monday, Oct. 21, in Worland. The public is invited to the event from 5-7 p.m. at the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center. Free appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available. UW President Ed Seidel will be in attendance and speak during a brief program, highlighting the university’s collaborative efforts with the state’s...
Sarah Anderson of Ten Sleep started work as a special education case manager at the Educational Resource Center in Worland in 2009, and her vision to solve the problems she encountered in her work has become a vital tool not only in her workplace, but for 150 special education departments and organizations in Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana and Colorado. As a case manager, Anderson was tasked with preparing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students in her district, ensuring that they receive all the services and support they need,...
Spring and summer conditions throughout the Big Horn Basin have produced average to above-average precipitation and lower temperatures through July. In addition, the 2023-24 winter was relatively mild across the region. These conditions bode well for wildlife within the Cody Region. If conditions continue and there is good late-summer/fall precipitation, wildlife populations should benefit. PRONGHORN Pronghorn populations and hunting success continue to be down throughout the Big Horn Basin, and a conservative framework remains in place for...
National 4-H Week kicked off in Washakie County Saturday with the annual community pancake breakfast. Wyoming 4-H is a positive youth development program administered by the University of Wyoming Extension and supported by a network of volunteers across the state. According to an Extension press release regarding 4-H week, 4-H helps young people build lifelong leadership skills through hands-on learning, mentorship and meaningful community engagement. With the support of Extension educators and...
After the pumpkin weigh-off competition, Chad Kurtenbach of Lovell came out the winner with his 1,254-pound pumpkin at the 2024 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Worland. The weigh-off is a Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth sanctioned event and was at the Washakie County Fairgrounds Saturday. Ron Hoffman of Riverton was second and third with both of his pumpkins, 899 and 887 pounds. Jay Richard of Worland was close behind with his 809-pound pumpkin. The other competitors of the giant pumpkin weigh-off were:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Shaking off a loss earlier in the week, the Worland Lady Warriors showed their grit in a road victory in Buffalo last week. Falling to Cody 3-0 (25-7, 25-20, 25-28) on Oct. 1 in a 3A Northwest match in Cody, the Lady Warriors started slow, but once they worked through those nerves, they settled in. "They got through those nerves in the first set and came to play," said WHS volleyball coach Joanna Peterson. "That second set we were right there with them the whole time. They just need to have...
A few weeks ago I wrote that words matter, referring to verbal words, and this week, as we observe National Newspaper Week I am going to discuss other words that matter — printed words in newspapers. This year’s theme is Tell Our Stories, meaning for us newspaper folk to tell why we got into this business and for me the theme says it all. That’s why I do this — to tell our stories. I started in Thermopolis at the Independent Record while a senior in a career class. Students were placed with businesses in areas where they had a...
