Articles from the March 2, 2023 edition
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By District 1 Board: Aquatic Center to remain public
WORLAND – In light of recent confusion surrounding the future of the Worland Aquatic Center, the Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees clarified that as the owners of the building since its construction and the future sole...
Cooper's Wildlife Fund bill sees success
CHEYENNE – State Sen. Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep) was happy to announce that Senate Files 87 and 106, both relating to the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Funding Act, were approved and signed by Governor Mark Gordon on Monday. Senate File 87,...
Lawley's property tax bill dies in committee
State House Rep. Martha Lawley (R-Worland) was disappointed to report the failure of her sponsored bill to amend the current property tax deferral program after it died in the Senate Revenue Committee on Feb. 24. The proposed legislation, House Bill...
Paul Richard Ostrander
The family of Paul Richard Ostrander is saddened to announce he passed away on February 21, 2023, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, he was 88 years old. Paul was born on... Full story
James Richard Acord
James Richard Acord, 84, passed away on February 21, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings Montana. Jim was born on May 19, 1938 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Mary (Igreas) Acord. His... Full story
Elsie Waunita Nichols
Elsie Waunita Nichols passed away on Feb. 23, 2023 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 3, 1937, in Westcliff, Colorado. Funeral services will be held at a later date.... Full story
Positives from the Wyoming Legislature
It is official, it is no longer illegal to let you vehicle idle unattended. What? That’s right, until recent legislation passed by both state houses and signed by Governor Mark Gordon last week...
Grow Washakie offers food security workshops
WORLAND – The Grow Washakie: A Rural Living Workshop will be this Saturday at the Washakie Museum & Cultural Center, and whether you own a farm or not it is a good opportunity to come and learn...
Worland Community Garden sprouts anew
WORLAND - After eight years the Worland Community Garden is taking a new direction in hopes of becoming sustainable long-term. During a community garden membership meeting at the Washakie Museum &...
Meet Worland City Councilmember Rebecca George
WORLAND - “I just wanted to be a public servant,” said Rebecca George, who was sworn into her first term on Worland’s City Council on Jan 3, 2023. “I had the opportunity and willingness to serve, so I did.” George was born in Canada....
Meet Worland City Councilmember Peter Calderon
WORLAND – As a young child in Las Vegas, Nevada, Peter Calderon grew up with his second cousin – Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) – as an idol. “It was my fundamental primary exposure to politics. Marco, as a kid, he had a picture of Reagan...
Harper wins 3A 195-pound title
WORLAND - The 2023 wrestling season came to a close for the Worland High School team, which proved to be an eventful season for the program. Wrestling at the 3A State tournament and girls State tourna...
Lawmakers reshape chemical abortion ban bill
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming House of Representatives reshaped the chemical abortion prohibition bill on Tuesday with changes lawmakers felt addressed the heart of the issue. Rep. Barry Crago, R-Buffalo, introduced his amendment to delete references to... Full story
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