Articles from the March 3, 2022 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 23 of 23
March 3, 2022
Look for continuing coverage of the Wyoming Legislature inside this week's issue. Online subscribers have full access to this week's issue in PDF format as well as all online archi... Full story
By 
Peterson stepping down at East Side
WORLAND — The Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of East Side Principal Chris Peterson at Monday’s regular monthly meeting. Peterson’s resignation is ef...
Resident seeks sidewalk around Kiwanis Park
WORLAND — Worland resident Renee Cormier came before the Worland City Council to request a sidewalk around Kiwanis Park for the safety of the students walking to and from school and for the r...
Governor to lift public health emergency declaration
CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon has announced he has begun the process to end Wyoming’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration effective March 14. “As we see our case numbers and hospitalizations receding, it is time to begin the shift... Full story
Extreme BMX Bikers bring inspirational message to WMS students
WORLAND - Professional athlete and extreme BMX bicyclist Kurtis Downs brought two friends with him to Worland last Wednesday, Feb. 23, to entertain and inspire Worland Middle School students. Downs,...
Up In The Air
Kurtis Downs performs a stunt during a demonstration at Worland Middle School on Feb. 23, 2022....
Budget differences include funding for new scholarship program
CHEYENNE - The House and Senate completed work on the budget last week with differences in the two versions to be ironed out this week. Sen. Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep, SD20) said, "We were able to...
The News Editorial: Ambulance service: essential or not, you decide
Kudos to the Washakie County Commissioners, who as they have in the past, took the reins to begin the discussion of continuing the general purpose one-cent sales tax. Voters have approved the tax... Full story
House moves trophy hunting bill forward
CHEYENNE - A bill to force health care facilities to allow for visitation if a patient has been in the facility for more than five days stalled on second reading in the State House Friday but was...
Lady Warriors shift gears for 3A West regional tournament
WORLAND - It was a frustrating end to the regular season for the Worland Lady Warriors, but with the postseason here, they have turned their attention to the 3A West regional tournament and one of...
PDF
Philip "Mike" Michael Rutledge
Philip Michael "Mike" Rutledge, 84, passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side. Mike was born in Erick, Oklahoma to Cecil Andrew and Mary Meleese (Fullerton) Rutledge on October 9, 1937.... Full story
Jerry G. Naucke
Jerry G. Naucke, 84, was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1937 to Otto and Antonio (Schear) Naucke. He passed away to be with the Lord February 19, 2022 in Worland, WY. He was born in New... Full story
Barbara Ann Wirtzberger
Barbara Ann Wirtzberger, 70, passed away on February 21, 2022, in Lehi, Utah after a short battle with cancer. Barb was born January 31, 1952 in Greybull, Wyoming the daughter of Hugh William and... Full story
Esther Bolton
Memorial services for Esther Bolton will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Thermopolis at the Federated Community Church. There will be a reception in the church’s community hall following the service.... Full story
COVID UPDATE: Active coronavirus case total drops below 1,000 for first time since August
Feb. 14, 2022 By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell by 770 over the weekend to drop below 1,000 for the first time since August. Wyoming Department of... Full story
Wyoming Thursday Briefs
Powell hospital board member resigns over vaccine mandate POWELL (WNE) — The Powell Valley Hospital District and Powell Valley Healthcare boards have an open position as Trustee Richard Stearns has resigned due to a federal COVID-19 vaccine m... Full story
Robert "Bob" Amos Swander
Robert “Bob” Amos Swander January 13, 1933- March 2, 2022 Robert Amos “Bob” Swander passed away peacefully at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell, Wyoming on March 2, 2022. As he was fond of saying, he lived a “pretty good life!” Bob was born Janu... Full story
Lady Warriors advance
UPDATE 2:30 p.m. - Lady Warriors defeat Powell 39-28 to advance to state-qualifying game at 9 a.m. Saturday morning. They will play the Loser of the Lander-Pinedale game. The Worland Lady Warriors... Full story
March 8 Wyoming Briefs
Bill would give hunters additional chance to donate to access and wildlife projects POWELL (WNE) — A popular bill would give hunters who are unsuccessful in acquiring a tag in limited quota draws the option of donating application fees back to the W... Full story
