Articles from the March 14, 2019 edition
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Residential living in downtown business district?
WORLAND — After approving a special exemption for a hair salon, the Worland Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission turned their attention to discussion allowing residential living in the...
MARCH 15 - First grizzly sighting of year reported in Yellowstone
Powell (WNE) — The first grizzly bear sighting of 2019 was reported March 8 in Yellowstone National Park, when visitors observed a large bruin between Canyon Village and Fishing Bridge. Additionally, park officials say grizzly tracks were reportedl...
Fair Board revs up for demolition derby at 2019 fair
WORLAND – The Washakie County Fair Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday, in advance of the 2019 Fair, to discuss the possibility of adding a demolition derby to Saturday night events, and set final pricing for events. Joe Maul of Worland p...
Milestone met by local Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter
WORLAND - When Dan and Nancy Frederick began the Big Horn Basin chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace they knew there was a need for beds and they hoped within the first year to be able to build 100... Full story
Worland speech and debate coach receives coach of year
WORLAND – Every year, a coach is selected to receive the honor of the title of “coach of the year” in speech and debate. A coach is chosen for each class, 1A/2A, 3A and 4A. This year, five different coaches received nominations for 3A. However,...
Don't flush that; fourth-graders learn the ins and outs of the sewer system
WORLAND — About 85 fourth-graders from Worland West Side Elementary School got a glimpse into the inner workings of the city’s sewer lagoon during a recent field trip. Public Works Superintendent... Full story
DeBolt earns Regional Star in AgriScience
WORLAND — Meg DeBolt, senior at Worland High School, and daughter of Tad and Betsy DeBolt, has earned the Regional Star in AgriScience. The best of the best among the State FFA Degrees recipients from the region. Regional Stars have mastered... Full story
CBD oil and hemp legalization to have minimal legal impact locally
WORLAND – On March 6, Governor Mark Gordon signed into law House Bill 0171, which removes hemp and hemp products from regulation by the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act, and authorizes hemp production and processing through the state Department... Full story
Karla's Kolumn: Do you want to be a superhero?
The latest release from Marvel Comics is Captain Marvel and I confess I was one of the many that made it a blockbuster hit on its opening weekend. According to the Associated Press, "Captain Marvel,"... Full story
Santos "Grace" Graciela Ramos Carrizales
Grace Carrizales, 83, passed away peacefully on 11 March 2019 at Special Care Unit in the Long-Term Care Center at Cody, Wyoming. Grace passed on to be with the love of her life, her husband, Felix... Full story
Grace Chizuko Tanaka
Grace Chizuko Tanaka 79, of Worland, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2019 at the Billings Clinic. She was born in Los Angeles, CA to Mary and Fred Tanaka on January 29, 1940. Grace worked... Full story
James (Jim) Donald Harry
Mr. James (Jim) Donald Harry, 89, born on November 30, 1929 in Wellston, Ohio, to Lucille (Davis) Harry and D.W. Harry Sr., passed away on March 1, 2019, in Indianapolis, IN. From 1950 to 1952, James... Full story
Glen G Myers
Glen G Myers left this world March 4, 2019 to join his wife Edna on the morning of their 58th wedding anniversary. Survivors include his children, Sandi Myers of Gillette, Wyoming, Stacy Myers of Jacksonville, Florida, and Ty Myers (Janice) of... Full story
Rex Blakey
Rex Blakey, 89, passed away March 9, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. No memorial is planned.... Full story
Douglas R. DeSeyn
Douglas R. DeSeyn, 59, died suddenly at his residence in Thermopolis, March 1, 2019.... Full story
Allen Baxter Tolley
Allen Baxter Tolley, 76-year-old, Worland resident passed away on March 7, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. Allen was born on January 30, 1943. Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Worland Community Center... Full story
Public Notice WCSD #2 Invitation to Bid- Vocational Education Building
Public Notice WCSD #2 Invitation to Bid- Vocational Education Building... PDF
Public Notice Invitation to Bid- Ten Sleep Landfill Closure
Public Notice Invitation to Bid- Ten Sleep Landfill Closure... PDF
Warriors rally to win consolation championship
WORLAND - The Worland Warriors basketball team had championship goals when the 2018-19 season started. Even though the regular season brought plenty of adversity, the Warriors still had an... Full story