Articles from the April 29, 2021 edition
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April 29, 2021
We know of April as the fourth month of the year, but that’s only by the Gregorian calendar that we adhere to now. It was previously the fifth month in the earlier Julian calendar....
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BAPC mulls what to do about vacation rental homes
WORLAND — The Worland Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission began discussions about whether Airbnb and other host short-term rentals should be regulated or licensed within the city limits. B...
WCSD No. 1 approves preliminary budget
WORLAND – The Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees approved a preliminary budget for the upcoming 2021-22 school year during their normal meeting on Monday, April 26. The board alon...
Karla's Kolumn: Life with Cats, Chapter 2
So I’m outside with the kids – you know all five of my fur kids – and we’re taking a walk and enjoying the weather this weekend. I see Fluffy, one of our newest cats just sitting and enjoying herself... Full story
Mother and son honored as Extra Mile Heroes
WORLAND - Worland Mayor Jim Gill recognized two Worland residents, a mother and son, as the Extra Mile Heroes at last Tuesday's meeting, April 20. The mayor said several months ago he became aware of...
County has access to all three approved COVID-19 vaccines
WORLAND — On Tuesday, according to Wyoming Department of Health information, Washakie County was one of only three counties with zero active COVID-19 cases. The other two counties with zero active c...
Wyoming population up by 2.3% from 2010
CHEYENNE — Despite losing many people to out-of-state opportunities, Wyoming’s population grew by roughly 2.3% from 2010 to 2020, marking the slowest growth rate in the state since the 1980s, according to preliminary data released Monday by the U.S... Full story
Council continues to mull vehicles as 'decorative lawn art'
WORLAND — The Worland City Council continued discussion about vehicle storage in front yards and whether exceptions for “lawn art” should be allowed. The council approved Ordinance 859 on first readi...
Tharp elected as State FFA reporter
WORLAND - Chief Washakie member and Worland High School senior Skylar Tharp was selected as part of the 2021-22 Wyoming FFA leadership team earlier this month. Tharp said ever since she was a seventh...
Peterson the latest Warrior to qualify for state
WORLAND - Qualifiers have been hard to come by this season, not just for Worland but every track and field team. But in Lovell on April 24, Warrior Christian Peterson became the second Warrior to...
Christopher James Rangel
Christopher James Rangel went to be with the Lord April 16, 2021. He was born November 25, 1963 in Worland, WY to Ruth Mackmiller and James Rangel. He spent his early years in Worland and learned the... Full story
LeRoy Howard Fabricius
LeRoy Howard Fabricius, 88, went home into the arms of the Lord on April 21, 2021 in Worland. He was born on October 22, 1932 to Jake and Wanita Fabricius in Riverton, WY. LeRoy was sandwiched... Full story
PDFWyoming News Briefs - Friday, April 30, 2021
Man’s body found outside Fort Bridger EVANSTON (WNE) — The Uinta County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Thursday concerning a man’s body discovered in the Bridger Valley. “During the afternoon hours of Monday April 26 ... the Uinta County Sh... Full story
Peabody loses $77 million in Q1; PRB mines 'extremely strong' in quarter
GILLETTE – Despite losing more than $77 million in the first quarter of 2021 and a prolonged COVID-19 hangover affecting U.S. thermal coal, Peabody Energy Corp.’s Powder River Basin mines were a bright spot for the company. The company’s three PRB m... Full story
Wyoming News Briefs, Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Riverton school superintendent faces DUI charge RIVERTON (WNE) — Riverton school district superintendent JoAnne Andre-Flanagan was arrested Saturday evening for driving under the influence. No one was injured in the incident, according to reports, a... Full story
Big Horn commissioners study Second Amendment sanctuary status
GREYBULL — With more and more groups approaching the commissioners about Big Horn County becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary, a listening session has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, May 3 at the Weed and Pest building west of Greybull. Rep. J... Full story
Wyoming News Briefs, Thursday, April 29, 2021
Hot Springs commissioners disband COVID team THERMOPOLIS (WNE) — At the April 20 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners held a discussion with County Health Nurse Tricia McPhie to discuss rescinding the Incident Command Team they... Full story
Fraud Reports Surface Related to WDH Information Breach
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents about fraudulent calls from people falsely claiming to represent the department in connection to a recently announced WDH health information breach. WDH recently described a mistaken... Full story
