Articles from the June 8, 2023 edition
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By Rep. Hageman talks gender identity, border security to local GOP
U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman paid a visit to Washakie County Republicans for her “quarterly report” during their Lincoln Day Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, June 3 at Green Hills Golf Course in Worland. Hageman informed attendees that she had...
West Side teacher receives Master Teacher Award
Andrea Cooley, a fourth grade teacher at West Side Elementary, was selected by the Washakie County School District No. 1 Board as the 2023 Master Teacher Award winner and was presented the award at...
Conservation District requests city bring back compost pile
Washakie County Conservation District Manager Amanda O’Keefe and Education Coordinator Janet Hofmann made an appearance at the June 6 Worland City Council meeting to advocate for the resurrection of the town composting system. O’Keefe pointed out...
Robert Henry Fritzler
Robert Henry Fritzler went to his heavenly home on May 29, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Worland, WY on May 21, 1937 to Henry H. Fritzler and Edith O. Bower. "Bob" graduated fr... Full story
Vicki DeVita
Vicki DeVita was born August 7, 1942, to Jim and Donna Brownell in Denver, CO. On May 25, 2023, she went to be with the Lord, she was 80 years old. A closed casket funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 3 at the Sterling Berean... Full story
Do you honor the flag when you display it?
The other day when I was putting out our flag at the Northern Wyoming News, a gust of wind knocked the flag out of my hand. I know etiquette says that the flag should not touch the ground, but it was...
Occupational therapist Doyle leaves district after 31 years of service
Michelle Doyle observed an occupational therapist at work back when she was attending Worland High School and found a calling. Now, she has helped 31 years' worth of Worland students as an OT for...
Cleaning up: Fronk reflects on 18 years as school custodian
Stacie Fronk was born and raised in Worland. So were her two children and six grandchildren, all of which graduated from Worland High School, where Fronk worked for 18 years until her retirement last...
Lyman, Moody bid Ten Sleep School adieu
Ten Sleep School employees Betty Lyman and Larry Moody bid adieu to students and staff during a retirement celebration on May 19. Washakie County School District Number 2 Superintendent Annie Griffin...
The return of Worland Legion Baseball
For the first time since 2008, the Worland American Legion program is back and out on the diamond. The last time Worland had a team was the 2008 season when they combined with Lander. The Worland...
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Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp inmate escapes custody CHEYENNE (WNE) — An inmate at the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp escaped during a work detail assignment Monday, according to a news release from the Wyoming Department of Corrections. Monday m... Full story
Laramie County school district considers offering parents four book options
CHEYENNE - The library book policy in Laramie County School District 1 is set to expand, but it will remain opt-out for the immediate future. English language arts secondary curriculum coordinator... Full story
Gillette City Council passes hate crime ordinance 4-3 on final reading
GILLETTE - The Gillette City Council remained split on a proposed malicious harms ordinance, but the group passed it on a third and final reading Tuesday night with a 4-3 vote. Amendments were made... Full story
Third-party takes over investigation of Cody police officer
CODY (WNE) — The City of Cody will bring in a third party to review its investigation and findings regarding Cody Police Officer Blake Stinson’s conduct during an arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile in January. A formal complaint was filed in early May... Full story
Deborah Ann Goncalves
Deborah Ann Goncalves, 66, passed away peacefully at her home on June 6, 2023. Deb was born October 28, 1956 in Merced, California to J.D. and Geraldine (Sneed) Dixon. She received her education in Ca...
