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June 20, 2019
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Threesa, "Tootie", Hunt
Threesa, "Tootie", Hunt, 76, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 in Bahia de los Angeles, Baja, Mexico. Tootie was born on September 3, 1942 in Snohomish, Washington to Archibald and Lily Harriett... Full story
Janice Faye Grosch Franklin
Janice Faye Grosch Franklin passed away on June 17, 2019, in Powell. She was born on July 24, 1944, in Worland, to Alexander Grosch and Elsie Buxmann. Janice married Elmer Butz Jr. in Jan. 1962, and... Full story
Wildfires 18U team adding depth to their ranks
WORLAND - Depth is an important ingredient for any team and for the Worland Wildfires 18U girls softball team their reserve players have been getting some solid playing time the past few weeks.... Full story
Hear Me Out...The winners and losers of the NBA
The NBA has had a BUSY week and there are still moves to be made during this offseason. But for this week's column let's look at the winners and losers in the league in the past week. WINNER: TORONTO... Full story
Peter "Pete" Galovich
Peter "Pete" Galovich, 92, of Rancho Palos Verdes, California passed away the evening of June 8th, 2019 surrounded by his four children. Pete was born on November 19th, 1926 in the Wyoming mining... Full story
Lyle "Bud" Sherman
Lyle, "Bud" Sherman was called home Sunday June 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1934 to Natalie (Haynes) and Gene Sherman in Gebo, WY. While in his youth, the family moved aro... Full story
School Facilities Commission to conduct monthly meeting in Worland
WORLAND — The state School Facilities Commission (SFC) will tour Ten Sleep and Worland schools and then conduct a two-day work session in Worland next week. The SFC will meet in Worland for a work... Full story
Planning the future of the Washakie County Library
WORLAND — The Washakie County commissioners, Washakie County Library staff and board members, along with the Friends of the Worland Library and concerned citizens met TSP architect, Mark Averett of Sheridan, along with two other architects on the...
Worland City Council vacancy declared in Ward 3
WORLAND — The Worland City Council declared a vacancy in Ward 3 after accepting the resignation of Melissa Rivera Tuesday night. Rivera began a four-year term in January. She had accepted a...
The News Editorial
Attention Worland Ward 3 residents now is your chance. There is an opening on the city council following the resignation of Melissa Rivera who is moving due to an employment opportunity. Letters of interest are being accepted through July 31. This... Full story
Community Calendar
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY - Worland Public Transportation to Cody. 347-3208. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – Worland Acoustic Jam: 6:30 pm. at the Worland Senior Center. EVERY TUESDAY - Commu... Full story
Local Girls State delegates elected to offices
CHEYENNE – Three Worland High School juniors selected as Girls State delegates attended the 77th session of American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State held on the campus of Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne on June 9-15. Upon arrival... Full story
Guante performance inspires; Summit has successful two days
WORLAND - Starting with something as simple as a handshake, Kyle "Guante" Tran Myhre brings real life problems to light through spoken word. His performance on Wednesday night, June 12, in Worland, as... Full story
Wyoming News Briefs - JUNE 21
Oil, gas companies appeal Sublette assessments PINEDALE (WNE) – Eight oil and gas companies with 38 different property accounts are appealing their 2019 Sublette County tax assessments, setting up the County’s Board of Equalization, comprised of... Full story
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in UW gun case
LARAMIE — The Wyoming Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday morning in a legal challenge regarding whether the University of Wyoming has the right to regulate firearm possession on campus. In December, Albany County district court Judge... Full story
Man sues over airport search arrest
JACKSON —A Connecticut man who refused an “invasive pat down search of his genitals” is suing the town of Jackson, Teton County and Jackson Hole Airport. Jackson police Officer Nate Karnes arrested William Frey on March 12, 2018, for violating... Full story
WYDOT picks SkyWest to serve four communities
SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Department of Transportation Aeronautics Commission unanimously approved a contract between the state and SkyWest Airlines Monday, officially selecting SkyWest as the state’s preferred carrier for four critical air service... Full story