Articles from the July 14, 2022 edition
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Gas prices start to sink
CASPER — The price at the pump has started to decline after rising sharply through the end of spring. Since that increase accelerated, Wyoming’s numbers have followed a couple of weeks behind the national trend. The average price of regular... Full story
County budgets for fuel, food increase
WORLAND — The valuation for Washakie County increased by nearly $30 million, amounting to an increase in revenue for the 2022-23 budget of $29,600. Washakie County Clerk Mary Grace Strauch said the...
Fair entries holding steady
WORLAND — With deadline for youth entries in this year’s fair on Monday, numbers are up in some areas and holding steady in other areas, according to Washakie County Extension and 4-H Educator...
The News Editorial: Debates have been informative, entertaining
Voters in Washakie County have been treated to three strong debates in the past few weeks. Up first was the local debate between the three candidates for sheriff, hosted by and at the Worland Senior... Full story
Ten Sleep Fourth of July Rodeo Results
TEN SLEEP - The results from the 2022 Ten Sleep Fourth of July rodeo on July 3-4 are as follows. Rookie Saddle Bronc 1, Norris Graves Saddle Bronc 1, Logan Hullinger 1, Clayton Atkinson 2, Jake...
Pig wrestling teams limited as 2022 Washakie County Fair starts July 23
WORLAND — With limited numbers of pig wrestling teams this year, all teams must obtain applications from and return applications to the Washakie County Fair Board’s bookkeeping company, S&A...
Man played dead, lived to tell about grizzly bear attack
GREYBULL — He resides in Buffalo, N.Y., but the victim in last week's grizzly bear attack near Meeteetse may be more familiar with Wyoming’s high country than just about any other adventurer who hails from the Cowboy State. Barry Olson, a 1971...
Chris George Vilos Jr.
Chris George Vilos Jr., 86, passed away July 8, 2022 in Billings, Montana. Chris was born Jan. 6, 1936, in Sheridan, WY to Chris George Vilos Sr. (Nestani, Greece) and Elizabeth S. Shedlock (Dietz,... Full story
Cynthia Kay Rideout
Cynthia Kay Rideout, 81, passed away in Billings, Montana after a short battle with Covid-19. She was born to John Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Bott) Miller in Worland, Wyoming on March 4, 1941. Cynthia... Full story
Fire starts in the Bighorn National Forest
Buffalo, WY July 15, 2022 - A fire was detected late July 14, 2022, approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Willow Park Reservoir on the Powder River Ranger District. The fire is about 1 acre in size... Full story