Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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This Sunday, 9/11. 21 years later. Never Forget....
WORLAND — As Washakie County officials continue to search for a new planner following David Anderson’s resignation from the position, county commissioners have found someone to temporarily take over planning duties. On Tuesday, the Washakie County Commission asked Mike Robinson to take over some of Anderson’s duties. Robinson accepted. Robinson currently serves on the Washakie County Planning Commission and said temporarily stepping into the planner role would help the commission become better acquainted with rules and regulations. With no on...
There seems to be a new twist on celebrity feuds that is benefiting many non-profit organizations. If a celebrity is attacked or offended, instead of getting even, now they turn it into a marketing campaign. There are two notable ones that I know of because well, they are topics I am interested in. One is related to NASCAR and the other country music. Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman, who drives the 48 car, has sold many a T-shirt when blasted by another driver. Bowman won the Las Vegas race earlier this season and Kyle Busch, upset...
The last article to cover addiction-related issues was to help gain an understanding about the difference between sobriety and recovery. It was to help recognize that recovery is more than just abstinence from a substance or behavior. Obviously, abstinence is an important component of the recovery process, but it does not equate to recovery. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recovery is “a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and s...
BUFFALO — For Karen McGowan, the dispersed camping public forum hosted on August 25 by Bighorn National Forest staff addressed concerns that, for her, are nearly 20 years in the making. The Buffalo resident bought land on the mountain two decades ago, she said, amid her struggle to find dispersed camping spots on the mountain. “And now you’re seeing these people that are camped out for weeks or months at a time, and it’s like, I’m paying taxes, I’m paying an access fee for the road that we’re on, it’s frustrating,” McGowan said. “But I’m al...
WORLAND - The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has issued a weight restriction on the Culbertson Bridge following a recent inspection. WYDOT District 5 Public Affairs Spokesperson Cody Beers said WYDOT typically inspects bridges every two years but some bridges are inspected annually and the Culbertson Bridge is one of those. The bridge is 88 years old, built in 1934. According to the inspection report, "section loss measurements of the stringers, floor beams and truss members were...
WORLAND — This Saturday will be busy in Worland with Harvest Fest, annual Dyno Day at Diesel Pickup Specialists (D.P.S.) and Jump For Jesus tent meeting. The annual Worland-Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce Harvest Fest includes sidewalk sales at area businesses and vendors at Pioneer Square from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will also be at the weekly Washakie Farmers Market at North Ninth and Big Horn from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be live music during the farmers market with Liam and Layne Jordan from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and 10 to 10:45 a.m. D...
WORLAND - For the first time this season, the Worland Lady Warriors are hosting their first home meet. With so many swimmers and divers close to qualifying for state, this weekend could be where Worland has multiple athletes punch their ticket to state. The Lady Warriors quad meet will see them compete against Buffalo, Pinedale and Powell on Friday at 5 p.m. Worland closes out the week in Powell at the Powell invitational. "We have a bunch of girls that are right on the edge of qualifying for...
WORLAND — Four new members are set to be inducted into the Warrior Hall of Fame during next week’s homecoming festivities at Worland High School. The 2022 Warrior Hall of Fame class members are John Davis, Rondo Fehlberg, Patrick Gentzler and Kristie Hill-Mortimer. Created in 2019, the Warrior Hall of Fame represents the best that Washakie County School District No. 1 has had to offer. Whether that be students, teachers, administrators, others who have worked in the district or those who have made philanthropic support to students or the dis...
See the story inside on the new director for the Worland Youth Learning Center....
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II, whose death at the age of 96 was announced by Buckingham Palace today. Flags will remain at half staff until the day of interment. A follow-up notification will be made when that date is announced. A presidential proclamation follows. A Proclamation on the Death of Queen...
Hacker’s Brief 9/12/2022 Geek Squad Scam Email: A Sheridan citizen reported an email from Geek Squad at a Gmail address with the subject line of “Dear, [Name redacted]” and “The Network Of support for Geek Squd.” (Note the odd capitalization and the misspelling of squad.) The email says that the citizen’s protection plan will expire and $329.99 will be deducted from her account. While the email doesn’t have any links, it asks you to call an 800 number. Don’t call the number, just delete. Don’t Call the Number: A Laramie citizen reported...
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