Articles from the November 9, 2023 edition
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Cliame honored with Extra Mile Award
Worland Mayor Jim Gill presented the Extra Mile Award to New Hope Humane Society Director Edie Claime during Tuesday night's regular meeting. In his presentation, Gill said, "Going the Extra Mile ......
Floyd Minch American Legion Post 44 – serving veterans and families
In observance of Veterans Day, American Legion Post 44 in Worland will be hosting a breakfast free for veterans and their families on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Post Home, 129 S. Seventh St. The breakfast will be from 7 to 10:30 a.m., and they will be...
Gail Elvina Anderson
Gail Elvina (McKeag) Anderson, 90-year-old, former Ten Sleep resident passed away at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center on Oct. 2, 2023. Gail was born on Jan. 22, 1933, in Arthur, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m.,... Full story
Cody man found not guilty in murder of Paisleigh Williams
Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — A Cody man was found not guilty for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter after a week-long trial that began on October 30 in Thermopolis. Moshe Williams stepped out from the Hot Springs County Courthouse on the... Full story
Veterans programs worth attending
What is a veteran? Webster’s New World College Dictionary defines a veteran as a person “who has served in the armed forces” or an alternative definition is an “old, experienced soldier,...
Veterans honored with celebrations Thursday through Saturday
Veterans Day is on Saturday, Nov. 11 this year, and veterans will be honored all around the Big Horn Basin. American Legion The American Legion Post 44 will be hosting a breakfast buffet followed by a flag disposal ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11....
Worland drama performing ahead of state competition
The Worland High School Drama team will be performing two one-act plays in the Worland High School Little Theatre this week that they will be taking to the State Thespian Festival at the end of...
Worland High School welder wins scholarship at Steel Day
By SEAN MORTIMER Staff Reporter Worland High School senior Tyshon Swalstad was one of three students on Worland's team at Steel Day 2023 in Cheyenne on Oct. 19-20, where he earned a fourth-place finis...
Hot Springs State Park officials announce sale of Tepee Pools aquatic operation
The Tepee Pools aquatic facility within Hot Springs State Park is set to embark on a new chapter as ownership changes hands. Hot Springs I Limited Partnership, a well-respected entity in the leisure and hospitality industry, now owns the business and...
Lady Warriors give it their all at state
Competing at the 3A State girls swimming and diving meet in Gillette on Nov. 3-4, the Worland Lady Warriors left it all in the pool and diving board in the season's final meet. Worland had four...
Local interest groups react to state's book policy guidance
Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In the week since Wyoming’s top education official unveiled statewide guidance for addressing sexual content in school library books, multiple local interest groups have shared their thoughts about the policy... Full story
NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, November 8, 2023
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Average gasoline prices drop nearly 8 cents again last week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 7.8 cents per gallon for the second consecutive week, averaging $3.48 per gallon on... Full story
Rocky Mountain Power wants to reward shareholders; some say 10% is excessive and propose lower amounts
Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) last week wrapped its intensive hearing on Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) general rate increase proposal — a process replete with heady testimony, incisive cross... Full story
Marla Jean Ash
Marla Jean Ash, 69, passed away at her home in Worland, Wyoming on November 4, 2023. Born on December 31, 1953, in Worland, she was the cherished daughter of George Peter and Roberta Alrene... Full story