Articles from the November 16, 2023 edition
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Barrasso expected short-term continuing resolution
With a deadline looming tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 17, of a potential government shutdown, U.S. Sen John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) said he expected another “short-term continuing resolution.” Barrasso was...
Final service Sunday for First Presbyterian Church in Worland
Sixty-nine years after the First Presbyterian Church in Worland organized the church will be closing its doors. The formal closing will be on Nov. 30; however a closing worship service for the community to say its goodbyes will be 3 p.m. this Sunday...
Marjorie Huber
Marjorie Huber, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 9, 2023, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 22, 1930, in Perry, Iowa, to Bert Paul and Lela... Full story
Harry Yoshio Ujifusa
Life-long Worland resident, Harry Yoshio Ujifusa, Jr. passed away at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana on November 11, 2023 at the age of 92. Harry was born on December 25, 1930 in Worland,... Full story
John Mason Kelly
John Mason Kelly passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Billings, Montana after a long battle with cancer with his daughter by his side. He was a resident of Worland, WY a... Full story
Elizabeth L. Garcia
Elizabeth L. Garcia (Grandma Betty) age 87, gained her angel wings on November 11, 2023 in Worland, Wyoming. Betty was born on February 5, 1936 in Starr County, Texas to Joseph Lane and Maria Falcon.... Full story
Stanley Henry Wostenberg
Stanley Henry Wostenberg, 85, passed away at the Advanced Care Hospital of Montana on November 8, 2023. He left behind a legacy of hard work, love, and a deep connection to his Worland roots. He was... Full story
Billie Lou Bruckner
Billie Lou Bruckner of Casper, WY passed away peacefully, in Casper, with her family by her side on November 9th. Funeral services will be held at Mortimer's Funeral Home in Thermopolis, WY on... Full story
Stanley John Glanz
Stanley John Glanz, 81, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 12, 2023 after a short illness. Stan was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on October 9, 1942, to Conrad William and Frieda... Full story
Don't listen to the critics, give 'The Marvels' a chance
The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe release “The Marvels” has not received stellar reviews and did not do well at the box office in its opening weekend last week, but what can I say I have never...
40-plus vendors coming to 69th Hobby Day this Saturday
This Saturday, Nov. 18, the Washakie County Homemakers Organization will host their 69th annual Hobby Day at the Washakie County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, Homemakers Organization me...
Ten Sleep performed well in WYTOPP, less so on ACT
Ten Sleep School Principal Robert Griffin shared Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress test results from the 2022-2023 spring semester during the Washakie County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees on Monday, Nov. 13. All students in grade lev...
Lady Warriors swimming excited to build off successful 2023 season
From start to finish, the Worland Lady Warriors swimming and diving season was a positive step forward for the program. The team had a lot of individual success. Shae Whitlock had a standout season, w...
PDFDraft bill aims to make it easier to build accessory dwellings
Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Despite objections from some Republican lawmakers and local governments, a state task force is moving ahead with a draft bill to override local building regulations for accessory housing units like detached guest... Full story
In search for missing Cody woman, authorities find blood in ex's vehicle
Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Authorities investigating the disappearance of a Cody woman found dried blood and an apparent bullet hole in the vehicle she was last seen traveling in, court records say. The SUV is owned by Katie Ferguson’s... Full story
Measure to incentivize rural attorneys moves on to 2024 session
Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Heather Jacobson is a difficult lawyer to find. She doesn’t advertise. She doesn’t have a web page. Yet, she still has to turn away clients all the time — there are simply too few lawyers to serve... Full story
Second mailer referred to Secretary of State
Via Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — A second political mailer, this one claiming to be a "Campaign Donor Update," has been forwarded to Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray after it arrived in House District 40 mailboxes last week. The mailer,...
NEWS BRIEFS for Thursday, November 16, 2023
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Newcastle City Council puts police dissolution ‘to bed’ NEWCASTLE (WNE) — The Newcastle City Council has voted to end the discussion on possibly dissolving the Newcastle Police Department and moving all... Full story
