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Worland school board recognizes staff and students
There was no shortage of award-winners or recognitions at the May 22 meeting of the Washakie County School District No. 1 board of trustees. The meeting began by recognizing Paul Ramos as the recipient of the Bell Ringer Award. This award is given...
Thermopolis school board renews focus with policy revision
Discussion of policy regarding public comment was a prominent feature of the lengthy Hot Springs County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees meeting on May 18. During the segment on policy revision, board Trustee Clay Van Antwerp suggested a...
Carnival coming to town this weekend
It is spring training for carnival companies and that has proven to be a benefit to the Worland community. Dreamland Carnival Company of Laurel, Montana, traditionally does shows in Montana, going...
Worland CTE students exchange signs for SkillsUSA funds
A partnership between Brian Aagard's SkillsUSA team and Bryan Barthelmess of McGarvin-Moberly has resulted in mutual benefit; McGarvin-Moberly has received two brand new signs, and Aagard's team will...
Washakie County Memorial Day Ceremonies
American Legion Post 44 will begin Memorial Day weekend on Saturday by placing flags on the graves of all veterans buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland. Ceremonies will continue in Worland on Monday for Memorial Day, with...
Ten Sleep student overcomes adversity to graduate from UW
So many times in Kinley Erickson's young life, she doubted that she could ever finish school - not due to poor grades, but because of what life has thrown the Ten Sleep student's way the last few...
Worland graduation events set
Worland High School seniors will don their caps and gowns and walk down the track this Sunday as they celebrate their graduation ceremony at Warrior Stadium. WHS Principal Wade Sanford said, “This class has been strong academically and they have...
Communication boards installed at Worland schools
With the theme of this year's Better Hearing and Speech Month being "Building a Strong Foundation," Washakie County School District No. 1 Speech Language Pathologist Sally Hamer is doing exactly that...
Choices That Matter Day updated for this year's eighth graders
"The Choices That Matter Day was filled with thrilling experiences. It showed us what is good and bad in life, and to pursue your dreams in life," one Worland Middle School eighth grader wrote after...
Weekly Cyber Security Brief - May 19
: A Laramie citizen received an email, supposedly from their own company, with three attached documents. The citizen knew their company had not sent any documents and was suspicious since the “from” email address was incomplete. It is likely...
Ten Sleep graduation this weekend
Ten Sleep’s Class of 2023 will toss up their caps at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 14 in the Ten Sleep Gymnasium. The class of seven’s valedictorian is Kinley Anderson, who will be honored alongside salutatorian Walker Cooper. Classmates Calvin Baker, Kevi...
Safety a key feature in new Ten Sleep School design
Washakie County School District No. 2 Superintendent Annie Griffin assured that as the district transitions their students into a new school, safety is not only a priority but a key feature of the design of the school. The list of safety features...
Blueway Trail surveying set for summer
This summer the Bureau of Land Management will be floating the Big Horn River, and they are inviting the public to join them. The project comes as agencies such as BLM, Wyoming Game and Fish and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, along with...
Steer clear of muddy trails and roads this spring
The Bureau of Land Management asks recreationists and other travelers to steer clear of muddy trails and roads as spring snowmelt and precipitation have resulted in muddy conditions throughout our area. “Waiting a bit now for trails and roads to...
Homemakers honor volunteers, give back to community
The Washakie County Homemakers officially honored the 2023 Unsung Hero and presented Certificate of Appreciation to another volunteer during the Homemakers annual luncheon Saturday, May 6. Linda...
US16 guardrail replacement project begins May 12 in Ten Sleep Canyon
A Wyoming Department of Transportation project to remove and replace US16 guardrail is scheduled to begin May 12 east of Ten Sleep. S&L Industrial of Cowley is the prime contractor on the $648,397 project to remove and replace guardrail between...
Worland hospital Leader and Employee of the Year award winners announced
In the early afternoon of May 4, Washakie Medical Center staff quickly gathered in the facility's cafeteria to honor two individuals selected as recipients of annual awards given to outstanding...