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July 22, 2021
On this day in: 1793 – Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean becoming the first recorded human to complete a transcontinental crossing of North America. 1796 - Cleveland, Ohio, was founded by Gen. Moses Cleaveland....
By This year's fair entertainment includes rodeos, music and Monster Trucks
Rodeos, live music and monster trucks are just a few of the entertainment events planned to take place at the Washakie County Fairgrounds July 24- 31. RODEO The rodeo is being contracted by the Griemsmans this year, who are new to organizing but not...
School District No. 1 budget slightly down
WORLAND – The Washakie County School District (WCSD) No. 1 Board of Trustees approved their budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year during a special hearing on Wednesday, July 14. The general fund for...
100 Wyoming Patriot Guard Riders escort Krogman to Worland
WORLAND - Around 100 motorcycles arrived in Worland June 19 escorting First Lieutenant Ray Krogman's casket from Billings Logan International Airport. The motorcyclists were largely of the Patriot...
Old library building sold
WORLAND – The Washakie County Commissioners announced that they have sold the former Washakie County Library building located at 1019 Coburn Ave. after the county closed on the sale Friday, July...
Coming Home
First Lieutenant Ray Krogman's casket is moved to the Bryant Funeral Home hearse by an Honor Guard at Billings Logan International Airport's Edwards Jet Center....
After wearing bracelet for 30 years, Sheridan woman attends Krogman services
SHERIDAN — For Sheridan resident Donna Roberts, it’s a simple story. It’s also one that has impacted her life and that she’s literally worn on her wrist, on and off, for 30 years. It all started when Roberts was working as a bartender at the...
Plans set to bring 1st Lt. Krogman home
Worland is pulling out all of the stops to welcome home First Lieutenant Alva Ray Krogman of the Air Force who was lost over Laos in the Vietnam War 54 years ago. On July 19 Krogman's remains will be...
City issues citations for construction of crematory
WORLAND — The City of Worland is issuing seven citations to Clayton Draggoo, owner of Veile Mortuary this week after it was discovered he was installing a crematory at the mortuary location on...
Two arrested on theft and drug charges
WORLAND — On July 12, 2021, Worland Police Department officers arrested two people that were initially suspects in several thefts from a local business in Worland. The male, identified as Fabian D. Cid, 29, and the female, identified as Carissa M....
West Side summer camp brings excitement
WORLAND – During the Washakie County School Board No. 1 Board of Trustees meeting in June, teachers from West Side Elementary gave a presentation on the activities they did at West Side during June...
July 8, 2021
On this day in: 1919 - U.S. President Wilson returned from the Versailles Peace Conference in France. 1969 - The U.S. Patent Office issued a patent for the game "Twister."...
No damage in 4.1 quake south of Ten Sleep Sunday
TEN SLEEP — The second earthquake in four months south of Ten Sleep struck about 3:17 p.m. Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey website. The quake measured 4. 1 magnitude 42...
Quinn sworn in as county assessor
WORLAND – Washakie County Deputy Assessor Nancy Quinn was selected by the Washakie County Commissioners as the next Washakie County Assessor and was sworn in on Tuesday, July 6. Quinn has been the...
Red Dirt Girls honored as grand marshals
TEN SLEEP - The Ten Sleep Independence Day Parade once again filled the streets on July 4, this year with the theme of "Red Dirt and Rodeo." "The Anderson Ladies," sisters-in-law Doris and Gail were...
First farmers market of the summer this Saturday
This Saturday the Washakie Farmers Market will set up shop on North Ninth Street between City Hall and Pioneer Square for the summer season. From 8-10 a.m. there will be a free pancake breakfast for the opening and the shopping will continue until...
Semi utilizes truck arrester on US 16 west of Buffalo
Buffalo, Wyo – A five axle flatbed semi hauling bags of bentonite lost control while traveling down US 16 the evening of July 7 causing it to have to utilize the truck arrestor or catch-net system...
July 01, 2021
On this date July 1: 1776 - The 1st vote on the Declaration of Independence for Britain's North American colonies. 1916 Coca-Cola brings current coke formula to the market. 1982 Cal Ripken Jr. makes...
Mental health pandemic brought to board's attention
WORLAND - Rylan Mocko, a former student who graduated in 2019, came before the Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees on Monday to discuss another pandemic that he believes is ongoing...
New conceal carry, voter ID laws in effect today
WORLAND – July 1 is when most bills approved by the Wyoming Legislature go into effect and this year is no different. Among the many bills that go into effect are the new voter identification law...
Plenty of Ten Sleep Fourth of July Festivities for everyone
The Ten Sleep Fourth of July Parade’s theme is “Red Dirt and Rodeo” this year, with plans to kick off their celebration at 10 a.m. July 4, but the Fourth fun starts earlier in the weekend this Fridaynew this year is the Friday Other events...
Treanor reflects on 32 years with county
WORLAND – Outgoing Washakie County Assessor Kathy Treanor was originally brought into the Washakie County Assessor's office in 1989 in order to deal with the transition to technology in the field....
Hospital Auxiliary to host 45th ice cream social
WORLAND — After a year off due to COVID, the Worland Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting its 45th Annual Ice Cream Social from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, behind the Community Center Complex. Meg Stark, retired hospital laboratory director,...
Community Garden spreading roots
WORLAND - All summer long, the Worland Community Garden at Newell Sargent Park will be cared for by five AmeriCorps volunteers and three new Kiwanis-sponsored student volunteers. "We started with one...
