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During fair week, Breck Buer says you might see him picking up fairgrounds trash in the morning and playing guitar on stage in the evening. An electrician, a musician and a dedicated Christian, Buer is Washakie County’s head of maintenance. Buer hails from a tiny town in northwestern South Dakota called Buffalo. After attending electrician school in Rapid City, Buer initially took a job in Jackson, Wyoming, but came to Worland in 1998, soon after his father moved here. He found work with Jadeco Electric and married a local gal. “I met my wif...
The Washakie Museum & Cultural Center, which also serves as the Washakie County Visitor Center, officially opened its two new electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations during a ribbon cutting July 17. Museum Board member George Sheaff stated, "Advanced technology and service enabled us to move forward with this project. It has been a part of our future planning for about three years. Our board of directors and staff at the Museum are very proud to present Worland its first EV charging station."...
The Washakie County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees approved their 2024-2025 fiscal year budget at the July 17 meeting. The district has approved $20,717,012 in appropriations, an increase of $57,637 from the prior year. This includes $15 million in capital construction amid the ongoing project of constructing a new school building. The district’s business manager Rachel Casteel explained the increase, saying, “The increase is primarily due to our salary schedule increase of the base from $43,000 to $44,000. Our building support expense...
On March 16, a grassroots committee hosted the Worland Mental Fitness Fair at the Worland Community Center. Members of the panel were Dr. Ralph Louis, psychologist from Oxbow Center in Basin; Janae Harman, owner of Family Circle Counseling in Worland; Mary Johnson, CEO of Oxbow Center in Worland; and Carol Bell, provisionally licensed therapist at Foundations Counseling in Cody. The panel answered prepared questions that came from the committee and from similar events in Shell, Greybull and Cowley. The Northern Wyoming News will be covering...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in Washakie County? I was born and raised in Ten Sleep and I have lived here my whole life, outside of the two years I went to college in Powell and three years in Spearfish, South Dakota. I graduated from high school in Ten Sleep, and all of my children have as well. Why are you running for Washakie County Commissioner? I have had the honor of serving as a Washakie County Commissioner for the last 16 years. I love this job, and I am...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in Washakie County? My wife and I both have lived in Worland all of our lives. We were both born in the library (old hospital). Why are you running for Washakie County Commissioner? I have wanted to run for county commissioner for the last, I believe, 10 years. The only problem was I was the maintenance man for the county. And I liked my job too well to just quit my job. I couldn't be a maintenance man for the county and be a county...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in Senate District 20? I currently reside outside of Ten Sleep. I was born in Thermopolis up on Hospital Hill for those of us that remember. My family first came to the southern Big Born Basin in 1906. We have been continuously involved in agriculture here from that time. I was raised in Worland on sheep and sugar beets, finishing high school in Ten Sleep. My grandsons recently graduated fourth generation from Ten Sleep Schools. This is...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in Senate District 20? My wife of almost 20 years and our two boys live in Basin. In 2020-21, in light of the widespread unconstitutional COVID restrictions and vaccine mandates, our family was faced with the harsh reality of the loss of my 25-year aviation career or conceding my deepest principles of personal freedom. Blessed with the opportunity, my wife set out on a two-week road trip with our oldest son through three states, speaking...
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Thompson Square, comprised of singer/songwriters Keifer and Shawna Thompson and their band, will be headlining the Washakie County Fair with a performance on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Keifer said, "We don't make it out your way very often, so we're looking forward to that!" Shawna, during their interview with Northern Wyoming News on July 12, said that they had been married for 25 years, after dating for three years when they met in Nashville in 1996....
Washakie County Fair Royalty had a busy summer already and fair week has yet to begin. Queen June Hansen, 13, is the daughter of Brooklyn and Josh Hansen of Worland. Princess Dahlia Lara, 11, is the daughter of Dustin Lara and Beth Stiver. They have been busy participating in the Cody Stampede over the Fourth of July week. That included participating in the youth parade, attending the Tough Enough To Wear Pink night at the Cody Stampede Rodeo where they signed autographs. They also stopped at...
The Washakie County Fair Board expressed excitement and enthusiasm for this year’s line up of events as the fair opens Saturday with the horse show and the first fair cornhole tournament. The horse show kicks off at 8 a.m. at the arena and the cornhole tournament begins at 1 p.m. The board discussed the upcoming fair prior to their final pre-fair meeting Monday night. The most excitement centers around this year’s headlining concert, country duo Thompson Square. Local band Rattlesnake Ridge will open for the duo on the grassy stage area. Tic...
On March 16, a grassroots committee hosted the Worland Mental Fitness Fair at the Worland Community Center. Members of the panel were Dr. Ralph Louis, psychologist from Oxbow Center in Basin; Janae Harman, owner of Family Circle Counseling in Worland; Mary Johnson, CEO of Oxbow Center in Worland; and Carol Bell, provisionally licensed therapist at Foundations Counseling in Cody. The panel answered prepared questions that came from the committee and from similar events in Shell, Greybull and Cowley. The Northern Wyoming News will be covering...
The Washakie Museum held a Paleontology Symposium on Saturday, July 6 that hosted presenters from across the country, and one from Belgium. Each presenter is a respected member of the scientific community, having published work relating to the paleontological phenomena found in the Big Horn Basin. Many of them have made their entire careers studying the ancient history of the Big Horn Basin, which is unique among fossil sites for having well-preserved specimens of both flora and fauna - not...
The Washakie County Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025 at their meeting on Tuesday, July 9. According to Chairman Aaron Anderson, large unexpended balances from federal funding flows in FY 2023-2024 will continue to pay dividends during FY 2024-2025 and beyond, in terms of investments being made by Washakie County to keep county roads, emergency services, public health, computer systems and other essential infrastructure components in good shape. Some of the significant federal funding s...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 27? I live in Worland. I grew up in Worland, moved out of state to attend law school, and returned in 2001. Why are you running for House District 27? I'm running for reelection to continue working for the people. It's been an honor to represent the citizens of House District 27 this past two years. I'm grateful for the overwhelming support I've received from the citizens of this district! I'm a proven conservative who...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 27? I reside in Worland where I grew up before leaving for a number of years and returning in 2009. Why are you running for House District 27? I am running for HD 27 because I am deeply concerned about government overreach on both social and fiscal issues. A top priority for me is property tax reform and property rights. How would you like to address the rising property taxes in the state and what impact would that...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 28? I live in Thermopolis and have lived in District 28 for 18 years. I am a lifelong Wyoming resident. Why are you running for House District 28? I'm running because I feel that our political system is fractured, and I can help keep Wyoming on the right track. We as Wyoming citizens have always banded together to accomplish great things. My leadership and my ability to disagree, respectfully, can be very beneficial for...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 28? John R. Winter, Kirby Creek Road in Thermopolis. I have lived in HD 28 at the current address since 1999. I was born and raised in Cody, Wyoming. Why are you running for House District 28? I have been in the Legislature since 2019; this being my third term and we have made strides there to bring this body into a more conservative institution. I want to continue to bring about this important change for the future of Wyoming. How would you like to address the rising...
WORLAND, Wyo. – Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, stage 1 fire restrictions will begin July 19 on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management Cody, Lander and Worland field offices. These restrictions include BLM-managed public lands within Big Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Johnson, Natrona, Park, Sheridan and Washakie counties. "These fire restrictions are the result of current and projected weather conditions, amount of dry vegetation, and coordination with our fellow w...