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By Mass bomb-threat received by school districts across mountain west region
An anonymous bomb threat was sent to school districts across the state of Wyoming at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. According to an article by The Salt Lake Tribune, schools across Idaho and Utah were affected as well. The threat, makin...
December 14, 2023
Elementary Winter Concert photos, an update on legislative interim work from Senator Ed Cooper and more....
Priority misalignment between public and BLM regarding Rock Springs management plan
As the Bureau of Land Management develops their Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs Field Office, they have received criticism and opposition from Wyoming residents across the state. BACKGROUND According to a notice published by the BLM on...
Ten Sleep School gets new secretary with Collen retiring
With Janet Collen retiring at the end of the month, the Washakie County School District No. 2 Board approved the hire of Anne Lyman to fill the position effective at the beginning of the spring semester. Collen’s retirement party was held at Ten S...
Interim work spawns priority judiciary, mineral bills ahead of Budget Session
Between the Wyoming Legislature’s 2023 General Session and the 2024 Budget Session, State Senator Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep) has been hard at work with his committees establishing priority issues to bring to the floor when the Budget Session starts o...
Ten Sleep School participates in statewide mental health services connection program
Wyoming Superintendent of Schools Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announce Care Coordination, a free statewide service connecting Wyoming students, families, and school district staff with mental health care providers...
Worland man arraigned for unlawful possession of machineguns and an unregistered short-barreled rifle
Steven Shobert, 48, of Worland, Wyoming, was arraigned on Dec. 12 for unlawful possession of machineguns and possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle. Shobert pleaded not guilty. A trial has been set for Feb. 15, 2024, before Chief U.S....
President Biden Orders Flags be Flown at Half Staff Statewide Dec. 19
President Biden Orders Flags be Flown at Half Staff Statewide Dec. 19 CHEYENNE, Wyo. - In accordance with a proclamation by the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to fly at...
December 7, 2023
Pictures from the Festival of Trees, Parade of Lights, winter sports and of course, local news....
Bringing mental health awareness to Worland
Worland Mayor Jim Gill brought together representatives from organizations around the community to learn about how they can bring a mental health awareness movement to Worland. In attendance at a meeting on Nov. 30 were representatives from Washakie...
Potential for county resident flood insurance
During the commissioners meeting on Dec. 5, Interim Washakie County Planner Mike Robinson said that he recently spoke with the statewide flood insurance coordinator and will likely fill in the role of the floodplain administrator, a role that is typi...
Training prompts need to move hospital public funds
Washakie Medical Center Board Treasurer Ryan Baumeister began the Nov. 27 meeting of the Washakie Medical Center Board of Directors by explaining his absence at the previous month’s meeting. He was attending a public officer training session to m...
Worland drama boasts state champion, top director
Although unable to reproduce last years’ success, the Worland High School Drama team had a good showing at the Wyoming State Thespian Festival last weekend in Casper, placing fourth overall in the 3A division. The team’s arena play and devised pla...
State Rep. Lawley discusses interim work including parental rights and education choice bills
Following her first interim session, State Rep. Martha Lawley (R-HD27, Worland) said, “I did not fully understand how busy [the interim] was. I knew how important it is, but it’s been really busy, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I really have....
Public Service Commission: Rocky Mountain Power rate hike all but certain to be lower than proposed
By Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Wyoming Public Service Commission this week held public deliberation on Rocky Mountain Power’s historic rate hike proposal and emerged with a rough outline of a counter agreement that diverges sig...
WYDOT warns of stolen blank vehicle titles
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to warn residents of potential fraudulent titles after a blank Wyoming title stock was stolen from a Wyoming county. Some of t...
Worland centenarian remembers a blue Wyoming
When Rosalynn Carter passed away on November 19, the nation mourned the passing of the former first lady. The wife of President Jimmy Carter, who served one term as president from 1977 to 1981,...
A family's move highlights a different kind of migration in Wyoming
Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER - Worland is a city of less than 5,000 souls. It's the seat of Washakie County, in central Wyoming. It has, among other things, a one-street downtown, a bowling alley,...
Hacker's Brief 12/8/2023
The Payroll Pretender: A Jackson resident received an email with the subject: “Annual Payroll Adjustment Policy For For All “business name” Staff:_Please_Complete_Copy”. They stated that they have received several of these “notices” over the past fe...
Parade of Lights and more holiday fun this weekend
Worland can expect a busy upcoming weekend, as the community prepares numerous events to bring in the holiday spirit. FESTIVAL OF TREES To kick off the weekend, Pinnacle Bank will host the 37th annual Festival of Trees, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday....
