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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...
Couple unearths 60-million-year-old tree east of Buffalo
Via Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO - Jeanne Peterson and her husband, Robert Suchor, weren't necessarily surprised to find an ancient tree beneath the surface of their property east of Buffalo. Destine...
UW to lead workshops on BLM plan that would protect resources, cost jobs
Residents can weigh in on controversial effort to conserve elk birthing areas, buffalo jump, rock art, golden eagle nests and other sensitive sites. As Wyoming residents gather this week to weigh in on how to manage federal public land in the Rock...
Landmark limber pine stood watch over Snake River for centuries
Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON - It watched as the Doane Expedition slogged and foundered along the icy river, a winter odyssey destined to fail. It watched as the off-duty Army soldier or...
Clark man donates kidney to unknown recipient
Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — He doesn’t know the recipient of his donated kidney, but a Park County man is satisfied that his gift will be life-sustaining to someone. Ken Montgomery of Clark made a “non-directed” gift of his left...
Cliame honored with Extra Mile Award
Worland Mayor Jim Gill presented the Extra Mile Award to New Hope Humane Society Director Edie Claime during Tuesday night's regular meeting. In his presentation, Gill said, "Going the Extra Mile ......
Floyd Minch American Legion Post 44 – serving veterans and families
In observance of Veterans Day, American Legion Post 44 in Worland will be hosting a breakfast free for veterans and their families on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Post Home, 129 S. Seventh St. The breakfast will be from 7 to 10:30 a.m., and they will be...
Cody man found not guilty in murder of Paisleigh Williams
Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — A Cody man was found not guilty for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter after a week-long trial that began on October 30 in Thermopolis. Moshe Williams stepped out from the Hot Springs County Courthouse on the...
Veterans honored with celebrations Thursday through Saturday
Veterans Day is on Saturday, Nov. 11 this year, and veterans will be honored all around the Big Horn Basin. American Legion The American Legion Post 44 will be hosting a breakfast buffet followed by a flag disposal ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11....
Worland drama performing ahead of state competition
The Worland High School Drama team will be performing two one-act plays in the Worland High School Little Theatre this week that they will be taking to the State Thespian Festival at the end of...
Worland High School welder wins scholarship at Steel Day
By SEAN MORTIMER Staff Reporter Worland High School senior Tyshon Swalstad was one of three students on Worland's team at Steel Day 2023 in Cheyenne on Oct. 19-20, where he earned a fourth-place finis...
Hot Springs State Park officials announce sale of Tepee Pools aquatic operation
The Tepee Pools aquatic facility within Hot Springs State Park is set to embark on a new chapter as ownership changes hands. Hot Springs I Limited Partnership, a well-respected entity in the leisure and hospitality industry, now owns the business and...
Local interest groups react to state's book policy guidance
Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In the week since Wyoming’s top education official unveiled statewide guidance for addressing sexual content in school library books, multiple local interest groups have shared their thoughts about the policy...
NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, November 8, 2023
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Average gasoline prices drop nearly 8 cents again last week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 7.8 cents per gallon for the second consecutive week, averaging $3.48 per gallon on...
Rocky Mountain Power wants to reward shareholders; some say 10% is excessive and propose lower amounts
Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) last week wrapped its intensive hearing on Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) general rate increase proposal — a process replete with heady testimony, incisive cross...
New facility to allow for more beds, safety features
Cloud Peak Counseling Center hosted its groundbreaking ceremony for their new Lighthouse facility on North 10th last week on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Cloud Peak Counseling Center CEO Mary Johnson opened...
Good news and bad news at mental health town hall
Although uplifting messages were shared, with the subject matter of mental health and suicide in Wyoming, the atmosphere at Governor Mark Gordon’s Mental Health Town Hall at the Wyoming Boys’ School on Oct. 25 was a somber one. In the wake of...
Flu and COVID season in Washakie County
As flu season approaches and flu shots are being administered, the COVID-19 virus still lingers, and Washakie County is receiving the latest boosters. According to Washakie County Health Officer Dr. Stephen Asay, “Reporting and monitoring the...
Outland earns hunter ed honors
Wyoming Hunter Education Instructor Kody Outland is Wyoming's lone recipient of the International Hunter Education Association-USA Instructor of the Year Award for 2023. According to the IHEA...
Hospital staff smash fundraising goal for foundation
The Oct. 24 meeting of the Washakie Medical Center Board of Directors began with the board receiving thanks from the Washakie Hospital Foundation. Representatives of the foundation Keith Van Brunt and Mary Jo Hake came to the meeting to express thank...