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  • Republican resolution that sought to limit leadership positions withdrawn

    MARANDA FERGUSON-FIRNEKAS, Staff Reporter|Nov 21, 2024

    During the Washakie County Republican Party Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, a resolution was proposed and later withdrawn concerning the concurrent holding of multiple leadership positions within the party. Cathy Orchard, a member of Precinct 5-5 who authored the resolution, articulated that the impetus for this resolution is fundamentally about fostering increased engagement and diversity in leadership roles rather than any self-interest. She highlighted an issue of inadequate name recognition and the limited opportunities...

  • No leads yet on new deputy county attorney

    SEAN MORTIMER, Staff Reporter|Nov 21, 2024

    Washakie County Attorney Anthony Barton said in an interview on Nov. 15 that there currently are no candidates who have expressed interest in filling the vacant position of Washakie County Deputy Attorney, left open since the departure of Amy Smith at the end of September. Barton said, “She was good; she was motivated and she was smart, and we got along well. But, you know, people come and go, and that’s just the nature of the business, right? Amy was nice about it too; She told me she was wanting to move months before she did, she kept me app...

  • November 14, 2024

    Nov 14, 2024

    Veterans Day celebrations, pictures from local fundraisers, Thursday night suicide awareness event and other local news....

  • Community conversation tonight

    KARLA POMEROY, Editor|Nov 14, 2024

    In July, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming is advancing its systemic approach to mental health care reform. The next phase of the Governor’s suicide prevention efforts is now in motion. Under the WY We Care initiative, select counties will participate in an intensive community suicide prevention program through the PROSPER Project. PROSPER (Proactive Reduction of Suicide in Populations via Evidence-Based Research) represents over five decades of research into optimal strategies for suicide prevention and intervention, d...

  • Ten Sleep school board mulls over WSBA firearm resolutions

    SEAN MORTIMER, Staff Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    At the monthly board meeting, the Wyoming School Boards Association (WSBA) delegate from Ten Sleep – board member Bill Murphy – requested advice from Superintendent Annie Griffin on how to proceed with voting on resolutions at the upcoming WSBA Conference in Casper on Nov. 20-22. The issues under scrutiny in these resolutions include staff carrying of firearms, a relevant topic for Ten Sleep’s school district. Considering discussion following the 2024 Legislative Session over House Bill 0125, a bill that failed to pass that would have repea...

  • The Swift and Inspired

    Nov 14, 2024

  • A Darn Good Day at the Dog Derby

    Nov 14, 2024

  • Property tax amendment approved; Wyoming Legislature braces for reform

    MARANDA FERGUSON-FIRNEKAS, Staff Reporter|Nov 14, 2024

    The recent approval of Constitutional Amendment A in Wyoming is set to reshape the landscape of residential property tax reform, presenting the Legislature with new tools to address ongoing concerns about property taxation. According to the Legislative Service Office, Constitutional Amendment A establishes a distinct classification for residential real property in property tax assessments. This amendment creates a subclass specifically for owner-occupied primary residences. This means the Legislature can adjust the tax percentage for...

  • Ten Sleep Honors Those Who Served

    Nov 14, 2024

  • November 7, 2024

    Nov 7, 2024

    General election results, Halloween pictures, Veterans Day events and more local news....

  • Business Halloween Costume Contest

    Nov 7, 2024

  • Colorful Creatures arrive for Halloween

    Nov 7, 2024

  • George elected mayor; recount expected in Ward 3 council race

    KARLA POMEROY, Editor|Nov 7, 2024

    Current Ward 1 council member Rebecca George was elected as the city's next mayor, unseating Mayor Jim Gill in Tuesday's General Election Unofficial results had George winning 64% of the vote with 1,373 votes to Gill's 764 votes. There were also 117 undervotes meaning voters did not cast a vote in the election. George said Tuesday night, "I am honored by the community and grateful for those who supported me in this race for the mayor of Worland. I am excited to be the mayor-elect. I encourage us...

  • Dooley to replace Hake on Worland school board

    SEAN MORTIMER, Staff Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    Unofficial results from Tuesday’s General Election showed Washakie County School District No. 1 Board incumbents Brett Argeris and David Tommerup keeping their seats as four-year term members. First-term incumbent Jonathan Hake was unseated by newcomer Becky Dooley. Tommerup, who has served as chairman for multiple terms, received the most votes with 2,165. Following him were Argeris with 1,767 and Dooley with 1,622. Hake lost by 19 votes with 1,603. Shane Seghetti received 733 votes, and 27 write-in votes were cast. In a questionnaire p...

  • Two local veteran women recall their service

    MARANDA FERGUSON-FIRNEKAS, Staff Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    EDIE MADSEN Bertha (Edie) Madsen served in the Navy for three years. When asked why she joined, Madsen replied, "It seemed like a good idea at the time, and I didn't have anything better to do." She began her service in October 1968. Prior to enlisting, she had never left her home in Portland, Oregon, and had never even been on a plane. Madsen was taken to Bainbridge, Maryland, where she completed her boot camp training. She then attended her A-school in Memphis, Tennessee. After finishing her...

  • Second annual Rucksack March to honor veterans

    SEAN MORTIMER, Staff Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    If you have ever seen retired Washakie County Sheriff Steve Rakness walking around Worland with a heavy rucksack on his back, know that he's not crazy; he's getting ready for something important to him; honoring and helping veterans who have since hung their rucksacks up. He said, "Veterans are serving all over the world as we speak, and have served. So it's a way to honor them and say that you're not forgotten. We're still supporting you and we support what jobs you do. So, think of us because...

  • FurBall 'fun'draiser goes to the dogs

    SEAN MORTIMER, Staff Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    The volunteers behind the Worland FurBall fundraising event are trying out a fun new fundraising event this Saturday that dog lovers won't want to miss. All proceeds from the event go toward New Hope Humane Society in Worland. Deb Coronado said, "My partner in planning, Suzie Shelhammer, was the originator of the FurBall, and for the last 10 or so years she has always wanted to do small dog races. We haven't had the chance to put things all together until this year, so we are giving it a try. It is not an easy task to add something new, but we...

  • Washakie County goes with the country, votes Trump for president

    SEAN MORTIMER, Staff Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    Washakie County results for federal offices in the Nov. 5 General Election were strongly in favor of Republican officials. The smallest margin of victory was for the presidential candidate, where Donald Trump won 79% of votes in the county, but did win the presidency. The Republican Presidential ticket of Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance received 3,125 votes, while the Democratic ticket of current Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz received 656 votes. The Libertarian ticket of Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat received 60 votes, and 3...

  • Legislative incumbents re-elected

    MARANDA FERGUSON-FIRNEKAS, Staff Reporter|Nov 7, 2024

    The three area state legislators were re-elected following Tuesday’s general election. State Sen. Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep), State Rep. Martha Lawley (R-Worland) were unopposed and Rep. John R. Winter (R-Thermopolis) staved off a Democratic challenger. Cooper received a total of 7,930 votes from voters in his district. He received 3,442 votes from Washakie County, 834 from Park County, 2,179 from Hot Springs County, 733 from Big Horn County with a breakdown as follows: Burlington (311), Otto (105), Emblem (64), Hyattville (101), Manderson (...

  • October 31, 2024

    Oct 31, 2024

    Happy Halloween! Check out events this weekend, Worland cross country winning the 3A State Championship, election news and more....

  • WMC and hospitals nationwide affected by Hurricane Helene

    Sean Mortimer, Staff Reporter|Oct 31, 2024

    During the Oct. 22 meeting of the Washakie Medical Center Board of Directors, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Brandy Kottman spoke about the impact that Hurricane Helene — a particularly intense tropical storm that devastated the United States’ southeast coastal region — had on the medical industry across the country, including Worland’s hospital. North Carolina was one of six states most affected by the hurricane, and the state’s Department of Health and Human Services reports 98 storm-related deaths resulting from Helene and the extreme f...

  • Plenty on Tuesday's ballot

    KARLA POMEROY, Editor|Oct 31, 2024

    More than 500 Washakie County voters have already cast their ballots in the 2024 General Election, according to Washakie County Clerk Lily Rakness Parra. Rakness Parra said Friday morning that they have sent out 676 total absentee ballots and received 525 back ahead of the Nov. 5 General Election. Voters are deciding on several local and federal races as well as a state constitutional amendment. Absentee ballots are accepted through November 4. Deadline to register to vote is past but interested persons will be able to register at the polls... Full story

  • School board celebrates historic cross-country victory

    SEAN MORTIMER, Staff Reporter|Oct 31, 2024

    At the Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 28, Superintendent Tawn Argeris used his time during his report to celebrate high school Cross Country Coach Tanya Kienlen and her boys team. Worland High School’s boys cross-country team won the 3A State Championship in Cheyenne on Oct. 26, propelled to victory by one point over Buffalo with a first-place finish by senior Trajn Swalstad. This is the first cross-country state title in the history of Worland High School. Kienlen added that her girls team placed f...

  • Halloween festivities in Worland: trunk-or-treats, costume contests, and spooktacular fun await

    MARANDA FERGUSON-FIRNEKAS, Staff Reporter|Oct 31, 2024

    This Halloween holds many activities for people to enjoy. Tonight (Thursday), the Worland-Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce will be holding a trunk-or-treat on Ninth Street by Pioneer Square from 4 to 9 p.m. So far, 12 businesses and one individual have agreed to participate according to assistant coordinator Chassity Kiser. This is the Chamber's third year doing the trunk-or-treat. Along with the trunk-or-treat, there will also be voting on a scarecrow contest. According to the Worland - Ten Sleep...

  • Attorneys weigh in on judges' retention and overall performance

    Oct 31, 2024

    The Wyoming State Bar recently released the results of this year’s Judicial Performance Assessment. The Bar, in conjunction with the University of Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center, conducts this assessment not only to obtain attorneys’ feedback about judges’ performance, but also to learn whether or not attorneys think those judges standing for retention should remain in office. The results of the assessment are then shared with the public. All active members of the Wyoming State Bar were invited to participate in the assessment. This year... Full story

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