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 By SEAN MORTIMER    News    March 2, 2023

District 1 Board: Aquatic Center to remain public

WORLAND – In light of recent confusion surrounding the future of the Worland Aquatic Center, the Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees clarified that as the owners of the building since its construction and the future sole...

 
 By SEAN MORTIMER    News    March 2, 2023

Cooper's Wildlife Fund bill sees success

CHEYENNE – State Sen. Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep) was happy to announce that Senate Files 87 and 106, both relating to the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Funding Act, were approved and signed by Governor Mark Gordon on Monday. Senate File 87,...

 
 By AVERY HOWE    News    March 2, 2023

Lawley's property tax bill dies in committee

State House Rep. Martha Lawley (R-Worland) was disappointed to report the failure of her sponsored bill to amend the current property tax deferral program after it died in the Senate Revenue Committee on Feb. 24. The proposed legislation, House Bill...

 
 By SEAN MORTIMER    News    March 2, 2023

Grow Washakie offers food security workshops

WORLAND – The Grow Washakie: A Rural Living Workshop will be this Saturday at the Washakie Museum & Cultural Center, and whether you own a farm or not it is a good opportunity to come and learn...

 
 By KARLA POMEROY    News    March 2, 2023

Worland Community Garden sprouts anew

WORLAND - After eight years the Worland Community Garden is taking a new direction in hopes of becoming sustainable long-term. During a community garden membership meeting at the Washakie Museum &...

 
 By AVERY HOWE    News    March 2, 2023

Meet Worland City Councilmember Rebecca George

WORLAND - “I just wanted to be a public servant,” said Rebecca George, who was sworn into her first term on Worland’s City Council on Jan 3, 2023. “I had the opportunity and willingness to serve, so I did.” George was born in Canada....

 
 By AVERY HOWE    News    March 2, 2023

Meet Worland City Councilmember Peter Calderon

WORLAND – As a young child in Las Vegas, Nevada, Peter Calderon grew up with his second cousin – Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) – as an idol. “It was my fundamental primary exposure to politics. Marco, as a kid, he had a picture of Reagan...

 
 By Jasmine Hall    News    March 2, 2023

Lawmakers reshape chemical abortion ban bill

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming House of Representatives reshaped the chemical abortion prohibition bill on Tuesday with changes lawmakers felt addressed the heart of the issue. Rep. Barry Crago, R-Buffalo, introduced his amendment to delete references to... Full story

 

February 23, 2023

Check out our FFA section inside this week's issue....

 

Wyoming puts historic amount of money into savings

CHEYENNE – In his weekly interview with Northern Wyoming News on Feb. 20, Senator Ed Cooper said that Wyoming’s budget had reached concurrence between the House and Senate and that about $1.3 billion had been put into Permanent Mineral Trust Fund...

 
 By AVERY HOWE    News    February 23, 2023

House report: Legislature discusses corporal punishment, school choice

CHEYENNE — State Rep. Martha Lawley (R-Worland) reported yet another busy week in Cheyenne, with the passing of the supplemental budget and several controversial bills. Lawley said that the supplemental budget was a demonstration of fiscal...

 

Snow fun

Check out our stories on last week's storm and preparations for this week's storm....

 

Hot Springs County school board mulls policies

THERMOPOLIS – Student accomplishments and matters of policy took up much of the time in the Hot Springs County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 16. Next up, Hot Springs County educators presented to the board recent...

 

Barrasso discusses borders, balloons with Worland senior citizens

WORLAND - U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) discussed a number of issues from the border to spy balloons with Worland residents at the Worland Senior Center on Monday, Feb. 20. He said he comes...

 
 By Jasmine Hall    News    February 23, 2023

Attempt to force bill from Speaker's desk fails in House

CHEYENNE — An attempt to extract a parental rights bill from the House Speaker and send it to the House Agriculture, State and Public Lands, and Water Resources Committee failed Tuesday. Rep. Jeanette Ward, R-Casper, put forward a motion to... Full story

 

In Flight

A crow takes flight from Worland High School last week....

 

Governor Gordon Orders Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff Statewide Today

Governor Gordon Orders Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff Statewide on Thursday, February 23 in Honor of Wyoming Sailor Killed at Pearl Harbor CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff... Full story

 

February 16 2023

Learn about one Worland resident's storied history as a Kansas City Chiefs fan, and what their victory in Super Bowl LVII means to them....

 

Groathouse selected for new school

TEN SLEEP – The Washakie County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees recommended Groathouse Construction from Cody as the general contractor for the new school during their meeting Feb. 13. The base bid from Groathouse Construction was the...

 

Bill that would eliminate property taxes dies at third reading

CHEYENNE - Senate File 110, which would provide property tax exemptions to all personal property, died at third reading in the Senate at Wyoming's Legislative General Session last week, said Sen. Ed...

 
 By AVERY HOWE    News    February 16, 2023

Lawley disappointed by resolution failure

Representative Martha Lawley (R-Worland) reported another busy week in Cheyenne as legislators continued to work on the supplemental budget as well as reviewing Senate Files passed over to the House of Representatives. Senate File 78, which Lawley...

 

Worland hosts middle school chess tournament after long hiatus

WORLAND – Worland Middle School Chess Coach Tim Trippel hosted a chess tournament at the middle school library on Feb. 11, the first of its kind in a very long time, according to Trippel. He said...

 

Washakie County Search and Rescue has an eventful start to 2023

WORLAND – Washakie County Search and Rescue Commander David Michel provided details of his team’s busy day on Jan. 31 of this year, when they responded to two calls. They began their day by responding to a call that came from a man who was...

 

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