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WORLAND – Washakie County School District No. 1 Superintendent David Nicholas presented a plan to the board at a special meeting that would allow students to attend school beginning later this month. Nicholas told the board last week at a special meeting July 30 at the Washakie County Fair that the re-opening plan has yet…

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Tuesday increased by 27 cases to 2,393. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) also reported 491 probable cases, along with 27 deaths. The state reported 70 recoveries, 65 from lab-confirmed cases and five probable cases. A new death was reported in Fremont County of a Northern…

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Monday increased by 33 cases to 2,366. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) also reported 484 probable cases, along with 27 deaths. The state reported 41 recoveries, 36 from lab-confirmed cases and five probable cases. A new death was reported in Fremont County of a Northern…

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Monday increased by 33 cases to 2,366. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) also reported 484 probable cases, along with 27 deaths. The state reported 41 recoveries, 36 from lab-confirmed cases and five probable cases. A new death was reported in Fremont County of a Northern…

The passing of a Fremont County woman previously included in Wyoming’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case count has been added to Wyoming’s total number of deaths associated with the virus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), which made the announcement Monday, Aug. 3. The older adult woman had health conditions recognized as putting…

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Sunday increased by 36 cases to 2,333. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) also reported 475 probable cases, along with 26 deaths. The state reported 20 recoveries, 18 from lab-confirmed cases and two probable cases. New cases today were reported in Albany, Big Horn, Campbell, Fremont,…

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Saturday increased by 42 cases to 2,297. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) also reported 472 probable cases, along with 26 deaths. The state reported 30 recoveries, 29 from lab-confirmed cases and one probable case. Washakie County Public Health reported two new cases on Friday, one…

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Friday increased by 37 cases to 2,255. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) also reported 472 probable cases, along with 26 deaths. The state reported 58 recoveries, 49 from lab-confirmed cases and nine probable cases. Washakie County Public Health reported two new cases on Friday, one…

Check out our Washakie County Fair coverage. Inserts this week include Sutherland’s, Arby’s, Blair’s and… Top Featured Tags: – Wyoming News Press Release Distribution Service

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Thursday increased by 46 cases to 2,218. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) also reported 469 probable cases, along with 26 deaths. The state reported 43 recoveries, 40 from lab-confirmed cases and three probable cases. Washakie County Public Health reported two new cases on Thursday in…

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Wednesday increased by 36 cases to 2,172. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) also reported 456 probable cases, along with 26 deaths. The state reported 52 recoveries, 48 from lab-confirmed cases and four probable cases. New cases today were reported in Albany, Big Horn, Campbell, Carbon,…

By KARLA POMEROY Editor WORLAND – The variance for the Washakie County Fair for outdoor gatherings has been approved by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist. The board sought a variance to the order allowing only 250 people to gather at outdoor events. The variance sought up to 750 guests and outlines a plan of…

A Uinta County man who died recently in another state has been added to Wyoming’s total number of deaths related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The adult man had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. He had been…

BernaDene Horton Waddell passed from this life to her heavenly home on June 29, 2020, at the Dialysis Center of St Joseph’s Hospital in the arms of Francis, her husband of 40 years. BernaDene was born on Jan. 13, 1943 in Greybull, Wyo., the third child to Orthello and Emma Horton. Orthello was a brakeman…

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Tuesday increased by a record 64 cases to 2,136. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) also reported 453 probable cases, along with 26 deaths. The state reported 55 recoveries, 47 from lab-confirmed cases and eight probable cases. A new death was added to the state numbers…

CODY — Park County voters will be asked on this year’s general election ballot if they want to approve a form of legalized gambling in their community. Pari-mutuel gambling will be put up for consideration on the November ballot, following approval by the Park County commissioners at their meeting last Tuesday. “I firmly support putting…

WORLAND – The Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees passed their budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year during their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 15. The general fund saw a slight increase from last year’s budget up to just over $25.8 million, from the $25.6 million that was budgeted for last year’s…

WORLAND – For the third year in a row the Washakie County Fair Board contracted with professional event consultant Daniel Kosel to set up the musical lineup for this year’s Washakie County Fair. This year due to COVID-19 concerns the board opted for three days of music instead of six. Kosel said while the lineup…

David V. Kovash, 83, of Thermopolis, passed away July 13, in Casper at the Wyoming Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at a later… Top Featured Tags: – Wyoming News Press Release Distribution Service

WORLAND — Political campaigning in city parks came under scrutiny at Tuesday night’s Worland City Council meeting. City Attorney Kent Richins said there was a political event at Pioneer Square earlier in the evening. Clerk/Treasurer Tracy Glanz spoke to the organizers and told them by state statute campaign information could not be posted in city…

By KARLA POMEROY and SETH ROMSA WORLAND — When fire management for the Neiber Fire south of Worland transitioned to a Type 3 Management Team, the Bureau of Land Management called up the Worland Community Center to provide shelter for firefighters. According to Marketing Director Sheryl Ley she was notified shortly before 5 p.m. on…

WORLAND – The Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, July 15, to discuss school reopening, hear a presentation from a student and approve bids for services for the 2020-21 school year. According to Superintendent David Nicholas, the initial plan that was discussed at last month’s board meeting that involved…