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Richard Louis Weber, 84, passed away on July 28, 2020 at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Richard was born in Worland on November 9, 1935. He was the oldest of 7 children born to John Louis and Emma (Lehman) Weber. He grew up in Worland graduating with the WHS Class of 1953. After high…

WORLAND – Katie, 17, and Ellianna, 14, Baumstarck, both started in 4-H when they were 9 years old, and have been actively showing at the Washakie County Fair. The siblings have enjoyed some sibling rivalry the past five years and this year enjoyed one final rival year in the sheep show with Katie Baumstarck stating…

Ronald Duane Weir, 77, died July 14, 2020, in Graettinger, Iowa, He was born Jan. 27, 1943, in Graettinger, Iowa. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2020, at Riverview Memorial… Top Featured Tags: – Wyoming News Press Release Distribution Service

Robert Allen “Rob” Mills, 55, passed peacefully in his sleep on July 20, 2020, at his home in Jarrell, Texas. Rob was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming, on January 7, 1965. Mr. Mills will be interred alongside his Dad, at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis, at a later… Top Featured Tags: – Wyoming News Press Release…

WORLAND — Over the next week there will be two opportunities for families in Washakie County in need to find some food relief. The Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Food Pantry returns to Worland this Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. The mobile pantry will be at the fairgrounds from 1-3 p.m.…

WORLAND – Five nurses from Banner Health Washakie Medical Center volunteered to take shifts in Arizona at the Banner Del E Webb Medical Center in Phoenix to help treat hospitalized patients. Brianna Kilpatrick, Brittany McCormack, Brieanna Nothe were the first three to go earlier last month. Following after their stint were nurses Kaeli Campbell and…

WORLAND – The filing period for Washakie County School Districts No. 1 and No. 2 school boards, as well as other special districts opened yesterday, Aug. 5, and continues through Aug. 24. There are three board positions available for each district, with those positions up for re-election in district No. 1 being Dean Dupree, David…

WORLAND – After a brief discussion to introduce the topic at Tuesday night’s regular meeting, the Worland City Council will discuss at Monday’s work session what types of hearings to allow for municipal court and if city hall is the best location for those hearings. City Attorney Kent Richins said he prefers to follow the…

WORLAND – The Washakie County commissioners met on Tuesday, Aug. 4, during their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss various road projects. The commissioners discussed with County Planner David Anderson what was required next in order to hold public hearings to adopt Lane 17 1/2 (Tiedown Road), and to vacate Lane 18 1/2. A petition was…

WORLAND – Washakie County Clerk Mary Grace Strauch was recognized as the Washakie County Republican of the Year at the Lincoln Day dinner on Saturday, July 25, at the Green Hills Restaurant. Strauch served as the Washakie County Republican Central Committee secretary from 1992 until last year when she decided to retire from the position.…

Welcome to August. This week check out all the fair coverage — there will be a bit more coverage next week. Inserts this week are Blair’s and… Top Featured Tags: – Wyoming News Press Release Distribution Service

WORLAND – Washakie County did not have an active case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 29, but saw a sharp increase starting the following day that has led to nine active cases in the county as of press time on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Washakie County Public Health (WCPH) released a statement on Facebook stating that…

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…