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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…

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…

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…

Halloween was last week. The election was this week. Still need something scary to fill that fear void? Check out my favorite podcast Monsters Among Us Podcast. I came across it many months ago and it is my favorite. I love the stories, the format and the host. The host is Derek Hayes and per…

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,…

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…

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…

Dahl Judy Mills left this earthly existence on November 3, 2024, at Broken Back Ranch north of Ten Sleep, at the age of 91. Dahl was born on August 5, 1933 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the 2nd of five girls born to William Lavern Judy and Bessie Rachel Jameson. Her oldest sister, LaJean, born and…

Shommarie Lee (Green) Decker, 58, passed away at her home on Nov. 3, 2024. Shommarie was born Nov. 29, 1965, in Linwood, California. A Celebration of Life will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Worland Aerie & Auxiliary 3096. A full obituary will be published in next…

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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…

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Worland’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) instructor Justin Jacobs began his class in mid-June of this year, and thanks to his journey in the sport, he’s able to call for help from some of the greatest BJJ martial artists in the country. On Oct. 1, Jacobs offered a class taught by his instructor, Rafael Lovato Sr.,…

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Hot Spring County High School Principal Catelyn Deromedi announced during the Oct. 17 meeting of the Hot Springs County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees that juniors at HSCHS had the highest performance of all districts in Wyoming on the ACT in spring of this year, with an average composite score of 21.8. Deromedi…

The State constitutional amendment on next Tuesday’s ballot is just one of many important decisions voters face in Wyoming and Washakie County. There is much to decide in Tuesday’s General Election, from federal races to the City of Worland’s next mayor and how the Legislature will handle property taxes in the coming years. Of course,…

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…

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…

Steven Allen Haynes, 71, former Thermopolis resident passed away on Oct. 26, 2024, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Steven was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming, on May 4, 1953. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Monument Hill Cemtery in… Top Featured Tags: – Wyoming News Press Release Distribution…

Ryan Douglas Nomura, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Worland, Wyoming, on Oct. 25, 2024. Ryan was born on April 15, 1967, in Worland. A Celebration of Life and reception will be at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at the Washakie County… Top Featured Tags: – Wyoming News Press Release Distribution Service