Wyoming State Parks announced Monday the selection of Wyoming Hot Springs LLC as their partner for the future growth and development of concessions at Hot Springs State Park. The decision will impact two current business owners within the park, owners of the Star Plunge and owners of Hot Springs Hotel. “This marks the conclusion of our thorough and public RFP (request for proposals) process, and r ..read more

The Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees set new breakfast and lunch prices. Middle school and high school prices reflect the district not participating in the National School Lunch Program for those two schools. Free and reduced options are still available. Prices are as follows: Breakfast: elementary student, $2.25; middle school student, $2.65; high school student, $3.25 ..read more

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Stephany passed away suddenly February 11, 2024, at the Billings Clinic Hospital, In Billings, Montana, from complications of her internal organs, she had suffered from Covid nineteen, and her recovery was in progress. Stephany will be mourned and greatly missed by her family, friends, and the people whose lives were touched by her loving kindness and vibrant personality. Stephany's remains ..read more

After falling to Torrington on April 12, the Worland Warriors soccer team made a few changes before last week's games. The Warriors took to the changes well and played some of their best soccer of the season in their two home victories. With both games at Warrior Stadium, Worland beat Buffalo 2-1 (4-1 penalties) on April 19 and Rawlins 1-0 on April 20. The Warriors picked up two big 3A East ..read more

Glenn Francis Simmons, 79, passed away on April 18, 2024, after an accident at Boysen Reservoir. Glenn F. Simmons loved God, his country, his family, and being outdoors. He was born to Glenn Clifford and Josephine Mildred (Gruppo) Simmons on October 7, 1944 in North Collins, New York, where he grew up and attended school. After graduating from North Collins High School, he attended the State ..read more

Steven Charles Berk, a man of unwavering determination and boundless kindness, passed away at his home on April 18, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on February 7, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the cherished son of Norman George Berk and Lillian (Reamer). At the age of 10, Steve and his family relocated to Moose Junction, Wyoming, where the rugged landscape would shape his adventurous spirit ..read more

Patricia Cassetty Cannella, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on April 17, 2024. Pat was born on March 4, 1941, in Whitleyville, Tennessee. She was the 2nd of five children born to Willard Ray and Katherine (Meadows) Cassetty. She grew up in the Whitleyville area, graduating with the Class of 1959 from Jackson County High School. She attended college for 2 years. Pat married Len Jay Cannella ..read more

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced last week that she will host town hall meetings in Washakie and Hot Springs counties on April 27. These events will mark the completion of 12 town halls this year and 35 since being sworn-in to Congress. “I promised to host a town hall in every county, every year, and I am continuing to honor that promise in 2024, just as I did in 2023. With the first quarte ..read more