Climbing closures in Tensleep Canyon due to nesting activity

Due to current raptor nesting activity, climbing routes on the Victor Memorial Buttress Wall and Superratic Wall in Tensleep Canyon have a voluntary closure. The closures are effective immediately through Aug. 15 and the nest sites will be monitored …

Fair Board retains Strutt Your Mutt, open class events

The Washakie County Fair Board confirmed that the increasingly popular event “Strutt Your Mutt” will take place at this year’s fair, giving dogs of all shapes and sizes a chance to compete for prizes. Past categories include, “wiggliest butt,” “owner-dog …

Local businesses bracing for tariff impact

As promised on his campaign trail, President Donald Trump's cabinet installed his 'Liberation Day' tariffs on April 2, a global tariff policy for the United States that is unlike any in living memory and is bound to impact every American. …

All-wheels park proposed in Ten Sleep

During the Ten Sleep Town Council Meeting Tuesday, May 6, the Recreation District representatives presented the idea of erecting an all-wheels park. Recreation Facilitator C.J. Grimes outlined the possibilities which include a bike and skate park and a …

Carlos 'Charlie' Leyva

Carlos “Charlie” Leyva was born May 17, 1939, in Worland. He passed away Feb. 9, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, May 16, with people asked to meet at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park in Worland to travel to the celebration in Ten Sleep.

The News Editorial - Graduates: Think for yourself

A simple message for those graduating high school or college this year. Think for yourself. Do not let anyone or anything think for you. That does not mean you cannot ask for advice, but you must think for yourself. You make your own decisions and you …

Warrior Day

Kat McMahon count Bob Eberle (left) keeps the bow steady as Kymberly Shuman releases her first arrow during the archery portion of Warrior Day, Kurt's Karate annual field day in Hyattville, Saturday, May 10, 2025. Kat McMahon count Sownya Redding …

Ten Sleep FFA presents many awards at annual awards ceremony

Earning the Greenhand Degree were Breckyn Dykstra, Kaitlyn Harstad, Cash Taylor, Nicholas Blutt, Macklan Ball and Karidee Gossens. Gossens earned the Star Greenhand award. According to Ten Sleep FFA Advisor Adrienne Forshee, Gossens greenhand supervised …

Supporting a Drug-Free Community

Track: Warriors and Lady Warriors begin postseason in Powell

Ending their regular season on a high note, the Worland High School track and field team is ready and excited to start the postseason. Worland competed at the Bobcat Invitational on May 9 in Thermopolis. Among the highlights in Thermopolis was Warrior …