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A Soldier Comes Home

Published by admin on Thu, 07/29/2021 - 11:17am

First Lieutenant Alva Ray Krogman, who was killed when his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War more than 50 years ago, was returned to his hometown of Worland Monday July 19. The homecoming Krogan received was likely much different than the greeting his fellow soldiers received when arriving home following their service in the same conflict.

Caseworker relays difficulties in finding people needing rental assistance

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 11:14am

One-hundred eighty million dollars is available for eligible Wyoming renters struggling to make rent, internet and utility payments due to COVID-19. However, Carol Lowe, a caseworker helping with Emergency Rental Assistance Program, said it’s been difficult getting the money distributed.

Big Horn Mountains fire consumes 383 acres

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 10:22am

A fire located 30 miles northeast of Lovell in the Big Horn Mountains had grown to 383 acres as of Tuesday afternoon. 

Town of Lovell expresses interest in National Guard armory building

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 10:20am

The Town of Lovell last week expressed interest in working with the Wyoming Army National Guard to take possession of the armory building in Lovell if the Guard ends up moving operations from Lovell to Sheridan in the years ahead.

Basin and Manderson make plans to welcome home First Lt. Krogman

Published by admin on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 10:45am

The towns of Basin and Manderson will join in the welcome home planned for First Lieutenant Alva Ray Krogman on Monday, July 19.

In Basin the American Legion is providing small flags for people to wave as the procession comes through town. The time is estimated to be around 5 p.m.

The flags will be available at Basin Town Hall and the Basin Area Chamber. Those taking the flags are asked to return them.

The flags are used by the Legion to decorate the graves of veterans.

Mayor CJ Duncan anticipates fire trucks being along the main street to join in the salute.

Worland man who died in action coming home Monday

Published by admin on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 10:40am

It’s been nearly five decades since the end of the Vietnam War, but for the families of more than 1,500 American troops who are still accounted for in Southeast Asia, the passage of time has brought no closure.

Thankfully that’s no longer the case for the loved ones of Alva Ray Krogram. A Worland native, Krogman’s plane was shot down over Laos on Jan. 17, 1967. He was presumed dead, but because his body was never recovered, he was listed as unaccounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

Bighorn Canyon fire put down quickly

Published by admin on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 1:04pm

A lightning caused fire in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Saturday afternoon was contained and extinguished in short order thanks to a quick response from the Lovell Volunteer Fire Dept.

Bighorn Canyon fire put down quickly

Published by admin on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 1:03pm

A lightning caused fire in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Saturday afternoon was contained and extinguished in short order thanks to a quick response from the Lovell Volunteer Fire Dept.

Heat not bothering the farmers, but weevils seen in first cutting

Published by admin on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 9:47am

Despite the early hot temperatures and dry conditions, farming in the area is still trucking for several farmers. The major problem that has been occurring for alfalfa hay this year has been weevils.

Basin pool is open

Published by admin on Thu, 07/01/2021 - 10:09am

The Basin pool opened on Monday to the delight of many. The opening was planned for June.