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 NO it's not already Wednesday this is a Special Edition of Hometown Matters.

Governor Mark Gordon spent time in Washakie County this past weekend on his “Essentials Tour; Protecting Wyoming’s Future.” He was kind enough to sit down with me one on one to share his thoughts. He’ll share a glance as he looks back but mostly he’ll share about the bright future ahead for Wyoming. You’ll even learn if he has plans to return to the political arena in the future.

Listen now as I visit with the Governor of the great state of Wyoming….Mark Gordon….

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You are going to want to kick off summer in downtown Worland at the 8th Street Block Party Thursday June 11 at 5:30 PM. Tris Munsick and the Innocents will be live with local artist Levi Klemm. Brought to you by Berkshire Hathaway, Goose’s, Pepsi and Range it’s going to be a fun night in downtown Worland. Nikki Donahue and Reene Herrera join me today on Hometown Matters with all the details about food, drinks, games and more!

This episode is short but don't be surprised if you see a special episode with Governor Gordon in the near future!

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Do you wonder what other people think when they visit our community or work with our leaders? On this episode of Hometown Matters you’ll hear from Jason Godfrey the CEO of Better City about what he thought as he drove into our community. You’ll learn all about the process that Washakie County, The City of Worland, The Town of Ten Sleep and WDA are going through to plan future economic development in Washakie County. Join me now for Hometown Matters…

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It’s time to unearth a story at the Washakie County libraries. On this episode Karri Savage Assistant Director of the Washakie County Library System, shares all the exciting details about the summer reading programs in both Worland and Ten Sleep. Listen now to find out how you can adopt a dinosaur..today on Hometown Matters!

If you are planning an event or holding a program you think the people in our community would like to know more about give me a call at the Washakie Development Association 347-8900 and maybe we can get you on Hometown Matters.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! May you find your future in our Hometown!

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It’s all about new beginnings and fresh faces at Gottsche Rehabilitation and Wellness today on Hometown Matters. You’ll meet Cynthia Gonzalez, Director of Marketing and Fundraising and Meri Ann Dorman brand new Director of Grants. Find out why someone from San Diego has chosen Thermopolis and why a Chamber of Commerce Director has left her position to team up to serve eight communities in Wyoming with Gottsche Rehabilitation and Wellness.

Find out more right now on Hometown Matters….

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Today’s episode is a buffet of events happening around our community.

First up is Cathy Orchard Board Member from the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce. They are getting ready for their Diamonds and Denim awards banquet, May 2. This year they are celebrating Liberty and Legacy with special guest speaker Dan Starks of the National Museum of Military Vehicles. Call the Chamber for available tickets.

Next is Janet Hofman Education Coordinator for the Washakie County Conservation District talking about Prairie to Pantry, Cheatgrass and The Generous Roots Garden Company.

Wrapping up, will be Chloe Stine Events Manager with the Washakie Museum. She will share a full month of fun coming up in May at the museum!

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Can you run a lap and eat a donut four times in a row? Gottsche Rehabilitation and Wellness is hosting the Doughnut Mile May 3, and 2026 seniors could win a scholarship! Mycheal Wiles, Physical Therapist, shares all the details.

Lila Jolley, Community Prevention Specialist, joins me in the second half of this episode with the fun plans for the Annual Drug Free Community Walk/Run planned for May 6th!

Run or walk there is something for you and your family today on Hometown Matters……..

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Did you know that Wyoming Bucket is a newer company right here in Worland? Today I’ll chat with Ed Keller III the Innovator and CEO of Wyoming Bucket. What’s a Wyoming Bucket you ask. It’s a vital resource for firefighting professionals around the world and the latest innovation is being created right here in Worland Wyoming in the old Mel’s OK Tire location. Worland native does Wyoming proud today on Hometown Matters……

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You’re right you missed me last week!  But this week I’m back with two important topics.

In the first part of this episode Commissioner Terry Wolf explains how your voice can be heard concerning the renewal of the 1% General Purpose Sales Tax and how an additional half cent is being proposed as a way to pay for emergency services in Washakie County. Have you completed the survey yet?

In the second half Deb Coronado with the New Hope Humane Society fills us in on all the details about the annual Fur Ball to raise funds for the sheltered animals! Get your ticket for April 17th and plan to enjoy live and silents auctions for great prizes. 

Learn more about both of these current topics now on Hometown Matters……

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The Mammoth Mechanics have built a robot that can shoot baskets better than most basketball players! On this episode coaches Steve Radabaugh and Curtis Hamer will share exciting news about a group of young people from Washakie County who have built a robot worthy of competing in Long Beach California! Find out all about this robotics team and how you can learn more, have a great dinner and help support their success April 7th…Join me now for Hometown Matters.

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