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  Are chicken's really dinosaurs? On today’s episode Stephanie Kowalczyk Curator of the Washakie Museum stops by to share all kinds of free programming for young people happening at the Washakie Museum in May. The Dinosaur exhibit is open and you’ll learn that chickens are dinosaurs?

The Reverand Jim Stewart and Shirley Wildman from St. Alban’s Episcopal Church stop by in the second half of today’s podcast to invite the community to a special Mother’s day event featuring the Little Sun Drummers from the Wind River Indian Reservation.  

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 Two of Washakie County's newest video stars, Ann Brock and Amy Baugh of Richard Realty are stopping by today to talk all about Washakie Wednesday a video/podcast they have started focusing on real estate, community events and school activities. You’ll learn how and why they started the program and just maybe you’ll be inspired to start your own or at least want to learn more about investing in real estate. You too, can be a star!

On the second half of today’s show my friend Bryony Volin joins me to share her and her finance Will Lester’s enthusiasm about becoming the new owners of the Ten Sleep Saloon!   Learn how this young couple with no restaurant experience, chose to buy the Ten Sleep Saloon, one of Washakie County's favorite watering holes! The new team loves Wyoming and is so excited to be hosting a big Kentucky Derby Party May 3rd complete with a hat contest and fresh mint juleps! You can even pick your favorite horse!

Let’s get right to the fun ….join me now for Hometown Matters!

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We all get our local information once a week from the Northern Wyoming News. It’s our community newspaper truly focused on the Big Horn Basin. On today’s episode you’ll learn a little more about the paper and lot more about Karla Pomeroy Editor and General Manager. You might even hear more about Roscoe the famous editorializing canine.

Hear all about it on today’s episode of Hometown Matters……

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Tax relief, tax refunds, tax exemptions, 4% cap, NO Backfill. What does it all mean? On this episode of Hometown Matters we are going to learn more about the very complex situation that is unfolding as we maneuver through the changes to property taxes in Washakie County. Nancy Quinn Washakie County Assessor and Bobby Swalstad Deputy Assessor join me to try to give us as tax payers an idea of what the changes will mean to us one year at a time.

Listen closely as we try to provide more information for you to use. Don't forget to visit the County Assessor's office in the basement of the courthouse to pick-up your helpful cheat sheet to keep you informed about tax relief. They are happy to help with your questions and concerns and will help you understand property taxes and how you just might benefit.

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Manufacturing Works with UW and the Washakie Development Association has teamed up to bring a Tactical Leadership Training to Worland on April 16, from 10AM- 4 PM. The training is free and lunch is provided. Matt Melinkovich with Timberline Training joins me on the phone from Gillette, Wyoming for a sneak peak of what we can expect to learn at the training.

In the second half of this episode Kami Neighbors the Washakie County Emergency Management Coordinator and Scott Cotton with B Heart Resources and Readiness will share information on the Agriculture Disaster Training and Emergency Planning workshop coming up April 23 hosted by Washakie County Emergency Management and Washakie County Conservation District.

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It's April and this Saturday from 11AM-2PM  is the 4-H Carnival! Mackenzie Ray of the Renegades 4-H Club and Amber Armajo of UW Extension Educator for 4-H will share all the details.

4-H and the Chief Washakie FFA Chapter also want to egg your yard. Give a listen to find out about these Easter Bunny imposters!

 You’ve had all winter to think up spring projects and today in the second half you’ll hear from Tina Keasling, Assistant Manager and Mikaylynn White Contractor Sales Support from Bloedorn’s Lumber right here in Worland. Take some notes and get your spring project started at Bloedorn’s Lumber.

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The Sagebrush Artisans are planning an art show and sale at the Washakie Museum this April. You’ll learn more about it and so much more from curator Stephanie Kowalczyk. Get your tickets for Barefoot in the Park, Plan to attend the Speaker Series and sign up to be part of important survey. So much happening at the Washakie Museum!

In the second half of today’s episode Deb Cornado of the New Hope Humane Society returns to Hometown Matters to fill us in on this year’s Fur Ball set for April 11th at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. You can win a half of beef, a brand new firearm or a mystery trunk! You can even join Paws for Help or buy something in the live or silent auctions. Dinner is catered by the Other Store and tickets are $30 per person. Cash bar on sight as well. The Fur Ball April 11, 2025.

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This episode features two of Worland's newest businesses, Badland Supplement and The Yellow Heart Shoppe.

First, we’ll learn more about supplements to help with our personal fitness journeys from Ian Johnson of Badland Supplement. Ian recently got his certification as a personal trainer and has a store full of products to help our bodies perform at their very best no matter what fitness goals we set. Badland Supplement is located on Big Horn Avenue behind Sheena and kitty corner from Heart and Home on 12th.

In the second half of the show, we’ll learn about the Yellow Heart Shoppe from Pam Tigner, who will celebrate her grand opening this weekend March 21-23. The Yellow Heart Shoppe is located in United Pawn on Railway avenue and has some treasures you can’t live without. You'll find collectibles, jewelry, vintage items, handmade greeting cards among other items. Coming soon meat from Paint Rock Processing.

Why wait any longer let’s get to today’s episode of Hometown Matters….. 

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It’s time to get your hands dirty, get out and enjoy the sunshine and get ready to garden! Dr. Caitlin Youngquist and her husband Tom of Dirt Works Wyoming join me on this episode to talk about compost, soil nutrients and different types of gardening structures. 

You are also going to hear about one of Worland’s newest businesses the Generous Roots Garden Company. The company has been started to help fund the community garden and assist local gardeners in selecting the right seed varieties for our area.

Grab a pen and paper to make notes so you can get growing!

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Cody Beers, Public Relations Specialist for the Wyoming Department of Transportation stopped by Hometown Matters and is always full of information.

You'll hear more about the Green River Tragedy, highway safety, construction season and why the rest area at Waltman is closed again.

You'll also learn not to take road reports from "Joe Six Pack."

Cody has been with WYDOT for years and it's always an informative conversation.

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