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Hometown Matters
Washakie County, Wyoming interviews with local businesses, community event coordinators and activity promoters.
Episodes
127 episodes
Your Penny at WORK for Youth and the Town of Ten Sleep
Today's episode is third in the series concerning the 1% General Purpose Tax initiative to appear on the ballot November 3, 2026. Amanda Macy, Executive Director for the Worland Youth Learning Center starts the show off right talking about how ...
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Healthcare and Taxes
Sarah Witt is the brand-new CEO at Washakie Medical Center Banner Health and she’ll introduce herself and share her thoughts as she gets started in her new role. Bobby Swalstad the Washakie County Deputy Assessor and Mayor Rebecca G...
Your Penny at WORK for Our Senior Citizens
Today’s episode is the second in a series providing information concerning the renewal of the 1% General Purpose Sales Tax that will appear on the ballot November 3, here in Washakie County. Randy Firnekas and Wendy Fredericks Executive Directo...
Heavyweights and Pumpkin Guts
It’s almost time to drop the giant pumpkin! If you have a pumpkin, zucchini, watermelon or other giant fruit you can participate at the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off September 26th at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. Jay Richard, President of Wyo Gia...
Not Your Parent's Pot
Lila Jolley DFC Coordinator and Community Prevention Specialist joins Stacey Utterback DFC Director/Coordinator to educate our community about the dangerous truth about today’s Marijuana. The Washakie Prevention Coalition is bringing Laura Stac...
Your Penny at WORK for the City of Worland
On November 3, 2026 Washakie County will go to the polls and have the renewal of the 1% General Purpose Sales Tax and a half percent sales tax on the ballot. The renewal of the 5th penny will help fund the City of Worland, The Town of Ten Sleep...
Celebrate and Commemorate
August 27th will be time to celebrate at the last 8th Street Block Party of the Summer. Beth Shaffer with Berkshire Hathaway/Hake Realty joins us today to share all the fun details of the music, the food, and the prizes.Mike St.Clair my ...
BBQ and Bluegrass
It’s time for the Pepsi Wyoming BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival August 13-15th at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. You’ll learn all the inside information from Dave Paxton Director and Event Organizer and Lynn Murdoch, Committee Member ...
Nowoodstock, Art Workshop and Poker Run!
It’s time for Nowoodstock 25 and you’ll hear from Pat O’Brien one of the co-founders of the event and Kurt Steinke. You’ll want to plan to attend from Friday at 5 PM until Sunday at 5 PM to hear some fun genres of music by well-known artists. T...
Wyoming Business Council is listening!
Josh Dorrell CEO of the Wyoming Business Council is holding a listening session in Worland August 6, at the Worland Community Center Complex from 3-5 PM. On this episode you’ll learn more about the Wyoming Business Council and how they work in ...
County Fair in the Land That I Love!
It’s time for the Washakie County Fair! Today I’ll chat with Aspyn Hamilton, daughter of Doug and Michelle Hamilton and Camille Croft, daughter of Amber and Allen Croft. We’ll share their plans for a fun fair coming up July 18-July 25th! Be sur...
Farmer's Market, Freedom Truck, Fair Parade
It’s July and it’s time for the Washakie Farmer’s Market. Elizabeth Argumedo Co-Director for the local market joins me to talk about this Saturday July 11, a free pancake breakfast, live music and homegrown, handmade and homemade items.&...
Ten Sleep Celebrates and WyoGives!
The fourth of July takes all of Washakie County and plenty of other folks to Ten Sleep Wyoming for two full days and nights of western fun. Bryony Lester from the Ten Sleep Saloon will let you in on the plans and what to expect! In ...
Construction Season
It’s construction season in the 307 so it’s time to visit with Cody Beers, Public Relations Specialist with WYDOT. You’ll learn about local projects to better our community, the Wind River Canyon study, a hero who works for WYDOT, an impo...
Events with Spunk and Treasures in Your Trunk!
June is another busy month at the Washakie Museum. Executive Director Marian Bender will share her excitement for the events planned at the museum. July will bring a celebration of the 250th Birthday of America and the museum will host the musi...
Trailblazers to Wings and Wheels
It’s Trailblazer Days in Thermopolis Wyoming June 12-14 . You’ll find out all about "Opening the Last Frontier ,"and the exciting events planned for the this weekend complete with a 16 mule hitch, horse drawn parade, Bison BBQ and more from Ter...
Essentials Tour with Governor Mark Gordon
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 ...
Block Party Downtown
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, Pep...
Planning for the Future
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...
Summer Reading
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 Slee...
Meet the New Faces at Gottsche
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 ...
Diamonds and Denim; Prairie to Pantry; Museum in May
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 y...
Doughnuts, Tacos, and Miles!!!!
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 Joll...
Wyoming Bucket
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 ...
One Cent Survey and Furball Fundraising
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 ...