Hometown Matters
Washakie County, Wyoming interviews with local businesses, community event coordinators and activity promoters.
Episodes
45 episodes
Cows, Plows and Pump Jacks!
The Chief Washakie Chapter of the FFA is 95 years old and Grace Godfrey Advisor of the Chapter today stops by to talk about the reunion event and how times have changed for FFA in the 20 years she has been involved here in Worland. All former F...
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Season 2025
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Episode 2
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35:09
Fields and Skies!
To get the new year off to a great start today’s episode features our UW Extension Educator in Agriculture and Natural Resources Dan VanderPloeg sharing the good news about WESTI Ag Day February 12th.In the second half you’ll get to lear...
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Season 2025
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Episode 1
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34:10
Holiday Rhyme and Legislature Time!
Tis the season to celebrate our hometown and so a unknown local wanna be poet will share a fun rhyme that looks back on 2024 reflecting on some of the business highlights in Washakie County.The major part of the episode will allow you to...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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33:27
A Lighthouse in Wyoming!
Mary Johnson CEO of Oxbow Center will tell us all about the services they offer, the merger and the brand- new regional lighthouse under construction just north of Worland. Take a mental health break and join me now for Hometown Mat...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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30:48
Hometown Boy, Mike Willard
The holiday festivities are in full swing in our hometown. Don’t forget Pinnacle Bank’s Festival of Trees December 6-7 at the Worland Community Center. The auction is Friday night at 6. Proceeds go to local non-profits.Santa will be havi...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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34:54
Snow, Soup and Cookies, and a Lighted Parade!
This episode is a mixed bag of fun and festive topics. Lynda Schatz, of the Big Horn SnoGoers and ATV Club stopped by to visit about the group and invite all snowmobile enthusiasts to join the fun. There is already snow on the mountain.S...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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39:13
NWC, Community Thanksgiving and Library Fun!
This episode is a mixed bag of information you'll want to use! On this episode Christi Greaham Program Associate with the Center for Training and Development at Northwest College in Powell will call in with all kinds of opportunitie...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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41:28
From Hobby Day to Whoville!
The 70th anniversary of the Washakie County Homemaker’s Hobby Day is this Saturday, November 16 at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. Christie St. Clair and Nina Schreibeis Nelson will give us some history, information on how to become a vendor a...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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26:05
Training and Tree Trimming!
Almost as many people in Wyoming are lost each year due to suicide as traffic fatalities. Wyoming is one of the leading states in the nation for suicides per 100,000 population. A new focus on mental health and suicide prevention is coming from...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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26:24
Getting off the ground with 307 Aviation!
On this episode of Hometown Matters you get to eavesdrop on a conversation with our WDA Member, 307 Aviation as to how the Washakie Development Association helped them get their business off the ground. You’ll understand how the Grow Worland Lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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31:45
Quick Artists and Fast Dogs!
The biggest party of the year is coming soon and Stefanie Kowalczyk curator for the Washakie Museum will stop by to share the details about the Mammoth Quick Draw. She’ll also have information on Steam Saturdays, The speaker series ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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26:36
Go Big Blue!
Ten Sleep School is the number one school in all of Wyoming according to the most recent WYTOPP (Wyoming’s Test of Proficiency and Progress) assessment. On this episode we’re going to share in the excitement as I talk with Washakie County Schoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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29:32
On the Road Again with Cody Beers
This week, just like Willie Nelson we are on the Road Again with Cody Beers Communication Specialist with WYDOT and new grandpa! You're sure to hear too much personal commentary but that is just who Cody Beers is and I make it worse! You’...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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35:37
Boobies, Boos, Books and more!
October is not only Boos its Boobies and Breast Cancer Awareness month.We'll even talk about Hunterfest, The Scarecrow Contest and a laundry list of activities dealing with books at the local libraries.Carly Jeffers my favorite Mult...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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37:06
Oktoberfest Giant Pumpkin Drop 2024
What do free concert, plenty of beer, braut and pumpkin pie eating and a giant pumpkin being dropped from a crane have in common? It's almost time for Oktoberfest and Caryn Harding of the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce Board of Dir...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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31:03
Pony Espresso with Apple Crisp and Ice Cream!
Pony espresso and Apple Crisp with Ice Cream.. this episode is a real treat! While your mouth waters you’ll get an update from Stefanie Kolwalczyk Curator at the Washakie Museum. Pony Espresso Melodrama is so punny you’ll come away ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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27:02
New Royalty, New Trails, New Ideas!
We are privileged this week to visit with Aubree Kruger recently crowned Miss Wyoming Teen USA. Aubree is the daughter of Jackie and Nick Kruger and after listening to her you’ll understand why she did so well and is a young lady with a bright ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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31:55
What Matters This Week?
Fall is in the air and it’s almost time to celebrate the harvest. Wyoming Sugar Company is hosting the Harvest Hoedown Saturday, September 7th and Brittany Swalstad, Factory Accountant joins me to give us the 411. There is still time to enter y...
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28:45
Boots, Bling and Priceless Images
Grab your Boots and Bling and plan to be at the Hot Springs County Fair building September 7th at 5:15 PM for the fall fundraiser for Gottsche Rehabilitation and Wellness. I’ll chat with Cheryl Shero CEO and Mandy Horath Regional Account Specia...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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33:06
Mooovin and Shakin in Washakie County
We're MOOVIN....On today’s episode I’ll visit with Wyatt Agar of Durbin Creek Ranch and Washakie Feeders. The Board of Directors for the American Hereford Association is in town for their annual meeting and Wyatt is their President.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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32:15
Senator, BBQ and Poker Run!
It's campaign season and Hometown Matters is bringing you candidate interviews. This episode features Senator Ed Cooper, the last interview in our series. Ed is the incumbent for District 20. Tom Olhmstead was invited but did not respond....
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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41:27
Who will REPRESENT?
It's campaign season and Hometown Matters is bringing you candidate interviews. This episode features Representative Martha Lawley and Tami Young who both are running for the House of Representatives for District 27. WDA is a neutral orga...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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30:13
2 Plus 2
Two candidates for Washakie County Commissioner plus two music fests equals way too much fun!It's campaign season and Hometown Matters will be bringing you Washakie County Commissioner candidate interviews this week. This episode featur...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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35:56
Who wants to be Mayor?
It's campaign season and Hometown Matters will be bringing you candidate interviews starting with the candidates for Worland Mayor in this episode. WDA is a neutral organization and this podcast is not an endorsement for anyone. All candidates ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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31:04