Hometown Matters
Washakie County, Wyoming interviews with local businesses, community event coordinators and activity promoters.
Episodes
30 episodes since 2024
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 ...
September 18, 2024
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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 ...
September 11, 2024
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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...
September 04, 2024
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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...
August 28, 2024
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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.
August 21, 2024
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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....
August 14, 2024
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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...
August 07, 2024
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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...
July 31, 2024
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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 ...
July 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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31:04
All Is Fair!!!
This episode is all about Old Traditions With Modern Trends and the Washakie County Fair Coming up July 20—28th. Jeff Lapp Fair Board Chairman will kick things off with a review of the schedule, a highlight of the entertainment and instructions...
July 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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29:10
Not Baaaaad!
It must be time for the Wyoming sheep and wool festival in Thermopolis. You better get your best stock dog and head towards Thermopolis July 12-14th. No dog? Just plan to take in all of the free events! On this episode I’ll be joined by Carrie ...
July 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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38:40
Wherefore Art Thou?
Find yourself in Washakie County this July!Wherefore art thou fun seekers? Stevie Kowalczyk, Curator at the Washakie Museum will be joining me again on this episode to highlight Shakespeare Events and much more going on at the Washakie Muse...
July 03, 2024
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30:55
Mount Up Let's Ride Pony Express
On this episode go back in time to 1860 with me to the Pony Express days with Lyle and Shelly Spence to learn more about the annual 4th of July ride between Hyattville and Ten Sleep. You can even send a letter to a loved one.We’ll learn&...
June 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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34:07
Feed Your Soul and Your Neighbors!
On this episode we'll chat with Debbie Kelly with UW Extension. Debbie is the Centsible Nutrition Program Associate in Park County and a Regional Director for the First Lady’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative. We’ll be chatting all about the Gro...
June 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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30:48
Life is a Highway in Wyoming!
Buckle up for this episode as I talk with Cody Beers Public Relations Specialist from WYDOT. We’ll travel the highway from Worland to Ten Sleep, talk about Washakie Avenue and the Culbertson Bridge. I’ll complain about the rest area at Walman b...
June 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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31:41
Always Something Fun!
The Washakie Museum will make you WONDER, The Worland Senior Center wants the FORCE to be with you and the New Hope Humane Society has PAWS to Help!Stephanie Kolwalczyk, curator of the Washakie Museum gets this episode underway with mult...
June 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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34:42
Hoppin and Poppin!
From growing hops in Washakie County to free popcorn at Washakie Cinemas this episode is sure to get your entrepreneurial juices flowing. It just may make you want to see a movie or visit Ten Sleep Brewing Company for a cold one.Susan Penni...
May 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:21
Wanna Tase a Cop?
This is a fun one and I'm surrounded by law enforcement! Chief of Police Gabe Elliot and Sheriff Austin Brookwell join me for all the 411 on Safe Community Day. I know it sounds boring but it is NOT! You can see a helicopter, ride in a Humvee, ...
May 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:38
Bright Futures!
Spring has sprung and graduates are everywhere! We know people are busy with events, activities and yard work. Take a moment to listen to Natalie Tharp and Sydnee Roady from the Chief Washakie FFA Chapter. You'll beam with pride knowin...
May 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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32:50
Remembering Momma
It's almost Mother's Day and although my mom has been gone 12 years I think of her daily. So this week I talked to three ladies who are not only successful local business women but mothers themselves.Sara Bain of Sara's Blue Jeans and Pearl...
May 08, 2024
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31:13
Listen and Learn!
On this episode of Hometown Matters, Lila Jolley with the Washakie Prevention Coalition invites one and all to the Drug Free Community Walk May 8th in Worland.Dan Vanderploeg introduces himself as the new UW Extension Agricultural and...
May 01, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:08
A Cat with a Hat, A new CEO and more than a Thing or Two!
Suessical the Musical is coming to the Worland Middle School Auditorium May 2nd and 3rd. You an your family will enjoy a spectacular, whimsical, musical theater performance from the Worland High School Drama Department directed by Naomi Durrant...
April 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:15
"Check It Out!"
This episode will take you to the Washakie County School District #2 with Superintendent Annie Griffin and then to Worland’s new Axe Hole. You’ll learn about the Literacy Project and then hear about ladies’ lingerie from Caryn Harding of the Bl...
April 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:08
"Two Fairs and a Fur-Ball!"
Episode 6 helps you find a job, hire an employee, win a pick-up truck and give to the Wyoming State Fair Endowment while having a great time!Wynette Culp joins me for a discussion about the Worland Job Fair coming April 11, from 11-3 at ...
April 10, 2024
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32:13
Diamonds and Denim, Longmire and Living your West Life with Range!
This episode will introduce you to the new Regional Manager of Range, Adria Trembley and give you a little insight to Range and how their services help you Live Your West Life!Karen Funk Director of the Washakie County Library System drops ...
April 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:11