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Hometown Matters
Washakie County, Wyoming interviews with local businesses, community event coordinators and activity promoters.
Episodes
120 episodes
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 ...
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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 ...
Mammoth Mechanics Worland Robotics
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 b...
Celebrate Small Business!
It’s time to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Yellow Heart Shoppe in Worland. A year ago Pam Tigner decided to start a business for her retirement. You’ll get to hear how the year has gone and what she has planned for the businesses fi...
Artisan Market and Prolife Event
Julie Peterson drove all the way from Hyattville to chat with me about the Artisan Market set for March 21 from 10 AM-2 PM at the Ten Sleep Senior Center. This show is unique and you’ll hear about all the handcrafted items that will be for sale...
Library WINS! Badlands Branding BEGINS!
The National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Our very own Ten Sleep Library has been notified that they are among the ...
FFA Now and Then
It’s National FFA Week and as a proud alum I’m thrilled to share today’s episode. Kyston Rollema current President of the Chief Washakie Chapter of the FFA joins me visiting about his FFA aspiration to be a state officer and what the...
New Faces and Art Spaces
Dr. Kristi St. Clair, a Georgia peach, has found her way to Washakie County. I enjoyed learning why a young couple would pack up and move to our community. Dr. St. Clair joins the team at the Washakie Medical Center Banner Health Clinic. She tr...
Commissioner Terry Wolf Preparing for the Budget Session
Washakie County Commissioner Terry Wolf is the star of the show today. He’ll be talking about the upcoming legislative budget session and what the counties are watching and hoping for. You can follow the legislative session on