Hometown Matters

Send us Fan Mail 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.   The celebration of America’s 250th is not over. Executive Director for the Worland Community Center Complex, Steve Hunt stopped by the program t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the second half of the episode Cynthia Gonzales and Meri Ann Dorman from Gottsche talk all about Wyo Gives set for July 15th! Find out how to support...

Send us Fan Mail 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 important freight assessment and a few other tid bits you won’t want to miss. It’s a WYDOT update today on Hometown Matters….. WDA looks forward to...

Send us Fan Mail 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 musical 1776. Find out who will play John Adams and more! In the second half hear Wendy Fredricks share her passion for her work and her people...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Terri Geisslinger one of the coordinators!  Then stay tuned for Wings and Wheels the 4th annual fly in and car show set for June 20t...

Send us Fan Mail  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 with me one on one to share his thoughts. He’ll share a glance as he looks back but mostly he’ll share about the bright future ahead for Wyoming....

Send us Fan Mail 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, Pepsi and Range it’s going to be a fun night in downtown Worland. Nikki Donahue and Reene Herrera join me today on Hometown Matters with all t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 learn all about the process that Washakie County, The City of Worland, The Town of Ten Sleep and WDA are going through to plan future econ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Sleep. Listen now to find out how you can adopt a dinosaur..today on Hometown Matters!   If you are planning an event or holding a program you...

Send us Fan Mail 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 someone from San Diego has chosen Thermopolis and why a Chamber of Commerce Director has left her position to team up to serve eight commun...

Send us Fan Mail 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 year they are celebrating Liberty and Legacy with special guest speaker Dan Starks of the National Museum of Military Vehicles. Call the Chamber f...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Jolley, Community Prevention Specialist, joins me in the second half of this episode with the fun plans for the Annual Drug Free Community Walk/Run p...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the world and the latest innovation is being created right here in Worland Wyoming in the old Mel’s OK Tire location. Worland native does W...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Sales Tax and how an additional half cent is being proposed as a way to pay for emergency services in Washakie County. Have you completed the survey y...

Send us Fan Mail 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 built a robot worthy of competing in Long Beach California! Find out all about this robotics team and how you can learn more, have a great d...

Send us Fan Mail 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 first anniversary celebration.  Ambrosia Wellness is open in downtown Worland. They feature everything from Acai Bowls to sound baths. Caryn...

Send us Fan Mail 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 that day. In the second half of the show Mary Martinez Vice President of Worland Prolife stopped by to share the details about their upcom...

Send us Fan Mail 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 five winners of this prestigious award for 2025. Karen Funk Washakie County Library System Director joins me to share the great news!   Mol...

Send us Fan Mail 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 program means to him. In the second half of the show Josh Miller, President of the Chief Washakie FFA Alumni and Supporter chapter comes by to talk a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 treats people from the cradle to the grave and has such enthusiasm for OB/GYN and bringing babies into the world! She also enjoys working wit...

Send us Fan Mail 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 www.wyoleg.gov Grab a notepad and a pen so you don’t miss anything important and join me now for Hometown Matters. WDA looks forward to bringing you Hometow...

Send us Fan Mail If these nice days have you thinking spring…you’ll be excited to know daffodils and tulips will soon be here. Cheri Bundren with the American Cancer Society and her team are taking pre-orders now through February 11 for bunches of daffodils and tulips to benefit the ACS. Thursday January 29th you can order at the WCCC at 5:30 or call Cheri at 431-5876. Listen to learn more. You do...

Send us Fan Mail   DFC WHITE OUT - JANUARY 23 I’m excited today to talk to the girls down the hall. Lila Jolley Community Prevention Specialist with the Washakie County Prevention Coalition and Stacey Utterback DFC Project Coordinator join me talking about the big white out coming January 23!  MEET ERIC BARLOW CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR  In the second half Senator Eric Barlow Republican candidate for...

Send us Fan Mail I’m back! After taking a couple weeks off from Hometown Matters it is exciting to start the new year visiting with our community about what is happening in our hometown! On this episode Executive Director of the Washakie Museum, Marian Bender joins me to share the exciting January programs and events at the Washakie Museum. From Catapults to how people make things there is somethi...

Send us Fan Mail One more new business to talk about today. Worland Tire and Repair has opened in the old co-op tire shop and I’ll be visiting with Luis Bernal the manager about how he and his team are working to build relationships starting with great customer service. As I was downloading the interview with Luis a surprise guest stopped by on this Christmas Eve. You’ll want to gather the family...