Hometown Matters

Send us Fan Mail 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 being closed and we’ll get the most current information on the future of Teton Pass! Life is a highway in Wyoming so I hope you’ll come alon...

Send us Fan Mail 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 multiple events you won’t want to miss this week and through the month of June. It just may make you Wonder. Wendy Frederick, Director of the Worland...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Pennington of Hillcrest Hops joins me to talk basics about their hop yard and how they are working toward their second harvest of hops. Fascinating...

Send us Fan Mail 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, experience Robo Bear and quite possibly see our sheriff and chief of police get tased!  Wally Wallace with the Washakie Hospital Found...

Send us Fan Mail 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 knowing the future of agriculture is in good hands with the Class of 2024! I'll share some upcoming events you might want to plan for too! Josh...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Pearls talks about her business expansion downtown and how a simple jewelry business has led to a new boutique. Katie Tommerup owner...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Natural Resource Educator for Washakie County. County Clerk Lily Rakness Parra and City Clerk Treasurer Tracy Glanz join forces to present electio...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Enjoy family entertainment for only $7 per person. The Whos' are in trouble and you'll want to see who the hero is. Washakie Me...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Black Sheep Boutique. You’ll celebrate the construction of a brand-new school for 104 Ten Sleep students and learn how you can throw a party...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the Worland Community Center Complex. So if you are looking for a job you will want to grab your resume and check it out! Deb Cornado comes in fo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 by and  shares the excitement of having two well known authors in Washakie County during Library Week. Diamonds and Denim is set for April 26t...

Send us Fan Mail The Easter bunny is not the only thing hopping around Washakie County! Local Worland businesses are teaming up to offer local shoppers a chance to win big with the first annual Spring Hop ‘N Shop. Danielle Earl of Rocky Mountain Framing and Sarah Kluver from HASCO are at it again working with local businesses and local shoppers to have some fun supporting our hometown economy just...

Send us Fan Mail Young people graduating from High School matter in our hometown. This week I visited with Washakie County School District #1 Superintendent  Tawn Argeris and Worland High School Principal Bruce Miller about how changes are being made at Worland High School to insure ALL students have what they need to graduate.  Listen, to learn more about the Alternative High School, planned for...

Send us Fan Mail Spring hasn't quite sprung but on this episode of Hometown Matters I'll visit with the King of giant pumpkin growing Jay Richard. Jay is already planning the great pumpkin drop in October where a giant pumpkin will be dropped from a crane on a mystery object splattering the crowd with pumpkin guts. But first he is planning to grow a 2,000 pound pumpkin. Stevie Kowalczyk...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Hometown Matters  you're going to learn about a brand new event coming to Washakie County addressing the very important topic of mental fitness and well-being with Kendra Bryant Ware organizer for the Mental Fitness Fair  Whole Body Health. I’ll chat with CJ Grimes from the TenSleep Nowood Trailbreakers about the Snowfest, and you'll  learn more about...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the very first episode of Hometown Matters with your host LeAnn Baker Executive Director for the Washakie Development Association in Washakie County, Wyoming. The learning curve is steep for a vintage lady to build a podcast on her own, but in this episode you'll learn about the 4-H Virtual Career Fair with Amber Armajo and get excited for all the fun March happeni...