WORLAND -- A policy that would allow theories other than evolution to be taught in Washakie County science classes has won initial approval from school board members.
District trustees rejected a second measure that would have stressed abstinence in sex education classes, not just promote contraceptive use. The policy was toned down by board member Tom Ball since being introduced last month, but was still defeated Monday night.
More than 120 people attended the board meeting, which had to be moved to the high school theater to accommodate the influx of parents, teachers and students....