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NBH Senior Center renovation project nearing an end

Published by admin on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:01am

What started out as a heating and ventilation project has turned into a nearly complete interior renovation at the North Big Horn Senior Center building, and with the project nearing completion, it is more important than ever for local citizens to support the mill levy that provides local funding to support transportation, meal programs and more at the center, Director Julie Durham said.

Kane Historic Trail dedicated with fanfare

Published by admin on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 8:48am

“Gone But Not Forgotten” has been the rallying cry of local residents interested in preserving the memory of Kane, the small town east of Lovell near the Big Horn River that ceased to exist in 1965 with the creation of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.

Margaritaville in Shell

Published by admin on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 1:36pm

The generosity of rural Wyomingites was evident this past weekend at Shell Community Hall’s annual fundraising event: Margaritaville. 

“Thank you to so many individuals and businesses that choose to be a part of such an important event that contributes to the success of the Shell Community Hall. Without community support, there would be no Shell Community Hall,” said hall board member Jody Lafko-Gilbert.

State Champs!

Published by admin on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 10:33am

Lovell Lady Bulldog Golfers capture 3A State Golf crown

From our files

Published by admin on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 10:24am

Horeshoe Bend Motel sells to Tippetts in 1970

100 years ago, Sept.  24, 1920

The Cowley Progress

Basin native elected to represent Fifth Judicial District on Wyoming State Bar Governing Board

Published by admin on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 9:16am

The Wyoming State Bar has announced that Jennifer L. Kirk, a deputy county attorney from Basin, has been elected commissioner of the Wyoming State Bar to represent the Fifth Judicial District, which consists of Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties. Kirk will serve a three-year term.

Longmire author launches post card blitz, new book

Published by admin on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 9:14am

Craig Johnson, the author of the Longmire book series, is promoting his new book “Next to Last Stand” through Facebook and with autographed post cards.  Readers can preorder the book and 750 of them will also received an exclusive postcard from Johnson. 

Group seeks re-establishment of airport board

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 2:14pm

During a work meeting on Sept. 1, the Big Horn County commissioners met with a group of county residents who would like to see the re-establishment of an airport board.

Using remote learning for vacations and surveillance testing not happening at SD4

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 9:26am

At the Big Horn County School District 4 Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Superintendent Dave Kerby said they are pleased with the first two weeks of school. He added they are trying to follow the rules the best they can. This has included wearing masks during transitions and when six feet of social distancing could not be met. 

COPO camaro to run in season's final drag racing event

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 2:59pm

The final Cloud Peak Drags event of the season on Saturday, Sept. 11 has the potential to be a special one because it will include a 2013 COPO Camaro, which is being brought to town for a Greybull Fire Department fundraiser.