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School board tackles mask, other COVID-19 issues in special meeting

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:48pm

A spike in the number of COVID-19 cases and lack of county and state mandates prompted Big Horn County School District No. 4 board members to take action and update their COVID-19 plan during a special meeting last week. The impromptu gathering, called to order Sept. 7, was held on the heels of similar special meetings conducted by several school districts in Big Horn and Park counties.

Locals recall where they were on 9-11-01

Published by admin on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 1:43pm

Denise Ellison: In those years I listened to the news on TV while I got ready for work. The reports starting coming through. It was unbelievable but the TV was showing the pictures. I remember having a news feed on my computer at work all day and being glued to the news for many days. Shock…that is what I felt. I will never forget.

NYC: There was soot everywhere and sirens blaring: First hand experience from former Basin resident Robin Zorn.

Published by admin on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 1:30pm

I was working in the city and commuting from Goshen. I was on the bus with a lot of people married to cops and firemen so their phones were going crazy.

Kaufman appointed Interim Administrator at Wyoming Retirement Center

Published by admin on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 11:32am
Trent Kaufman was appointed earlier this month to be the interim administrator at the Wyoming Retirement Center (WRC). 
Kaufman was born and raised in Douglas.  After high school he went to Casper College and received a degree in law enforcement.  “During my education at Casper College, I earned my EMT and worked on the ambulance service nights and weekends to pay for school. I then went on to the University of Wyoming where I completed my bachelor's degree.

Tempany settling in as principal in Burlington

Published by admin on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 11:20am

This week was the start of a new school year in Burlington. It’s also a new career path for Autumn Tempany, who will be serving as the principal. Former principal Matt Davidson took on the position as superintendent for BHC School District No. 1.

Loss of 117 in population has Lovell officials puzzled

Published by admin on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 8:37am

Local officials are scratching their heads about the community level results of the 2020 United States census that shows the seemingly growing community of Lovell being hit with a significant drop in population, along with other towns in the county and state.

Siblings share account of rescue of their dad

Published by admin on Thu, 08/19/2021 - 11:45am

On the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 3, Tyler Greer along with his daughter Madison, 16, and son Stetson, 10, rode out on horseback with the plan of moving cattle from Freeze Out to Meadow Creek up in Paint Rock Lakes area. If there was time, they planned on riding up to the lakes.

Powell and Sawyer on the patrol with Basin PD

Published by admin on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 11:45am

A couple of new faces will be seen patrolling the streets of Basin. Justin Powell and James Sawyer were recently sworn in with the Basin Police Department.

Hyattville couple nominated for Ag Hall of Fame

Published by admin on Thu, 08/05/2021 - 9:42am

The Wyoming Livestock Roundup recently announced Keith and Linda Hamilton of Hyattville as the recipients of the Agriculture Hall of Fame award.

A Soldier Comes Home

Published by admin on Thu, 07/29/2021 - 11:17am

First Lieutenant Alva Ray Krogman, who was killed when his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War more than 50 years ago, was returned to his hometown of Worland Monday July 19. The homecoming Krogan received was likely much different than the greeting his fellow soldiers received when arriving home following their service in the same conflict.