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Sheriff to retire in March

Published by admin on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:00am

A nearly 20-year career as the Big Horn County Sheriff will come to an end in March for Sheriff Ken Blackburn, who this week announced his plans to step away from the position.

Christmas lights on full display around Greybull this weekend

Published by admin on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:00am

The Greybull Area Chamber of Commerce’s lighting contest has a total of 16 entries this holiday season, with the competition extended to home and business categories. 

Ski area ready for opening weekend

Published by admin on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:00am

Antelope Butte opens its “four-day extend-o-weekend” Friday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Dec. 22. The nonprofit ski area in the Big Horn Mountains will again provide free season passes for kids aged 17 and under, reporting a 60% increase in both visitation and revenue after last year’s launch of the program. 

SD#3 to transport indoor track & field athletes to Worland

Published by admin on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:00am

With seven to eight students planning to join the Worland High School indoor track team, the Big Horn County School District No. 3 board of trustees agreed Dec. 9 to provide transportation for them to attend practices and meets.

Community Calendar

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RECURRING EVENTS

TRH receives $20k grant to expand in-home services

Published by admin on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:00am

Three Rivers Health has announced a $20,000 grant award from the Wyoming Community Foundation to support expansion of in-home services for patients, with plans to eventually include home dialysis care. 

GHS students among US STEM Festival finalists

Published by admin on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:00am

The United States National STEM Festival, sponsored by EXPLR, just announced finalists for the 2026 event. 

Pharaoh, Campos take third at first speech tourney

Published by admin on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:00am

Eight members of of Greybull’s speech and debatet competed in the Worlando Beach Tournament over the weekend, with Duo team Jack Pharaoh and Sam Campos placing third overall. 

Fugitive wanted by U.S. marshals spotted in Byron

Published by admin on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:00am

After over a month on the run, Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office reported a verified sighting of fugitive Anthony Pease in Byron on Saturday, Dec. 13. 

The Week in Big Horn County

Published by admin on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:00am

Police Report