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Johnston appointed interim Library director

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

Big Horn County Library has a new interim director following the retirement of Tina Ely at the end of June. Barbara Johnston of Greybull was appointed last month to fill the position for a period of six months. Johnston served as a librarian at the Basin branch since February following a career as a senior living controller. 

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

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SAR in the running for a Land Rover

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

Big Horn County Search and Rescue has been named one of five nationwide finalists in the 2026 Land Rover Defender Service Awards, sponsored by Chase, with the chance to win a Land Rover Defender 130 and a $30,000 grant to support the organization. 

Wine and Whiskey walk postponed

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

The annual Wine and Whiskey Walk scheduled for Saturday, July 25 in downtown Greybull has been canceled. 

Call for quilts

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

 The Big Horn County quilt show is July 30-August 1. 

Burlington to celebrate Pioneer Day this weekend

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

Burlington, Emblem and Otto communities will be celebrating Pioneer Day this weekend with a special theme of America’s 250th. 

Greene joins missing people nonprofit

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

Barbara Anne Greene, editor of the Basin Republican Rustler and longtime contributor to the Lovell Chronicle and Greybull Standard, recently added to her list of accolades by becoming the Missing People of Wyoming nonprofit’s newest board member. 

Property tax increases still capped at 4% — at least for now

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

DOUGLAS — The Wyoming State Board of Equalization agreed last week to certify the adjusted property values until the case is settled in court – which is good news for homeowners trying to pay their property taxes this year.

Subdivisions reviewed and approved by commissioners

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

Stephanie May and Angela Aschenbrenner presented three final subdivision plans at the July 7, Big Horn County Commissioner meeting. The commissioners reviewed the Alpenglow Acres/Thomas Loewen subdivision just outside of Greybull first.

The Week in Big Horn County

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 8:00am

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