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Roadless Rule rescission could impact 587,000 acres in the Bighorns

Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

The USDA Forest Service is accepting public comment through Friday, Sept. 19 on a proposal to begin the process of rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule which applies to nearly 45 million acres of the nearly 60 million acres of inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.

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Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

RECURRING EVENTS

Diamond Tail Ranch earns conservation award from Wyo. Stock Growers Land Trust

Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

Diamond Tail Ranch in Shell recently received the 2025 Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award from the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, honoring their commitment to land stewardship alongside their ranching operation. 

Holzers welcome daughter Khialynn Ruthann

Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

TJ and Reanan Holzer of Hudson are the parents of a daughter born Sept. 4, 2025 at 8:33 p.m. at Powell Valley Healthcare.  

Dept. of Health seeks input on new program

Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

The Wyoming Department of Health is conducting a series of public meetings to gather input on rural healthcare challenges, strength and opportunities in anticipation of applying for federal funding provided through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

A look back at original Leavitt Reservoir project

Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

Seventy years after the Leavitt Reservoir was first built, the 643 acre-feet irrigation supply is expected to balloon to 6,604 acre-feet through a new expansion project. As the 2025 construction season wraps up, the Leavitt family has shared the original 1955-56 construction report with the Standard, highlighting the massive changes the Shell Valley feature will undergo. 

Big Horn County Brewfest on tap Saturday in Greybull

Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

The suds will be flowing on the west end of Greybull Avenue Saturday evening during the Big Horn County Brewfest, sponsored by the Greybull Area Chamber of Commerce.

WDH urges caution with high levels of West Nile virus activity

Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Health is reminding residents to be cautious about mosquito bites due to ongoing West Nile virus activity.

Gas prices up 4 cents per gallon

Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

CHEYENNE (WNE)  — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming.

This Week in Big Horn County

Published by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:00am

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