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Former Manderson police chief sentenced

Published by admin on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

A circuit court judge in Big Horn County has accepted the terms of a plea agreement that was struck by prosecutors and Manderson’s former chief of police.

This Week in Big Horn County

Published by admin on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

Police Report

Case stemming from dispute near Burlington ends in plea deal

Published by admin on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

A Burlington man avoided jail time but must spent three years on supervised probation and pay a $3,000 fine for ramming his truck into a vehicle and pulling a gun on its three occupants who wanted to fight with his son last December.

Antelope Butte announces new board members

Published by admin on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

Hoping to build on the momentum of last season, the Antelope Butte Foundation has announced the commitment of four new board members, all of them with strong ties to the region and to Antelope Butte along with backgrounds that will strengthen the team.

Wyoming Insight: Employment increases, tax collections decrease

Published by admin on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Total employment in Wyoming increased year over year, but the state’s total sales and use tax collections decreased and mining collections continued to fall, according to Wyoming Insight, which serves as an energy index and business indicators report for the state. 

Vice President Vance set to attend fundraising event in Jackson

Published by admin on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

JACKSON (WNE) — Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to headline a fundraising reception in Jackson at the end of July.

Apply by July 21 to hunt on management area in Wyo.

Published by admin on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

If you’re one of the many hunters making plans to head to a Wyoming Game and Fish Department hunter management area this fall, it’s time to apply for permission slips. Applications for HMAs open at 8 a.m., July 21. A successful hunting season begins long before heading afield. Securing permission for access is one of the most important planning steps. 

Consuelo “Connie” (Molina) Coronado

Published by admin on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:40pm

Dec. 2, 1934 - July 14, 2025

County hopeful Homeland Security grant funds will be released

Published by admin on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 8:00am

At the Big Horn County Commissioner meeting on July 1, Emergency Management Coordinator LaRae Dobbs gave a department update. 

Big Horn County gets together on new gun law

Published by admin on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 8:00am

Law enforcement, superintendents and school board chairs from around Big Horn County gathered in Cowley on Monday, July 7 to discuss the end of gun-free school zones, which became law this month.