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By Jade Smith “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” – John Lubbock  Summer is winding do

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” – John Lubbock 

Wyoming’s average gas prices rise by 1.3 cents

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming.

Sign up by Aug. 8 for intramural flag football camp

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

Third, fourth and fifth graders interested in playing intramural football are invited to a three-day camp at the high school field Aug. 13-15 from 6-7:30 p.m.  They will focus on the fundamentals of the game, using no pads and no helmets.  Pre-register by Aug. 8.  The fee is $5.

Crochet and Play details announced

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

Guest instructor Mikki Schroeder will introduce participants of all ages to crochet in a fun, child friendly environment.  All materials will be provided to make a dish cloth from scratch along with a kit to take home and use for future projects.  Children are welcome with games and toys available for use in the community hall while parents crochet.   

Small Wonders planned for September

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

Bring your preschool age child (3-5 years) to the rec center on Tuesdays and Thursdays to learn in a social environment with their peers.  Messy Me, Bitsy Ball, and Music & Me combined numbers, letters and shapes in a new way.  

Commission approves P&Z recommendations for simple subdivisions

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

Big Horn County commissioners reviewed a recommendation from Planning and Zoning at their July 15 meeting. 

Apply now for preference points

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

CHEYENNE — Resident and nonresident hunters still have time to apply for preference points. The application process is open July 1 - Oct 31.

This Week in Big Horn County

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

Police Report

Black Mountain Lookout closed

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

SHERIDAN (WNE) — A popular hiking destination for many years in the Bighorn National Forest, the Black Mountain Lookout will be closed for the foreseeable future.

Queen Bee recalls products

Published by admin on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 8:00am

SHERIDAN (WNE) — Queen Bee Gardens of Lovell is voluntarily recalling select lots of its whipped honey products due to the possible presence of a foreign material. This recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution.