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‘Border Czar’ urges jails to take ICE prisoners

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:02am

The Big Horn County Commissioners met on March 18. Commissioners in attendance were Bruce Jolley and Dave Neves.  

The tale behind the tombstone

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:02am

A white-on-white tombstone that lies in the southwest corner of the Donald J. Ruhl Memorial Cemetery is strangely isolated from all the other markers on the block of memorials. Dillon McKinnon, it reads, along with a date of birth and death and the inscription: “His memory is blessed.”

County lawmakers on hot seat at town halls

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:02am

Two of the most hotly contested bills in the Wyoming Legislature’s general session brought debate to Rep. Dalton Banks and Sen. Dan Laursen’s home county last week at public town halls in Lovell and Greybull. The state lawmakers scheduled the town halls to present the results of the 2025 legislative agenda to hometown crowds and publicly tout their accomplishments.

Canal company to confront key issues

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:02am

February has historically been the month shareholders of the Shell Canal Company approve a budget, adjust assessments, select board members and begin planning for the arrival in mid- to late-April of irrigation water for their crops, lawns and gardens.

The Brown and Gold Standard: Workshop brings hospitality to life

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:01am

What does hospitality truly mean? As the saying goes, “Service is black and white; hospitality is color.” While service means performing a job with confidence and efficiency, hospitality brings an extra dimension—it’s about making people feel valued, engaging with them genuinely, and creating authentic connections.

Application period opens for property tax refund program

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:01am

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Revenue are announcing the property tax refund program for homeowners is now open for applications. 

Mental health of producers is topic of AgWell seminar in Thermop

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:01am

The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union will host an AgWell Summit Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center in Thermopolis. AgWell is an initiative within RMFU focusing on farmer and rancher wellness, mental/behavioral health, and occupational stress reduction. 

Woman dies in one-vehicle mishap

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:01am

A 62-year-old Greybull woman died last week when the pickup she was driving ran off the road and over a cliff, eventually coming to a rest along the creek bottom on the backside of the Greybull Heights.

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:01am

RECURRING EVENTS

BHC Republicans elect officers

Published by admin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 8:01am

 The Big Horn County Republican Party held its organizational meeting March 14 in Basin.