News

McClure sworn in as Basin's new chief of police

Published by admin on Thu, 04/01/2021 - 10:49am

Kyle McClure was sworn in as the new chief of police at the March 25 Basin Town Council meeting.

Rebel thinclads gear up for upcoming track season

Published by admin on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 11:00am
After not having a season last year due to COVID-19, the Riverside Rebels track and field squad are eager to get back on the track and prepare for the upcoming 2021 season.

Wyoming Energy Authority announces 2021 grant opportunities

Published by admin on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 10:50am

The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) released the 2021 grant opportunities for the state energy program. Kaeci Daniels of WEA said that some applications are open now and other applications will open in April.

Cross-over of bills this week; budget, school finance work remains

Published by admin on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 10:31am

The 66th Legislative Session is continuing after being shut down for two days last week due to a record-breaking snowstorm.

Special services offered for Holy Week, Easter

Published by admin on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 9:16am

Christian churches in north Big Horn County will celebrate the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ this week and next with a variety of Holy Week services, culminating with Easter on Sunday, April 4.

Lug nut flies through windshield in accident

Published by admin on Mon, 03/22/2021 - 1:04pm

When a pickup truck’s tire fell off on Highway 32 around 6 p.m. Monday, causing the truck to veer into a ditch, for most parties involved, it seemed rather harmless.

Three Huskies earn all-conference; Nicholson All-State, Player of Year

Published by admin on Thu, 03/18/2021 - 2:42pm

Capping the 2020-21 basketball season was the release of the 1A all-conference and all-state basketball teams at the conclusion of the state tournament in Casper.

Call the sheriff's office before starting controlled burns in the county

Published by admin on Thu, 03/18/2021 - 2:38pm

As the warm weather and spring approaches, the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office is already receiving calls regarding controlled burns.

Camp Bethel board announces purchase of Shell Creek Guest Ranch

Published by admin on Thu, 03/18/2021 - 2:34pm

After much prayer and tears, the Camp Bethel Board voted unanimously to relocate Camp Bethel off federal land to private land. The board has since purchased the Shell Creek Guest Ranch. The ranch is located 45 minutes west of the current facility.

Assessment data shows student growth

Published by admin on Thu, 03/18/2021 - 1:07pm

One year ago, as schools were closing due to the emerging threat of COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) granted Wyoming a waiver from certain federal assessment and accountability requirements.

What that meant for students is that they would not have to take the statewide assessment, WY-TOPP.  For districts, it meant no formal accountability determinations would be made for the 2019-20 year.