News

Highway 14/16/20 in Emblem divides two fields; one planted, and the other left fallow due to low water availability Tuesday, July 7. Avery Howe , Tino Mendez of Mendez Brothers farm stops for a portrait by one of his unplanted fields in Emblem Tuesday, July 7. Of 3,000 acres, the Mendezes did not plant 580 acres this season due to low water expectancy. Avery Howe
07/16/2026 - 8:00am
Fallow ground: Farmers gamble on water as drought grips Greybull River Valley
Highway 14/16/20 split the little town of Emblem into two different landscapes last week: desert and farmland. Throughout the Greybull River Valley, fields were left unplanted this year, leaving barren soil where crops usually flourish.  “I haven’t...
Two Manderson residents facing charges following death of infant
Candlelight gathering planned for lost baby
DesRosier & Huggins appointed at Basin Council Meeting
Community Calendar
Johnston steps in as new BHC Library director

Obituaries

07/08/2026 - 1:52pm
Keith Earl McClain
Born: August 13, 1928 in Globe, Arizona A genuine and highly decorated war hero, first-class fly-fisherman, avid hunter and overall good guy died on June 28, 2026 at the age of 97 in Powell, WY.  Dad was the kind of guy who always showed up when you...
Sally Marie (Bear) Davies
Beverly May Hankins
Michael Lamar Scott
Russell Francis Dooley
William “Bill” Edward Stoelk

Opinion

07/16/2026 - 8:00am
Baby C is with the Lord
By now, most of you learned about a 2-month-old baby who died in Manderson. His life was short and he lived in horrific conditions. Heartbreaking and unimaginable. The only comfort we can take is that he is with the Lord now. He has no memory of...
Pages of the Past
Letter to the Editor: Manderson citizen responds to letter criticizing the town
Letter to the Editor: The Republican party needs write in candidates
Beating the heat
Reminder to get your fair parade entry forms in