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Fallow ground: Farmers gamble on water as drought grips Greybull River Valley

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

Highway 14/16/20 split the little town of Emblem into two different landscapes last week: desert and farmland.

Two Manderson residents facing charges following death of infant

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

Big Horn County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of a two-month-old infant that occurred July 6; two Manderson individuals were arrested in correlation. 

Candlelight gathering planned for lost baby

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

Members of the Bighorn Basin are coming together following the unattended death of a two-month-old baby in Manderson July 6.

DesRosier & Huggins appointed at Basin Council Meeting

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

Stuart DesRosier has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Basin Town Council, replacing Brent Godfrey who resigned from his seat because he was planning to move out of town.

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

Thursday, July 16 

Johnston steps in as new BHC Library director

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

Big Horn County Library has a new interim director following the retirement of Tina Ely at the end of June.

Community Helpers Family Fun Event July 22

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

Join the Basin Rec District July 22 in Washington Park for a family fun event. The event runs from 10 a.m. - noon.

Free Farmer’s Market Monday in Greybull

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

The Kindness Project will host its first Free Farmer’s Market at the Greybull rec center Monday, July 20 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

Cook pleads not guilty to one felony theft charge

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

Samantha Cook of Greybull pleaded not guilty to one count of felony theft at her arraignment in Big Horn County District Court on Tuesday, July 7.

The Week in Big Horn County

Published by admin on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:00am

• Police Report