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Published by admin on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 2:01pm

Thursday, January 4  
8 am, Indoor Walking, Old Gym, Basin
8:30 am, Tai Chi, Gottsche, Basin
10:30 am, Beginning Tai Chi, Gottsche, Basin,
5 pm, Board Meeting, Arts Center, Basin
Friday, January 5  
11 am, Storytime, Library, Basin
Saturday, January 6  
10 am, Farmer’s Market, Chamber, Basin
Sunday, January 7  
 6 pm, Open Gym Old Gym, Basin
7 pm, AA Meeting, Baptist Church, Basin

Wear Blue Day is Jan. 11

Published by admin on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 2:00pm

Human trafficking affects millions across the globe.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11.
In recognition of this important day, and throughout the month of January, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities, the largest being #WearBlueDay on January 11.

News Briefs

Published by admin on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 1:59pm

College ranking list: Central Wyoming College best in Wyoming
LANDER (WNE) — Central Wyoming College is the top-ranked community college in the state, and among the top 2.1% in the nation, according to a new college ranking list released from Niche, a company that gathers data and reviews on every school and college in the country to help students and families select the right school for them.

Carnivores and scavengers could help reduce chronic wasting disease

Published by admin on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 1:56pm

Wyoming Game and Fish biologists and technicians have spent the last year and a half feeding four captive bobcats ground meat infected with chronic wasting disease. The study isn’t to see if bobcats can contract the disease — it hasn’t been shown to cross the species barrier to carnivores like big cats — the goal is to see what comes out the other end.

Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 12:18pm

The following calls were received by the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office: (Persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and charges made upon initial arrest may be amended or dismissed as determined by the Court:
Dec. 18 — 1:30 a.m.: Deputies initiated a business check at Maverik Country Store on North Sixth Street in Greybull.
7:33 a.m.: Deputies on South Sixth Street in Basin assisted the general public.

Police Report

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 12:17pm

The following calls were received by the Basin Police Department last week (Persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and charges made upon initial arrest may be amended or dismissed as determined by the County Attorney):
December 11 — A welfare check was done on North Seventh Street.
A call was received about an alleged assault.
A business check was done at the Overland.
Extra patrol was done at Mount View Cemetery.
Extra patrol was done at the BHCSD #4 Bus Barn.

Christmas Visitor

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 11:33am

Water rate increases possible for Basin

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 11:32am

A rate increase from South Big Horn County Water District was a topic of discussion at the Dec. 14 Basin Town Council meeting.
Mayor CJ Duncan said the district is proposing an increase of 10% of the EDU (Equivalent Dwelling Unit) rate. “They are not proposing a rate increase to the usage fee.”
Councilman Chuck Hopkin asked if the cost would be passed on to the customers of the town. He was told yes, it would be an increase to the base rate.

Town of Manderson seeks new town clerk

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 11:31am

The Manderson Town Council meeting on Dec. 14 lasted 45 minutes.  The absence of a town clerk may have contributed to the shorter meeting. Former clerk Melissa Winkler resigned to get a better job, according to Councilman Tim Patrick. He went on to say he had seen some comments on social media about the clerk leaving.

Council discusses options with power provider

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 11:28am

The Town of Basin recently reviewed a proposed amended and restated Article of Incorporation from Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP). The town purchases power from NMPP.  
Mayor CJ Duncan said this is an opportunity for the town to opt out. Even so, the option would not take place for 20 years from now “because they are purchasing power basically on the future market.”