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Husky Grads

Published by admin on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:18pm

Wyo-Ben adds shifts, increases production to meet worldwide bentonite demand

Published by admin on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:17pm

Already one of the largest employers in the Big Horn Basin, Wyo-Ben is poised to experience even more growth in the months to come as it ramps up production to meet worldwide demand, according to its chief executive officer, David Brown.
When Wyo-Ben announced the acquisition of M-I SWACO’s bentonite assets in the Greybull area early last November, Brown hinted that the growth may be on the horizon, but not even he saw it coming this soon.

WYDOT repopens US 14A

Published by admin on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:16pm

SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has opened US 14A.  
This year’s early opening is due to the unseasonably low snowfall this past winter. Accumulated snow depths and drifting on US 14A were significantly lower than previous years, which allowed maintenance crews from Burgess Junction to begin work on snow removal earlier than normal.  
WYDOT typically opens US 14A the Friday of Memorial Day weekend.

G&F hires new wildlife managers in Cody Region

Published by admin on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 10:10am

CODY - The Cody region of the Wyoming Game and Fish recently welcomed Ashleigh Rhea and Andy Roosa their new roles in the Big Horn Basin.

Horses go for high dollars at Cody Horse Sale

Published by admin on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 10:10am

POWELL (WNE) — Jake and Kay Clark’s Ralston property was filled with horses last Friday, and many of the people who would, after seeing them perform, turn around and pay top dollar the next day.
When the Cody Horse Sale was over Saturday and the fencing next to The Irma was taken down, sellers had pulled in an average of $17,203 per saddle horse, according to show results, with the top two horses going for $59,000 and $58,000.
Dillon, a 4-year-old blue roan Quarter Horse/draft horse cross gelding from RMO Horses, fetched the top price.

Bee keeping at Head Start

Published by admin on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 10:09am

Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site opens

Published by admin on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:03am

Immerses visitors in Indigenous culture

Annie’s Project: Network of professional women graduates

Published by admin on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:01am

Eighteen Big Horn County women recently completed the Annie’s Project program, which empowers farm and ranch women to be better business partners through networks by managing and organizing critical information.
The graduating class included Tracy Haley, Amie Hatch, Shauna Brewer, Beckie Bates, Tera Sanchez, Devan Costa-Cargill, Melissa Cook, Melodi Allen, Michelle Arnett, Morgan Flitner, Melody Brown, Chelle Schwope, Mary Schwope, Linda Schwope, Kelly Annand and Tiffany Tanner.  

State: Voters wishing to switch parties must do so by May 15

Published by admin on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:59am

For voters and candidates alike, some significant dates on the 2024 election calendar are approaching.
The filing period for municipal, county, state and federal offices that will appear on the Aug. 20 primary election ballot opens Thursday, May 16 and closes at 5 p.m. Friday, May 31.
Candidates for municipal office may file at town hall, county candidates may file at the courthouse and state and federal candidates may do so with the Secretary of State’s office.

Weed Them Out: Big Horn County Weed & Pest removes Russian olives

Published by admin on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:59am

Big Horn County Weed and Pest Control [BHCWP], in conjunction with an array of local, state, and federal agencies, has begun the removal of the Russian olive trees throughout Big Horn County.
The Russian olive is an invasive species of ornamental tree that was introduced to the central and western United States in the late 1800s, where it has often served as a windbreak. Highly adaptive, the species has since displaced a number of native plants and driven down ecological diversity.