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PEAKS to Conga fundraiser ride attracts cyclists of all ages, walks of life

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 12:17pm

The 66-mile PEAKS (People Everywhere Are Kind and Sharing) to Conga bicycle ride annually attracts participants from across the region.  Young and old, seasoned riders and first timers, they are united by a desire to do what they can to kick cancer to the curb.
First-time rider Cinthia Stanzione expressed her gratitude for being welcomed into such a noble cause.

Otto man completes 100-mile Big Horn Trail Run

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:53am

Otto native Coulter Neves competed in the 100-mile Big Horn Trail Run this past weekend. Three hundred runners from across the nation and outside the country started the race and 195 finished the grueling trail run. Neves finished with a time of 28 hours and 54 minutes for a 58th-place finish overall and a 24th place finish in his age group.

Burlington alumni named state’s school counselor of the year

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:48am

The American School Counselor Association has announced that Kaylena Rasmussen was chosen as the 2025 state school counselor of the year, representing the state of Wyoming. 
Rasmussen is the school counselor at Anderson Elementary in Cheyenne and has been a school counselor since 2021.
“I am truly humbled and honored beyond words to have been bestowed with this prestigious title,” said Rasmussen. “Wyoming holds a special place in my heart as it’s been my lifelong home.”

The Week in Big Horn County

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:34am

• Police Report
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):
June 10 —  A VIN inspection was done at the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office (BHCSO).
Assisted the public on South Ninth Street.
Extra patrol was done at Wyoming Retirement Center (WRC).
Extra patrol was done at the Basin Boat Ramp.

Pages of the Past

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:28am

100 years ago
June 19, 1924
At her beautiful home on Seventh Street on Thursday evening of last week, Mrs. C.A. Nadler gave a shower in honor of Miss Elva Burroughs whose wedding to Mr. Lester Breining is to take place on June 25.

Wyo-Dirt opens downtown Greybull location

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:26am

Wyo-Dirt recently had a grand opening to celebrate its new location in Wyld Sage Coffee House in Greybull.
Co-owner Mike Herebia explained his success story. “Just start. Be ready to work hard, learn from your challenges and be flexible. It doesn’t matter whether it works out or not; what’s important is that you give it a try and gain experience along the way.”
Herebia’s success story with his custom hat business underscores how far determination and a willingness to embrace challenges can take you.

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:24am

Thursday, June 20
8 am, Intramural Golf, Midway Golf, Basin
8 am, Indoor Walking, Old Gym, Basin
8:30 am, Tai Chi, Gottsche, Basin
9 am, Adult Pickleball, Rec Center, Greybull
10:30 am, Beginning Tai Chi, Gottsche, Basin,
10:30 am, Tai Chi, Senior Center, Greybull
11 am, Painted Rocks, Library, Basin
12:30 pm, Open Swim, Rec Center, Basin
1 pm, Bingocize, Senior Center, Greybull
6:30 pm, Adult Pickleball, Rec Center, Greybull

News Briefs

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:23am

Iowa State field station director presenting today at Greybull library
Are you interested in the Iowa State University’s Carl F. Vondra Geology Field Station east of Shell? Ever wonder what all those students do every summer in the Greybull / Shell area?
Find out at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, June 20) when Dr. Aaron Wood, director of the field station, speaks at the Greybull Public Library.  

FBI MMIP Data Project falls short, advocate says

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:22am

The FBI has completed a data collection project on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) cases on the Wind River Reservation in northern Wyoming. The aim of the project — to compile an accurate list of cases involving Native Americans who are missing or are the victims of unsolved homicides and determine which resources are needed to move the needle — may have fallen short due to limited community engagement, according to one MMIP advocate.

Riverside grad crowned Miss Wyoming

Published by admin on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:23am 
A Greybull woman has earned the title of Miss Wyoming and will represent her state early
next year at the Miss
America competition in Orlando, Fla.