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Burlington Speech & Debate takes third in Riverton

Published by admin on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 1:05pm

Burlington’s Speech and Debate team had another successful weekend, placing third in 1A/2A  in Riverton. In the Oratory division, Jessica Mendez broke into semifinals and Kitzen Schatz took second overall. “The other competitors had a strong showing as well,” said Coach Shelby Moore. “I was really happy with their scores and progress.”
This week will be a down week for the Huskies, but they will be co-hosting a tournament with Greybull the following week on Feb. 23-24.

Nursing Career Fair scheduled at Northwest College

Published by admin on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 1:05pm

The Northwest College nursing program invites all current NWC nursing students and recent graduates to attend a nursing career fair on Wednesday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Yellowstone Building Conference Center. This annual event gives students, employers, and educators a chance to discuss potential jobs, in addition to future educational opportunities.
The fair is not open to the general public.

State: BHC’s total third-quarter payroll grew by 4.7% in 2023

Published by admin on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 1:04pm

Big Horn County added 51 jobs and its total payroll rose by about $2.3 million between the third quarter of 2022 and the third quarter of 2023, according to a report released last week by the Research & Planning section of Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.

Local students named to UW honor rolls

Published by admin on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 1:03pm

The University of Wyoming has released its President’s, Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman, and Provost’s honor rolls for the 2023 fall semester.  
The following students from south Big Horn County were named on the lists:

NWC releases fall honor rolls

Published by admin on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 1:02pm

Northwest College has named 483 students to its fall 2023 semester honor rolls. The list of students represents 40 communities in Wyoming, 23 in Montana, as well as 15 states and 15 different countries.
Here is a listing of the students from south Big Horn County communities:
PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL (Students must complete at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework with a 4.0 grade point average):
Basin: Madison Nelson
Burlington: Joey Chatwin
Manderson: Perci Tigner
Otto: Alexa Tolman

Representative Lawley looks toward 2024 budget session

Published by admin on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:50pm

Rep. Martha Lawley, a Republican who represents House District 27, shared her thoughts about the upcoming legislative session which begins next week in Cheyenne.
“I’m excited about the first budget session,” she said. “I have always been someone who likes to learn. There are lots of new things for me to learn.” She has been working hard to prepare. Since last year, she has become more familiar with the details of the state budget.

Basin boy has a successful treasure hunt

Published by admin on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:48pm

Digging for treasure in your yard is a rite of passage for many children. For Hunter and Elizabeth Baril, who live on South Eighth Street in Basin, the digging led to the discovery of a treasure of sorts.
Hunter found a token just a little smaller than a quarter. One side says, “Good for 25 (cents) for trade,” and the other, “Douglas Soft Drink Parlor, Basin, Wyo.”

Fans, students support Green Night Out

Published by admin on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:46pm

Green Night Out was observed during last Thursday’s basketball games between the Riverside Rebels and the Greybull Buffs.
Green is the color for Mental Health Awareness. The event was sponsored by Big Horn County Prevention Alliance . Krystal Crosby of the coalition handed out “cheer paddles.” One side had either the Rebel or Buff logo and school name; the other had mental health facts. Many attendees wore green to show support as well.

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:43pm

Thursday, February 8
11 am, Story Time, Library, Greybull
12 pm, Lunch, Chamber, Basin
1 pm, Bingocize, Senior Center, Greybull
5 pm, Board Meeting, Arts Center, Basin
Friday, February 9
8 am, Indoor Walking, Old Gym, Basin
9 am, Neat Repeat Store, St. Andrews, Basin
10:30 am, Story Time, Library, Basin
7 pm, Art Gala/Dance, Elks, Greybull
Saturday, February 10
9 am, GOP Meeting, Community Center, Lovell

Riverside students compete at Showalter Music Festival

Published by admin on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:42pm

Riverside Middle/High School music director Alyssa Pena took 15 students to the Showalter Music Festival held Feb. 3 at Northwest College.
In addition to students, the group included school nurse and accompanist Katie Winters as well as school district paraprofessional Roxanne Peters. She went as a photographer and proud grandma of one of the students.