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Operation Snowflake blizzards local area

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 4:38pm

No matter what Mother Nature does as far as snow in the next few weeks, there will be a blizzard of sorts in Burlington, Otto, and Emblem.
Organizers of Operation Snowflake are determined to get a snowman/woman at every home and business in the three communities. Cool décor isn’t the only thing planned. Pauline Parker said there will also be a scavenger hunt. Participants will need to find 20 specific snow people. Ten of those will be in Burlington, five will be in Otto and five will be in Emblem.

Santa and more coming to town Saturday

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 4:37pm

Santa, Mrs. Claus, and tons of other events are coming to Basin Saturday. It is the Town of Basin’s annual Home for the Holidays.
The first one took place in 2018 and saw a lighted parade, Santa, free chili and the turning on of the courthouse Christmas lights.
The event will unfold a little bit different this year. The kickoff will be the turning on of the courthouse Christmas lights at 6:30 p.m.

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 4:26pm

 Thursday, November 23
12 pm, Community Dinner, St. Andrews, Basin
12 p.m. Community Dinner, First Baptist, Basin
Saturday, November 25
8 am, Shop Small, Chamber Basin
8 am Craft Show, Rec Center, Basin
8 am, Festival Of Trees, Arts Center, Basin
8 am, Snowman Scavenger Hunt, Around Town, Burlington
5 pm, Open House, Library, Basin
6:30 pm, Light Ceremony, Courthouse, Basin
6:35 pm, Lighted Parade, Main Streets, Basin

Riverside High School Art Club raising money for trip

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 4:25pm

The RHS Art Club will have a table in front of the Basin Area Chamber Nov. 25 during the Town of Basin’s Home for the Holidays event.

In search for missing Cody woman, authorities find blood in ex’s vehicle

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 4:24pm

POWELL — Authorities investigating the disappearance of a Cody woman found dried blood and an apparent bullet hole in the vehicle she was last seen traveling in, court records say.
The SUV is owned by Katie Ferguson’s ex-boyfriend, Adam Aviles Jr., who was arrested last week amid the investigation. Aviles is facing a federal charge that alleges he illegally possessed ammunition, but the 26-year-old has not been charged in connection with Ferguson’s disappearance.

Sales and use tax collections up 14.1% in FY 2023

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 4:24pm

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming’s total sales and use tax collections in fiscal year 2023 expanded at a strong pace, according to the state of Wyoming Economic Analysis Division’s annual publication “Wyoming Sales, Use, and Lodging Tax Revenue Report.”
Total sales and use tax collections for FY 2023 reached $1.2 billion, an increase of 15% from the previous year. The state-imposed 4% tax collection grew 14.1%, the second consecutive year of a double-digit growth.

Organization to distribute quilts, blankets to people of Ukraine, Turkey, Syria, Israel

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 4:23pm

LDS churches in the Big Horn Basin will serve as drop-off locations early next month for anyone wishing to donate new and clean, gently used quilts and blankets to the Wrap the World with Quilts organization.
The non-denominational non-profit is gathering the quilts to send to Ukrainian refugees and those affected by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.  It’s also trying to establish connections to send quilts to people in Israel.

Dam backers seek $11M more from state

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 3:21pm

Water developers are seeking nearly $11 million more from state coffers to raise a dam in Big Horn County while absolving irrigators of any additional costs for the $88.9 million project.
The Legislature’s Select Water Committee on Wednesday recommended the state appropriate an additional $10.8 million for the Upper Leavitt Reservoir expansion, plus another $20 million for a dam-construction contingency fund.

S&R buildings, funding discussed at commission meeting

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 3:20pm

Big Horn County Search and Rescue issues were discussed at the Nov. 7 meeting of the commissioners.
Commissioner Dave Neves asked Sheriff Ken Blackburn about the status of the South Big Horn County S&R building.
Blackburn said at the last captain meeting, the consensus was that the building should be at the Greybull airport. They would apply for a State Land and Investment Board (SLIB) grant.

Mechanical bull in the fair’s future

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 3:19pm

Big Horn County Fair manager Cash Duncan discussed the possibility of the county purchasing a mechanical bull during the commissioners’ Nov. 7 meeting.
The idea had been discussed at previous fair board meetings. The board approved it contingent on cost of insurance, enough money left in budget and commissioner’s approval.
Duncan said insurance is available but there is no money in this year’s budget to purchase it. The cost of the bull is $12,500, which includes the cost of a trailer.