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Correction

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:41am

Tom Olmstead’s name was misspelled in a photo caption in last week’s issue. Olmstead is a candidate for a seat in the Wyoming Senate.
We apologize for the error.

Veterans Welcome Home Day events set in Cody, Powell

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:41am

Big Horn County veterans and their families are welcome to attend Welcome Home Day events scheduled for Saturday, March 23 in Cody and Powell.
The events will be hosted by Wyoming Veterans Commission District 5, which includes Hot Springs, Washakie, Big Horn and Park Counties.
Governor Mark Gordon, Major General Greg Porter and Wyoming Veterans Commission Chairman Kenneth Persson are expected to deliver remarks.

Pages of the Past

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:28am

100 years ago
March 12, 1924
Another dollar per ton for the sugar beets of the 1923 crop will be paid to beet farmers by the Great Western Sugar Company on April 1.
Many Basin folks were shocked on Monday evening when they found that Mrs. F.L. McNown had bobbed her hair.
Billy Baker, had the misfortune of losing the tip of the middle finger on his left hand the other day, when it got too close to the planer at the manual training department.

Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:13am

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:
March 4 — 1:31 a.m.: Deputies initiated field contact on Basin Garden Road in Basin.
7:00 a.m.: Joseph Richard Calvo was arrested at BHCSO and charged to serve time sentenced.
2:00 p.m.: Deputies on Highway 14 in Shell responded to a lost dog.

Cooper updates on state budget negotiations as session end nears

Published by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:16pm

Last week in the Wyoming Legislature, the difference between the House and Senate versions of the new budget was a record $1.1 billion.
Sen. Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep) said Sunday evening he hopes the budget will be balanced by Friday, which is the last scheduled day of this session.

UW Whistle-Stop Tour makes its pitch in south Big Horn County

Published by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:15pm

The University of Wyoming (UW) brought its whistle-stop tour to the Big Horn Basin’s high schools on Monday, March 4th. After kicking off the day in Lovell, University President Ed Seidel, Drs. Tom Minckley and Beth McMillan, Vice Provost Kyle Moore, and several former Big Horn County students visited Greybull High School, where they spoke to local seniors about UW’s myriad connections to the Big Horn Basin and the opportunities waiting for them at Wyoming’s only four-year university.

Women’s History Month feature: Women of Basin were founders of Big Horn County Library

Published by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:11pm

In 1906, 14 women with a vision met at the home of Mrs. Chas. E. Shaw to form a book lovers club. In the back of their minds was the formation of a free library. How well received that would be and how fast things would happen was likely a surprise to all of them.

News Briefs

Published by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:10pm

Send your 307 Day photos to us
Thursday, March 7, is 307 Day which celebrates Wyoming’s single area code.
The Wyoming Office of Tourism encourages residents to celebrate their favorite things about Wyoming with photos.
The Basin Republican Rustler invites you to join in the celebration. Take photos of your favorite Big Horn County view, spot, things, etc. Send them to reporter82410@gmail.com for possible inclusion in the March 14 edition of the paper.

Births

Published by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:08pm

Gesch welcomes Kayden James
Markita Gesch of Basin delivered a son, Kayden James Gesch, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 19 inches, at 4:56 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2024.
Kayden arrived safely at Powell Valley Healthcare, joining siblings Aaron and Starla.

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:07pm

Thursday, March 7
10:30 am, Beginning Tai Chi, Gottsche, Basin,
10:30 am, Tai Chi, Senior Center, Greybull
11 am, Story Time, Library, Greybull
1 pm, Bingocize, Senior Center, Greybull
6 pm, Girls Intramural BB, Old Gym, Basin
Friday, March 8
8 am, Indoor Walking, Old Gym, Basin
9 am, Neat Repeat Thrift Shop, St. Andrews, Basin
11 am, Story Time, Library, Basin
6:30 pm, Beginning Skate, Rec Center, Greybull
7:30 pm, Skate, Rec Center, Greybull
Saturday, March 9