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Kenny and Mary Kate were crowned prom King and Queen Friday night at the Special Olympics prom in Basin. Barbara Anne Greene

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

The Special Olympics threw their first Prom at Basin Community Center on Friday, drawing athletes from Cody to Riverton. “We wanted to make those athletes feel recognized for all of their hard work...

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

Fire crews battle blaze near Manderson amid growing danger

Manderson Fire Department was called to respond to a grass fire on the Forshee feedlot off Highway 31 near Manderson on July 10. An emergency call was made around 1 p.m. on Thursday after a spark...

Cruz Allen slides into third for the Bandits minors team in the district tournament on Thursday, July 10. Avery Howe

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

Bandit teams wrap up season

The baseball season in south Big Horn County ended last weekend, with the Bandit majors and minors each earning a win on their home turf and the Bandit seniors producing one of their best efforts of...

American Hiking Society and BLM staff and seasonal employees extended the Sheep Mountain Trail about a mile to a beautiful destination vista. Courtesy of the American Hiking Society

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 8:00am

Hikers descend on Sheep Mountain from across the country to build trail

POWELL — Hikers from across the country opted to use their vacations to assist Bureau of Land Management employees build a new section of trail on Sheep Mountain. This summer’s goal was to give the...

Keith Campbell, School District No. 4’s new Superintendent, poses in front of the Distric offices in Basin on Monday, July 7. Avery Howe

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 8:00am

New superintendent Campbell advocates for local control, student outcomes

Keith Campbell has officially taken over the superintendent’s role at Big Horn County School District No. 4, bringing with him 38 years of experience in education and family ties to the area. “I have...