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Burlington using ticket system for indoor events

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 9:50am

Even with the countywide variance, Burlington Huskies fans will still need a ticket to get into indoor games. 

In a weekly newsletter sent out by Burlington Schools, it was stated that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, they are only allowed 278 spectators in their new gym. 

Group seeks re-establishment of airport board

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 2:14pm

During a work meeting on Sept. 1, the Big Horn County commissioners met with a group of county residents who would like to see the re-establishment of an airport board.

Using remote learning for vacations and surveillance testing not happening at SD4

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 9:26am

At the Big Horn County School District 4 Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Superintendent Dave Kerby said they are pleased with the first two weeks of school. He added they are trying to follow the rules the best they can. This has included wearing masks during transitions and when six feet of social distancing could not be met. 

COPO camaro to run in season's final drag racing event

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 2:59pm

The final Cloud Peak Drags event of the season on Saturday, Sept. 11 has the potential to be a special one because it will include a 2013 COPO Camaro, which is being brought to town for a Greybull Fire Department fundraiser.

WyomingPBS to feature Queen Bee Gardens

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 10:20am

Fridays are normally quiet at the Queen Bee Gardens honey candy factory in Lovell as a non-production day, but last Friday, Sept. 4, was different as the operation on Main Street in Lovell was the focus of a film crew from Wyoming Public Television.

Uptick in local suicides increase county’s prevention efforts

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 10:09am

It’s a fact. More people have died by suicide in recent months than by COVID-19 in Big Horn County, making it one of the county’s major areas of focus.

Lovell mayor announces resignation

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 10:02am

Lovell mayor Kevin Jones on Tuesday night announced his intention to resign as mayor due to a family move out of town.

The announcement came near the end of the regular September meeting of the council at the Lovell Community Center.

Kane Historic Trail dedication set for Sept. 25

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 11:15am

Members of the Lovell-Kane Museum board and the National Park Service are joining forces for the creation of an interpretive walking path at the Kane town site east of Lovell featuring a series of signs telling the history of the town that ceased to exist in 1965 with the creation of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.

Coaches, athletes and parents hear from Proactive Coaching speaker

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 11:01am

Riverside Middle/High School coaches, athletes and parents recently got the chance to listen to a speaker from Proactive Coaching, LLC.

Wyoming Primary Election Tuesday

Published by admin on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 1:04pm

Many have already voted by absentee ballot, but those who didn’t submit a ballot by mail will go to polling places Tuesday to participate in the 2020 Wyoming Primary Election, which will decide party nominations for two key seats in Congress, as well as state and local races.