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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. 

Rural health district seeks levy increase in general election

Published by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 2:40pm

Big Horn County Rural Health Care District No. 1 is asking voters in the Nov. 3 general election to support a tax increase that would allow it to re-establish its community automated external defibrillator program, fund additional paramedic/advanced life support personnel and fund continuing education for first responders. 

Big Horn County marked as county of concern by White House Task Force

Published by admin on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 1:47pm

Big Horn County has been named one of the most prominent areas of COVID-19 infection within Wyoming by the White House Coronavirus Task Force.

In a Sept. 27 report, published by the Center for Public Integrity, the task force identified counties with a high amount of COVID cases as either a red, orange, or yellow zone, based on the number of new cases the rate of positive tests.

District Court Clerk receives Outstanding Individual Achievement Award

Published by admin on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 9:45am

A new plaque is proudly displayed at the Big Horn County District Court office after Clerk Serena Lipp received the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award from the Wyoming Child Support Association in August for her contributions to the child support program. 

From our files | Daisy Booth honored 50 years ago

Published by admin on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 1:33pm

100 years ago, Oct. 8, 1920

The Cowley Progress

First year music teacher Asay meets COVID challenges head on

Published by admin on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 1:24pm

The first year in the classroom is difficult enough for any new teacher. But for new Lovell high school and middle school vocal music teacher Emily Asay, starting a teaching career during the COVID-19 has presented special challenges.

Donations sought for Basin’s pool project

Published by admin on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 1:23pm

With news that the town can’t apply for a grant from the Daniel’s Fund for the pool, the Basin Rec is asking for donations from alumni. 

Three Rivers signs letter of intent to partner with Billings Clinic

Published by admin on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 3:13pm

Tadd Greenfield, CEO of Three Rivers Health (formerly South Big Horn County Hospital), confirmed during the Sept. 23  board meeting that the facility has presented Billings Clinic with a letter of intent to begin exploring a partnership with the large Montana hospital. 

According to a Sept. 23 press release by Billings Clinic, if Three Rivers Health does in fact sign on to be an affiliate, it will join Powell Valley Healthcare and Lovell’s North Big Horn Hospital among the 15 rural hospitals that currently partner with Billings Clinic.

It’s a team effort to conduct trials in Big Horn County

Published by admin on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:11am

COVID-19 changed how day-to-day business is conducted. This includes the judicial system, where many court cases are still moving forward despite a global pandemic. 

NBH Senior Center renovation project nearing an end

Published by admin on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:01am

What started out as a heating and ventilation project has turned into a nearly complete interior renovation at the North Big Horn Senior Center building, and with the project nearing completion, it is more important than ever for local citizens to support the mill levy that provides local funding to support transportation, meal programs and more at the center, Director Julie Durham said.