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Rocky Mountain prom goers enjoy ‘Las Vegas’

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 1:25pm

Rocky Mountain High School students danced the night away to the theme Las Vegas Friday night as the school hosted the annual RMHS Junior Prom in the school’s auxiliary gym.
According to junior class sponsor Tori Kidgell, the evening began with photos by Stacey Haslem at 6:30 p.m. for couples arriving early, and the grand march took place at 7 in the auxiliary gym, followed by the junior promenade dance choreographed by Lacey Bassett and Madison Grandalen.

Lovell branch library ramps up teen programs

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 1:20pm

Whether it’s for the pure joy of reading a good book, making new friends or just for something to do, the Lovell Library’s teen/tween programs offer it all.
The library introduced new programs last year to attract young people ages 12 to 18, in response to a recent decline in library attendance by this specific demographic group.

Bighorn Canyon seeks students for paid summer jobs

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:26am

Are you, or someone you know, 15 through 18 years old and interested in a summer job at Bighorn Canyon?
Applications are being accepted for the park’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) summer employment program until May 3, 2024. Applications can be picked up at the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

NARCAN training, visual observation specialist program topics at recent commission meeting

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:26am

Big Horn County Prevention Coordinator Travis Sylvester met with the Big Horn County commissioners via Zoom on March 5.
One topic was NARCAN training. NARCAN is an over-the-counter nasal spray for opioid overdose treatment. A training was recently held in Lovell for first responders. Thirty people took the training. Sylvester is working on a training in the south end of the county. He hopes to combine it with suicide prevention training.

LHS wiz kids place fourth in state contest

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:23am

Allen named Wyoming State All-Star

Fair book cover contest competition now open

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:21am

For the past few years, the front cover of the Big Horn County Fair book has been designed by students.
Fair manager Cash Duncan has already shared the competition outline with the schools in Big Horn County. The competition is also open to homeschoolers within the county.
The entries must include the 2024 fair theme: “Ticket to Fair-adise.” The fair dates are July 29 through August 4. Big Horn County Fair must be included and easily visible.

Report: Big Horn is state’s fourth-fastest growing county

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:20am

Over the past year and since the last census, Big Horn County has been among the fastest-growing counties in Wyoming.

Jensen selected as new LES principal

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 2:19pm
The Big Horn County School District #2 board has named Christopher Jensen as the new principal of Lovell Elementary School beginning the 2024-25 school year.

Party rule, calendar bring discussion by District One board

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:40am

The regular school board meeting for Big Horn County School District No. 1 was held Thursday, March 14, in Cowley. An executive session was held at 6:30 p.m. to discuss personnel and legal issues before the regular session was called to order by chairman Josh Bassett.
The agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously. The consent agenda included the minutes for the February 8 regular school board meeting, warrants written from February 8 to March 14 and staff resignations and transfers.

Opt Outside: Town forms brain trust to develop outdoor recreation opportunities

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:39am

Last Thursday, March 14, a group of hand-selected locals gathered at the Lovell Community Center to hold a broad discussion on the community’s outdoor recreation opportunities and local economy.