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At age 16, Frannie Morris demonstrates the riding skills that later earned her comparisons to Calamity Jane. Town of Frannie photos

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 8:00am

The remarkable story of Jack and Frannie Morris

The story of Frannie, Wyoming, does not begin as a ranching story, a railroad story or an oil story. It begins as an immigration story. In 1851, John and Sarah Morris left Fort Wayne, Indiana, filled...

Retiring officer Sgt. Steve Coleman displays an honor box presented to him at a February 25 retirement party. David Peck

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 8:00am

Former SRO Steve Coleman retires from service

A longtime local police officer, sheriff’s deputy and school resource officer is calling it a career. Steve Coleman, who has served the citizens of Big Horn County for 29 years, recently worked his...

Sheriff Ken Blackburn makes a point during his February 16 presentation at the Lovell Area Chamber of Commerce general membership luncheon. David Peck

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 8:00am

The sheriff speaks: Blackburn discusses community policing, budgets and more

Although the topic was community policing, longtime Big Horn County Sheriff Ken Blackburn engaged in a wide-ranging discussion covering a variety of topics at the February 16 general membership...

Lovell senior Mason Christenson has Branden Strong of Rawlins in a head lock during the state wrestling tournament over the weekend. Christenson ended his career with a third-place finish at 138 pounds. Heidi Christenson

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 8:00am

Bulldogs place several at State Wrestling

The Lovell Bulldogs traveled to Casper last week to compete at the 3A State Wrestling Championships held Thursday through Saturday. After months of preparation, the Bulldogs finished the season with...

In a fun, celebratory moment, newly crowned state champion Masen Twomey accidentally pins his coach, Eddie Whiting, after the conclusion of his match on Saturday. Brooke Whiting

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 8:00am

Masen Twomey brings home 2A State Wrestling title: Grizzlies peak at the right time at state wrestling tournament

Rocky Mountain head wrestling coach Eddie Whiting feels his team hit its stride at exactly the right time. “I’m very satisfied with our season this year,” Whiting said after the state tournament in...