Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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WORLAND - The Big Horn Basin Blue Jays broke even Thursday as they opened the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament at Newell Sargent Park. Opening the tournament with a doubleheader, the Blue Jays lost a tight contest against Casper, 5-3, in their first game. Then to finish off their double-header they routed Lander 12-4. Against Lander, the Blue Jays used their gloves, bats and smart base running to secure the win. Coy Larkins set the tone defensively for how the game would be played with an...
It is almost the Fourth of July but for some this will be a four-day week and fireworks galore. The BLM, city and county have graciously allowed fireworks out at the gravel pit again for every day through the Fourth of July. This allows people who can't shoot off fireworks at their own residence a safe place to shoot them off. The area is also great for another reason, there are no neighbors or dogs. If your dogs do not like loud noises, or you do not know if they do, do not take them with you....
WORLAND – July 1 is the beginning of the fiscal year and also the day when the majority of laws passed by the Wyoming Legislature come into effect. One of the new state laws that goes into effect today is Wyoming Statute 6-4-305 which makes sending or possessing nude images of a minor (who is at least 11 years of age and under 18) by a minor illegal. While Washakie County Attorney John Worrall has not had to deal with this issue, he did state that he could see the need for such a law. “I can see circumstances where that would be something the...
WORLAND – On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted and from 1941 when the Fourth of July was made a federal holiday, it’s been a time to celebrate our country’s independence with fireworks, parades, family reunions, rodeos and dances. This year will be no different with celebrations starting as early as today. The festivities begin this evening at 6:30 p.m. with the 19th annual Climbers Fest at the Ten Sleep Brewery. The Climbers Fest is one of the Bighorn Climbers’ Coalition fundraisers and community/enrichment events....
William W. Felton, 77-year-old Ten Sleep resident passed away in Big Horn, Wyoming on June 26, 2017. Willie was born on March 28, 1940 in Greybull, Wyoming to Howard and Mildred (Herron) Brown. He was later adopted by Leonard Felton. He spent his early years in Greybull. He graduated from NCHS High School in Casper in 1958. He loved racing stock cars where he was the State Champion in 1958. Following graduation Willie chose to serve his country in the United States Marine Corp. He had many... Full story
Wall Street closed out the final day of the second quarter with slight gains after a broad rally faded in the last few minutes of trading Friday. The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index eked out tiny gains, while the Nasdaq composite closed essentially flat. Industrial stocks and consumer-focused companies led the gainers. Energy stocks also rose as crude oil prices closed higher for the seventh straight day. Utilities, technology and health care companies were among the biggest decliners. Trading was mostly s...