Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Lloyd "Gary" Mills, 74, passed away in his home north of Big Trails on Monday morning August 1, 2016 with his wife at his side. A very determined man, he persevered for many years with lung and heart illnesses Gary was born July 21, 1942 the fourth child of Mildred Louise (Hinds) and Roy Cecil Mills. For the first six years his family lived on the Dry Farm Homestead, then moved to the foot of the mountain at Big Trails where the R.M. Ranch made their main home. Gary began his schooling at the... Full story
Wyoming’s first reported West Nile virus case of the year involves a Goshen County adult, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Mosquitos spread West Nile virus (WNV) when they feed on infected birds and then bite people, animals or other birds. “Wyoming residents should remember to take steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites,” said Katie Bryan, epidemiologist with WDH. Most people infected with WNV don’t have symptoms. Among those who become ill, symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, skin ra...
WORLAND – Residents’ concerns over Worland City Code Chapter 7 building code and Worland City Code Chapter 24 surveying for fencing were heard at Worland City Council meeting on Tuesday night. City Building Inspector Nick Kruger presented the council with a PowerPoint about Chapter 7 and 24 changes now creating financial heartache and trouble for residents. Several city residents were present and expressed concerns over needing a survey to build fences because of the cost to get land surveyed. Kruger said he got a quote for a survey and it cos...
CASPER (AP) — A task force of state lawmakers and others is looking at whether Wyoming should adopt a law regulating the use of body cameras by police departments. The Task Force on Digital Information Privacy considered two proposals during a meeting Monday in Casper. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that one proposal assumed that under most circumstances any videos taken by the body cameras would be public. Another assumed they would not. A law enforcement group opposes public release of police video, while a newspaper group says there s...
LARAMIE – Sekoya Romero and Lexi Pulley have been playing soccer together for as long as they can remember. That run will continue for some time to come. The Laramie High standouts – who led the Lady Plainsmen to the Class 4A state soccer title in May as sophomores – committed to the University of Wyoming to play soccer when their high school careers are finished. They both announced their commitments on Twitter. Romero’s pledge came Sunday and Pulley followed Monday. “I’m super excited because I’ve played soccer with (Romero) since we were aro...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks took their biggest loss in almost a month on Tuesday as investors worried about the health of the U.S. economy and sold shares in retailers and car companies. Machinery companies also fell and the price of oil continued to decline. Travel companies fell after cruise line operator Royal Caribbean cut its projections for the year, and automakers and suppliers fell after car companies reported lower U.S. sales for the month of July. Banks finished lower as investors worried about the health of banks in Europe. While s...