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Sponsors, artists, and the Basin Beautifican Committee just before the ribbon cutting of the Basin Mural. Michelle Olsen, These bricks and pavers will be a part of the Basin Heritage Commons walkways. Violetta Fallesen, Bella and Danae Bales took orders during Lilac Days. Michelle Olsen
06/11/2026 - 8:00am
Gobs of people attend the Basin Mural Ribbon Cutting and dedication
Despite the heat thirty plus people came to the Basin Mural Ribbon cutting last Friday at the Basin Heritage Commons. Basin mayor CJ Duncan welcomed the crowd and thanked the sponsors which included:  Gottsche, Wyoming Culture Trust Fund, Big Horn...
Herman crowned Lilac Queen
New subdivisions?
Fair Board discusses budget changes and ideas at length
Town Council reschedules first June meeting
Community Calendar

Obituaries

06/10/2026 - 12:54pm
Michael Lamar Scott
1949 - 2026 Michael Lamar Scott, born May 23, 1949 in Powell, Wyoming, died May 7, 2026 in Basin, Wyoming. He lived his entire life in the State of Wyoming, except for his time served in the military. Michael graduated from Greybull High School. He...
Russell Francis Dooley
William “Bill” Edward Stoelk
Rita Ann Harrison Karlinsey
James “Jim” Francis Spargur
Eric James Anderson

Opinion

06/11/2026 - 8:00am
The true measure of a man
“The true measure of a man (or woman) is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.” — Martin Luther King Junior.  It is no secret that I have a high regard for Gov. Mark Gordon. From the time he was state treasurer to now, in his last...
Pages of the Past
Forms for June 20 townwide yard sale available at chamber and newspaper
Being prepared
Political stuff that frustrates us
Pages of the Past