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Inaugural Winter Festival this Saturday

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 9:04am

Bucking bull, cake walk, shooting sports, and food are just some of the fun things happening at the fairgrounds in Basin on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Inaugural Winter Festival will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. in the indoor arena.

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Former Basin resident becomes a shepherd

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 9:03am

Josh King, who grew up and attended school in Basin, has had an interesting life, but even he couldn’t have predicted the latest turn in his career. Looking for a summer job while getting his second master’s degree, he was struggling to find one.
Then fate took a twist that left Josh on a mountain, keeping company with sheep.

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Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 9:01am

The following calls were received by the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office: (Persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and charges made upon initial arrest may be amended or dismissed as determined by the Court:

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Police Report

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 9:00am

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County assessors: No way to implement property tax ballot initiative

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 8:59am

JACKSON — Although momentum across the state is gaining for a ballot initiative that would cut residential property taxes in half, implementing the exemption might not be possible.