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CRH enhances surgical capabilities with da Vinci Surgical System

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 11:05am

Cody Regional Health has announced the acquisition of a multi-million dollar, cutting-edge da Vinci Surgical System, made possible through the unwavering support of the Cody Regional Health Foundation and its community members. This addition signifies a pivotal moment in the advancement of healthcare services in Cody and the wider Big Horn Basin region.

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 11:04am

Thursday, December 28
10 am, Burlington Winter Fun Day, Movie Theatre, Cody
Friday, December 29
11 am, Storytime, Library, Basin
Sunday, December 31
5 pm, New Years Celebration, Camp Bethel, Shell
7 pm, AA Meeting, Baptist Church, Basin
Tuesday, January 2
10 am, Beginning Tai Chi, Gottsche, Basin
10:30 am, Tai Chi, Senior Center, Greybull
1 pm, Bingocize, Senior Center, Greybull

Christmas services in community

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 1:00pm

South Big Horn County churches will be celebrating the birth of the Christ Child in the coming days, with most of the services planned for Christmas Eve which is Sunday.
Zion Lutheran Church in Emblem:  Christmas Eve worship at 10:30 a.m., candlelight worship at 6 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church in Greybull: Christmas Eve worship at 8 a.m., candlelight worship at 4 p.m.  Christmas Day worship at 10:30 a.m.

U.S. Forest Service updates commissioners

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 12:59pm

The Big Horn County Commissioners received updates from District Ranger Mark Foster about the Medicine Wheel Ranger District Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report at their Dec. 6 meeting.
He said the report is an ongoing dialogue. “Our annual report for the district talks about some success for the last year. One of the things we are really emphasizing there is partnerships, engagement with our local community. I hope that that comes through.”

Four-year university is only one path for SD4 students

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 12:58pm

Perkins coordinator Ashley Spatz welcomed members of the business community to a Perkins meeting earlier this month.  In attendance were representatives from small retail businesses, mining, health care and telecommunications.
Before introducing the school’s work experience program, Principal Matthew Jensen explained there are many career path options for students including a four-year degree.

Burlington students win top spots in statewide video contest

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 12:55pm

The Wyoming Department of Health held a statewide video contest to promote radon awareness and in-home prevention. The competition was open to all eligible Wyoming students and the goal was to raise awareness of the harmful effects of elevated indoor radon levels. According to the American Lung Association, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer.

Fun season for Riverside Academic teams

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 12:53pm

Riverside High School’s academic teams have had a fun season thus far, according to coach Stuart DesRosier.
“This month the team went to Thermopolis on the Fourth of December to compete and then turned around and participated in the Bighorn Basin Knowledge Bowl graciously hosted by Mr. Jonathan Caufman in Greybull.”

Burlington teams place top four at Knowledge Bowl

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 12:52pm

“Which African country experienced a Civil War that resulted in an independent southern nation in 2011? (Sudan).”
“Which scientific law is stated as V = IR? (Ohm’s Law).”

Speech and Debate starts up in Burlington

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 12:50pm

Burlington will have another team competing this school year, as they’ve added a Speech and Debate program. “I was approached and told that there was a student wanting to compete in speech and debate, but that they would have to join another team in our district because we didn’t have one,” said Coach Shelby Moore. “I had always hoped that I would one day be able to start a team in Burlington, because I competed in speech and debate all throughout high school and college.

Pages of the Past

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 12:47pm

100 years ago
December 20, 1923
The Christmas Holidays start tomorrow when school adjourns until Jan. 2. Teachers who will be away during the holidays are as follows: Miss Rebecca Megown leaves this afternoon for Great Falls, Mont., where she is to spend the holidays with a sister. Miss Mamie Corns will spend her vacation at Syracuse, Neb. Miss Anna Martin will go to Dayton, Iowa. Miss Lorna Langseth will go to Denver. Mr. Philip Greisinger will visit at Big Sandy, Mont.