Bighorn Basin
Annual public meetings are scheduled in July and August to address future highway and bridge improvement projects in northwest Wyoming. The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process involves annual meetings with public officials and citizens who play key transportation partnership roles in Wyoming, said Wyoming Department of Transportation District Engineer Pete Hallsten, P.E., of Basin.…
Cody Regional Health has become a vital institution in northwest Wyoming. Now, the healthcare provider wants northwest Wyoming residents to share their thoughts and desires to build a healthier future. The leadership team at Cody Regional Health (C.R.H.) has partnered with Ovation Healthcare to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the next three years. The…
Much of northwest Wyoming is under a blanket of heavy rain, prompting Flood Watches in Park, Hot Springs, Big Horn, and Washakie Counties. But with so much precipitation and chiller temperatures, is snow possible? According to the National Weather Service Office in Riverton, yes – but only up high. And nothing’s sticking around. Temperatures are…
In June 2023, Wyoming’s weather is somewhat predictable – making it even more of an enigma. Any residents frustrated with the pattern of sunny mornings and thunderous afternoons won’t catch a break this week. The National Weather Service Office in Riverton is anticipating more rain going into the weekend. A Flood Watch is already in effect…
Anyone looking for a career in law enforcement will find plenty of “Now Hiring” signs in the Bighorn Basin. As of June 12, law enforcement agencies in all four counties of the Bighorn Basin are looking to fill important positions. The Park County Sheriff’s Office posted an opening for a lateral Patrol Deputy in mid-May.…
Washakie County Sheriff Austin Brookwell shared the details of a significant drug bust conducted by the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Greybull & Worland Police Departments. “We removed 307 blue fentanyl pills from the streets of Washakie County,” Sheriff Brookwell said on the departments’ Facebook page. “This had the potential to cause…
The National Weather Service Office in Riverton has issued a Flood Watch for the Bighorn Basin and several other Wyoming communities. Portions of central Wyoming, north central Wyoming, and northwest Wyoming were placed under a Flood Watch at 9:57 p.m. on Thursday, June 1. The watch remains in effect until the afternoon of Saturday, June…
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Big Horn County, Northwestern Washakie County, and East-Central Park County until 3:15 p.m. At 2:29 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, a severe thunderstorm was located over Meeteetse, moving east at 20 mph. Quarter-size hail has been reported. Damage to vehicles is “expected.” This severe…
The Park County Sheriff’s Department, the Big Horn Basin Healthcare Coalition, and the Wyoming National Guard are planning a joint training at Northwest College on June 14, 2023. The Big Horn Basin Healthcare Coalition is a group of 33 agencies throughout the four counties in the Bighorn Basin. The purpose of the coalition is “to…
If you’re looking to get on the water, catch huge walleyes, enjoy unique camping opportunities, and more, Bighorn Canyon is the place for you.