Shell News

Last Thursday it appeared possible that only two names would be listed on the primary election ballot for the Big Horn County Commission.

Northwest College used a spring 2008 survey to better understand how area residents view the college.

While the run for the White House dominates national headlines, voters in Big Horn County will have far more to decide this November than simply whether Barack, John or Hillary will be the next inhabitant of ... via Lovell Chronicle Home Page

The U.S. Forest Service is examining recreation sites in the Bighorn National Forest after public meetings held this week to gather public input on the proposed changes, which involve the closure of some sites, but there are few changes slated for recreation sites near Lovell.

The five-year plan is designed to reduce deferred maintenance costs at the recreation sites and though it may cost some money up front, it will save the Forest Service money in the long run, Medicine Wheel/Paintrock District Ranger Dave Sisk said at Lovell's informative open house Monday. Read more

“Has there been any more discussion about videotaping meetings after the Shell subdivision land planning meeting?”

Big Horn County Commissioner Thomas "Scotty" Hinman butted heads for the second time with fellow commission members when he asked for an official vote on whether or not to videotape all commission meetings. via Lovell Chronicle Home Page

“It's a very valuable power in the sense that it's a desired power”

Editor's Note: This is the first in a series on wind farms in Wyoming. The Powder River Basin has coalbed methane. via Laramie Daily Boomerang

Two companies in Laramie have recently announced layoffs or closures, but the timing in Wyoming is right for those employees to find other employment. via Laramie Daily Boomerang

“Today and tomorrow will really be the test”

Mother Nature and the coordinated efforts of more than 225 firefighters from across the United States have brought the Bone Creek fire in the Bighorn National Forest to 45 percent containment as of Tuesday evening.

Ignited by a lightning strike exactly one month ago today (Aug. 13), the fire has consumed 13,670 acres of the forest, threatened homes and public places, destroyed approximately 3,000 feet of guard rail and forced the closure of U.S. Highway 14 between Shell and Burgess Junction for better than two days. Read more