Big Horn NewsLocal news for Big Horn, WY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Idaho bill takes tougher stance- January 30, 2008 "We had hoped this would be a great first step in addressing the concerns that people have" Even if state lawmakers enhance the penalties for dogfighting when they meet next month, Wyoming may still have the weakest laws in the nation. via Casper Star Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/big-horn-wy/2008/01/idaho-bill-takes-tougher-stance?fromrss=1 Ranchers say they're being squeezed out- January 26, 2008 "The trend has been declining since about 1920" Ranchers operating around the Bighorn National Forest say ongoing drought, tougher environmental oversight, disputed monitoring techniques and growing legal challenges are making it increasingly difficult to ... via Casper Star Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/big-horn-wy/2008/01/ranchers-say-theyre-being-squeezed-out?fromr... Group home opens to offer mental health service- January 24, 2008 "The vast majority make good neighbors" Shauna Poulsen , Kim Rankin, Vicky Andritsch, Judy Cali, Esther and Eric Johnson and Hannah Johnson applaud employees who were recognized during a dedication of the new Wallace Johnson Group Home on Friday. via The Cody Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/big-horn-wy/2008/01/group-home-opens-to-offer-mental-health-serv... Travel service returns- January 17, 2008 "Until somebody (from WYDOT) signs on the dotted line, nobody's interested" A Cody businessman this week expressed continued interest in operating a small bus line through the Big Horn Basin to replace service lost last month. via The Cody Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/big-horn-wy/2008/01/travel-service-returns?fromrss=1 Idaho moves on dogfighting- January 12, 2008 "I think that Michael Vick actually got convicted ... may give this some momentum" A bill that would make dogfighting a felony and attending a dog fight a misdemeanor has won initial approval from Idaho lawmakers. via Casper Star Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/big-horn-wy/2008/01/idaho-moves-on-dogfighting?fromrss=1 BLM mid-winter eagle survey will be Jan. 12- January 8, 2008 Volunteers are needed to help conduct a mid-winter eagle survey of the Big Horn Basin. via The Cody Enterprisehttp://www.topix.net/city/big-horn-wy/2008/01/blm-mid-winter-eagle-survey-will-be-jan-12?f... |