I’ve seen big horn sheep before, but never this close. And without collars on them. Usually they are far off in the mountains of Montana near my parent’s cabin, but this was my first time encountering six sheep just hanging out in the middle of the road in Custer State Park. All the other cars were just going by and all I was thinking was, “STOP! This is so cool! Look at the sheep!” So, I channeled my inner wild animal nerd and photographed the sheep for a few minutes before getting to my assignment at the State Game Lodge. There were some females near the lodge, but by then the mystique had warn off a bit.

by Kristina Barker

Watch for Heidi’s story later this week about the barbers at Parkway Barber Shop that are retiring after over 50 years in the business.

Warren Stone sits in the waiting area after giving his last haircut of the day on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19, 2009. Stone will be retiring along with two other barbers on Saturday Feb. 28 when the shop closes its doors. “I’m going to miss it,” Stone said. “I really am.”

by Kristina Barker