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Lusk-Niobrara EMS volunteers, Cleve Filener, Fire Chief Chantry Filener, Merri Keller, Ambulance Director Mike Mayville and Isaiah Richardson.

Canine Good Citizen Training and Certification

NIOBRARA COUNTY – Man’s best friend will be able to show off his discipline and exemplary behavior on February 7 during a six-week course dubbed “Canine Good Citizen Training and Certification.”

Historic bridge topic of commissioners meeting

The Niobrara County Commissioners held their first meeting of the month on February 4. County Road and Bridge supervisor Fred Thomas updated the commissioners concerning the second oldest bridge in the state of Wyoming, which is situated in Northern Niobrara County.

I heart Valentine’s Day in Niobrara County

NOBRARA COUNTY - As February 14 approaches, the community of Lusk is preparing to spread love and cheer with fun events and activities for all ages.
Sports

Lady Tigers begin new era under Hubbard

The 2024-2025 Niobrara County High School Lady Tigers basketball team. Pictured in back row, from left, are assistant coach Cora Fitzgerald, manager Skielynn Bouissey, Emily ZumBrunnen, Jaci Vetter, Addisyn Bauersachs, Marleigh Smith, Sarah Krein, Karlei Pontarolo, Brittin Bruch, Heidi DesEnfants, Addie Harvey, Veltie Mendoza, Bristol Cardwell and head coach Andie Hubbard. In front, from left, are Tessa Manning, Gracie ZumBrunnen, manager Haven Hendricks, Paige Potter and Hannah Krein.
The NCHS Lady Tigers basketball team prepare for the start of a winter season under new head coach Andie Hubbard.

Tigers looking for deep postseason run

The 2024-2025 Niobrara County High School Tigers basketball team. Pictured in back row, from left, are assistant coach Reece Andre, Raynce Brott, Nathan Miller, Quintin Bieri, Colton Bracklesburg, Jackson Smith, Ridge Kupke, Brady Swisher, Isaac Assman and head coach Ed Fullmer. In front, from left, are Charlie Gaukel, Kayden Goodwin, Hudson Leimser, Joaquin Cassiano, Ryan Youngquist, Corbin Matthews, Conner Luker, JayDe Assman, Colt Peterson, Skyler Daniels and Arnan Walker.
The NCHS Tiger boys basketball team is eyeing state hardware as the winter season begins
The 2024-2025 Niobrara County High School wrestling team. Pictured, from left, are Kaydn McCully, Keen Coffman, Dryce Brott, Ron Krueger, Madison Hespe and manager Charity Musico.
Hodge takes over NCHS wrestling program
The Niobrara County High School wrestling team is gearing up for the 2024-2025 season
Middle school girls’ hoops
The Niobrara County middle school girls' basketball team is gearing up for the final two weeks of the season.
Senior Jackson Smith winds up a pass during the September 13 game against Lingle-Fort Laramie. Smith snagged 2024 1A 9-man all-state and all-conference accolades.
NCHS Tigers honored
Four athletes on the Niobrara County High School Tigers football team earned all-state and all-conference honors.

Middle school girls’ hoops

Weekly update for the Niobrara County middle school girls' basketball team.

Lady Tigers honored

The Niobrara County High School Lady Tigers volleyball team scooped up multiple postseason awards.

Lady Tigers punch ticket to state tourney

The Niobrara County High School Lady Tigers captured a state berth for the first time since 2017 at the 1A regional tournament.

Middle school hoopsters snag wins

The Niobrara County Middle School girls' basketball team picked up several wins over the weekend.

Tigers drop season finale at Wright

The Niobrara County Tigers came up short against Wright in the final game of the regular season.
Obituaries
Evelyn Criss-Merrill
Service Announcement
Brad Kant December 15, 1966 - January 12, 2025
LANCE CREEK – Brad Kant, age 58, of Lance Creek, passed away on Sunday, January 12, at the Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper after a long battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be …
Karen Sue Hicks (Desmond)

May 25, 1957 - January 5, 2025
Karen Sue Hicks (Desmond) May 25, 1957 - January 5, 2025
Karen Sue Hicks (Desmond) May 25, 1957 - January 5, 2025 Karen Sue Hicks (Desmond) was born in Longmont, Colorado on May 25, 1957. She went to her heavenly home with Jesus on January 5, …
Joy Evonne Ellingson Kaltenheuser

September 23, 1933 – November 29, 2024
Joy Evonne Ellingson Kaltenheuser September 23, 1933 – November 29, 2024
Joy Evonne Ellingson Kaltenheuser September 23, 1933 – November 29, 2024 LUSK – Joy Evonne Ellingson Kaltenheuser, 91, passed away on November 29, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. …
Winona “Kay” Green
December 22, 1954 - January 16, 2024
Winona “Kay” Green
Winona “Kay” Green, 86, of Manville, Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Life Care Center of Casper, Wyoming.
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Annual Coyote Days bring in diverse crowds and promote fur and trapping industry.

Attendees at John Graham’s Coyote Days watched demonstrations on the lawn at the Niobrara County Fair grounds.
Opinion

Harriet Hageman:

I have often said that there is a special place in hell for those who pursue policies that are intended to increase the price of food, energy, and housing.

Fresh flavors lighten things up

I think I always found shrimp intimidating because it was always “fancy” food when I was growing up and through much of my adult life. Not to mention, growing up in Wyoming in the 80’s and 90’s shrimp was invariably always frozen and breaded to begin with then deep fried….and it just wasn’t my thing.

News and Views 8.16.23

It was the sound of music to my ears when I heard a rider mower cruising up and down the alley behind my home on Saturday morning.

What a Week

I've been bought and sold on the "Dark Web". For the second time in my adult life I received a phone call stating I was being taken to court for a debt owed from over 10 years ago.
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Public notices
Public Notice No. 6197
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF NIOBRARA, STATE OF WYOMING In Probate, Docket No. 2025-CV-0000799 ****************************** IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WINONA KAY GREEN Deceased. NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WINONA KAY GREEN
Public Notice No. 6196
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF NIOBRARA, STATE OF WYOMING In Probate, Docket No. 2025-CV-0000798 ****************************** IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF     BARBARA LEE FRYE, A/K/A BARBARA L. FRYE Deceased. NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BARBARA L. FRYE
Public Notice No. 6195
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHEYENNE, WYOMING NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK
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Public Notice No. 6194
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to 21-3-110(a) of the Wyoming Education Code of 1969, the following is a list of warrants over five hundred dollars ($500.00) approved by the Board of Trustees of 2024. Niobrara County School Dist #1 Vendor Totals Report by Vendor 12/01/2024 - 12/31/2024