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The art of teaching art, adult painting classes held at the Library

LUSK - Barbra Orr has brought a touch of art into Niobrara County, hosting adult painting classes and now, for the first time, a children’s painting class.

Wyoming Red Cross seeking volunteers

NIOBRARA COUNTY - When a disaster strikes there are services in place such as police, fire, EMS and so many more, helping people through their needs, one such vital service is the American Red Cross of Wyoming.

VFW Auxiliary helps celebrates National Homes 100th anniversary

LUSK- Niobrara County’s VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Auxiliary #3511 members are helping bring awareness concerning the VFW National Home’s 100 th birthday and about the famous …
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Rawhide Gymnastics sees state action for the first time

The Silver Xcel team of Mile Martinez (left to right), Sarah-Jo Goddard, Gianna Pavone, Maggie Goddard and Natalie Sampers present during the opening ceremony of the silver competition while coach Kristen Gordon looks on.
GILLETTE, WYOMING - Over the course of the 2024-2025 gymnastics season the Rawhide Gymnastics rookie competition team qualified all eight athletes to the state meet. Athletes headed to compete on Saturday, March 15 and were among over 350 gymnasts that convened at the Campbell County Recreation Center over the two day competition.

Post season honors for NCHS athletes

LUSK: In a winter that saw both Niobrara County High School basketball teams have successful seasons, each squad landed four players on the 1A Southeast quad All-Conference teams.

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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.
Lady Tigers begin new era under Hubbard
The NCHS Lady Tigers basketball team prepare for the start of a winter season under new head coach Andie Hubbard.
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.
Tigers looking for deep postseason run
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.
Senior Gracie ZumBrunnen captured all-state and all-conference honors from the Wyoming Coaches Association, broke two school records and earned the SEWAC athlete of the year award.

Lady Tigers honored

The Niobrara County High School Lady Tigers volleyball team scooped up multiple postseason awards.
The Lady Tigers celebrate a point against Lingle-Fort Laramie at the 1A East regional tournament in Guernsey on November 2. Pictured, from left, are Gracie ZumBrunnen, Marleigh Smith (No. 6) and Paige Potter.

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.
Obituaries
Bryan J. Heinz August 30, 1933 - March 9, 2025
Bryan J. Heinz August 30, 1933 - March 9, 2025 TORRINGTON, WYOMING -Bryan J. Heinz was born to George and Marjorie (Canfield) Heinz on August 30, 1933, in Henry, Nebraska.  He passed …
Vivian N. Schaaf November 14, 1931 - February 20, 2025
Vivian N. Schaaf November 14, 1931 - February 20, 2025
Vivian N. Schaaf of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 93, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Memorial arrangements are pending. Vivian was born on November 14, 1931 to Henry and Vivian (Butler) Kaan …
Barbara Jean Rapp March 8, 1956 - February 25, 2025
Barbara Jean Rapp March 8, 1956 - February 25, 2025
Barbara Jean Rapp March 8, 1956 - February 25, 2025 Barbara Jean Rapp, 70, passed away peacefully February 25, 2025, at Niobrara Community Hospital after a two-year courageous and …
Service Announcement Barb Rapp
Barb Rapp, age 70 of Lusk, Wyoming, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Niobrara Community Hospital in Lusk.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. …
Lynn Dee Bader February 16, 1949 - February 24, 2025
Lynn Dee Bader February 16, 1949 - February 24, 2025
Lynn Dee Bader, 76 of Mobridge, South Dakota passed away on February 24, 2025, at Avantara Nursing Home in Pierre due to a battle with cancer and dementia. Lynn was born in Denver, Colorado on …

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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 Notice No. 6218
PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF WYOMING The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, and WOGCC Examiners will meet beginning Monday, April 7, 2025, and subsequent days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., to consider the following matters at the office of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, 2211 King Boulevard, Casper, Wyoming.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Niobrara Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9:02 a.m. Those present were Chairman Patrick Wade, Vice-Chair Elaine Griffith, Commissioner Jeb Hanson, and County Clerk Becky L. Freeman. Members of the audience included Sheriff Randy Starkey, Brandie Collins with the Lusk Herald, and Mike Noonan, with Aspen Consulting.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Niobrara Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9:02 a.m
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