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Lusk Elks annual Hoop Shoop on January 19

Lusk Elks annual Hoop Shoop on January 19 LUSK – Children from the ages of 8-13 years old will again have the opportunity to compete in the Lusk Elks Hoop Shoot on January 19. The …

Dockery celebrates 18-year anniversary at Clark & Associates

LUSK - Tandy Dockery has been a staple in Niobrara County for nearly two decades. Year after year, Dockery has been helping newcomers find their perfect home and settle into the community. Dockery …

Ty Thompson nominated and sworn in as newest addition to Town of Lusk Council

Councilman Ty Thompson was sworn in by Town of Lusk Attorney Denny Meir on January 7. Mayor Doug Lytle nominated local resident, Ty Thompson, to fill the empty council seat on January 7. Council …
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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

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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.

Middle school hoopsters snag wins

The Niobrara County Middle School girls' basketball team picked up several wins over the weekend.
Sophomore Raynce Brott, right, looks for an opening as fellow sophomore Brady Swisher, left, goes in for the block against Wright at the away game on October 25.

Tigers drop season finale at Wright

The Niobrara County Tigers came up short against Wright in the final game of the regular season.
Obituaries
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.
Gordon Potter October 4, 1943 - January 27, 2024
Gordon Potter
Gordon Potter, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Rapid City, SD, in the presence of his loving wife of 53 years, Faye.
Martin McFarlane December 2, 1934 – December 2, 2023
Martin McFarlane
Martin passed to glory December 2, 2023 on his 89th birthday at Dogwood Village of Orange, Virginia. He was born December 2, 1934 in Lusk, Wyoming to Ralph and Mary (Kinney) McFarlane.

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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. 6188
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular meeting of the Niobrara County Commissioners commenced on December 17, 2024, at 9:03 a.m.
Public Notice No. 6187
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION PERMIT - Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 2(m) of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming, Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, proposes to approve a request by 1876 Resources, LLC (CMP100790) to construct and operate a new sweet crude oil and natural gas production facility
Public Notice No. 6186
NOTICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE that a public hearing by the Niobrara County Commissioners will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds Shooting Sports Building
Public Notice No. 6185
STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT ) ss. COUNTY OF CONVERSE ) 8th JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) BUD BOWER ) Deceased ) Probate No. 2024-CV-0019059
Public Notice No. 6184
STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT ) ss. COUNTY OF CONVERSE ) 8th JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) MARY ANN OLSON ) Deceased ) Probate No. 2024-CV-0019058

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