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Niobrara predator hunt a success

NIOBRARA COUNTY - This year’s predator hunt, put on by Kyle Gruwell and Clay Moore, was deemed a huge success with 12 teams participating. We were able to harvest 89 coyotes, 12 raccoons, three red foxes, and 27 porcupines. In a 24-hour period. From 1 p.m. on Saturday the November 23 and on Sunday, November 24 at 1 p.m.

Lusk PD thankful to give back

LUSK - The Lusk Police Department showed their thankfulness this Thanksgiving with being able to hand out 22 Thanksgiving boxes to the community on November 25. This was their third year of helping to give back to the community.

Commissioner express gratitude with staff Christmas bonuses

NIOBRARA COUNTY – The Niobrara County Commissioners showed their gratitude by increasing County employees Christmas bonuses this year. News of this bountiful blessing was delivered during the December 3 meeting, which was the first of the commissioners’ gatherings for the month.
Sports

NCHS Tigers honored

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.
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.

Lady Tigers gear up for regionals

Next up for the NCHS Lady Tigers is the 1A regional tournament in Guernsey.

Homecoming Royalty

The 2024 Niobrara County High School Homecoming court. Pictured, from left, are Second Attendants Colton Brackelsburg and Christina Munoz, Queen Hannah Krein, King Quintin Bieri and First Attendants …

Lady Tigers sweep Guernsey-Sunrise

The NCHS Lady Tigers defeated Guernsey-Sunrise for Homecoming on Friday.

JV Tigers defeat Vikings

The Niobrara County High School Tigers JV squad squared off against Guernsey-Sunrise for Homecoming on Friday.
Obituaries
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. …
John William (Bill) Miller

April 5, 1944 - November 8, 2024
John William (Bill) Miller April 5, 1944 - November 8, 2024
John William (Bill) Miller April 5, 1944 - November 8, 2024 John William (Bill) Miller, 80, formerly of Custer, South Dakota and Alliance, Nebraska, passed away November 8, 2024 at Texas …
Calvin “Cal” Carstensen

July 31, 1956 - November 10, 2024
Calvin “Cal” Carstensen July 31, 1956 - November 10, 2024
Calvin “Cal” Carstensen July 31, 1956 - November 10, 2024 Calvin “Cal” Carstensen died Sunday, November 10, 2024 at home in Tampa, Florida after an arduous battle …
Donna June (Riehle) Dixon

April 28, 1938 - November 7, 2024
Donna June (Riehle) Dixon April 28, 1938 - November 7, 2024
Donna June (Riehle) Dixon April 28, 1938 - November 7, 2024   Funeral services for Donna June Dixon will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Prairie Hills …
Norma Jean Willson
November 17, 1930 - October 22, 2024
Norma Jean Willson November 17, 1930 - October 22, 2024
Norma Jean Willson November 17, 1930 - October 22, 2024 Norma Jean Willson, born November 17, 1930, to Joseph and Francis Konrath, passed away October 22, 2024, in Jackson, Wyoming, at 93, …
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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. 6174
Pursuant to the Wyoming Weed and Pest Control Act (Title 11, Chapter 5), the Board of Commissioners of Niobrara County will hold a public hearing on January 7th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to receive public comments on the appointment of Directors for the Niobrara County Weed and Pest Control District for Areas I and II.
Public Notice No. 6173
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.
Public Notice No. 6172
Predator Management District of Niobrara County Annual Meeting 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ Niobrara County Courthouse
Public Notice No. 6171
IN THE DISTRICT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF NIOBRARA, STATE OF WYOMING In Probate, Docket No. 2024-CV-794 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP HERMAN MARTIN A/K/A PHILLIP MARTIN Deceased.
Public Notice No. 6170
The regular meeting of the Niobrara County Commissioners commenced on November 7, 2024, at 9:05 a.m.