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Governor Mark Gordon spoke to the WYVA graduates, attendees and faculty during the WYVA graduation ceremony.

NCHS graduation celebrates the class of 2025

LUSK – Niobrara County High School (NCHS) seniors were celebrated during the NCHS graduation on May 19. The graduates were given praises and honors for their hard work and celebrating together as they look towards the future. Salutatorians were Haven Hendricks and Gracie ZumBrunnen. The honor of valedictorian was Tessa Manning.

Niobrara Commissioners discuss WYOHelp contract

NIOBRARA COUNTY – The Niobrara County Commissioners met on May 20.  The commissioners heard updates about the Community Juvenile Service Board (CJSB). County attorney Annie Wasserburger and Clerk of District Court and CJSB board chairwoman Chrisanna Lund updated the commissioners about the WYO HELP contract.

Governor Mark Gordon visits NCSD #1

LUSK – On May 13, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon took time out of his busy schedule to visit with the faculty, parents and students of Niobrara County School District #1 (NCSD #1). This was Governor Gordon’s first visit to NCSD #1. Niobrara County High School (NCHS) school counselor Michelle Ogburn made arrangements for the visit through Governor Gordon’s office.
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Hall of Fame committee introduces Class of 2025 By Cory Griffith Contributing Writer LUSK: The Niobrara County School District Hall of Fame selection committee has been meeting regularly, and after potential applicants were reviewed, has released this ye

LUSK: The Niobrara County School District Hall of Fame selection committee has been meeting regularly, and after potential applicants were reviewed, has released this year’s group of inductees. Among the applications received- William “Al” Taylor, Steve Baribeau, Mark Lohr, Randy Corley and Ron Nelson were voted into the third NCSD Hall of Fame class. A few highlights of the honorees include (with full bios to be published later):
LincolnHeth: Lincoln Heth-long jump

Tigers Secure 5 SEWAC All Conference Nods

LUSK - For the second weekend in a row, Lusk hosted a track meet at NCHS.  Five high school teams and seven middle school teams converged on Lusk to compete in the SEWAC track meet.

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Ridge Kupke chips from short of the green on the 1st hole at Hay Creek Golf Club.   
Tiger golf teams finish their spring season
LUSK - The Tiger Boys and Girls Golf Teams finished up their 2025 Spring Season with the Championships in Wright on May 9-10.  The Tigers were greeted with a well-conditioned course and beautiful weather for the championship.  The first day saw very little wind and the competitors took advantage of the perfect conditions.  Hudson Leimser shot a career best 75 (39-36) to tie for 4th place after the first 18 holes. 
Coach Ron Nelson (left to right), Raynce Brott, Nathan Miller and Coach Sandra Johnson.
Tigers Compete Well Against the Best
Five high school tracksters qualified for the prestigious Best in the West Classic held in Scottsbluff on Tuesday.  This meet features the best track athletes in Eastern Wyoming and Western …
: Hudson Leimser tees off during the Tiger Invitational in Lusk.
Spring Gold interrupted by mother nature
The Tiger Golf Teams have had a sporadic Spring Golf Season thus far.  Two of the first three tournaments of the season were cancelled due to weather and combined with a multitude of school activities the Tiger Team has participated in just three events so far. 
Nathan Miller

Tiger track hosts Dennis Zowada Invite

The Tiger track program hosted the Dennis Zowada Invite on Saturday at Gibson Stadium.  Both teams finished in 5th place out of the 12 team field.  The girls scored 68 points while the boys scored 60.

Middle School Competes in Best in the West

Several middle school track athletes participated in Best in the West Meet in Scottsbluff on Tuesday. For the boys, Grant Ashurst pole vaulted to a gold medal clearing a personal best 9’ …
Bristol Cardwell prepares for her race.

Five Tigers Prequalify in Eight Events

The Tigers opened their 2025 track and field campaign in Pine Bluffs on Friday.  The boys finished with 43 points to place 6th while the girls scored 12.7 to finish 9th.   Nathan …
2025 Track and Field team pic cutline Nathan Miller (front L-R), Cian Kimes, Abby Glavan, Kyra Willey, Gracie ZumBrunnen, Royal Kremers, Kayden Goodwin and Joaquin Cassiano. Sophia Durham (middle L-R), Brecken Ricker, Emily ZumBrunnen, Addisyn Bauersachs, Marleigh Smith, Jaci Vetter and Bristol Cardwell. Gunner Miller (back L-R), Raynce Brott, Isaac Assman, Brady Swisher, Charlie Gaukel and Aiden Beslich. Not pictured is Jackson Smith, Connor Luker, Malachi Ybarra and Skyler Daniels.

NCHS thinclads hit the ground running

LUSK: Spring in Wyoming is not always very cooperative with track and field season, but veteran coaches Sandra Johnson and Jim Lyons have been around long enough to adjust accordingly. Johnson enters …
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.

Rawhide Gymnastics sees state action for the first time

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.
Obituaries
Glenn Taylor December 1, 1948 - May 8, 2025
Glenn Taylor December 1, 1948 - May 8, 2025 Glenn Taylor age 74, passed away on May 8, 2025, in Lusk, Wyoming. Born on December 1, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Glenn was the son of …
Ronald E. Meier February 24, 1948-April 28, 2025
Ronald E. Meier February 24, 1948-April 28, 2025
Ron Meier, age 77, of Torrington, Wyoming, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado after a short illness.  Cremation has taken place, and per his request, there will be no services.  There will be inurnment at Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
William Harley Cushman September 30, 1936 - May 4, 2025
William Harley Cushman September 30, 1936 - May 4, 2025
Harley Cushman, age 88, was at home when he left this world to go to heaven on May 4, 2025. Graveside services will be held at the Jireh Cemetery Highway 85 N Jireh Rd Keeline, Wyoming, on Sunday, May 11 at 1 p.m., with a reception to follow at the Shooting Sports Arena at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds in Lusk for fellowship.
Katie JoAnne Peterson June 6, 1978 - April 26, 2025
Katie JoAnne Peterson June 6, 1978 - April 26, 2025
Katie JoAnne Peterson passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, in her mother’s home in Lusk, Wyoming.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Prairie Hills Community Center in Lusk, Wyoming.  Inurnment will follow in the Lusk Cemetery.
Death Notice Katie Peterson
Death Notice Katie Peterson Katie Peterson, age 46, of Lusk, Wyoming passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday April 26, 2025.  Service details are pending.  Pier Funeral …

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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 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, June 10, 2025, and WOGCC Examiners will meet beginning Monday, June 9, 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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