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Tessa Traw (left) and Morgan Nolan are open for business at the Sunshine & Spurs Childcare Center, LLC.

NCH addresses the community following Dr. Falkenburg’s resignation

LUSK – The Niobrara Community Hospital board recently posted on the hospital’s Facebook page to acknowledge Dr. Jolene Falkenburg’s resignation and note its impact on the community.

Lusk Collective Market

LUSK – Although the community's beloved quilt shop, Lickety Stitch, has closed, owner Karen Wisseman has decided to pursue a different direction to keep offering business opportunities for local vendors.

Lusk Municipal Golf Course and Country Club

LUSK - On Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend, almost the entire Whiteaker family gathered in Lusk and built a beautiful brick bench as a memorial to Don. They knew how much the golf course and town meant to Don and Dot, and to Marybeth and Tom as they were growing up.
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Maci Lyons is all smiles as she competes.

XC Season Hits Halfway Mark

KIMBALL, NEBRASKAS - The Tiger XC team tried a new course on Friday as they journeyed to Kimball, Nebraska. to run a fairly flat race on their golf course.  As of the time of this article, no official results have been posted, so there are no specific times.

Lady Tigers struggle at BH tourney

CRAWFORD, NEBRASKA - Niobrara County High School had a busy week of volleyball that began with a triangular in Cornhusker territory last Tuesday. The Lady Tigers faced Crawford/Sioux County and came up short in two sets. Scores went 25-17 and 25-19.
The Tigers played hard during their game last weekend.
Bulldogs drop Tigers to 0-2
LUSK - Friday night’s pregame ceremony was a stirring tribute to 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. Niobrara County High School honored the first responders and lives lost from that tragic day, long before any of these current players were born yet. It was the first time Sundance has visited Gibson Field at Fullmer Stadium since 2010.
Top six finishes for Lyons and Gaukel
GERING, NEBRASKA - The Tiger cross country runners faced hot weather on Friday in Gering, where temperatures reached the 90s during several races, with little relief.
Sarah Krein goes for the ball.
Lady Tigers take down LFL in five sets
LINGLE - Niobrara County High School had a light schedule this past week, but it was productive. The Lady Tigers went to Dogger Gym last Thursday evening and came home with a thrilling five-set win over Lingle-Fort Laramie.
#52 Raynce Brott.

Punchers slip past Tigers

LUSK - It had to be the first game jitters and near 90 degree temperatures that affected both squads in the season opener last Friday night. Niobrara County High School and Big Piney combined for seven penalties in an ugly first quarter on the new turf on Gibson Field at Fullmer Stadium.

XC Runners Open Season

NEWCASTLE - The Tiger Cross Country team opened its 2026 campaign by traveling to Mallo Camp north of Newcastle on Friday to compete.

Tiger golfers gain valuable experience

CHEYENNE - Last Thursday and Friday, the Niobrara County Golf Team traveled to Cheyenne to take on 4A and 3A competition at the Airport Golf Course.  The Tigers competed against Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne East, and Cheyenne South's varsity teams, along with Casper Natrona, Casper Kelly Walsh, Laramie, and Torrington's Varsity. 

Lady Tigers open season at Dogger Invite

LINGLE - Niobrara County High School tipped off the volleyball season last Friday, and came home with two wins in three matches. After two years of 1A competition, Lusk is back in 2A. Despite the switch, the Lady Tigers faced some familiar opponents at the Dogger Invitational.

Tigers prepare for home opener vs Big Piney

SHOSHONI - The Tiger football team met the squad that eliminated them from the 2025 playoffs in a scrimmage last Saturday afternoon. The neutral-site matchup against Greybull featured perfect temperatures and a storm cloud that lingered over the Wind River Canyon.
Obituaries
Jesus James Rodriguez
Jesus James Rodriguez March 8, 1927 -September 12, 2026 A celebration of life for Jesus James Rodriguez, 99, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Twisters Bed and …
Patrick J. Dooley
Patrick J. Dooley April 15, 1954 - August 22, 2026 Patrick J. Dooley passed away at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, on August 22, 2026, after battling …
Judith Marie (Judi) Bruns

November 11, 1948 – August 17, 2026
Judith Marie (Judi) Bruns November 11, 1948 – August 17, 2026
Judith Marie (Judi) Bruns November 11, 1948 – August 17, 2026 CORTEZ, COLORADO – Judith Marie Bruns, (Judi) 77, passed away peacefully on August 17. She was born in Rushville, Nebraska …
Rebecca Joy (Jacobson) Diercks

February 1, 1952 - August 17, 2026
Rebecca Joy (Jacobson) Diercks February 1, 1952 - August 17, 2026
In loving memory of Rebecca Joy (Jacobson) Diercks. LUSK - Rebecca passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, August 21, at Niobrara County Hospital at the age of 74. She was surrounded by her family and the comforting sounds of her favorite network: Home and Garden Television.
SuEllen F. Mclean

October 12, 1965 - July 22, 2026
SuEllen F. Mclean October 12, 1965 - July 22, 2026
CASPER -SuEllen F. McLean, 80, passed away suddenly on July 22, 2026, surrounded by family.  Sue was born in Casper on January 27, 1946 and married Clair S. (Mac) McLean on October 12, 1965; they were married 60 years and shared two daughters.  Sue retired from the Niobrara County school system in 1995.
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Public notices
Public Notice No. 6423
PUBLIC NOTICE Vacant State Trust Land for Lease The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments is now accepting applications for the following vacant grazing and agricultural lease: Lease No. 1-8906, Niobrara County, Containing 640.00 acres.
Public Notice No. 6422
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, October 13, 2026, and WOGCC Examiners will meet beginning Monday, October 12, 2026, 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.
Public Notice No. 6421
PUBLIC NOTICE The Niobrara County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 8:59 a.m. Present were Chairman Patrick Wade, Vice-Chair Elaine Griffith, Commissioner Jeb Hanson, and County Clerk Becky L. Freeman. Also in attendance were Sheriff Randy Starkey, Patti Miller of The Lusk Herald, Bobby Giesse, Marlin Godfrey, and county commissioner candidates Tiffany Thurston and Kevin Baars. Chairman Wade led the Pledge of Allegiance. Road & Bridge - Foreman Fred Thomas met with the Commissioners to discuss county roads and bridges.
Public Notice No. 6420
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NIOBRARA COUNTY, WYOMING In the Matter of the Estate of ) PROBATE NO. 2026-CV-0000846 ) Dale Brent Wickersham, ) also sometimes known as ) Dale B. Wickersham, and ) Dale Wickersham, ) ) Deceased. )
Public Notice No. 6419
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF NIOBRARA, STATE OF WYOMING In Probate, Docket No. 2026-CV-0000849 ****************************** IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSEZANNA M. STURGEON DECEASED NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROSEZANNA M. STURGEON