NIOBRARA COUNTY – It is hard to believe that under- going a brief period of faux incarceration could prove to be such a hit with a community. Yet, this proved to be exactly the case with an …

LUSK – Niobrara County Library is known to host a variety of events throughout the year and July 17 is no different. Two musical duos, Rough & Tumble and The Honey Badgers, will be …

NIOBRARA – For the first time in Ni- obrara County, the Rawhide Ranch and Rodeo will be held on July 25 and 26. The event is known as the “The World’s Richest Ranch Rodeo.” Local ranched Scott West has taken the reins and will be organizing the rodeo for the first time.

NIOBRARA COUNTY – The faithful flock of the Lusk Alliance Church gathered on Sunday, July 13 to bid farewell to their beloved pas- tor, Joel Richardson. After 18-and- a-half years, Richardson …

LUSK – The 4th of July was filled with get togethers, BBQ’s and brilliant fire-works booming throughout the town.

NIOBRARA COUNTY – The issue of election integrity has become nearly ubiquitous, and even a small, re- mote town like Lusk is not immune. Niobrara County Clerk Becky Freeman has been drawn into a lawsuit challenging House Bill 156, which presents Wyoming Voters with new proof-of-residency and proof-of-citizen requirements. The lawsuit has been filed by the Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) against Secretary of State Chuck Gray and all of the county clerks of Wyoming. It is the conviction of the ESPC that HB 156, which was championed by Gray, imposes unnecessarily harsh restrictions upon Wyoming voters. Such restrictions, the ESPC contends, would disproportionately affect certain classes.

LUSK – July 3, 2025 – A trio of Niobrara County middle school students – Grant Ashurst, Linken Heth, and Braxton Hodge has made history by winning gold at the 2025 SkillsUSA …

LUSK – Humility, honor, pride and gratitude were just a few of the emo- tions last Thursday at the Niobrara Country Club. The Niobrara County School District Hall of Fame committee hosted the …

NIOBRARA COUNTY – Residents of Niobrara County gleefully entered a land of literacy on Saturday, June 28, when the Niobrara County Library held its annual book sale.

NIOBRARA COUNTY – Niobrara County residents took a step back in time on Saturday, June 28, as tours of the old Niobrara County Jail were held. The tours helped kick off Alumni weekend and gave visitors an opportunity to glimpse back at an aspect of county life in the very early 20th century. Built in 1913, the jail was the sight of at least one prisoner suicide and a harrowing home intrusion.

LUSK – Nearly 11 months have passed since Natasha Requejo vanished without a trace, leaving behind seven children and a com- munity desperate for answers. The 41-year-old Lusk mother was …

NIOBRARA – On June 17, Niobrara County and the town of Lusk were surrounded by severe thunderstorms that produced two funnel clouds east and west of Lusk. According to Niobrara County …

LUSK – The Niobrara Coun- ty Alumni Association will be hosting the third annual Niobr- ara County School District #1 Hall of Fame Banquet on June 26 at the Lusk Country Club at 7:15 p.m. …

LUSK – Mildrew Lewis was surprised on June 19 by the Niobrara Homemak- ers with their “Unsung Hero Award.” Lewis’s daughter brought her to the Pizza Place under the …

  LUSK – Many quilters, local and out- of- towners, are disappointed to hear of the sale of their favorite quilt shop, Lickety Stitch Quilt Shop. After over 15 …

LUSK – Lusk has always offered shelter to victims of domestic crime. That sanctuary existed in the form of Helpmate. Sadly, Helpmate closed its doors in 2024. Now, the Converse Hope Center has stepped in to fill the vacuum.

NIOBRARA - Marvel Comics founder Stan Lee once said, “A picture is worth a thousand words but a comic is worth a million.” And, a new generation of cartoonists will be creating a …

NIOBRARA – On June 28, Lusk will experience a gathering of Niobrara County Alumni and golfers for some BBQ and a book sale at the Library and Friends of the Library ice cream social. The Dale and Dorothy Jordan Memorial five point Pitch Tournament will be held at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds in the Shooting Sports Complex with sign up at 11:30 and the tournament beginning at 12:30 p.m.

LUSK – If your passions are planes and classic cars, then this weekend’s event is for you. The Lusk Municipal Airport will host its fourth annual Fly-In and Drive In on June 19. The …

NIOBRARA – The Niobrara County commissioners heard from visitors voicing their concerns about the upcoming Sidewinder project during their meeting held on June 3. Mark Groh presented the …