MANVILLE – Members of the Manville Community Church recently celebrated 100 years.

LUSK – Vitalant will be in Lusk on July 7 from 2 – 6:30 p.m. at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds.

NIOBRARA COUNTY - Chartis, a leading healthcare advisory firm, recently announced the 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and the 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals. This annual awards program, which is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals.

MANVILLE – The Niobrara Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a night of family fun by sponsoring the C&M Circus on July 11 in Manville.

LUSK- Master of Ceremonies J.D. Wasserburger recalled stories of this year’s honored guests, as the Niobrara County School District Hall of Fame inducted their fourth class. The event continues to grow as evidenced by the crowd last Thursday at the Niobrara Country Club.

LUSK – Niobrara County Alumni weekend will be full of family fun, classmates meeting again, yard sales, book sales, golf and so much more.

LUSK – It is no secret that Wyoming’s uncharacteristically mild winter produced very little moisture. The parched, brown landscape surrounding Niobrara County portends an exceedingly dry summer. Of course, such conditions are especially hospitable to fire, that ravenous force that can consume any combustible material if left uncontained. So, it is only natural that looming July 4 celebrations are sparking (no pun intended) some concern. Among those voicing such concerns is Lusk resident Leslie Lemons, who believes the exceptionally arid terrain could be set ablaze by an uncontrolled fireworks display.

MANVILLE – Fireworks, parade, and BBQ are what one can expect during the town of Manville’s annual 4th of July celebration.

VAN TASSELL - By Van Tassell celebrated both Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States on Sunday, July 14, during its “A Day in the Life of Van Tassell”. 

LUSK - Wind turbines, AI centers, illegal immigration, and preservation of Wyoming’s core industries were just some of the hot-button topics tackled at a meet-and-greet with Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Thursday, June 18. The event, which was held at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds, provided county residents with a chance to learn more about Gray’s current bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Gray hopes to replace Harriet Hageman as she seeks to win a race for the U.S. Senate. The current Wyoming Secretary of State went around the room and asked attendees to share the two issues they consider to be most important in this year’s election.

ALANTA, GEORGIA - Seven students representing Niobrara County SkillsUSA traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete in the 2026 National Leadership and Skills Conference, held June 1–6. The students entered three competitions: the team of Braxton Hodge, Cody Yeager, and Leighton Single competed in the Community Service category; Will Kruse, Lane Clark, and Tyke Coffman entered the American Spirit competition; and Addi Lytle was the chapter’s only individual competitor, entering the T-Shirt Design contest.

LUSK – The Niobrara County Sheriff’s Office recently helped Nebraska by collecting donations for those fighting the South Fork Fire near Crawford, Nebraska.

NIOBRARA COUNTY – A unique experience for dads and kids has been offered throughout the years during the Hanson Research Station open house on Father’s Day, June 21.

LUSK - On June 20, 1886, 140 years ago, the first lots were sold in the new townsite of Lusk, Wyoming Territory. Forty lots were sold at public auction for $165 to $475.

LUSK - The Niobrara County Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back the summer market season with a fresh look and new activities for the community to enjoy. This year, the market has been renamed the Niobrara Community Market, and we are looking forward to building on the success of previous years while adding new features and opportunities for businesses, families, and visitors to connect.

LUSK – The Tiger Plunge Swimming Pool was in full swing on opening day, June 6, with over 116 patrons starting out the first day and five lifeguards on duty. Joyce Hammer returned as pool manager and reports she is glad to be back. This year, Rachel Walker is the assistant manager.

LUSK – The Town of Lusk Council has assigned an additional duty to the Lusk Animal Control officer, Doug Jergenson, who will now help enforce codes related to town ordinances.

NIOBRARA COUNTY - Along the stretch of U.S. Highway 20 where the Wyoming plains begin their final roll toward the Nebraska border, there exists a community that defies the modern definition of a "ghost town." While many frontier settlements of the late 19th century have vanished into the sagebrush, Van Tassell remains an incorporated entity, holding the title of the least populous town in the nation’s least populous state.

NIOBRARA COUNTY – Niobrara County Commissioners have been kicking around ideas of what to do with the old jail by the Niobrara County Courthouse. After a long, hard look at the difficult balance between historical context and county expenses, the commissioners have decided, mindful of what the community has said they would like to see happen and of the costs and expenses to the county.

LUSK – As the old aphorism goes, one man's junk is another man's treasure; this is exactly what Lusk Elementary/Middle School (LEMS) is hoping for their garage and bake sale on June 27 at LEMS.