NIOBRARA COUNTY - An accident at 11:29 p.m. on Friday, May 1, resulted in the loss of three lives. The accident occurred approximately nine miles north of Lusk on US Highway 85. The highway was closed for several hours.

NIOBRARA COUNTY – Operation Remount Corporation is a charity famous for its work with veterans, first responders, and wild mustangs to help ease the traumas of war and of working high-stress careers.

NIOBRARA COUNTY - Stewardship: “The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.” Merriam-Webster Dictionary

LUSK – Election ballots have been counted and certified for Lusk. Current Mayor Doug Lytle earned 238 votes and can continue to serve in his role. This will be Lytle’s third time being elected.

LUSK – Families and hopeful business owners rely on the help from realtors and one agency, Clark & Associates, has been there to help throughout the years.

LUSK – Niobrara County High School (NCHS) students are planning a night filled with fun and an opportunity to showcase all their hard work at their Career Technical/Club Showcase Night on May 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at NCHS.

LUSK – The Niobrara Chamber of Commerce board of directors recently announced the new hire of Desi LeLeux as chamber director. LeLeux has over six years of experience in local government as …

NIOBRARA COUNTY – Niobrara County is known for its Legend of Rawhide, Homemakers Christmas Bazaar, fun during Alumni weekend and its friendly welcome to all who come to visit. However, there is one gem of a place known for over 100 years of rich history of digging up dinosaur fossils and is frequented by people from all over the United States and the world. Paleo Park has been a family ranch for generations, welcoming people to try their hand at digging up the past. 

LUSK - The journey began nine months ago.  Plans were already underway for America’s 250th Birthday celebration here in Lusk.  The Stagecoach Museum board had an idea–What if our local students researched the trailblazers of Lusk and Wyoming, and then presented them in conjunction with America’s 250th celebrations? Holly Kerkes, a 5th- and 6th-grade teacher at Lusk Elementary School, was charged with bringing the event to life.  Thus, the Young Chautauqua Living Museum event was born. 

Lusk will be celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary on August 8, 2026. Information will be made available about events as the time draws nearer. Meantime, reserve the date. By 1917, little Lusk, Wyoming, had grown into a bustling rail-side town frequented by travelers.  Of the several hotels established in Lusk around the turn of the century, the Henry Hotel stood out with its steam-heated rooms, electric lights, and hot and cold running water.  A classy, modern, and welcoming establishment, the Henry Hotel mirrored its owner, Mrs. Lena Larsen Henry.  Despite her natural professionalism and her charming personality, Lena Henry hadn’t ever anticipated becoming a business owner on the great plains of Wyoming.  Born in Flekkefjord, Norway in 1857, Lena and her best friend Louise immigrated to America in 1882, settling near Fargo, North Dakota.  From there they traveled to Cheyenne and earned their livings as housekeepers.  In 1887, Lena and Louise became interested in the mining boom near the town of Silver Cliff, Wyoming and headed north.  They were among the first half dozen women to settle in the area.  Lena quickly became a prominent figure in the community, operating a successful restaurant and building friendships with the locals.  Lena was one of the last people to talk to Constable Gunn only minutes before he was killed in the shootout at the Walker’s and Water’s Saloon.

NIOBRARA COUNTY – The Niobrara County Commissioners discussed the Bridger Pipeline project with visitors during the commissioners’ meeting on April 21.

CASPER - What unfolded in Casper this past week was more than a competition—it was a powerful display of dedication, teamwork, and the growing strength of Niobrara County’s SkillsUSA Chapter. The SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Competition was held April 13–15, in Casper , where the Niobrara County Chapter was proudly represented by 17 members competing in events ranging from welding fabrication to public speaking. Club Advisor Joseph Martinez led the team, and every student showcased exceptional effort, with many entering new contests and achieving personal bests. 

LUSK - Lusk will be celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary on August 8, 2026. Information will be made available about events as the time draws nearer. Meantime, reserve the date.

CHEYENNE – The Niobrara County High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) team has once again headed to the National Convention in Washington, D.C. in July. The FCCLA …

LARAMIE – The Rawhide Future Farmers of America (FFA) middle school meat judging team has again made Niobrara County proud with their 2026 Wyoming FFA Champion Meats Evaluation. The team consisted of four middle schoolers and one high school senior who competed on April 8 in Laramie.

LUSK – The Niobrara County School District #1 (NCSD #1) discussed several items during their board meeting on April 13. The school board discussed Wednesday night’s school activities. Last …

NIOBRARA COUNTY – The Niobrara Commissioners heard from Niobrara County Emergency Management Coordinator Jame Santistevan during their April 7 meeting regarding the countywide partial fire ban.

LUSK – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman is no stranger to a busy schedule, with business in Washington D.C. and traveling across Wyoming, having already held 11 town halls. Hageman took some time prior to her town hall in Lusk on April 2. Hageman had also recently held a state-wide town hall with U.S. Representative Jim Jordan from Ohio. According to Hageman, her town hall with Jordan drew over 6,000 people to hear about all the work she and Jordan have been doing with the judiciary committee.

LUSK - The Niobrara County Hospital Auxiliary salad luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 16, at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

NIOBRARA COUNTY – An incident involving several cars being run off the road occurred on April 5 on north US Highway 85 at approximately 1:45 p.m. It was reported to the Niobrara County Sheriff’s Department that a red Jeep Wrangler had been involved in running other motorists off the highway because of reckless driving.