LUSK – St. Patrick’s Day is not just about wearing green and avoiding pinches. The holiday will have a new spin for community members planning to celebrate with green beers. Niobrara …

NIOBRARA COUNTY – During a special meeting held on March 5, the Niobrara County School District #1(NCSD #1) made a motion to place Superintendent Dan Schmidt on paid personal leave until a date …

LUSK- Niobrara County’s VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Auxiliary #3511 members are helping bring awareness concerning the VFW National Home’s 100 th birthday and about the famous …

Niobrara County Prevention Specialist Kassidy Miller recently introduced a new class to Niobrara County High School (NCHS) students. The class, Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST), is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program. As part of LST, Miller has been teaching students about the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug use and violence. LST covers major social and psychological factors that contribute to substance abuse and other deleterious teenage behavioral proclivities.

On Tuesday evening, the Lusk Town Council approved fees up to but not exceeding $750 for pet owners relinquishing animals to Lusk Animal Control for adoption. According to Mayor Doug Lytle, the amendment to this resolution concerning pets was necessitated by the increased expense of caring for relinquished pets. Most pet adoption agencies stipulate that former owners to spay or neuter the animals being relinquished. Additionally, former owners are typically required to cover the cost of feeding ad transporting the animal and provide up-to-date vaccinations.

NIOBRARA COUNTY - A crowd of citizens listened while the Niobrara County Commissioners discussed their final changes to the Draft Land Use Plan during a meeting on March 4.

LUSK – Like Australian James Harrison, who is credited with making 1,173 blood donations and was recently featured in the news, several citizens came to donate blood during the Niobrara County High School Student Council blood drive on March 4.

The Niobrara County Local Emergency Committee (LEPC) met for their quarterly meeting on February 18. Several local members representing their respective entities were in attendance. Robby Gallob, the American Red Cross Community Disaster Program Manager, attended the meeting as well.

Brian France once said, “Rumors are always interesting, but they’re seldom right.” France’s words ostensibly hold sway in relation to a pervasive murmur making the rounds within the more cynical quarters of Lusk. This particularly disconcerting whisper involves the possible closure of the Niobrara County Sheriff’s Office because of ongoing staffing shortages. Sheriff Randy Starkey recently assured the Herald that such rumors are baseless.

 NIOBRARA COUNTY - The University of Wyoming Extension recently appointed Kellie Chichester as the Niobrara County community vitality and health educator.

The Niobrara County School District #1 held their meeting on February 17. The highlight of the meeting was a presentation given by the Lusk LEGOS Robotics team. The Robotics team spoke about their competition at the 2024 First LEGO League Wyoming State Championship.

NIOBRARA COUNTY – Niobrara County Commissioners discussed a draft of the Land Use Plan on February 18. The discussion specifically concerned the definition of property rights, customs, and culture. Commissioner Elaine Griffith read the proposed amendments to the Land Use Plan.

PLATTE COUNTY – On Saturday, February 15 at 9:56 a.m. the Platte County Sheriff’s Office received a report indicating a side-by-side vehicle had possibly gone through the ice at Glendo Lake between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

NIOBRARA COUNTY - John Irving once observed, “Your memory is a monster; you forget – it doesn’t.” And there is one vivid image that Jim Kremers’ memory refuses to let him forget. Unfortunately, the image isn’t a pleasant one. “There are very few days that go by that I do not see a gun looking at me,” Kremers said. The gun to which Kremers is referring was gripped in the hand of Charles Lannie Moses Jr., an armed fugitive who found his way onto the Kremers ranch on February 15, 2000. Last Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of that harrowing scene. At that time, Kremers believed that it was the last scene he would ever see. “It might have been the end of me or my son,” Kremers said.

CHEYENNE, WYOMING - SF 69: Homeowner Property Tax Exemption. This bill proposes a 50% property tax exemption for homeowners on their primary residences. Notably, in its original form from the Senate it did not include provisions for backfill to local governments for the resulting loss in revenue. My position today is the same as it has been…the proposed 50% property tax cut is an unwise policy change for Wyoming, and for small town Wyoming in particular. 

LUSK - Jean Zerbe has been a staple of Niobrara County for years with her shop, Zerbe Prairie Creation, LLC. While the physical shop has been closed for a considerable span of time, Zerbe has managed to maintain an online presence.

LUSK – The Lusk Town Council met on February 4 and the conversational centerpiece was the price of golfing at the Lusk Municipal Golf Course during tournaments.

NIOBRARA COUNTY - Niobrara County residents let their views regarding the Niobrara County Land Use Plan be known during a public hearing held at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, February 4.

CHEYENNE - Regarding the supplemental budget which we worked on this past week.  The Governor makes a recommendation to the legislature and the Joint Appropriation Committee (JAC), who is made up of appropriators from the House and from the Senate, who then mark up the Governor’s recommendation.  The House Appropriations Committee then brings the JAC recommendation to the House of Representatives and likewise the Senate Appropriations Committee presents the JAC recommendation to the Senate.

NOBRARA COUNTY - As February 14 approaches, the community of Lusk is preparing to spread love and cheer with fun events and activities for all ages.