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Game and Fish collaborates with Women’s Correctional Center to stock community fisheries with catfish
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department partnered with the State of Wyoming Women’s Correctional Center in Lusk in mid-April to stock large channel catfish raised at the Center’s aquaculture facility. The aquaculture facility was created in 2007 and has reared catfish for stocking around...
Board approves four-day week for Glendo school
After consideration of comments made by 22 attendees of a public meeting in Glendo, in addition to an initial public meeting and board workshop in early April, the board of Platte County School District No. 1 approved a four-day school week for students in Glendo. The motion passed 5-0. Connie Eller and Chase Irvine were absent from the meeting.
Four Share the WyoPreps Athlete of the Week Honor 4-24-24 [VIDEO]
Three rodeo contestants and a terrific individual day on the track earned the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Wyoming WyoPreps Athlete of the Week awards for April 24, 2024. The girls’ honor was shared between rodeo cowgirl Kloe Nichols and Lusk senior track athlete Melody ZumBrunnen. The boys’ award went to rodeo cowboy team ropers Cam Johnson and Cael Espenscheid. They were chosen for their wonderful performances during the week of April 15 through April 20, 2024.
Rawhide Drug continues to give exceptional service to Niobrara County
In The Country Doctor, novelist Franz Kafka wrote, “Writing prescriptions is easy, but understanding people is hard.”. Fortunately, the staff of Rawhide Drug understand most of the people who come to them with prescriptions to be filled. After all, those people are members of the very same community where the Rawhide team lives. Situated in the cozy corner of 232 South Main, Rawhide Drug has been providing Lusk residents with personalized service for years. Under the capable leadership of Craig Frederick, the team of Harlie Jo Dreesen, Nery Bostick, and Wendi Dutcher Holt continue to manage the medicines that maintain the town’s collective health.
Glendo four-day school considered
GLENDO – Following up on inquiries from parents of Glendo School students, Platte County School District No. 1 is considering re-scheduling to a four-day school week. Though the issue has been raised by parents of Glendo students to past school boards, it has never been implemented. PCSD1 administration has...
Penfield jumps into final RMAC championships
CHADRON, NEBRASKA – Five years after graduating with the Niobrara County High School (NCHS) Class of 2019, Alec Penfield is winding down his time as a college student-athlete. The senior high jumper at Chadron State College has been among the best in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference since he arrived on campus, and with the final few weeks approaching fast, had a few moments to reminisce.
Williams throws hat into state political ring
NIOBRARA - Native Wyoming rancher J.D. Williams is throwing his hat into the political arena with his eyes firmly set on Wyoming House of Representative District Two. Williams originally hails from Saratoga, Wyoming, but he has made a name for himself locally. Niobrara County residents know him as a rancher and a cowboy who has spent the last three decades guiding cows through their annual production cycle. Williams believes that the cowboy and ranching professions have sufficiently prepared him to make the leap into Wyoming politics.
LEMS classes thank NEA for keeping the lights on
NIOBRARA - Lusk Elementary/Middle School (LEMS) first and second graders wanted to show their thanks to the linemen and support staff at Niobrara Electric Association (NEA) for working hard during last weekend’s spring storm. The students put together little buckets of snacks and goodies for the linemen and support...
Tiger coaches host basketball awards banquet
LUSK – Last week at the LEMS commons, the Niobrara County High School boys basketball team held their post season awards banquet. Head coach Ed Fullmer, along with assistants Andie Hubbard and Reece Andre handed out a dozen varsity letters and a pair of white letters for seniors Cory Bruegger and Camden Rose.
Tiger tracksters impress at Upton
UPTON – Both the Niobrara County high school and middle school track teams headed to Upton for the Mick Tonkel Classic on Friday, April 12. The boys scored 73.5 points to place fifth as a team while the girls scored 42.5 points to place seventh. Senior Cory Bruegger continued...
FBLA makes NCSD#1 proud
LUSK - The Niobrara County School District #1 school board met on April 10 for their monthly meeting. During the meeting, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team gave a brief presentation about their individual and team performances at the state competition. This is the largest team that FBLA has ever had to qualify for nationals. Each member of the FBLA team introduced themselves and gave a brief synopsis of what they competed in. They asked the school board if they would help with a donation to go towards their trip to Orlando, Florida from June 25 to July 3. The team has already prepared by doing a lot of fundraising this year. Some of the fundraisers include Career Technical Education (CTE) and Fine Arts Night on Wednesday, April 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at NCHS. Tickets will cost $12 for adults and $7 for children. FBLA team will also be hosting a Mustard Seed Dinner at St. George’s Episcopal church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 8. They are also working with the Niobrara Alumni Golf Tournament.
PhotoFest! Lusk Track Meet
A handful of schools came out for the annual Dennis Zowada Track Meet in Lusk on Saturday. It was another chance to qualify for the State Meet which is right around the corner in Casper. In the girls's team standings, Burns took 1st with 177.5, Southeast 2nd with 114 and Gordon Rushville from Nebraska was 3rd with 107. Lusk was a close 4th with 104.5, Pine Bluffs 5th with 82, and Guernsey was 6th with 20 points.
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