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  • Colin Tiernan photos
    Sharon Kemp (right) talks about Wednesday’s to-do list with Rena Lewis at Trails Apartments in Glenrock. 

    Shutdown could impact residents
    01/24/2019 - 05:20

  • Eddie Poe photos
    Senior Yesi Hermosillo rises for a shot above Riley Shaw during Glenrock’s home matchup against Lusk last Friday. The Lady Herders continue to push themselves both on and off the court as they search for their first win of the season. 

    Trusting in themselves
    01/24/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photos
    Jess Grant (center) receives help with his school work from Lexus Single (far right) while Layton Single looks on during a regular school day at Boxelder Rural School Jan. 14.

    Learning as a family, the rural way: School house educates CCSD#2 students high up the mountain
    01/17/2019 - 05:20

  • Eddie Poe photos
    Kale Kuhlman puts up a shot between two defenders in the paint during Glenrock’s home game against Wheatland last Saturday. The Herders improved to 9-3 on the season with a 43-40 win in come-from-behind fashion. 

    Glenrock holds off Wheatland in defensive showdown
    01/17/2019 - 05:20

  • Eddie Poe photo
    Senior Ian Arnold lifts Kyle Thurin of Burns over his shoulder during the 182-pound championship match at the Shane Shatto Memorial Tournament in Douglas Jan. 5. Arnold took first to help lead the Herders to a seventh-place finish and the top placing among all 2A schools. 

    Lifting the Herd: Arnold takes first at Shatto Invite, Glenrock earns top 2A placing
    01/10/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photo
    Travis Blankenbaker unloads a flange bushing used for underground mining equipment after being machined on a lathe at McGinley Manufacturing Jan. 4. Blankenbaker has worked at McGinley Manufacturing three years, originally starting out as a welder.

    Metal Masters: McGinley machines mining parts, high-tech medical drill
    01/10/2019 - 05:20
  • Enterprise pitches quarter cent tax to commissioners
    12/20/2018 - 05:20

  • Eddie Poe photo

    Reigning three-time state champion Tate Stoddard wraps up his Newcastle opponent before a victory by pin. 

    Grapplers take down Newcastle, build on senior leadership
    12/20/2018 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photos
    Jaren Fritz puts up a shot between two defenders during a game against Thermopolis Dec. 8 during the Herder Classic at Glenrock High School. The Herders went 4-0 to sweep the tournament with wins over Greybull, Rocky Mountain, Thermopolis and Big Horn. 

    Glenrock outpaces #5 Big Horn, sweeps tourney at Herder Classic
    12/13/2018 - 05:20

  • File photo
    The Town of Glenrock has secured more than $600,000 in funding to complete the walking and bike path. 

    Walkin’ on grant money: Glenrock path will be finished in 2019
    12/13/2018 - 05:20

  • File photos
    Senior Tate Stoddard lowers himself down into position during a match at the Ron Thon Invite last season. Stoddard returns to the Herders wrestling team as a three-time state champion and will look to lead Glenrock past 2A powerhouse Moorcroft after finishing second at last year’s state tournament. 

    Herders set to continue wrestling dominance, return senior leadership
    12/06/2018 - 05:20

  • Colin Tiernan photo
    Apprentice Ronnie Salas gets a pole ready before his Short Powerline Service crew deadends a stretch of powerline servicing a new pad north of Bill.  

    Spike in demand forces employers to hire more workers
    12/06/2018 - 05:20

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    The Glenrock Herders huddle together prior to the start of a regional game last season. After finishing third in 2A Southeast with an 11-14 overall record, the Herders return this season with strong senior leadership and added size on the court. 

    Herders return with size, experience; setting high expecations
    11/29/2018 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photo
    Casper Police Department officer Ben Baedke walks K-9 Vinn to another section of Glenrock Junior/Senior High School with Converse County School District No. 2 Superintendent Coley Shadrick (at right) during a random drug search of the facility Nov. 20, which resulted in one hit on marijuana.

    Random drug search at GHS nets one hit
    11/29/2018 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photo
    Parents and fans gathered on the field following Glenrock’s final regular-season game Oct. 19 to thank Kumpula for his commitment and dedication to the Herder football program over the last 24 years. 

    The End of an Era
    11/22/2018 - 05:20

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Sports

Eddie Poe photos
Senior Yesi Hermosillo rises for a shot above Riley Shaw during Glenrock’s home matchup against Lusk last Friday. The Lady Herders continue to push themselves both on and off the court as they search for their first win of the season. 

01/24/2019 - 05:20
Trusting in themselves

As the sounds of boys basketball practice echoed out of the gym Tuesday evening, the Lady Herders begin to file into the weight room. It’s 5:15 p.m.

Glenrock holds off Wheatland in defensive showdown
Lifting the Herd: Arnold takes first at Shatto Invite, Glenrock earns top 2A placing
Grapplers take down Newcastle, build on senior leadership
Glenrock outpaces #5 Big Horn, sweeps tourney at Herder Classic
Herders set to continue wrestling dominance, return senior leadership

Opinion

05/31/2018 - 18:57
Petting the whale

So, Jim and I got married! No more planning, decisions or dreaming of the perfect day.
I can honestly say that we were both so incredibly happy with our day, smiles were plastered on our faces for a few days after.

Try to sit back and relax
New home on the range
Hurricane crisis news chops affects us all
Surviving the 2017 eclipse
Are you ready for some fun?

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