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  • Harrison Epstein photo
    Sophomore Adelaide Williams (from left), senior Mandi Tvedt and sophomore Skylar Harford discuss the team’s five-on-five passing drills during the team’s Dec. 2 practice. The three are expected to play significant roles for the Lady Herders basketball team this season. 

    Lady Herders emphasize youth in first week of practice
    12/05/2019 - 18:47

  • Cinthia Stimson photo
    GVFD Station 1 Captain Shon Lindsey and Acting Fire Chief Rob Brewer go over paperwork prior to the start of their business meeting at the fire hall Dec. 2.

    Fire department takes pride in protecting Glenrock’s structures, helping community members
    12/05/2019 - 18:35

  • Running back Kade Guenther (25) cruises past the Newcastle defense for a touchdown earlier this season. Guenther was the only junior Herder named to the All-Conference team.

    Postseason praise heaped on Herders
    11/28/2019 - 05:59
  • An opening to remember
    11/28/2019 - 05:59

  • Harrison Epstein photo
    Cyler Lewis from Glenrock High School puts on a hat featuring his new school, York College in Nebraska. Lewis signed to play baseball with the Panthers Nov. 13.

    From Herder to Panther
    11/21/2019 - 05:59

  • Mike Moore photos
    Manuela Tagliari stirs a sizzling pan of steak, peppers and onions as teammate Emily Martinez looks on as the two take one final practice cooking their fajita bites before heading to the Iron Taco Culinary Competition hosted by fast food chain Taco John’s.

    A Bite-Size Battle
    11/21/2019 - 05:59

  • Harrison Epstein photos
    Mandi Tvedt (12), Adelaide Williams (from left), Skylar Harford and Amanda Shillcox celebrate winning a difficult point in the opening match against the Wind River Cougars. Glenrock lost the match 1–3.

    Hard-fought finish
    11/14/2019 - 05:59

  • Pat Fulton photo
    Glenrock/Converse County firefighters, the Glenrock Police Department and the Converse County Sheriff’s Office responded to a gas explosion at 71 Brubaker Road in Glenrock on the afternoon of Nov. 9.

    Gas explodes in back of U-Haul trailer due to propane leak
    11/14/2019 - 05:59

  • Mike Moore photo
    Parents Katie and Chris Walters settle into their Glenrock home with children Colton, 3, (at left) and Ashton, 5, after spending the past decade bouncing around while serving in the Army.

    A New Mission: Married veterans settle into civilian life
    11/07/2019 - 05:59

  • File photo
    Herders Alyssa Collier (from left), Adelaide Williams, Amanda Shillcox and Keely Ottersbach celebrate a point during the team’s senior night earlier this season. The Glenrock girls will be playing in the 2A State Tournament beginning Nov. 7. 

    Herder volleyball heads into State as No. 4 seed
    11/07/2019 - 05:59

  • Harrison Epstein photo
    Josie Mares (at right) who played the delivery person reads through her lines backstage while Sage Preston, who played Fay Strange,  performs during last week’s opening show of the high school performance of Murder at Crimson House at the Glenrock Intermediate School auditorium.

    Murder At Crimson House
    10/31/2019 - 05:59

  • File photo
    Herders running back Kade Guenther drives down the field against Thermopolis. In the season finale with Moorcroft, Guenther rushed for 93 yards and one touchdown.

    Herders end season with loss to Moorcroft
    10/31/2019 - 05:59

  • Harrison Epstein photos
    Junior Amanda Shillcox reaches out to keep the ball alive during the home game with the Hornets. 

    Lady Herders raise $600 in Pink Out Night
    10/24/2019 - 20:07

  • Mike Moore photos
    Trophy held high, the fifth grade Vikings celebrate as a team after winning a close battle against the Bushwell Lions during the Casper Midget Football Association (CMFA) Championship in Glenrock Oct. 22. This was the first time in 51 CMFA seasons the championships were held in Glenrock, with both the Vikings and the sixth grade Ravens taking full advantage to give the hometown crowds a pair of championship titles.

    Title Town
    10/24/2019 - 20:03

  • Harrison Epstein photos
    Six Herders defenders, including Brody Cathcart (55), Cade Griffitts (24), Julih Pittsley (53) and Dawson Blaylock (11), combine for a tackle on Kemmerer running back Colter Julian midway through the game Oct. 11. 

    Protecting the Rock
    10/17/2019 - 05:59

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Sports

Harrison Epstein photo
Sophomore Adelaide Williams (from left), senior Mandi Tvedt and sophomore Skylar Harford discuss the team’s five-on-five passing drills during the team’s Dec. 2 practice. The three are expected to play significant roles for the Lady Herders basketball team this season. 

12/05/2019 - 18:47
Lady Herders emphasize youth in first week of practice

It’s been five years since the Glenrock High School Lady Herders won multiple games in a season. But for this year’s team, that couldn’t be less relevant.

Postseason praise heaped on Herders
Hard-fought finish
Herder volleyball heads into State as No. 4 seed
Herders end season with loss to Moorcroft
Lady Herders raise $600 in Pink Out Night

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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