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Dusty Cox tightly wraps up an opposing wrestler Nov. 10 at the Douglas Middle School Invitational, where Glenrock finished the tournament in 9th place with 69 points.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 05:20

Herd place 9th at Douglas Invite; Matthews, Jones lead A squad

Wrestlers grappled their opponents to the mat with aggression and parents yelled with excitement from the stands.

Mike Moore photos
Grant Elementary student Bailey Brown and fellow students hand out booklets made for veterans during a Veterans Day assembly Nov. 12.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 05:20

Honoring our Heroes

Students proudly gripped miniature versions of the American flag as they stood in a row before a packed Grant Elementary gym Nov. 12 to pay tribute to local military veterans.

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Mandi Tvedt sets the ball last week at the state tournament in Casper. Tvedt and senior Olivia Sebesta were named to the Wyoming 2A All-State Team with Tvedt being named for the second straight year.

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 05:20

Glenrock goes 1-2 at state, drops consolation semifinals

As with any new season, the Glenrock Lady Herders entered 2018 with the high hope of earning a spot at the 2A Wyoming State Volleyball Championships.

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 05:20

Roumell to take over mayoral chair

Incumbent town councilman and local plumber Bruce Roumell will be Glenrock’s next mayor.

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Tucker Bopp reaches across the goal line to finish off a 10-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of Glenrock’s 45-0 quarterfinal win over Big Piney. The Herders will travel to face Mountain View in the 2A semifinal on Friday night for a chance to return to the state championship.

Thu, 11/01/2018 - 05:20

Glenrock hammers Big Piney, rematch set with Mountain View

It had been 358 days since Glenrock last faced the Big Piney Punchers.

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Eddie Poe photo

Dusty Cox tightly wraps up an opposing wrestler Nov. 10 at the Douglas Middle School Invitational, where Glenrock finished the tournament in 9th place with 69 points.

Herd place 9th at Douglas Invite; Matthews, Jones lead A squad

11/15/2018 - 05:20
Mike Moore photos
Grant Elementary student Bailey Brown and fellow students hand out booklets made for veterans during a Veterans Day assembly Nov. 12.

Honoring our Heroes

11/15/2018 - 05:20
Mike Moore photo
Mandi Tvedt sets the ball last week at the state tournament in Casper. Tvedt and senior Olivia Sebesta were named to the Wyoming 2A All-State Team with Tvedt being named for the second straight year.

Glenrock goes 1-2 at state, drops consolation semifinals

11/08/2018 - 05:20
Roumell to take over mayoral chair

11/08/2018 - 05:20
Mike Moore photos
Tucker Bopp reaches across the goal line to finish off a 10-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of Glenrock’s 45-0 quarterfinal win over Big Piney. The Herders will travel to face Mountain View in the 2A semifinal on Friday night for a chance to return to the state championship.

Glenrock hammers Big Piney, rematch set with Mountain View

11/01/2018 - 05:20
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New Glenrock Junior/Senior High School Principal Mark Fritz helps freshman Adelaide Williams optimize her schedule Oct. 25. Fritz brings numerous years of education experience and working as a principal elsewhere to his new position.

Fritz excited for new possibilities in store as Glenrock Junior/Senior High School Principal

11/01/2018 - 05:20
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Douglas Police Department Officer Racheal Johnson plays with a puppie after taking it for a walk near the annex Oct. 20.

First responders, volunteers save more than 45 dogs from late night multi-vehicle accident on I-25

10/25/2018 - 19:53
Eddie Poe photos
Annelise Clark pushes herself down the final stretch of the 2A girls race. Clark finished in 10th ahead of Hallie Martinez of Thermopolis and earned an All-State recognition while helping the Lady Herders take third overall.

Girls take third at state; Taper, Clark finish All-State

10/25/2018 - 19:45
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Head Coach Tara Chandler hugs Olivia Sebesta during Glenrock’s senior recognition last Friday night before their home match with Lusk. Autumn Hiser, Shyla Whalen and Sebesta were the three members of the Lady Herders to be recognized.

Senior sendoff: Hiser, Sebesta, Whalen honored as spikers top Lusk in home finale

10/18/2018 - 05:20
Mike Moore photo
A bald eagle scans the horizon for its next meal along a river in northwest Wyoming. sPower is in the process of acquiring Wyoming’s first Eagle Take Permit from the USFWS for Pioneer Wind Park, 6 miles south of Glenrock.

Legal Eagles: USFWS hosts eagle-take permit info session

10/18/2018 - 05:20
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Nevaeh Kal searches for a new book to read at Grant Elementary.

The results are in

10/11/2018 - 05:20
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Glenrock coach Ryan Collier signals a defensive fumble recovery by Glenrock during their home win over Burns on Sept. 28.

Glenrock smothers Kemmerer, test awaits in Thermopolis

10/11/2018 - 05:20
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Tucker Bopp fights off a Burns defender as he muscles his way toward the end zone. Along with Arnold, Steinmetz and Collier, Bopp is one of four Glenrock running backs who benefits greatly from the double wing offense.

Double Wing Dreams: Kumpula & Co. stay loyal to offense, building toward perfection

10/04/2018 - 20:15
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Yesenia Hermosillo (from left), Brysen Collier, Autumn Hiser, Tucker Bopp, Kassandra Baker, Urian Moreno, Peyton Shadrick and Kolbe Bloem stand before the home crowd as homecoming court royalty at halftime of last Friday’s varsity football game against the Burns Broncs.

Herder Homecoming Royalty

10/04/2018 - 19:54
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The Herders cross country team begins their climb up one of many hills ran at the Glenrock Golf Course during practice Sept. 25.

Herders set 9 PRs in Casper, seniors running by example

09/27/2018 - 05:20

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Eddie Poe photo

Dusty Cox tightly wraps up an opposing wrestler Nov. 10 at the Douglas Middle School Invitational, where Glenrock finished the tournament in 9th place with 69 points.

11/15/2018 - 05:20

Herd place 9th at Douglas Invite; Matthews, Jones lead A squad

Wrestlers grappled their opponents to the mat with aggression and parents yelled with excitement from the stands.

Glenrock goes 1-2 at state, drops consolation semifinals

Glenrock hammers Big Piney, rematch set with Mountain View

Girls take third at state; Taper, Clark finish All-State

Senior sendoff: Hiser, Sebesta, Whalen honored as spikers top Lusk in home finale

Glenrock smothers Kemmerer, test awaits in Thermopolis

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?

Obituaries

09/25/2018 - 18:27

Maurice “Bud” LeRoy Haynes

June Frances Wray

Logan James Montgomery

Triston Joseph Carl Codner

Bradford Doyle Stewart, 1948-2018

Donna Kay (Gradert) Brunette, 1938-2018

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