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Fri, 07/31/2026 - 1:25pm

Where is the Election Edition?

Looking for the latest in Election information online? See our E-edition special Election section at https://lovellchronicle-wy.newsmemory.com/?special=BHC+Election+Edition for all your voting needs...

Elden Sanders of Byron snapped this photo of the nocturnal visitor that entered his home early Sunday morning. The black bear was seen several other times in Byron on Sunday before being trapped. Courtesy photo

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 9:59am

Health-conscious bear breaks into Sanders home for banana and SlimFast

At about 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Elden Sanders of Byron woke to the faint sound of rustling blinds. Assuming his wife, Connie, had gotten up for a drink of water, he sat up only to discover she was still...

This new fossil table surely delights young visitors to the Rainbow Canyon Trail site east of Lovell near Five Springs. Courtesy photo

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 9:55am

BLM recreation work highlighted at chamber luncheon

Members of the Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office staff led by Outdoor Recreation Planner Rick Tryder provided an update on regional projects during a presentation at the Lovell Area Chamber...

Expert rider Augastina Lembke dashes along the course during a race at the 2025 Crooked Creek Horse Races. This year’s event will take place August 7-9 at the site across the highway from the turnoff to Horseshoe Bend. David Peck

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 9:40am

Tillett Horse Races coming next weekend

Hooves will be pounding, manes will be whipping and hats will be flying as cowboys and cowgirls converge next weekend for the popular Crooked Creek Heritage Horse Races adjacent to Horseshoe Bend....

Lovell Mustang Aaiden Walker dives back into first base during a pickoff move in Lovell’s 8-3 game one win over the Riverton Raiders Saturday. The Mustangs face Wheatland today (Thursday) at 1 p.m. at the state tournament in Green River. David Peck

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 9:23am

Mustangs win three of four heading into state tournament

The Lovell Mustangs are heading into the American Legion Baseball Division II State Tournament this weekend on a bit of a roll, winning three of their final four regular season games. After defeating...

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Mustangs win three of four heading into state tournament

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Little League all-stars drop two at state tournament

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Active Pioneer Day Rodeo features dozens of entries

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Mustangs battle during tough stretch, host Cody Saturday

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Little League All-Stars take on Laramie at State

07/23/2026 - 8:00am
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The Fastest Man in Wyoming

07/16/2026 - 8:00am
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Little League Majors stars qualify for state tournament

07/16/2026 - 8:00am
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Mustangs A team as hot as the weather

07/16/2026 - 8:00am
15-5: final record Young Mustangs finish season strong

07/16/2026 - 8:00am
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Lovell B and C Mustangs sweep

07/09/2026 - 8:00am
A legacy built on relationships: Retiring Coach Tobee Christiansen leaves Rocky Mountain track stronger than ever

07/09/2026 - 8:00am
Lovell Minors all-stars split a pair at home tournament

07/02/2026 - 8:00am
B/C Mustangs sweep Powell at home

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Mustangs sweep doubleheader in Casper

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Majors stars play to 2-2 record in All Stars and Stripes tourney

07/02/2026 - 8:00am

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07/31/2026 - 1:25pm

Where is the Election Edition?

Looking for the latest in Election information online? See our E-edition special Election section at https://lovellchronicle-wy.newsmemory.com/?special=BHC+Election+Edition for all your voting needs or click on the button on our front page, pictured...

Health-conscious bear breaks into Sanders home for banana and SlimFast

Voters plan meeting on public land issues

Special district filing begins next Wednesday

North Big Horn Hospital Board approves budget, advances major projects

Power outage affects more than 2,000 last week

Community / People

02/03/2026 - 10:57am

Local charities we can help

Lovell Food Pantry – P.O. Box 324, Lovell, WY 82431 Located in the Lovell United Methodist Church, the pantry provides year-round food assistance. Donations of canned goods, basic staples or monetary contributions help keep shelves stocked for local...

Celebrating 50 years of Wyoming high school girls basketball

26 years of impact: Rocky Mountain celebrates Coach Tim Jones

From our files: Cowley grade school starts lunch program in 1926

Grammy nominated Michael Mayo to headline NWC Jazz Festival

From our files: Glass plant sale to add 100 families

Obituaries

07/29/2026 - 6:45pm

Verna Vee Lynn Tew

Nov. 5, 1929 – July 21, 2026 Verna Vee Lynn Tew, 96, slipped peacefully from the comfort of her Orem, Utah, home into Roy’s waiting arms on Tuesday evening, July 21, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1929, in Lovell to Orin “Chris” Lynn and...

Frank May Wilkerson

Judith ‘Judy’ Kay Ferren

Photo Galleries

We all scream for ice cream

Not an unusual sight in Wyoming, Tenaya Welsh (left) and Andy Wurz enjoy a beverage while riding on Nevada Avenue in Lovell just south of Main Street on a recent Saturday morning. The pair were in town for the Ken McNabb Horsemanship course. Photo by David Peck

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