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The Sunshine Special plays to a packed Hyart Theatre on February 4. Pictured left to right are pianist Steve Detroy, trombonist Stephan Tenney, trumpeter Zach Lange, percussionist “Dizzy” Incirlioglu, clarinetist Jory Woodis, upright bassist Taylor Kent and guitarist Molly Reeves. David Peck
02/12/2026 - 8:00am
Local musician returns home to a large crowd
A full, energized crowd and a warm hometown welcome set the tone as Jory Woodis returned to the Big Horn Basin for a celebratory night of live music at the Hyart Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Woodis, who grew up in Cowley, took the stage with The...
A fight for Ellidy
Dino Den presentation this Saturday
Pease facing 10 felony charges between Park and Big Horn counties
Holly Michaels named to District No. 1 School Board to replace Josh Bassett
Dance captains react to twin trophies from State Spirit

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

02/04/2026 - 4:58pm
Gladys Virginia (Getz) Smith
Jan. 24, 1953 – Jan. 29, 2026 It is with deep sorrow that family announces the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend Gladys Virginia (Getz) Smith on January 29, 2026, at her home in Lovell. Virginia was born January 24...
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