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Wyoming Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow makes a point during his appearance in Lovell April 1 at the Lovell Fire Hall. David Peck

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 8:00am

Barlow say he answers to Wyoming, not White House

Shares deep concerns that legislators are being shaped by ‘outside influences, money and outside ideology’ Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow told a crowd of about 25 people at the Lovell...

Corkscrew Bridge on the road up Sylvan Pass reduced the grade and made it possible for early vehicles to make it up. Photo from John Bernhisel Collection

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 8:00am

The most consequential vote in Wyoming history?

How a 1921 bond election changed the Big Horn Basin May 10, 1921, may be one of the most important dates in Wyoming history. On that day, voters approved a statewide road bond that would bring tens...

Lovell freshman Myles May glides over a hurdle to win her heat during the Cody Invitational on March 27. Lovell thinclads will compete at the LA Kohnke Invitational in Powell on Saturday. David Peck

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 8:00am

Lindsay breaks two school records, Newman one, at Worland

Competing for the second time in the young outdoor track and field season, the Lovell Bulldogs produced some more strong performances at the D&D Invitational in Worland last Thursday, April 2....

Rocky Mountain wrestlers honored during the March 23 awards night pose for a photo. Pictured are (l-r) Alex Walker, Masen Twomey, Charlee Anderson, Triffen Jolley, Lyle Montanez, Colten Bitton, Zach Unruh, Emmilee Wambeke, Benson Jolley, Nathan Undem, Sky Olsen, Sam Loyning, Lucas Undem, Gabriel Whiting, Dalan Wambeke, Taylor Gifford and Whisper Isabell. Not pictured are James Laffin and Grace McAlhany. Courtesy photo

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 8:00am

A night of champions: Rocky Mountain wrestlers celebrate season

The Rocky Mountain wrestling team closed out its season last week with an end-of-year banquet filled with awards, laughter and reflection on March 23. The banquet brought together wrestlers, coaches...

The Bighorn Canyon NRA Visitor Center pond, newly rehabilitated by Bairco Construction, was recently filled and appears ready to receive fish to be stocked by the Wyoming Game and Fish Dept. David Peck

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 8:00am

Bairco community project: Family fishing pond developed at Canyon Visitor Center

A project to rehabilitate the pond at the Bighorn Canyon Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center in Lovell has turned into a fishing opportunity for local families. Bairco Construction owner/operator Devin...

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Lindsay breaks two school records, Newman one, at Worland

04/09/2026 - 8:00am
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Lady Bulldogs celebrate winning season

04/09/2026 - 8:00am
A night of champions: Rocky Mountain wrestlers celebrate season

04/09/2026 - 8:00am
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Shorthanded Bulldogs produce strong results in Cody

04/02/2026 - 8:00am
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Rocky awards night notes player and team development

04/02/2026 - 8:00am
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Grizzlies make most of limited roster at Burlington Invitational

04/02/2026 - 8:00am
RMMS track teams open season in Burlington: Grizzlies record multiple top-8 finishes in large meet

04/02/2026 - 8:00am
Three Bulldogs named to 3A All-State team

03/26/2026 - 9:52am
Three Lady Bulldogs receive postseason honors

03/26/2026 - 9:50am
Grizzlies jump into new track and field season at Burlington meet

03/26/2026 - 9:47am
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Huge turnout for Lovell track and field as season begins

03/26/2026 - 9:46am
Lady Grizz celebrate season, honor team leaders at awards banquet

03/26/2026 - 9:42am
Lovell athletes earn All-State honors in cheer and dance

03/26/2026 - 9:40am
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Back-to-Back state titles

03/26/2026 - 9:16am
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State spirit sweep

03/26/2026 - 9:15am

News

04/09/2026 - 8:00am

‘Are you tuff enuff?’

New race added to Tillett Crooked Creek horse races Horsemen hoping to compete in the annual Crooked Creek Racing horse races organized annually by Randi Tillett Weaver and members of the Tillett family need to be aware of an additional race to be...

Community wants to help put on the Big Horn County Fair

Barlow say he answers to Wyoming, not White House

Beal appointed interim sheriff

The most consequential vote in Wyoming history?

Stahly and Pryor Mountain Engineering firms announce merger

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

04/08/2026 - 3:26pm

Curtis Lawrence Talbot

Jan. 22, 1943 – March 31, 2026 Curtis Lawrence Talbot passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1943, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to Lawrence Ernest Talbot and Marion Evelyn Bailey. Curtis was the oldest of three sons. He was an...

Kirk Kelsey Marchant

Katherine ErLinda ‘Linda’ Parker

John Patrick Whalen Sr.

Elaine Elizabeth Wirth

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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