Community/People

St. John’s Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor

Published by admin on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 9:20am

Rev. Jacob Benson accepted the call to pastor St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lovell in early

January and was installed March 14, 2021.

Hansen brings ag experience to LHS classroom, FFA progra

Published by admin on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 9:48am

Two years ago, Lovell High School lost ag teacher Jared Boardman to the family ranch near Frannie. Last fall, the new agriculture teacher, Sam Hansen, came the opposite direction, moving from commercial agriculture to education as the new LHS ag teacher and FFA advisor.

Who We Are: spreading love and kindness through youth involvement

Published by admin on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 11:27am

When Josh Scheffler started coaching middle school basketball a few years ago, following in his father Dave’s footsteps, one of the things he enjoyed the most about the experience was being able to make a difference in a student’s life.

Melissa Ellis: A lifelong desire to teach is realized

Published by admin on Mon, 02/08/2021 - 9:50am

From a very young age, Melissa Ellis knew she wanted to be a teacher. She admired her teachers growing up in Lovell, including her own mother, and thought teaching would be “a noble profession.”

Lauren Shumway nominated for two prestigious awards

Published by admin on Fri, 01/29/2021 - 10:38am

Lauren Shumway has been nominated for cheer coach of the year and an award for distinguished service by the Wyoming Music Educators Association. 

Tori Kidgell enjoying teaching close to home

Published by admin on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 9:56am

After growing up in Lovell, Tori Kidgell didn’t have to go far to find a new teaching job in the Big Horn Basin.

New language arts teacher Orr builds positive relationships at Rocky Mountain

Published by admin on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 9:55am

New Rocky Mountain Middle School language arts teacher Kelli Orr’s ambition is building a positive relationship with the students she teaches.

“The kids have a lot of enthusiasm for learning, especially the sixth-graders,” Orr said.

Local cowboys deliver Christmas cheer

Published by admin on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 10:18am

In their second year of the program, the group Cowboys for Christmas delivered gifts to many families in need in the Big Horn Basin. The group delivered gifts to families in Byron, Cowley, Deaver, Lovell, Clark, Cody and Powell.

Kane Historic Trail dedication Friday

Published by admin on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 10:20am

The Kane Historic Trail will be dedicated this Friday, Sept. 25, during an open house and grand opening at the site east of Lovell from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Emerietta Hanson Martinez

Published by admin on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 9:49am

Emerietta Hanson Martinez

Nov. 30, 1947 – Sept. 10, 2020