Lovell Chronicle

10/09/2025

This week is National Fire Prevention Week, National Newspaper Week and the release of this year’s Hunting Guide! Read about the retired chief of the Lovell Volunteer Fire Department, Mike Jameson on the front page in this week's edition of the Lovell Chronicle. Also see updates on the federal government shutdown and the two-truck crash on the Big Horn Mountains on the front page, reminders from the American Red Cross of Wyoming on fire safety on page 2, information on Chronic Wasting Disease in preparation for upcoming hunting seasons on page 7, information on tonight’s pink night volleyball fundraiser for our community’s Stormy Jameson on page 8, nothing but victory in Rocky and Lovell’s sports programs on pages 9 through 11, photos of our local firefighters on pages 12 and 13, this year’s Hunting Edition and plenty more. The Chronicle is available at stores throughout our communities as well as news racks at the post office in Frannie, the Wyoming 310 Restaurant in Deaver and Good to Go, the Mustang Café, the post office and in front of the Chronicle office in Lovell.

10/04/2025

Fall Festival is still on tomorrow despite what was announced at the football game.

Sunflowers & Sugar Beet festival is STILL happening and is NOT postponed. Don’t believe the rumors lol. Put on a jacket and Come on out and enjoy the fun!

10/02/2025

Stormy Jameson and Mandie Asay are crucial components to our Lovell and Cowley communities that need our support. Read this week’s issue of the Lovell Chronicle to see how you can lend aid at their volleyball fundraisers. Also see stories on this year’s Fall Festival and the interesting RMHS environmental science class on page 1, a murder from 1924 and the lessons we can learn from it on page 3, Rocky Mountain homecoming photos on page 8, the endeavors of the Lady Bulldogs and Lady Grizzlies on page 9, updates on Lovell and Rocky cross country teams on page 10 and much more. The Chronicle is available at stores throughout our communities as well as news racks at the post office in Frannie, the Wyoming 310 Restaurant in Deaver and Good to Go, the Mustang Café, the post office and in front of the Chronicle office in Lovell.

09/25/2025

Natural Trap Cave is a gold mine of paleontological discoveries that you can find just 10 miles past the Big Horn River causeway. Read about it in this week’s edition of the Lovell Chronicle. Also read about legal developments from the mother of Tranyelle Harshman on the front page, a presentation on the history of the Constitution given by American Legion Post 11 chaplain Jim Thomas on page 3, the ‘Sugar Beets and Sunflowers’ theme of the fall festival for October 4 on page 8, the hard-fought successes of our local high school sports teams on pages 9 and 10, updates on our Lovell and Rocky harriers on page 11, results of the Lovell Golf team’s excursion to the State Tournament and more. The Chronicle is available at stores throughout our communities as well as news racks at the post office in Frannie, the Wyoming 310 Restaurant in Deaver and Good to Go, the Mustang Café, the post office and in front of the Chronicle office in Lovell.

09/18/2025

It's homecoming week in our community. See what Lovell and Rocky Mountain schools are doing to show off their school spirit in this week’s issue of the Lovell Chronicle. See also stories on how A Morning With Mustangs went and the effects of the recent power outages on the front page, the announcement of Lovell’s first ‘Fall Fest’ on page 2, a feature on the dutifulness and kindness of local Carvel Despain on page 3, the success of the Lady Bulldogs in their volleyball season and recent losses for both Rocky Mountain and Lovell High Schools on page 9, results of the 3A West Conference Championships for golf on page 12 and much more. The Chronicle is available at stores throughout our communities as well as news racks at the post office in Frannie, the Wyoming 310 Restaurant in Deaver and Good to Go, the Mustang Café, the post office and in front of the Chronicle office in Lovell.

09/11/2025

Lovell Volleyball opens home season with strong wins

BY STORMY JAMESON
The Lovell High School volleyball team continued its hot start to the season last week, picking up two non-conference victories over Greybull and Columbus.
On Tuesday, the Lady Bulldogs hosted their first home match of the year against Greybull. Despite some nerves, Lovell pulled off a sweep, winning in three straight sets.
“As a team we had 33 kills and 13 aces,” head coach Tera Kostelecky said. “Although we would like to see our serving percentage be around 93–95%, we did fair with 85% serving. We also ended the night with 28 digs and 3 blocks.”
Coach Kostelecky noted that, while the team is still working on running its high-tempo offense, the athletes are showing growth each match.
On Saturday, Lovell hosted Columbus, Montana, in another tight battle. This time, the Lady Bulldogs won in four sets, extending their early-season momentum.
“We have played Columbus numerous times over the past couple of years, and it seems we always go point for point with them,” Kostelecky said. “They are a good, competitive team, and I was proud of how our girls rose to the challenge.”
Lovell's improved serve-receive helped set the tone, giving them opportunities to showcase their quicker offense. The Lady Bulldogs finished the match with 40 kills, 18 aces, 7 blocks and a strong defensive effort highlighted by numerous digs.
Lovell now holds a 10-1 record on the season, though they have yet to face a conference opponent. This week, Lovell travels to Rawlins for one of the team’s favorite tournaments, which will feature top-tier competition from across the state.
“This is one of the tournaments we look forward to every year,” Kostelecky said. “It’s a lot of volleyball in two days, and it really shows us where we stand compared to some of the best teams in 3A. We’re excited to see how we match up.”
The Bulldogs will open pool play against Rawlins, Pinedale and Newcastle, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the Gold Bracket and the bottom two moving into the Silver Bracket for both JV and varsity competition.
“With a 10-1 start, I’m proud of the direction we’re headed,” Kostelecky added. “The girls are working hard, and I believe we’re just scratching the surface of what this team can accomplish.”

09/11/2025

The Hyart Theatre, an iconic and historic element of our community, is having a change in presidency within its Restoration Committee, read about the revival of this integral part of our town and the people that made it happen in this week’s edition of the Lovell Chronicle. Also pick up this week’s edition to read stories about this year’s ‘A Morning with Mustangs’ event this Saturday on the front page, the honoring of Phil Wasden as master chaplain on page 2, the new teachers in our Lovell schools on page 6, an explanation for the power outages that have affected our area earlier this week on page 8, the struggle for Lovell High School’s football team and the success of Rocky Mountain High School’s football and volleyball teams on page 9, the sports calendar on page 16, and more. The Chronicle is available at stores throughout our communities as well as news racks at the post office in Frannie, the Wyoming 310 Restaurant in Deaver and Good to Go, the Mustang Café, the post office and in front of the Chronicle office in Lovell.

09/04/2025

The Western Sugar Company Lovell factory is preparing for its next campaign. Read about it and their summer projects in this week’s issue of the Lovell Chronicle. We also have introductions to the new teachers at Rocky Mountain Middle High School on pages 6 and 7, see also stories about the now-100 year old Shoshone River Bridge on page 8, the starting success of Rocky and Lovell’s volleyball teams on page 9, the successful football teams of Lovell and Rocky on pages 13 and 14 and much more. The Chronicle is available at stores throughout our communities as well as news racks at the post office in Frannie, the Wyoming 310 Restaurant in Deaver and Good to Go, the Mustang Café, the post office and in front of the Chronicle office in Lovell.

08/28/2025

Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center and their specialized management of the Pryor Mountain wild mustang herd is being threatened by a new plan which affects numerous aspects of life, both for us and the mustangs. Read more about it in this week’s issue of the Lovell Chronicle. Also find stories about developments in North Big Horn Hospital and its Foundation on pages 1, 3 and 6, the preparations being made by Lovell and Rocky Mountain football teams to play to up to their coaches’ optimisms on page 9, the readiness of the Lady Bulldogs and Lady Grizz volleyball teams for their impending season on page 9, the growing skill of the Lovell golf team following their swings at the Thermop Invite on page 10, Lovell’s and Rocky’s outlook on the upcoming cross country season on page 12 and more. The Chronicle is available at stores throughout our communities as well as news racks at the post office in Frannie, the Wyoming 310 Restaurant in Deaver and Good to Go, the Mustang Café, the post office and in front of the Chronicle office in Lovell.

08/21/2025

Students are back in school! See photos of the youngsters getting back to it on pages 1 and 7 in this week’s issue of the Lovell Chronicle. Also read about the turnout at the Tillett Horse Races on the front page, along with stories about the work being put in to save eight Wyoming newspaper businesses on page 3, updates given about Bighorn Canyon from acting superintendent Dustin Sene at the Lovell Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon earlier this week on page 7, our Mustangs that have earned all-state recognition on page 9, a special feature on Jeff Pearson and an exciting new role for Lovell native Ethan McDowell, both on page 13, and much more. The Chronicle is available at stores throughout our communities as well as news racks at the post office in Frannie, the Wyoming 310 Restaurant in Deaver and Good to Go, the Mustang Café, the post office and in front of the Chronicle office in Lovell.

08/16/2025

A wildland fire was reported in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area at 11:15 PM on August 13, 2025, near Dryhead Canyon. The fire, known as the Dry Head Fire, was caused by lightning and is burning in sage and grass in steep, rocky terrain. The fire is currently burning on NPS lands.

Lovell Fire Department responded and was first on scene. An NPS engine crew comprised of park staff arrived in the early morning hours on the 14th. Crews remain on scene and additional resources have been ordered to aid in suppression of the fire.

Boaters are discouraged from using Dryhead Canyon at this time. Park staff are stationed on the lake at the mouth of Dryhead Canyon. The main canyon remains open to boaters. Please respect directions from staff to ensure fire crew, staff, and boater safety.

Updates on the Dry Head Fire will be posted on the Bighorn Canyon NRA web page and social media channels as additional information becomes available.

NPS Photo