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Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Hunters planning for their 2017 season should be aware of changes to Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Regulation Chapter 35, Hunting Permit Regulations for Persons with Disabilities. “The new changes modify existing regulations to correspond more closely with the original legislative intent of providing a season extension for hunters with the most severe physical disabilities,” said Mike Choma, Game and Fish wildlife law enforcement supervisor. Changes to the disabled hunting regulations came after reviewing input provided by the public and...
High school graduation rates in Wyoming increased slightly for the fourth consecutive year, according to information released by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) today. Students achieved an "on-time" graduation rate of 80.0 percent in 2015-16, the highest since 2009-10 when it reached 80.4 percent. Full graduation rate statistics are available at edu.wyoming.gov/data/graduation-rates/. "This past year we saw improvements in graduation rates almost across the board," said State...
Join the Wyoming Beef Council in the 30-Day Protein Challenge, a free, fun, step-by-step way to get a balanced amount of protein at each meal. Visit www.wybeef.com to join the Protein Challenge and sign up for emails, tools, tips, and inspirational e-mails to keep you on track. "One small change in your diet can make a big difference in the way you feel," said Ann Wittmann, executive director of the Wyoming Beef Council. The 30 Day Protein Challenge is a great way to experience the benefits of...
The Burns-Pine Bluffs wrestling team traveled to Torrington last week and came home with a sixth-place win. Here’s a complete breakdown of individual results: Match #1 Round 1: Laramie defeated Burns 56-24 132 - Ryder Gill (Laramie) over Tate Kelly (Burns) Fall 1:56 138 - Arsenio Lemus (Laramie) over Kestrel Medina (Burns) Maj 8-0 145 - Jeff Langlois (Burns) over Nate Merrill (Laramie) Fall 2:58 152 - Kaden Schriner (Laramie) over Kyle Thurin (Burns) Fall 3:21 160 - Ben Graeff (Laramie) over Lash Branigan (Burns) Fall 1:34 170 - Kolten Moss (...
The Pawnee Lady Coyote basketball team traveled to play the Prairie Mustangs, Friday Jan 13, falling 45-19. Coach Janelle Robinson stated, “Our game against Prairie was a well fought one. Prairie has a great team and I was proud of my Lady Coyotes on how they played and never gave up. Our rebounding is getting better with a team total of 33.” Individual Stats: Points: Rhiannon Mowery 8 Erin Ellis 5 Jaycie Hahn 4 Malauriane Russell 2 Rebounds: Hahn 10 Russell 7 Ellis 6 Missy Cline 4 Rhiannon Mowery 4 Grace Robinson 2...
Monday, January 9, was the the first meeting for the new Laramie County Fire District #5 officers in their new positions. In November, members voted on new officers and the board approved those votes at their meeting in December. New officers for the department are: Chief - Derek Walls Asst Chief - Jerry Lamb Captain/Training Officer - Jon Christie Captain/Operations Officer - Nate Dunnam Lieutenant/Fleet Officer - Jerry Barker Lieutenant/Equipment Officer - Karl Zerck Secretary Treasurer - Mellissa Walls...
Activities from the Pine Bluffs Police Department were as follows: 2 calls were handled with regards to Disturbances; 3 traffic stops/violations 2 traffic accidents were handled by the Pine Bluffs Police Department....
The Laramie County Spelling Bee will be held Jan. 25 in the Centennial Room at Laramie County Community College starting at 9 a.m. The top five spellers will advance to the State Spelling Bee in Rock Springs on March 11. The following LCSD2 students will be competing: Albin Elementary Stuart Lerwick- 6th grade Savannah Kirkbride - 5th grade Alternate: Saria Eklund - 5th grade Coach: Christine Nusbaum Burns Elementary Crysti Barth - 6th grade Daljit Kaur - 6th grade Alternate: Aron Brown - 6th grade Coach: Rhonda Morrison Carpenter Elementary...
The Burns/Pine Bluffs wrestling team competed in the Shane Shatto Memorial tournament in Douglas on Friday and Saturday. “It was a great weekend for the boys,” said wrestling coach Dan Clayson. “We had four seniors, Isaac Ronning -120, Kestrel Medina-138, Ruger Lewis-160, and Roman Delgado-182, wrestling in the varsity tournament. All of the boys won matches and Isaac finished 4th at 120 lbs. We had ten wrestlers in the JV tournament, and they placed as follows: Zach Cudney-106 3rd Tate Kelly-132 4th Mitch Miller-145 3rd Jeff Langl...
The Laramie County School District No. 2 (LCSD #2) recreation board is asking that requests made for grant monies be submitted to the central administrative building in Pine Bluffs no later than 4 p.m. Feb. 1, 2017. According to the district, the LCSD #2 Board of Trustees approved a 1.0 mill at the budget hearing July 11, 2016. This was approved on the assessed valuation of the school district to be used for recreation opportunities within the boundaries of LCSD #2. The board has this discretion based on Wyoming State Statute 18-9-201. The...
Activities from the Pine Bluffs Police Department were as follows: A theft report was taken by Police Chief Trout as to an item being removed from a local front porch without permission. An item fell off a vehicle and was taken before owner could return and retrieve it. All other activities and traffic stops were not available at the time of press....
9 Births Warwick Cage Kestner, born to Janna and Eric Kestner of Pine Bluffs, Dec. 26, 2015. Jacob Paul Poelma, born to Erica and John Poelma of Cheyenne, Dec. 31, 2015. Jasper Roland Neal, born to Janna Rae and Jordan Roland Neal of Cheyenne, Jan. 23, 2016. Graesyn Alan Waterman, born to Chad and Randee Waterman, Jan. 27, 2016. Naomi Anne McCoy, born to Rebekah and Justin McCoy of Burns, June 14, 2016. Rowdy Logan Baker, born to Beth and Todd Baker of Pine Bluffs, July 1, 2016. Lydia Faith Braman, born to Amy and Ryan Brauman of Cheyenne, A...
The Burns – Pine Bluffs wrestling team competed in the Bison Bonanza Duals Tournament last Friday in Cheyenne. Also participating were teams from Wheatland, Torrington, Cheyenne South, Shoshoni, Rock Springs, Laramie, Evanston, Douglas, Cheyenne East, and Cheyenne Central. The team gained valuable experience from the matches and will be competing in Douglas Friday and Saturday. The following are the stats of the Burns – Pine Bluffs dual against Torrington: 126 – Trey Rodriguez over Isaac Ronni...
In it’s 11th year, the annual Christmas Lighting Contest was sponsored by the Pine Bluffs Recreation Department. Contest judging took place Wednesday, Dec. 21. “Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s 2016 Christmas Lighting Contest,” Pine Bluffs Recreation Director Sonja Fornstrom said. The 10 winners include: Blayne Gilbert - 308 Miller Will Gray - 645 Simkins Brian Heithoff - 1012 Swan Dan Heintz - 716 Market Ben Larkin - 401 Lawson Paul Reher - 718 Blair Pat Walters - 206 Chestnut Kyle Eggli - 513 E. 10th St. Bruce Eggers - 512 M...
Weld County 4-H enrollment is currently open for the 2016-2017 4-H year. 4-H is a leading youth organization in the nation and serves over 900 youth in Weld County. 4-H provides hands on learning opportunities for youth to gain necessary life skills and become the leaders of tomorrow. Youth begin their involvement by joining a local club where they have monthly meetings and events to learn together. 4-H offers numerous projects for members to build those life skills ranging from woodworking to baking, goats to entomology, and chickens to...
The Southeast Wyoming Economic Development District (SWEDD) board of directors is pleased to announce Brenda Birkle has been selected as its new Executive Director. Birkle will begin her new position Jan. 3, 2017 and will serve southeast Wyoming from an office based in Cheyenne. "Brenda's vast experience with workforce, as well as state and federal grants, will help strengthen our region's economic development efforts," said Ashley Harpstreith, SWEDD board member and hiring committee chairman....
Students from Carpenter Elementary School treated listeners at the Pine Bluffs Senior Center to a program of Christmas songs last Thursday....
Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause recently announced that Wyomingites now have access to a new online service they can use to help locate lost life insurance policies or annuity contracts that belonged to a deceased family member. “The National Association of Insurance Commissioners created the free online Life Insurance Policy Locator to help consumers,” Glause said. The online service is located at: locator.naic.org. An estimated $1 billion in benefits are unclaimed, according to consumer reports. “Most people don't know where to be...
In the true spirit of Christmas, the Pine Bluffs High School Student Council and the Burns High School Student Council wanted to bring smiles to more students in the Laramie County School District No. 2, but in order to do so, knew that they would need more help than in past years. According to PBHS student council advisor Ashley Rousseau, the student councils decided to capitalize on the competitive drive between the two high schools and decided to challenge each other as well as the students...
Members of the Burns FBLA Chapter were able to donate to nine military children in conjunction with the GUARDian Angel gifts recently. According to Burns FBLA Advisor Brittany Mitchell, the group raised enough funds to be able to purchase seven presents for each child. The chapter rose money by sponsoring a "jeans week", in which teachers at Albin, Burns and Carpenter, all paid $5 to wear jeans for a week. All proceeds, along with money supplemented with selling smart snacks, were used to...
With frigid temperatures bearing down on most of eastern Wyoming, the Lusk Jamboree had a few schedule changes over the weekend. The Burns Broncs went into action against the sophomore team of Cheyenne Central and the Wright Panthers. Burns faced Cheyenne Central Indians in their first game of the Jamboree and came away with a win by a 21-point margin. The first quarter was tight with both teams putting up 11 points on the scoreboard. Burns was able to pull away in the second quarter to lead...
The Burns Lady Broncs traveled to Lusk Friday to compete in the Lusk Tiger Jamboree over the weekend. The Lady Broncs competed against the Wright Lady Panthers and the Gillette Lady Camel sophomore team, coming home with two losses. Burns took to the court against the Lady Panthers in their first game in the Tiger Jamboree Friday. The first quarter was close as Wright only led by a two-point margin over the Lady Broncs. The second quarter both teams matched up nicely as the Lady Broncs added 12...
The Pine Bluffs Hornets basketball team improved their season record to 6-0 this weekend during the Lusk Jamboree Friday and Saturday, defeating both the Lusk Tigers and the Wright Panthers. According to Head Coach Will Gray, the weather made for a hectic weekend with schedule changes he felt the team did a good job of adjusting and adapting. “We worried about what we could control and just played basketball.” The Hornets first game of the weekend came against Wright Friday. Pine Bluffs got the lead in the first quarter 16-12 and held on tig...
The Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets traveled to Lusk over the weekend to compete in the Lusk Tiger Jamboree. With game changes as the freezing temperatures interfered as teams either pulled out or only attended one day, Pine Bluffs faced Gillette and Wright. The Lady Hornets' first game was against the Gillette Lady Camels sophomore team, winning by a 19-point margin. Pine Bluffs came out on fire in the first quarter, scoring 22 points while keeping Gillette to a mere six points. Gillette came back fighting in the second quarter, scoring 16 points to...
Going into the holiday break, the Pawnee Coyotes are 2-3 on the season after defeating the Dawson School Mustangs and the Banner County Wildcats and losing to Highland, Peetz and Front Range Baptist. The season started out at the Highland Canine Classic the first weekend in December as the Coyotes took on the Highland Huskies and then competed against the Dawson School Mustangs. Pawnee start in the first quarter against Highland Dec. 2 wasn't what they wanted as they were trailing 2-16 going into the second quarter. The Coyotes added six...
