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Each year, the Nuclear 4-H Club, with help from LCSD2 Rec Mill Grant funds, and funds from numerous other sources, hosts as many as 10 robotics teams, with team members ranging in ages six to 18, associated with the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) programs. Four teams currently meet in Burns. Besides building and competing with a robot, some of the teams must also choose a problem society faces concerning trash, and come up with an innovative solution to the problem. Then the youth will create a craft project o...
Residents will have a safe and easy way to dispose of their expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-back Day is Saturday, Sept. 26. Sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for people to bring excess prescription drugs that otherwise could be abused or contaminate the environment. The Laramie County Sheriff's Department will be at Pine Bluffs Town Hall, 200 Main St., Pine Bluffs, on Saturday to collect excess and unused prescription d... Full story
The Pawnee Coyote football team hosted the Fleming Wildcats Friday night, and lost 22 to 66. Owen Wahlert led in passing with 212 yards, followed by Luke Duggan with 11, and Drew Ellis with 14. In rushing it was 2014 6-Man All State Team member Luke Duggan with 48 yards, and Drew Ellishad 33. Bryce Schnug took the lead in receiving with 91 yards, Ellis with 56 yards, Duggan with 50, Zach Hastings had 22, and Joe Sanders with 18. Schnug also led in tackles with 14, Duggan with 13, Ellis had 11, followed by Sanders with 9, Trent Holzworth with...
A tough weekend of play for the Burns Lady Broncs as they fell to both Potter-Dix and Saratoga last week. “This past week we struggled with playing consistent. We are looking for some players to step up. We hope to continue to improve as we head into our conference play,” said coach Christina Patterson. Potter-Dix 21-25, 26-28, 14-25 Jessica Malm- 11 kills, 12 digs Rachel Kelly- 8 kills Skylar Trembath- 16 assists Katie Norris- 9 digs Saratoga 16-25, 18-25, 23-25 Jessica Malm- 11 kills, 29 digs Katie Norris- 6 kills Willow Martin- 11 ass...
This year, a disease called tularemia has been widely reported in Nebraska and neighboring states. Eighteen cases have been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services so far in 2015 which represents a 25-year high. Many of the cases are in the Panhandle. Age range of people affected is 3-82 years old. Eleven people were hospitalized. Tularemia is a disease that can affect animals and people. It’s caused by a bacteria found in animals, insects, soil and water. Rabbits, rodents and hares are especially susceptible. T...
Duck and goose hunters are reminded to purchase the 2015-16 Migratory Waterfowl Hunting and Conservation Stamp, or federal “duck stamp.” The stamp, featuring a ruddy duck, is available at post offices and some Cowboy State sporting goods stores. “The federal duck stamp is one of the most efficient conservation programs in the country. Ninety-eight cents of every dollar spent goes to purchase habitat or acquire conservation easements for protection,” said Nate Huck, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s waterfowl biologist. “They are a vital...
During the license purchasing process, hunters have the option to provide the Wyoming Game and Fish Department with their email address. This allows Game and Fish to follow up with hunters by providing them harvest surveys in a much more cost effective manner. Hunter survey coordinator Gail Sheridan said each internet response saves approximately $2.50 compared to sending the survey through the mail. “This cost savings allows us to continue to provide other services for the public,” Sheridan said. “We will continue to mail out surveys to those...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout October. Vicki Richards is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans' benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Richards can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at the Joint Forces Readiness Center, 5800 Central Ave., in Cheyenne, and she will... Full story
The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department wants to remind everyone that flu season is just around the corner. Sporadic flu activity has been detected in the U.S., and the vaccine strains have been a match this season. To protect yourself and others, get vaccinated against influenza. The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department will offer flu vaccine to everyone on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you miss this event, please call 307-633-4098 for an appointment or alternative clinics. You may also visit www.lara... Full story
The Panhandle Senior Ladies Golf Association held their latest outing at Four Winds Golf Course in Kimball. Winning first place and securing two birdies and one eagle was the team of Shelly Neinhueser, Deanna Funk, Shirley Crossman and Vickie Nemnich. Second place with two birdies went to the team of Terry Grosz, Londa Maron, Joy Eberhardt and Terry Korell. Lynn Schukei, Dee Vogel, Jane Holechek and Jeannette Fitzgerald took third place and scored one birdie. Finishing 4th, and scoring two birdies, was the team of Connie Booth, Daria Faden,...
The Pawnee Coyotes hosted Merino Thursday, Sept. 3, for a non-league game, and lost in three matches against 26 players. On Friday, Sept. 4, they traveled to Briggsdale, and had only five girls playing against 17 on the Falcon team. They scored 18 points during one game, but could not hold the lead, and lost the three matches. Lady Coyotes who took part during the two-day game spree were seniors Amy Probst and Cynthia Ash; junior Brook Mercer; sophomores Jaycie Hahn, Rhiannon Mowery, Malauriane...
The 42nd annual Ed Dulaney Canoe Derby will be held Sept. 11 thru 13 at the Bridgeport State Recreation Area. Founded in 1974 by the late Ed Dulaney, a scoutmaster from Gering, Ne., the derby is now one of the longest running scouting events of its kind in the nation. The derby involves Boy Scouts, Weblos and Cub Scouts from Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado. John Zerck, a scoutmaster from Alliance, Ne., will serve as chairman, assisted by Dick Ross of Gering. Novice and advanced level teams will compete in a canoeing obstacle course Saturday... Full story
The Golden Prairie Church, north of Burns, is planning a special service Sunday, Sept. 20, along with singing, fellowship and a message from Pastor Jeff, worship time include a time of praryer, dedication and celebration for Pastor Jeff Giles, and his wife Pam, as we commission Jeff to serve as pastor of Golden Prairie Church. The worship time will begin at 10:55 a.m., and will conclude at approximately 12:55 p.m. A carry-in fellowship dinner will follow the worship time. Please come and meet Pastor Jeff and Pam.... Full story
The votes are in and it’s time to celebrate Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Inductees The induction ceremony will take place Friday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and includes appetizers, dinner and the Induction Ceremony. For tickets call (307) 778-7290 or go online at www.oldwestmuseum.org to make reservations. Class of 2015 inductees are Ty Murray, Bobby Romer, Reva Gray, Dr. Norman Swanson, Spiro ‘Sam’ Contos, Kay Jessen and the W.E. Dinneen Family. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame showcases individuals, l... Full story
Every year as hunting seasons get underway, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s offices receive numerous questions about various game laws and what hunters can and cannot do while in the field. Some of the questions come from new residents who are not familiar with Wyoming law and how Wyoming laws may differ from other states. Most Wyoming laws are a matter of common sense, but there are some laws and regulations that are violated more frequently than others. The following is a list of five common violations that crop up every hunting s... Full story
Hunters now have an extra month to purchase preference points with the recent change of the preference point deadline from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31. The preference point deadline will be even longer this year – to Nov. 2 since Oct. 31 is on a weekend. When application deadlines fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is extended to the next business day. Preference points are available for qualifying big game hunters who did not apply for a moose or bighorn sheep license this year and non-resident elk, deer and antelope hunters who did not apply... Full story
For hunters looking for additional places to hunt this year, the 2015 Walk-in Hunting Atlas is now available on the Wyoming Game and Fish and Department’s website at https://wgfoapps.wyo.gov/plpwhmprogram/frmWalkinHuntingHome.aspx. The online atlas features hundreds of walk-in areas where hunters can access private lands for a variety of species. The Walk-in program has been responsible for providing more than a million acres of access to hunters annually. It is part of the overall Private Lands Public Wildlife program and is partly funded b... Full story
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services throughout September. Vicki Richards is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans' benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Richards can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at the Joint Forces Readiness Center, 5800 CentralAve., in Cheyenne, and she will also be available at... Full story
Bertha Barrett Sandberg will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Sept. 8. She attended country schools for six years and graduated from Kimball High School in 1937. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Chadron State College in 1940. Bertha taught high school business at Chugwater for two years, and one year at Holdrege, Ne. She was secretary of the president at Chadron State College for three years. Bertha married Marvin F. Sandberg on Feb. 24, 1946, and they made their home on a... Full story
The Todd Becker Foundation, created following the tragic death of 18-year-old high school student Todd Becker, in the spring of 2005, announced today its plans to share their Where is your life headed? presentation at Burns High School on Sept. 23. The day’s events will include an assembly for grades 9-12 at the high school, starting at 1:30 p.m., and then an evening assembly and live concert at 7 p.m., to which the public is invited to attend. The evening program will take place in the high school gym. The presentation is given in large p... Full story
Christopher Gorman, a 2010 graduate of Pine Bluffs High School, is now employed as a film editor for the ESPN Sports Center in Los Angeles, Ca. He is a 2014 graduate of the University of Wyoming, with a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Chris works with six other editors covering a wide range of sports programming for the Sports Center and Sports Nation. He typically works at a console with several television screens. His mother, Marjorie Gorman, recently visited her son Chris at the ESPN...
Even though many big game hunting seasons are still a few weeks to more than a month away, hunters can get the fall hunts started this week. Seasons open for a variety of small game and upland bird species on September 1. Blue and ruffed grouse, often referred to as mountain grouse season opened Tuesday. Blue grouse are found in most mountain areas throughout the state on both Bureau of Land Management and national forest lands. Ruffed grouse are found in western Wyoming in the Shoshone, Bridger-Teton and Targhee national forests. The season...
July 23, 2015 11:34 a.m. Edward William Miller,803 Linden, Sidney, Ne., arrested for DUI – controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine, on I-80 westbound, Mile Marker 385. 11:34 a.m. Jennifer Lynne McKinsey, 803 Linden Rd., Sidney, Ne., arrested for Possession of marijuana, on I-80 westbound, Mile Marker 385. August 13, 2015 6:04 p.m. David Gonzalo Anaya, Jr., 5445 I-80 Service Road, Pine Bluffs, Wy., arrested for domestic battery. August 18, 2015 3:16 p.m. Jose Enrique Delatorre Gonzalez, 1165 Road 143, Burns, arrested for DUI, l... Full story
The Panhandle Senior Ladies Golf Association held their latest outing at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney. First place with three birdies went to the team of Terry Korell, Phyllis Greenwood, Jane Holechek and Vickie Nemnich. Alene Schilz, DeAnna Funk, Gail Magers and Myrna Carroll took second place and scored two birdies, while third place went to the team of Rose Jacoby, Norma Perkins, Dee Vogel and Peggy Eberspecher who had three birdies. The team of Janice DeBoer, Terry Espinoza, Beth Korell and Shelly Neinhueser had two birdies. The...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission will meet in Torrington Sept 9-10 at Fire Station #1, 36 West Valley Road. The meeting will encompass a tour of the Downar Bird Farm and the Springer/Bump Sullivan Wildlife Habitat Management Area beginning at 8 a.m. The general public is invited, but will need to provide their own transportation. The regular open session meeting will begin later that day at 1 p.m. Agenda items include presentations by the Wyoming Board of Agriculture on animal damage management projects, grazing plans on the Red Rim Daley...
