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  • Lady Hornets take third

    Zach Spadt|Apr 19, 2018

    BURNS - Kendra Sloan might have earned the Lady Hornets' only event win last week at the Burns Invitational track and field meet, but several of her teammates put up strong performances to help the team take second-place. Sloan won the pole vault at 8-10.00, but a number of her teammates earned several top-four places. Head Coach Dustin Lee has referred to it as nickel and diming in the past. The team's diversity showed yet again this year as Lady Hornets were represented - and well - in events...

  • Burns second at home

    Zach Spadt|Apr 19, 2018

    BURNS — Arguably the nicest weather for track this year set the stage for the Burns High School track and field invitational last Thursday. And the Broncs took advantage of it as team members put up several strong performances to earn third place. They were led by Wyatt Ebben and Tyler Norris, who each won an event. Ebben blazed a 54.42 400-meter dash, earning himself gold in the process. Norris continued and already stellar season on the pole vault at 13-01.00. Teammate Keenan Manlove finished behind Norris in second at 10-07.00. Alex Pyle h...

  • Everyone contributes to Lady Broncs home success

    Zach Spadt|Apr 19, 2018

    BURNS — It was a good day to be a Lady Bronc at the Burns Invitational track meet last week. Piper Perez ran the 400-meter in 1:05.84, earning first place. Her teammate Layne Burnett dominated mid-distance events with wins in both the 800-meter and 1600-meter runs (2:40.15 and 6:07.87). But they weren’t the only Lady Broncs to have strong showings last Thursday. The result sheet from the meet is riddled with Lady Broncs. Joining Perez in the 400-meter to place were Schuylar McDonnell, Mackenzie Faircloth, Madison Thompson and Cassidy Wei...

  • A beautiful day for track and field

    Zach Spadt|Apr 19, 2018

    Thursday's track meet in Burns was the perfect day for such an event with warm weather and blue skies....

  • High West Energy linemen recognized for hard work, dedication

    Zach Spadt|Apr 12, 2018

    EGBERT - Just off a dusty dirt road somewhere in southeastern Laramie County, Jeremy Fryda and his crew of linemen are hard at work ensuring the area's most rural residents have electricty. Today, it's a warm April afternoon with a light wind. Fryda likes today's weather, but he's quick to note linemen often work in the worst of conditions. "It's really nice today," he says. "But these guys are out here working when the snow is flying." Fryda is one of dozens of linemen who work for High West En...

  • Law enforcement to Burns students: Seat belt use will save your life

    Zach Spadt|Apr 12, 2018

    BURNS - A two-second glance at your phone while driving can kill you. Or maybe it's having one too many beers before getting behind the wheel. And who knows what could have happened if you chose to wear your seatbelt. That was the message law enforcement had for students at Burns Junior/Senior High Thursday. Representatives from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Laramie County Sheriff's Department and Laramie County Fire Protection District 6 were on hand at the school to remind students of the...

  • Dinner with a Cause

    Alyssa Miller and Elizabeth Syvanen|Apr 12, 2018

    After the tragic loss of two inspiring students, the Pine Bluffs FFA chapter and Pine Bluffs High School senior class will be holding a dinner and silent auction to help the two families of the students who made such an impact in our daily lives. If there are any items that you would like to donate, we are asking that you contact Kenzie Graves at (307-575-7835). Items included in the dinner will be smoked pork loin, side dishes, dessert, and a drink. It will take place on Thursday, April 26th...

  • Change brings new beginnings

    Elizabeth Syvanen Post Reporter Intern|Apr 12, 2018

    At the end of the school year, there are huge changes. One class leaves, another one takes their place and like stairsteps, the classes below it follow. Not only will Pine Bluffs this year be losing it’s seniors, but also many staff members. The art teacher, Mr. Cosner, Is moving to Riverton to be near family, Mr. Hellbaum, a math teacher, is moving to Douglas so he and his wife can be closer to her family. Ms. Roeder, who teaches Science and Mr. Malcolm who teaches History, will be retiring. Ms. Kennedy, a para. Due to this, Pine Bluffs H...

  • Hornets fourth at Mitchell

    Zach Spadt|Apr 12, 2018

    MITCHELL, Neb. - Haize Fornstrom and Ishmael DePaullite cleaned up at the Mitchell, Neb. Track and Field Invite. Fornstrom won the triple-jump and DePaullite the long jump. Fornstrom also took home second-place honors in the long jump. Pine Bluffs took home fourth-place at the meet, which was the team's third of the year. "I'm happy with the way things are going for us so far this year," Head Coach Dustin Lee said. DePaullite and Fornstrom were the only Hornets to take home first-place finishes...

  • Burns boys 7th at Mitchell

    Zach Spadt|Apr 12, 2018

    MITCHELL, Neb. - Strong finishes in the right events helped the Burns Broncs earn a seventh-place finish at the Mitchell Track and Field Invited held last Thursday. Tyler Norris finished strong in field and running events. In the pole vault, Norris earned third with his 12' even effort. Switching to the 110-meter hurdles, Norris earned eighth coming in at 17:53. Consisting of Norris, Daniel Childers, Alex Pyle and Boe Clayson, the Broncs' 4X100-meter relay team came in with a sixth-place finish...

  • Cerenil helps Lady Hornets claim 4th in Mitchell

    Zach Spadt|Apr 12, 2018

    MITCHELL, Neb. - Jourdaine Cerenil had quite the meet in Mitchell last Thursday. She outright won the long jump by one inch at 32' 8.25". Then, she earned second-place marks in the high jump with a leap of 4' 10". Even after that, she wasn't done earning points for the Lady Hornets. In her final event of the day, Cerenil jumped 14' 6.75" to take home third place in the long jump. Last year as a freshman, Cerenil saw that she had potential in her event. This year, she's beginning to blossom,...

  • Lady Broncs tie Scottsbluff for eighth

    Zach Spadt|Apr 12, 2018

    MITCHELL, Neb. - The Burns Lady Broncs tied the Scottsbluff, Neb. Bearcats for an eighth place finish at the Mitchell, Neb. Track and Field Invite held last Thursday. Burns scored 21 team points. Several Lady Broncs finished near the top in their respective events. Piper Perez earned fifth-place in the 400-meter run with her time of 1:06.50. Layne Burnett arguably had the strongest performance of the Lady Broncs last week. Burnette finished the 1600-meter run at an even 6 minutes. Hurdler Jaden...

  • Hornets

    Zach Spadt|Apr 12, 2018

  • Raccoons delay Windows on the Past work

    Zach Spadt|Apr 5, 2018

    Thanks to a family of raccoons, the Windows on the Past archeology site might not ready and open by Memorial Day Weekend. "We unfortunately found that some raccoons got in there and made a pretty big mess at the archeology site," Pine Bluffs Treasurer Kim Patterson said Monday night. Last month, town council members approved a plan to improve the facility's driveway and parking lot. When town employees visited the site to plan the upgrades, they discovered the trash pandas had already moved in....

  • One person injured in Saturday night pileup

    Zach Spadt|Apr 5, 2018

    Winter weather contributed to a five-car pileup near Pine Bluffs Saturday night. At about 10 p.m. Saturday night, Firefighters from Laramie County Fire District 5 were dispatched west of Pine Bluffs to a report of a vehicle accident. Upon arrival, they determined it was a multi-vehicle accident. Video taken from the scene shows several mangled passenger vehicles along with damaged semis. Fortunately, the passengers were able to escape before their vehicles were hit. LCFD 5 Chief Derek Walls said five cars were involved in the accident. One...

  • Pine Bluffs to host parks and rec worksho

    Zach Spadt|Apr 5, 2018

    Wyoming municipal parks and recreation employees with converge in Pine Bluffs later this month. The Wyoming Recreation and Parks Association will hold its spring conference in Pine Bluffs April 18 - 19. The WRPA is a professional organization that exists to assist anyone working in the parks and recreation field. This is the first time Pine Bluffs has hosted the conference. A social hour is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, April 18 at the Wyoming Malting Company in Pine Bluffs....

  • BHS senior receives Citizenship Award

    Zach Spadt|Apr 5, 2018

    When Kolby Humphrey received an email stating he'd won the Laramie County Retired Education Personnel's Citizenship Award, he didn't think it was real. "I thought it was spam," he said. So he contacted his mother who reached out to Burns High School faculty. It wasn't spam, nor was it fake. Unbeknownst to Humphrey, the Burns High School staff were paying attention, and they picked up on Humphrey's high level of involvement both at school and in the community. Awarded to a senior from each high...

  • Why 4-H?

    Elizabeth Syvanen Post Reporter Intern|Apr 5, 2018

    Having been in 4-H since I was eight, I've often been asked "why 4-H?" That question to someone like me is a lot like "Why art?" Because it's something that I enjoy, and it's something that with effort I can be good at. 4-H is a place where you can excel in something without being tied or linked to school. It also comes without limitation. 4-H is taught by experts or enthusiasts from the community who share their expertise for everything from needlework, to Robotics, poultry, small engines,...

  • HORNETS Win Bayard

    Zach Spadt|Apr 5, 2018

    BAYARD, Neb. - At times the sun was shining and at others, the snow was flying. But the one constant at the Bayard, Neb. Invite last Thursday was Pine Bluffs finishing at or near the top in enough events to take home its second first-place victory of the 2018 track and field season. Seth Tangeman continued his strong season with a win in the 100-meter dash and a second-place finish in the 200-meter dash with times of 11.20 and 24.58 respectively. Tangeman was also the anchor for Pine Bluffs'...

  • Lady Hornets take first at Bayard Invite, head to Mitchell this week

    Zach Spadt|Apr 5, 2018

    BAYARD, Neb. - Strong performances in the field and on the track Thursday propelled the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets to their second track and field win in as many meets. Braving the wind and sleet in Bayard, the Lady Hornets beat the second-Place Bridgeport, Neb. Bulldogs by 16 points. The Pine Bluffs girls earned 75 points total. Prior to the season start, head coach Dustin Lee stated the team would find success by "nickel and dimeing" for points this year. So far, the Lady Hornets have done just...

  • Lady Broncs finish fifth at invite

    Zach Spadt|Apr 5, 2018

    BAYARD, Neb. - Pine Bluffs wasn't the only team from Laramie County to have success at the Bayard, Neb. Track and Field Invite last Thursday. The Burns Lady Broncs strung together several strong finishes to earn a fifth-place finish at the Nebraska meet. Burns earned 36 points in total. Head Coach Brooks Hoffman said several girls put together personal bests. "I was proud to see the girls use the opportunity on a cold day to improve their marks," Hoffman said. "As the weeks progress and the...

  • Second meet tough for Broncs

    Zach Spadt|Apr 5, 2018

    BAYARD, Neb. — Strong efforts weren’t enough for the Burns Broncs at the Bayard, Neb. Track and Field Invite last Thursday. The Broncs finished 14th out of 17 teams with 9 points. One shining point of the meet was the 4X800-meter relay team’s first-place finish. Consisting of Daniel Childeres, Kaden Lakin, Jack Ickes and Wyatt Ebben the team came in with a time of 8:58.90. The 4X100-meter relay team which included Boe Clayson, Alex Pyle, Daniel Childers and Tyler Norris came in fifth with a time of 49.11. A similar 4X400-meter relay team of Ka...

  • Hornet hurlers compete in Bayard

    Zach Spadt|Apr 5, 2018

    The Pine Bluffs Hornets had a good meet last Thursday in the field with several team members earning points for the Hornets....

  • Governor visits Pine Bluffs students

    Zach Spadt|Mar 29, 2018

    Wyoming Governor Matt Mead and First Lady Carol Mead were in Pine Bluffs Monday to read to elementary school children. Fittingly, the Governor read "Ben Franklin's Big Splash" to Pine Bluffs Elementary students. First Lady Mead read "The Magical Guardian of Claud Maunette." They were joined by school and law enforcement officials for the afternoon event as well with Pine Bluffs Police Chief Justin Trout joining in alongside Laramie County Sheriff's Department Deputy Char Madden. Superintendent...

  • Burns earns sixth, fifth place finishes in Morrill

    Zach Spadt|Mar 29, 2018

    MORRILL, Neb. - Burns track and field athletes got off to a solid start in Morrill, Neb. Saturday with several team members putting up solid performances. The Bayard girls earned fifth place out of nine teams and the boys earned sixth out of 10. Miranda Mosley was the sole performer to earn a first-place finish. She won the pole vault even with a height of 9 feet even. Piper Perez came close to earning wins in the 400-and 800-meter runs. However, in both events, she was beaten out by a faster...

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