Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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With raised hands, two new Laramie County Commissioners were sworn in on Monday, January 6, at Laramie County Commissioners Boardroom. Taking their oath of office was newly elected Laramie County Commissioners - Don Hollingshead and Ty Zwonitzer. Also sworn in at this time was Todd Ernst for County Assessor. The three were sworn in by District Court Judge Peter Froelicher. Hollingshead gained the most votes for the seat with a total of 33,054 votes, closely followed by Zwonitzer with 32,219...
Law enforcement is an agency that some people like or hate. But the bottom line is, the officers are needed in every town. It can be about keeping people from crossing the line of doing something bad or being there for people to make sure they are safe. Pine Bluffs Police department is small but mighty. They are always looking out for the residents of Pine Bluffs. The officers are at events, making sure the people are going the right speed, and making sure there is not nothing unusual happening...
John Wilkinson Larson, 86, passed away in the early morning hours of December 29, 2024, in Fort Collins, CO. He was born August 9, 1938 in Cheyenne, WY. He will be interned in Pine Bluffs Cementery...
Thomas Delano Eisenhauer passed away at the age of 92 on December 31, 2024, in Melbourne, Florida. Tom was born November 9, 1932 in Wallace, Nebraska. In 1942, the family moved to Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, where he graduated from high school in 1950. He served for three years as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War. Upon his return, he became the first in his family to pursue higher education, earning a bachelor's degree in geology from the University of Wyoming. In 1956, he made what he called, "the...
At Christmas time people love to have a reminder and teach the children about the birth of Jesus. The time to know struggle was not only for todays people but it happened in Jesus' time. It is a time to rejoice for the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day. They are able to celebrate a special time of the year. The Pine Bluffs Methodist Church had a children's service the Sunday before Christmas. The children were dressed as characters that played a part of Jesus' birth on Christmas Day. The event...
January 6, 2025: Wyoming has been declared the Champions of the Mountain Plains Region Crunch Off, a competition for logging the most bites into locally-grown food per capita during Wyoming Farm to School Week in October. The competition included Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming and was held in honor of National Farm to School Month. Wyoming claimed the top spot, dethroning long-time champion Nebraska, surging from just 1,986 crunches last year to 39,982 this year — an increase of over 2...
As we start the New Year, many people are making resolutions and setting goals for the next 12 months. One of the most common resolutions is to be more active. At Prairie Doc, we want all of our viewers to be both healthy and happy. This week, On Call with the Prairie Doc will be showcasing different ways people can incorporate movement into their lives. There is truly something for everyone. Personally, I've explored a variety of activities with varying levels of success and competence....
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) was officially sworn into the United States Senate to continue serving Wyoming in the 119th Congress. He also began his new leadership role as Senate Majority Whip, the second most senior position in the Senate Republican leadership. He released the following statement: "It's my honor to continue representing the people of Wyoming in the United States Senate. Their priorities are at the top of my mind as I take on the position of M...
Laramie, Wyo.- Jan. 2, 2025 - As many Wyoming residents know firsthand, the introduction of invasive weed species like cheatgrass, medusahead and Palmer amaranth poses a growing threat to the state's landscapes and economy. Despite the efforts of state and federal management agencies and private landowners, non-native weeds are notoriously difficult to control, even when early detection and rapid response (EDRR) strategies are employed. But, thanks to an innovative model developed by University...
Laramie, Wyo. - Jan. 6, 2025 - The University of Wyoming's GrowinG Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2025. The program connects beginning farmers and ranchers with host farms and ranches, providing interns with hands-on agricultural experience. For hosts, the program offers an opportunity to mentor the next generation of Wyoming farmers and ranchers. Eligible intern applicants are 18 years or older and have less than 10 years of experience managing their own farm or ranch....
Wyoming 4-H team Skillathon and two individuals received honors for their work for the past five years. They competed against 21 teams in Louisville, Kentucky. Skillathon is not just about judging animals, it is more. It is a contest about knowing equipment, breeds of different animals, meats of different cuts, wool with quality, quality assurance, carcass evolution, management performance and marketing, livestock feeding, and reproduction. Basically it is all of the different divisions in...
Heroes are people that are admired for their courage and outstanding achievements. Firemen risk their lives for others. They make sure the fires are out and area is secured safely. Cops or policeman make sure the law is enforced and people are okay. Emergency Medical Technicians are there to make sure people with injuries are stable enough to be transported to a hospital. These people are heroes. They take the extra steps to help people in need. Inflation and jobs are not the best at this time....
There are several programs to help families in need. Shop with a Cop is one of the programs in Laramie County. There was several agencies that were involved in the Shop with a Cop program. Wyoming State Patrol, Laramie County Sheriffs Department, Pine Bluffs Police department, Cheyenne Police department, and Wyoming Game and Fish. They line up their vehicles at Walmart in Cheyenne to show they are there to support families. There were about twenty-five youth at the event. They are given a...
Cheyenne, WY - December 30,2024 - The Laramie County Fair is proud to announce its recognition by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) with multiple prestigious awards in the Hall of Honor Communications competition. These accolades celebrate the fair's outstanding marketing efforts and creativity in engaging with the community. The awards will be presented during the IAFE Annual Convention, held this year in Phoenix, AZ, on December 7th. The Laramie County Fair's achievements include: First Place for Miscellaneous...
The Pine Bluffs Hornets basketball team started the 2025 year on the road. The Hornets traveled to Alliance, Nebraska to face the Bulldogs. It seems that the Hornets will be on the road for the entire month of January. Out of their last 9 games the Hornets have not faced anyone in their conference. The Hornets have a record of 4-5 having lost to the Bulldogs in a high scoring game last Saturday. Even with valiant efforts by the team, the Hornets fell to the Bulldogs 75-67. The Hornets had a slow start to the game and the defense had trouble sto...
Following their male counterparts the Lady Hornets faced the Alliance Lady Bulldogs in a non-conference match-up last Saturday. The Lady Hornets had a 5-3 record before the Christmas break and continued their winning ways with a win against the Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Hornets have yet to face a team from their conference. The first quarter had both teams flexing their strengths. Jessica Hoffman asserted herself under the net, pulling down rebounds and scoring points. Hoffman put up 6 points in the quarter and helped the Lady Hornets to have a...
As the Lady Broncs emerge from the Christmas break the team is looking forward to breaking their five-game losing streak. You have to go back to the first set of games that the team played to see the win. The girls won two games in the Burns Winter Classic and started the season with a 2-2 record. Since then, they have been playing teams that are in a much larger conference. This is great for learning and honing skills and the girls have been working hard over the break. The Lady Broncs’ first win came against the Cheyenne South Bison in the f...
The Burns Broncs have had a rough start to the basketball season. With a record of 2-6 the Broncs are on a four-game losing streak. They have been playing teams way above their conference and have been holding their own. This week they will travel to Sundance to compete in a tournament against teams that are in their own conference. The experience gained by playing better team will give the team a base to build upon. The Broncs first win came against the Moorcroft Wolves back in the second week...
Wawa Middle school state championship 2024 Jesse Gortney 80- DNP Champ. Round 1 : Boys MS - 80 - Miles Jackson, EUWC over Jesse Gortney, TSG (F 2:16) Cons. Round 2 : Boys MS - 80 - Jesse Gortney, TSG over Mason Bohman, EUWC (F 1:43) Cons. Round 3 : Boys MS - 80 - Nash Walcker, OWC over Jesse Gortney, TSG (MD 13-0) Grady Reher 85- DNP Champ. Round 1 : Boys MS - 85 - Simon Holden, WYOM over Grady Reher, TSG (F 2:25) Cons. Round 2 : Boys MS - 85 - Fletcher Hansen, TSG over Grady Reher, TSG (F 0:50)...
Albin Baptist Church 315 Cheyenne Ave, Albin; 246-3254; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday service 10:45 a.m.; Youth group, Sunday 5:30 p.m. Blessed Hope Baptist Church 327 S. Main St., Burns 307-547-2383 J. Nathaniel Ensley, pastor, Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Summer Studies (June-September) 5 p.m. Wednesday Services: Childrens AWANA’s 6:45 p.m.; Teen Service 7 p.m.; Bible Study/Prayer 7 p.m. Burns Presbyterian Church 140 S. Wyoming Ave., Burns; 547-3734 Rev. Gwyn Downing, pastor Sunday w... Full story
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