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BREAKING: Interstate 80 from Exit 1(Pine Bluffs) and Exit 8 (Bushnell) is temporarily closed as of 10:19 a.m., Feb. 27. Traffic is being directed to Highway 30 to the Bushnell I-80 on-ramp. The closure is due to a military action in the area, according to a Nebraska State Trooper.... Full story
Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power is tentatively looking to begin a gas main replacement project in the town of Pine Bluffs in April. Public Information Officer for Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power Sharon Fain announced Feb. 18 in the Pine Bluffs Town Council meeting that the company's engineers are planning to replace about 65,000 feet of gas main throughout the town, effecting 140 customers. Fain presented a map to the Pine Bluffs Town Council, showing what streets would be effected once the project... Full story
The Pine Bluffs Police Department reported at least eight telephone scams within the last year, with four occurring last week. Police Chief Don Taylor said the scammers call with the names of family members, claiming those relatives are in trouble and need money. The scammers then provide instructions to wire money. Taylor urges residents not to give information to cold callers, and not to wire money to strangers asking for the transaction over the phone. Pine Bluffs resident Claire... Full story
I always look forward to Thursday, Pine Bluffs Post day. I open the paper to several pages of pictures with no identification, that disappoints me. It’s like I know that cute child, pretty singer, musicians and athletes but can’t think of their names. That’s why I would like for them to be identified. I enjoy the article (Looking Back). Naming some players would be more helpful on us older people to remember. I’m sure the communities around us interested in the dates and times of activities, but I miss the news articles about people. I enjoy t...
Is it because of us spending too much time inside? Or maybe it is the month without football? Perhaps they call it "March Madness" because anything can happen. Dick Vitale once said, "I learned from my mom and dad, who didn't have a formal education but had doctorates of love. They told me that if you gave 110 percent all the time, a lot of beautiful things will happen. I may not always be right, but no one can ever accuse me of not having a genuine love and passion for whatever I do." Passion...
"Every day that is born into the world comes like a burst of music and rings the whole day through, and you make of it a dance, a dirge, or a life march, as you will." ~ Thomas Carlyle "I think someone should explain to the child that it's ok to make mistakes. That's how we learn. When we compete, we make mistakes." ~ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar "Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." ~...
Gladys "Mina" Ferguson Gladys "Mina" Ferguson, 93, of Lingle, died on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 in Lingle. She was born on Dec. 3, 1920 in Upton, Wyo. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of First Congregational Church, past Chaplain of the Oddfellows, Rebekah Lodge, Wyoming Cattlewomen, CRMC Auxiliary, and the Christian Women's Club. She is survived by her children, Jack Talkington (Linda), Jo Ann Soto, and Connie Snyder (Claude), all of Cheyenne, Jim Talkington (Christina) of Hillsdale, and Lela Dennis (Dar...
CHADRON, NE — Cassady Malm, of Albin, daughter of Howard and Dixie Malm, received an Eagle Presidential scholarship for $2,273 and an L. Ione Marshall Endowed scholarship for $1,500. Cassady is a high school senior and plans to study elementary education at CSC in the fall....
The parents of Brittney Bowman and Terence Williams are happy to announce the couple's unity in marriage. Brittney, of Pine Bluffs, and Terence, of San Antonio, Texas, were married Dec. 31, 2013 in Pine Bluffs. Brittney is the daughter of Dean and Bryanna Bowman. She is currently serving in the US Air force as a medic. Terence is the son of Tony and Helen Williams. He is is currently serving as Staff Sargent in the U.S. Air Force. The couple is currently stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in...
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Burns senior Wyatt Berg, son of Kyle and Loretta Berg of Cheyenne, is no stranger to success or the spotlight. Through high school, he successfully maintained his status on honor roll, competed and helped excel the football, basketball and track team to many successes, all the while keeping an easy smile as he strides through the halls of Burns high. "We really have a good time in school," Wyatt says as a sly grin comes across his face. "We make learning fun." He enjoys all his classes and is...
The majority of Americans feel breakfast is important, but hectic mornings make it difficult to fit the meal in every day. 40 percent of moms say that their child does not eat breakfast daily, according to Kellogg's Breakfast in America survey. To garner increased participation in the School Breakfast Program, Laramie County School District 2 schools will recognize National School Breakfast Week. Slated for March 3-7, National School Breakfast Week is a celebration aimed at increasing awareness...
Senior Hornet Hunter Thompson began the game against Burns Saturday night with a slam dunk, beginning the game strong. The Hornets had the lead by the end of the first quarter, 16-11 leaving nothing to chance. By the end of the second quarter, the Hornet's lead grew to 30-22. Pine Bluff's hustle ultimately earned them the win with a final score of 58-41. Coach William Gray said defense was the key in this game. "Defensively we had one of our better games as far as challenging shooters and...
Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets Sam Hanson, Dana and Sara Mullins and Andrea Baker played, their last game in the Hornets Nest Saturday facing off against the Burns Lady Broncs. The seniors, along with the rest of the Lady Hornets basketball team, experienced an agitating loss of just 1 point in the game, 41-40. The Lady Hornets started off strong in the game, ending the first quarter, leading 11-8 in a fast-paced game for both teams. But Burns narrowed the margin, and was able to score. Shots from... Full story
Lady Coyotes Emily Ellis and Afton Zitek approached the Pawnee basketball court Friday, possibly with feelings of nostalgia, as they played their last home game. Ellis and Zitek, along with the rest of the Pawnee Coyotes, went toe-to-toe with Dayspring Christian Academy, coming within reach of a win, but ultimately losing the game in overtime with a final score of 66-64. The game began just as it ended - with a 2-point lead in favor of Dayspring Christian Academy at the end of the first...
The athletes on the Burns boys basketball team have tasted perfect seasons in other sports. They have also tasted the agony of defeat. This season, going 12-9 overall and 4-4 in their region, neither agony or perfection was on the menu. Meeting the Hornets in Pine Bluffs for the last regular season game would provide a fortune of experience and training, win or lose. "We were fortunate to play in a tremendous environment on Saturday," Coach Sean Patterson said. "The intensity was through the...
Games are sometimes about more than who wins or loses. Coming into the Hornets nest for senior night, the Lady Broncs knew more emotion than normal would be on the sleeves of Pine Bluffs fans and players. And emotions, like home field advantage can help win a game. But Burns struggled through a points deficit most of the game and keep their emotions in check. Rylee Anderson, meeting the forehead of Andrea Baker, was out for the rest of the game. Neither team was going to give up or give in. A...
The Pawnee Coyotes narrowed the score gap in the fourth quarter Thursday facing off against Dayspring, but the burst of energy was too little too late. The Coyotes lost against Dayspring 67-60. "We started slowly in this game on both ends and just seemed like we were on our heels, not being aggressive," said Coach Tim Brunelle. The Coyotes took some initiative in the fourth quarter, Brunelle said, but it wasn't enough to win the game. The Coyotes then faced off against Caliche Saturday, losing...
Monday Women 1 Exxon 132 2 Pine Bowl 3 Subway 128 Handicap Game Franny Haukup 255 Handicap Series Franny Haukup 678 Scratch Game Franny Haukup 218 Scratch Series Franny Haukup 567 Tuesday Mixed 1 Bob's Team 21 2 P & Z 19 3 Spare Room 17 Women's Highs Handicap Game Beth Steege 245 Handicap Series Terri McLees 682 Scratch Game Terri McLees 194 Scratch Series Terri McLees 538 Men's Highs Handicap Game Corey Bruns 282 Handicap Series Dennis Bruns 778 Scratch Game Corey Bruns 257 Scratch Series Jared...
In between the girls and boys Pawnee basketball games Thursday evening, the 18 players and coaches took time to pay respect to their parents. Among the players were four seniors who played their last game on their home court. Emily Ellis, Afton Zitek, Austin Burson and Trent Timm gave flowers and hugs to their parents among their teammates. Coach Tim Brunelle and Coach Samantha Ramos also honored their parents with flowers. Before the games, the entire school participated in a pep rally with a...
The 50th Annual Pine Bluffs City Tournament took place at Pine Bowl Feb. 16. Many league and leisure bowlers turned out for the weekend of competition in Pine Bluffs. Women’s Team winner was the Pine Bowl team consisting of Amy Zitek, Pat Reher, Heather Lerwick and Kayla Kay. Winning Women’s Doubles was Johnna Graves and Carleen Graves. Tracy Hitner won the Women’s Singles competition. Amy Zitek had the highest handicap for all of the women’s events and the scratch high score went to Tina Houston. On the men’s side of the tournament, the Ragho...
Southeast hosted the 2A East regional wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday. The Burns/Pine Bluffs squad had trained and prepared for it and expected good things. The team may not have expected a second-place finish and 16 wrestlers competing at state, but that is what they got. Moorcroft won seven titles and the 2A East regional last weekend but Burns/Pine Bluffs took the second-place trophy and will send 16 boys to the state mats in Casper this weekend. "The kids wrestled great, and it was...
On a Thursday night, long after school has ended, you may hear the sound of rock music emerge from the Pine Bluffs Junior/Senior High School. It isn't a secret night club, or teacher organization that meets after hours. It's not juveniles who squatted in the school to throw a party. The guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists within are students perfecting their skills in music. The students call it Jam Band. School rocks "Jam Band has always been a place for students who have a large inter...
Eight athletes took center court Saturday afternoon to be honored for their commitment, dedication and athletic efforts throughout the past four years. In turn, the seniors thanked their parents for supporting and encouraging them over the years. From the girls basketball team Andrea Baker, daughter of Rene and Steve Baker, Dana and Sara Mullins, daughters of Jerry and Christy Barker, and Sam Hanson, daughter of James and Lori Hanson. Seniors from the boys basketball team are Keenan Cozort, son...
The junior high Pine Bluffs boys basketball team triumphed over the rest of the teams in their region at the SEWAC tournament hosted by Pine Bluffs. The Hornets beat Burns early Saturday morning and turned around an hour later to beat Southeast for the championship. This team of young athletes are strong competitors, as many of them were members of the undefeated junior high football SEWAC championship team last year....
