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Two sophomores at Burns High School work on passing a senate bill. Molly Allen and Annie Fowler were in their health class learning about mental health listening to "Ted Talk." The topic was about a girl in Oregon who got her state to pass a bill to allow mental health days. After the class the girls talked with Mrs McKinney exclaiming that they should try to do that. With the help of their teachers, Mrs. McKinney and Mr. Mercer, the girls went to work on an e-mail to send to their local senate...
There were lots of questions for the Burns town attorney about the Cripple Creek Estates at the Burns Town Council meeting held on February 13th. The chamber was full of visitors for the meeting along with two Laramie county commissioners, Linda Heath and Brian Lovett. The main concern of the night was addressed by Greg Hacker, Burns town attorney. He asked Bill Porter who is the developer of the Cripple Creek estates and Kelly Schroeder with AVI Engineering Planning Surveying about some documen...
When the times get rough the community comes together to help others. In this case it's for the Chavez family of Carpenter, Wy. In November of 2022 Francisco Chavez was diagnosed with cancer. The kids go to Burns High School. Chavez had surgery to remove a kidney where the cancer was at. Then he has been doing chemo and radiation. The cancer had spread rapidly throughout his body. Now, unfortunately there is a short time for Chavez. His family is trying to survive the hospital stays and soon a...
Bobbie Pauline (White) Butler started her life December 1, 1922 in Oakley, Kansas, number 7 in a family of 8 children. At a very young age, during the depression, the family moved by covered wagon to a farm near Neosho, Missouri. This period of time seems to have had a great influence on her life, which made her very humble, grateful, and gave her strength and determination which she passed on to those around her. After finishing school, Bobbie went to Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, to work as a maid...
Feb. 9, 2023 -- The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Laramie County at the completion of the 2022 fall semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BM (Bachelor of Music); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSAR (Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering); BSB (Bachelor of Science in Business); BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering); BSCS (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science); BSE (Bachelor of Science in Economics); BSFC (Bachelor of Science in Family and...
The Department of Family Services (DFS) has received federal approval of its Child Welfare Prevention Plan. Approval of the plan supports work underway to transform the current child welfare system into one that provides families opportunities for success before crisis hits, so children and families can stay together and live safely at home. Prior to the passing of the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) in 2018, the federal government only reimbursed states for the costs of services provided after a child entered State...
At the Texas Trail Market there was a sweet smell in the air. Every year the Saturday of Super Bowl Sunday, the churches in Pine Bluffs put on a bake sale. It is ran by the Catholic Church women. The women invited all the churches to help raise money for the Good Samaritan fund in Pine Bluffs. The Good Samaritan is a fund for travelers or people in need. The police have to be contacted and they will determine the need. Gas money, vouchers to the grocery store, and money for a motel is given to...
We love it! The clean air, unobstructed views, nothing between us and the North Pole but a few fence posts, and the beauty of the starlit night sky amplified by the lack of artificial light. That's country living at its best. But, there's a lot more to it than just the beauty and the wonder of it all. There is a lot of hard work and not just a few hindrances that thwart our enjoyment. Some are just part of life and others...well...others can be our neighbors. There are some common courtesies...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced a historic economic development investment, as the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved a grant to support development of the world's largest and most advanced vertical farming research center in Laramie. The project will support the retention and creation of nearly 200 high-paying jobs in the community. The company, Plenty Unlimited Inc., is dedicated to advancing the emerging technology field of indoor agriculture. The new r...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in launching a bipartisan push to help Wyoming veterans access timely and comprehensive breast cancer screenings. This week, Sens. Lummis and Ossoff sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) highlighting the challenges veterans face when seeking mammogram services, which are key medical examinations that help detect early signs of breast cancer. "We owe a great deal to Wyoming veterans, and I am...
For the second year in a row this bar has won. Bar bucks are available at every bar in Laramie County at Christmas time to raise money for the Laramie County Christmas basket program. The Christmas baskets help Laramie county residents throughout the holidays. The bars have special events during this time to make people aware of bar bucks and raising the money to help others. This year Mike's Saloon in Albin, Wyoming won for the second time in a row in the rural category. Jan Anderson did the...
CHEYENNE, Wyoming – A Laramie County Community College coach and instructor was recognized recently as an outstanding leader by the world's largest equine breed registry and membership organization. Morgan Pennington, equine instructor and Ranch Horse & Equestrian Team coach, was selected for the 2023 American Quarter Horse Association Emerging Leader Award. The award celebrates the accomplishments of the association's exceptional members ages 21-35, recognizing a variety of categories, i...
The Pine Bluffs Hornets basketball team followed the Lady Hornets to Kimball to tackle the Longhorns. This was also the boys first game back from the weather break and they were anxious to hit the court again. The score was deceiving as the Hornets won the game but the Longhorns were much tougher than the Hornet anticipated. The Hornets wanted to dominate the Longhorns from the start. By the look of the score it would seem that they had accomplished their goal. However the Longhorns were able...
The Lady Hornets started their basketball journey after the weather break with a game against the Kimball Lady Longhorns last Tuesday. The girls looked good and ready for the challenge. Passing and defense was sound and the results were a win. According to Coach Lindsey Forbes in a post-game interview, "I was a little concerned about the time off but the girls did well". They could work on their shooting a bit but the defense was strong and ball handling was good. The first quarter had the Lady...
Last week the Burns Broncs hosted the Lingle-Ft Laramie Doggers in a conference game. The Doggers are sitting at 13-6 and are seated #2 in the 2A Southeast conference with a 3-1 in conference record. The Broncs are in the number four seat with a 1-4 record. A win in this game will help the Broncs move into a position for a shot at the regionals. The Broncs were ready for the game but not up to the pressure and quick offense of the Doggers. The first quarter saw the Broncs in good shape with the...
Last week the Burns Lady Broncs matched up against the Lingle-Ft Laramie Lady Doggers in a conference game that would help both teams as they get ready for regionals. The Broncs are seated number two behind the Pine Bluffs Hornets and the Doggers are number four in the Southeast Conference. It was a very close game with both teams playing like there was no tomorrow. The Lady Broncs defense was able to slow the Lady Doggers offense down and hold them to only 6 points in the first quarter. The...
In what could be called one of the Burns Broncs best offensive games the Broncs took on the Niobrara County Tigers in a home conference game. The Tigers beat the Broncs last month in a close game 62-69. The Broncs came out strong and kept putting pressure on the Tigers and controlled the game from the start. Cody Hape, Cody Piasecki and Jared Alled were hitting from the three-point range and other members were finding the net inside the arch. It was a great game for the Broncs and they came...
After beating the Lingle-Ft Laramie Doggers the Burns Lady Broncs are now seated number two in the 2A Southeast conference. They hosted the number four seated Niobrara Tigers last week. The Lady Broncs are coming off a win against the Lingle Doggers and were looking to keep the winning attitude moving forward with a win over the Tigers. The Tigers were just the team that the Broncs needed to push their game forward. It took the first quarter for the Lady Broncs to shake off the dust and get...
In one of the best games the Lady Hornets have played the Hornets played host to the Lady Broncs here in Pine Bluffs. The Lady Hornets are seated number 1 in the 2A Southeast Conference with a 2-1 record and the Lady Broncs are seated number two with a 3-2 record. This would be a close game till the end and both teams did not disappoint. The Lady Broncs came out hard and put up 12 points in the first quarter. Abby Gray was able to hit a three from the left side base line while Jessica Hoffman was able to weave her way through the defense for...
Hoping to add to their eight game winning-streak the Hornets hosted the Lingle-Ft Laramie Doggers in a non-conference game last Friday. The Hornets seemed unstoppable as they continue their march for the state championship. Standing in their way would be the Doggers. The Doggers are seated number two in the 2A Southeast conference with a 3-1 Conference record and a 13-6 overall record. They know what it takes to win a game and how important these last few games are. The Hornets proved to be too...
The Pine Bluffs Hornets girls basketball team came away with a big win over the Lingle-Ft Laramie Doggers last Friday. They were supposed to play each other on Thursday but due to weather conditions delayed until Friday. The Lady Hornets played hard and fast and beat the 2A Southeast Conference, No. three seated Doggers 56-50. It was a good game with lead changes throughout. In the first quarter the Hornets offense put up 17 points with the help of Abby Gray and Kelsie Bymer hitting...
Coming off the impressive win against the Niobrara Tigers the Broncs headed to Pine Bluffs to take on the number one seated Hornets. The Hornets are riding a 10-game winning streak and are looking to repeat as the state champions. The game was much closer than the score would indicate, as the Broncs were able to keep up with the Hornets at both ends of the court. In the end the Broncs just could not match the shooting capabilities of the Hornets and lost the contest 66-36. The first quarter started of well for the Broncs as Carter David was...
In what should be called the “Game of the Week” The Lady Broncs traveled to the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets hive to take on the number one seated Hornets in the 2A conference in an in-conference game. The Broncs are seated number two in the 2A conference with a 3-2 conference record and 9-12 overall record. The Hornets have a 2-1 conference record with an 8-12 overall record. The game which could have been called the “game of the week” would have both teams playing like it was their tournament life. The game was not really decided till the end...
In the last game of the week for the Pine Bluffs Hornets the team faced off against the Burns Broncs from up the freeway. The Broncs are seated fourth in the 2A Southeast conference and need a win to move up in the rankings. The Hornets are on a nine-game winning streak and playing some of their best ball of the season. In a game that was pretty much Hornets style one play stands out above all the rest as a Highlight Reel worthy play. Ryan Fornstrom was on his way down the left side of the key...
Riding a seven game winning streak the Pine Bluffs Hornets look to be on their way to another state championship. In the last three games the Hornets have outscored their opponents 182-98. You have to go back to January 6th to find the last time they lost. The Hornets are in the number one seat in the 2A Southeast division and number one in the 2A state division. Watching them play you can see why they are seated that high. The passing and running abilities of the team and the shooting accuracy...
