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  • City officers and councilmen sworn in for next term

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 6, 2019

    Monday's town council meeting saw the swearing in of Tom Mohren for another term. Mayor Allan also saw over the swearing in of offices: Carleen Graves as Clerk, Kim Patterson as Treasurer, Justin Trout as Chief of Police, and Finally, Alex Davidson as City Attorney. Judge Mark Moran and Councilman Michael "Bubba" Ragsdale were unable to attend the meeting and will be sworn in at a later date. Swearing ins over, the council moved on to town business. Pine's six-penny money will be used to pay...

  • SafeKids hold safety check for Pine Bluffs

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 6, 2019

    Victoria Ingerle, Child Injury Prevention Coordinator for the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, was on hand during the yard sale on Saturday to help residents check the safety of their car seats. Ingerle has a passion for child safety. Her ultimate goal is to partner with the local fire department to host at least 2 car seat events per year, one for the fall/winter months, and one for the spring/summer months. Understanding the need for adjustment depending on the bulk of your child's clothing...

  • Medicare Fraud Alert Genetic Testing Scam

    Jun 6, 2019

    CHEYENNE: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries cheek swabs for genetic testing to obtain their Medicare information for identity theft or fraudulent billing purposes. Fraudsters are targeting beneficiaries through telemarketing calls, booths at public events, health fairs, in presentations at centers, and door-to-door visits. There have been both telemarketing calls and attempts to present...

  • Results of WSGS Landslide Susceptibility Study Available as map or interactive layer on Online Hazards Map

    Jun 6, 2019

    CHEYENNE: The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) released a new study on deep-seated landslide susceptibility in Wyoming. The results are available as either a published map—Open File Report 2019-7, available as a free download or as a hardcopy for purchase—or as a new interactive layer on the Wyoming Geologic Hazards Map. Landslides are the downslope movement of rock and soil under gravity and occur when a slope becomes unstable. Although often complex, landslides are generally either shallow, composed of unconsolidated materials, or dee...

  • Corn - Time to plant

    Mike Heath Laramie County Master Gardners|Jun 6, 2019

    If you haven't planted your corn yet, you're late. If you haven't purchased your seed, you're very late. June 1st is the day I set to plant corn because the weather is just so unpredictable before then. This year is no exception. We all know how crazy it's been. Sixty degrees one day followed by 40 the next. Sunny then a period of clouds and rain. June 1st came out bright, sunny and warm. Perfect timing. I jumped out and got the garden ready and just as I was ready to plant, it started raining.....

  • Farm Service Agency County Committee Nominations Open June 14

    Jun 6, 2019

    #LeadYourFSA and be the Voice of Farmers in Your Community WASHINGTON, June 3, 2019 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Friday, June 14, 2019. Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate. “I encourage America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards to nominate candidates to lead, serve, and represent their community on their county...

  • Jimmy L. Novak A Veteran's Story

    Penny Merryfield|Jun 6, 2019

    Coming from a military background, Jimmy L. Novak started his life out in a military hospital in Iceland, where his father, Leroy Novak was stationed with the United States Navy in 1976. His dad retired from the Navy, and while that influence was there, it would not be the branch, Jimmy Novak would choose. Novak graduated from Parkview High School, South Hill, VA in 1994, He contemplated the military and knew he wanted something different that what he had grown up with, a different adventure,...

  • Pine Bluffs Hornets send two to Panhandle Prep All-stars Tourney

    Jun 6, 2019

    Tucker Norman and Andrew Fornstrom were selected to play in the Panhandle Prep All-Stars tournament on Saturday, June 1. They headed to Scottsbluffs with their coach, Tyler Kimzey to compete with players from Wyoming, Nebraska and South Dakota. The tournament was played with two teams - Red and Blue. Norman and Fornstrom played for the Blue team, and while they lost the game, it was a close one with a final score of Red 116 vs. Blue 109. Each game was played with 12 minute quarters instead of th...

  • Pawnee at state track

    Jun 6, 2019

    Pawnee track team had 5 members representing them at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships. Members of the Pawnee Track and Field team are: Missy Cline, Wyatt Schnug, Jade Cass, Logan Cacciola, Erin Ellis. Their coach was Kathy Adams. Jade Cass and Wyatt Schnug wrapped up the 2019 Pawnee track season at the Colorado State Championships in excellent fashion. Cass earned the Class 1A High Jump Championship with a record-setting jump of 6'8". He was also 2nd in Triple Jump with a jump...

  • PB Summer Series PB Roping Club results

    Jun 6, 2019

    May 31, 2019 Results JUNIOR/SENIOR TEAM ROPING- 1 roper must be 14 & under 1. Jaxton Starr/Brian Tidyman 7.49 2. Colby Smith/Bryton Scheller 12.76 CENTURY ROPING: Combined ages of ropers must be at least 100. 1. Rick Griego/Mike Shelit 17.72 2. Curt Epler/Sean Wright 20.97 MIXED TEAM ROPING: One team member must be female. 1. Leah Widger /DJ Tidyman 7.99 2. Sondra Williams/Sean Wright 8.23 OPEN TEAM ROPING: 1. Brian Tidyman/DJ Tidyman 6.38 2. Brian Tidyman/Boyd Supan 6.87 PEE WEE BARRELS: Must...

  • Tractor Pulling on the farm

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 6, 2019

    The Kranz Farm held the annual tractor pull on Saturday and Sunday of this last week. These events can go up to five divisions and 10,000 pounds. Participants are awarded cash prizes for the first, second, and third places, and all participants are awarded points for both showing and placing. Pullers who compete across the state use their points in the Platte Valley Tractor Association to up their standing for that final plaque awarded at the end of the season. This years winners can earn up to...

  • More Roping Shots

    Jun 6, 2019

  • FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr visits Range Companies

    Jun 6, 2019

    Forsyth, MT - The Range Companies hosted FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr at its corporate headquarters in Forsyth, MT on Friday, May 31st. It was the final stop in Commissioner Carr's weeklong trip throughout Montana. In the Rosebud exchange, Commissioner Carr had the opportunity to see firsthand Range's efforts to upgrade legacy copper facilities to a new fiber optic network. Range Companies CEO, Rob Johnstone was delighted to host Commissioner Carr on his tour throughout Montana. "Being able to...

  • Community Yard Sales

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 6, 2019

    Saturday, June 1, 2019 was the annual Pine Bluffs yard sale, and the weather was awesome! Die hards hit the streets as early as 7 a.m. to find the best deals. Over 20 local residents set up shop in their yards, driveways, and garages trying to get rid of the treasures they no longer wanted. The Senior Center hosted a myriad of deals along with the opportunuity to get breakfast burritos in the morning and burger meals in the afternoon. All told the center was able to raise 2450 dollars, not too...