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Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Mayor Justin Fornstrom called the meeting of the June 12th Town Council to order and immediately following the welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, and agenda approval, the newly elected councilmembers - David Crouse and Dennis Michaud as well as the newly hired police chief - Austin Smith were duly sworn into their offices. After the swearing in, Mayor Fornstrom called Mike "Bubba" Ragsdale and Tom Mohren, who were asked to step forward and were presented an appreciation gift for their many years of...
The Burns celebration brought hundreds of people to attend a full day of activities. The Burns Lions Club members hosted the Burns Day annual celebration on Saturday June 10th. The day started at 7:00 a.m. and continued on until 10:00 p.m. for all ages to attend or participate. To start the busy day Laramie County Fire District #6 firefighters put on a free pancake breakfast. The firefighters families helped with a raffle and selling t-shirts to raise money for the fire station. They served...
A neighborhood night out is coming to Burns for people to engage with the Laramie County Sheriff's department as part of the event. Burns Town council met on June 12th at 6:30 p.m. The town attorney Greg Hacker, had the honor to swear in the mayor and council members. Hacker swore in Mayor Jim Clark first. He then swore in the other three council members: Ralph Bartel, Joseph Nicholson, and Judy Johnstone at the same time. Afterwards Mayor Clark gave out areas for the council to maintain....
Ralph Leland Ostrander, age 81, passed away on May 26th, 2023, at Bryan West Medical Plaza in Lincoln, Nebraska. Services will be held at Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, Nebraska, on Monday, July 17th, at 11 AM. A reception with lunch will follow. We will remember and celebrate his life. To most, he was known as Leland or Lee. To many, he was known simply as "Coach." This is who he was as much as what he was. In short, he was a coach and a craftsman. He was...
Penny Allene Murphy of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, a vibrant soul filled with love and zest for life, left this world unexpectedly due to a tragic accident on June 1, 2023. Born on June 19, 1952, in Jackson, Michigan, Penny brought joy and warmth into the lives of those around her. Penny's greatest treasures in life were her cherished family and her dog, Kate. She is survived by her boyfriend Randy Salton, loving sisters Barbara Belew and Billie (Joseph) Altenhofen, children Sarah (Mark)...
The cars were racing to the stop point and the people were lining up by the tracks in Albin, Wyoming to see the steam engine, Big Boy No. 4014 on it's first stop during its yearly trip. The train comes through Albin possibly twice a year which is normal for grain cars. Like every town in Wyoming trains are a way to get from town to town. Products, moving cattle, and horses are one way to supply the towns. In Albin there was a hardware store, and grocery store at least in the past. Albin was a...
We are still in a drought over most of our region. Can you believe that! All of Laramie County is abnormally dry except a small portion of the southwest corner. The Albin area is still in moderate drought, even though at least one county road has been closed due to rain. The southern half of the Nebraska panhandle is in moderate to severe drought conditions. There are rumblings in Wyoming government that California is considering exercising its rightful option over the Green River water. If...
The Bushnell Lions Club offered a new $500 scholarship to one high school senior graduating in the spring of 2023 from Pine Bluffs High School, Kimball High School, or Banner County High School who will attend college or trade school in the fall of 2023. The 2023 scholarship recipient was Cathy Purdum, daughter of Travis and Dawna Purdum of Bushnell. Cathy graduated from Pine Bluffs High School in May 2023. She plans to attend Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington Wyoming to study Veterinary...
"June is Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Veterans and leadership from our Wyoming Guard and the US Air Force's 90th Missile Wing joined me for a moving proclamation-signing ceremony. Among the participants were two survivors who shared their stories and personal experiences. They emphasized the importance of reaching out, listening and asking questions when someone we know is struggling. It's critical we continue to provide support to today's veterans, in addition to...
Local "Pop" Stars A Daughter thanks her Dad by Kinzley Nusbaum I have the best dad.... Well at least according to me he's the best dad I have ever had. He's there for me no matter what. He pushes me to get better, picks me up when I fall, even if it is after he gets done laughing at me. But the best thing about my dad is that I am just like him. Not in my appearance but in my attitude, personality, and even with the things I say. I am a mini me of my father and it drives him up a wall, but...
A few weeks ago I covered the signing of Colby Smith. He is a rodeo star attending Burns High School. He plans on going to Casper State College to continue his education and rodeo career. Smith's dream is to become a professional rodeo cowboy. Smith competed in the State Finals in high school rodeo held in Rock Springs last week. Smith competes in saddle bronc and team roping. He placed third in the state in saddle bronc riding with a score of 166.5 and is now qualified for the national...
For those of you who still can't get enough football, the 50th annual Shrine Bowl was held on Saturday, June 3rd. Four local boys, two from the Burns Broncs and two from the State Champion Pine Bluffs Hornets were asked to play for the South team. When asked how long it took to agree to participate in the Shrine Bowl Hornets Schaefer said, "No time at all". Cody Hape and Cooper Lakin from the Burns Broncs and Dalton Schaefer and Diego Paniagua from the Pine Bluffs Hornets were treated to a week...
Burns Broncs Boys Basketball team has a new head coach. On June 5th the boys were introduced to Coach Shawn Mollett. Mollett will assume the reins of the boy's team for the 2023-24 season and beyond. He is looking forward to the season. Mollett has four years of coaching experience. He started in Rock Springs as the high school basketball head coach then moved to Cheyenne where he took over the Johnson Junior High team. His coaching staff will include assistant coaches Jason Siebert and Travis...
Two retired teachers from Burns Elementary and High School competed in the Valley National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA) World Pool Tournament. Craig and Midori Spatz traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to showcase their talents at the pool table against some of the best pool players around. Both Craig and Midori participated in the tournament but unfortunately only Midori was able to bring home any trophies this time. Midori competes in the Women's Classic Division. She has been shooting pool...
The Laramie County chapter of the 4-H club had their annual 4-H shooting meet last weekend the 9th and 10th of June. Teams and clubs from around the county meet at the Pine Bluffs Sportsman's Club range to test their skills in archery, shotgun, 22 pistol and rifle. Over the two-day event these young adults would shoot and fire close to 100 rounds of shotgun and 22 rounds at a series of targets. Scores would be tallied and awards given out at a later date. The 4-H club has been around for many...
