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  • Pine Bluffs Rest Area to close this week for concrete work

    Aug 29, 2019

    PINE BLUFFS, Wyo. – The Pine Bluffs Rest Area off Interstate 80 at Exit 401 will temporarily close this week for flooring and concrete work. The closure is scheduled to begin on Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, and continue through Wednesday, Aug. 28. The rest area will reopen as soon as work is complete. Services are available in the town of Pine Bluffs, and the next rest areas are the Summit Rest Area at Exit 323 to the west and in Nebraska to the east at MM 51 near Sidney, Neb....

  • Laramie County Fire District #3 recipient of emergency drinking water

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|Aug 29, 2019

    In an effort to show support for the volunteer firefighters that give of their time across the country, Anheuser Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have pledged to provide one million cans of emergency drinking water for wildland firefighters. One of our local fire departments has actually received one of these deliveries. Laramie County Fire District #3 (Albin) took delivery of their water on August 16, 2019, Corey McNair was on hand that Friday to take delivery of the water...

  • Understanding the 6 Penny Tax

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|Aug 29, 2019

    In this day and age the question many people will ask themselves when it comes time to vote is whether or not their vote even counts for anything. That question is especially relevant when it comes to Wyoming’s optional one cent tax, or in this area better known as the “six penny money”. Although many folks will faithfully show up to the polls whenever they are open, not everyone will understand exactly what they are voting for especially when it comes to the propositions that often come at the end of the ballot. Hopefully, this will clari...

  • Regional West and Air Link Offers Free Ems and Nursing Course On 12-Lead Ecg

    Aug 29, 2019

    SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― Regional West and Air Link will host a free continuing education course for hospital and pre-hospital advanced practice clinicians on the use and interpretation of 12-lead ECG on Friday, Oct. 18. The course, “Conquering the 12-Lead ECG,” will be presented by Rick Erickson, NRP, FP-C, critical care paramedic coordinator at Creighton University. It will provide 8.0 EMS and Continuing Nurse Education contact hours. “Conquering the 12-Lead ECG” will be held Oct. 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Regional West Education Center,...

  • Master Gardner course comes to the Internet

    Aug 29, 2019

    Over the past several months I’ve has numerous people tell me that they wanted to take the master gardener course but didn’t have the time. We now have the answer to the time problem. A trial course will be on-line in the next few weeks. It is still 14 weeks long and will contain the same information taught in the classroom. The course will be broadcast live as a webinar for those who can attend during the class hours. For those who can’t the classes will be saved and made available to all registered students so they can view them on their...

  • Journey to Hydroponics Part 1, Beginnings

    Mike Heath Laramie County Master Gardners|Aug 29, 2019

    I've gardened in soil since I first started well over 40 years ago. I've had my share of successes and more than my share of failures, just like most everyone. Some of my failures were entirely my fault (i.e. forgetting to water) and some were beyond my control, such as the hailstorm a couple of years ago. I was in the shop when it started and opened up the door to see what all the noise was. I remember just closing the door and telling myself, "well, no more weeding this year." Everything was...

  • Sheppard named Wyoming Veterans Commissioner Director

    Aug 29, 2019

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Tim Sheppard has been named the director of the Wyoming Veterans Commission. He begins his duties Sept. 16. Sheppard comes to the position after serving 40 years in the Army and Army National Guard. He served in a wide variety of command and staff positions to include Wyoming Army National Guard Chief of Staff and the United States Property and Fiscal Officer. "It's important to me to take care of the men and women who took care of our state and nation," Sheppard said. "I look forward to ensuring Wyoming veterans continue to...

  • Marine Corps Reserve A Veterans Story

    Aug 29, 2019

    The Marine Forces Reserve (also known as the United States Marine Corps Reserve or the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve) was created in 1916, in conjunction with the creation of the Navy Reserve. Since then, the evolution of this force would expand from just thirty-five to today’s roughly 40 thousand Marine Corps Reservists. The Marine Corps Reserve Birthday is observed every year on the 29th of August. The Mission Of The Marine Corps Reserve The Marine Forces Reserve is tasked with the mission of augmenting and reinforcing active duty M...

  • Cause of fire still under investigation

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|Aug 29, 2019

    On August 9, 2019, at about 9:50 a.m. two fire trucks were dispatched to Blair St. at the 400 block in response to a fire there. When they arrived there was a shed actively on fire. Firefighters were worried that the neighboring houses could possibly catch, so they worked quickly and had the fire our in about 20 to 25 minutes. No one was hurt, and there was no obvious cause of the fire, so as of this date there is still no determination. On a side note, the LCFD #5 would like the residents of Pi...

  • County test of the Emergency Outdoor Warning System

    Aug 29, 2019

    CHEYENNE: The Cheyenne/Laramie County Emergency Management Agency will be testing the Outdoor Warning Siren system promptly at 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2019 for ALL sirens within Laramie County. During an emergency activation the sirens will sound for up to 3 minutes. During the monthly test or maintenance tests, the sirens only sound for 60 seconds. During an actual emergency, when residents hear the sirens they should take cover immediately and tune into a local radio or television station to receive additional emergency information....

  • 2019 Family Fun Day

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|Aug 29, 2019

    Pheasants Forever partnered with the Wyoming Game and Fish pulled off another successful Family Fun Day this last weekend complete with an amazing pulled pork lunch prepared by Pine's one and only Chad Brown and his hard working volunteers. A beautiful day that culminated in good food, awesome education, and family fun. Upon arrival Kristie Gade and Theresa Brown were there with smiles on to check in those that had registered and hand out free t-shirts, eye protection, and ear protection. Next...

  • More of 2019 Family Fun Day

    Aug 29, 2019

  • Practice for Junior High Football

    Aug 29, 2019