Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Every year in school there are always new students, and quite often new teachers, also. It just happens that there are 13 new teachers this year for Laramie County School District #2. These teachers will be in different schools throughout the district. The Laramie County School District #2 board is always sad to lose a teacher but they are thrilled it is only 13 new teachers. They hope to have even less to hire for the new year. Josh Soule will be the fourth grade teacher at Pine Bluffs...
The town of Burns is trying to improve their town in many different ways. The Burns Town Council meet on August 26th. Laura Hunter and the council have been working on the exercise room at the Burns building. With the help of Aaron Bolejack, there have been donations of newer equipment. It seems that there is more equipment that was brought in without the council knowing about it. They appreciate the thought and the kind gesture, but they have some concerns. First they would like to thank the person. Next they would like to make sure the...
Pine Bluffs residents were curious and excited for the new art in town. People were stopping and trying to see exactly what the sculptor was doing. Some would drive slowly past the site just to get a good look. It had everyone talking. They wanted to see and know what it would be. There was one person from France that had never seen this sort of artwork before. He was amazed. Homeowner Abby Beckman, is originally from Albin. She moved to Pine Bluffs when her health was not the best. With help...
Food Bank of Wyoming is proud to celebrate 20 years of nourishing Wyoming neighbors — a milestone made possible by the unwavering support of community members, Hunger Relief Partners, staff, volunteers, and countless others who have helped further their mission. While July 28th marked the official anniversary, Food Bank of Wyoming is reflecting on its most impactful achievements and honoring those who’ve made them possible. “Since our first distribution 20 years ago, Food Bank of Wyoming has distributed over 148 million pounds of food. The i...
Kimball Health Services announced that effective January 1, 2025, the hospital and its clinics in Kimball and Pine Bluffs will no longer participate in any Medicare Advantage plans. “Our decision to no longer participate in Medicare Advantage plans stems from our commitment to providing safe and timely care,” said KHS CEO/CFO Cassie Gasseling. “We have observed that patients with Medicare Advantage plans often experience delays, longer hospital stays and denials of care due to pre-authorization requirements.” Kimball Health Services is one of...
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer (not counting skin cancer) in both men and women, only behind prostate in men and breast in women. Although it is the second most common, it remains the leading cause of cancer death in America. Approximately 1 in 5 cancer deaths a year are attributed to lung cancer. More Americans die every year of Lung cancer than colon, prostate and breast cancer combined. Lung cancer is considered a silent killer and is often diagnosed at a late stage, when...
Laramie, Wyo.-Aug. 21, 2024-As Palmer amaranth continues to spread across the Intermountain West, the University of Wyoming Extension has released a new publication on how to identify this invasive weed, best practices for preventing its dispersal, and the limited options available for its control. Now considered one of the most damaging agricultural weeds in the U.S., Palmer amaranth was first reported in Wyoming in 2018. To date, reports of the weed have been recorded in four counties....
I would like to share with you a true story about a recent 911 call. During the early night time hours a call to respond to an emergency was received. As one responder drove to the fire station, another responder was spotted running as fast as he could down the main street sidewalk of town toward the fire station ahead. That man was a volunteer fireman who just left lifting weights a few blocks away at a gym. The doors of the station were opened as I parked my car and the support vehicle driven...
The equipment may not be new but to many of the Burns Volunteer Fire Department it was new. The department has had small air bag lift capabilities for a while, but they have now been equipped with the larger and heavier lifting bags. According to Deputy Chief Brian Dolan, "The new bags give the department the ability to lift any type of vehicle that they might come across in their responses." He added that, "If needed we could lift one end of a train car with these bags." Chief Dolan also...
The Pine Bluffs Roping Club had their second 12.5 handicap team roping event last Friday. The club usually puts on a 10.5 handicap event but for a couple of nights move it to a 12.5 handicap. The attendance was a bit low but that did not stop them from having fun. Mother Nature cooperated but could not make up her mind as to what she was going to do. The skies to the east looked dark and ominous and showed the promise of heavy storms. The skies overhead, were gray and looked like a shower or two...
Brady McKinney, a fifth grader at Burns Elementary School found gold at the Pine Bluffs Trail Days Junior Rodeo On Saturday, August 3. McKinney won the gold belt buckle in the junior breakaway event. McKinney has been competing for the past three years and is very good at it. He competes in the breakaway, team roping, and goat tying events. He started breakaway about three years ago. McKinney's dad, Chad McKinney got him started in rodeo about three to four years ago. He says, "Dad does team...
The Pine Bluffs Night Out event hosted by the police department must have had an agreement with Mother Nature. The weather was perfect for the BBQ and open pool. This night would be the last day the pool would be open, and the kids were taking full advantage of the great weather provided by Mother Nature. It was hot enough to swim but not hot enough to not enjoy the festivities and demonstrations provided by the police department. There was a free raffle for the kids, a K-9 demonstration by...
Car shows are a normal part of most celebrations. Perusing and picking out a favorite vehicle, be it a car, truck or motorcycle and learning about said vehicle. The knowledge from the owners is awesome to see in each show. In Bushnell, Nebraska, trucks are a big factor of living and working in the rural area. The Bushnell Day committee started about five years ago realizing just how important trucks are in people's daily lives. So, they decided to highlight these behemoths, and have a truck...
The Burns Broncs Varsity Football team carried out a covert operation deep behind their high school rivalry lines. Hunting with Heroes Wyoming, a non-profit organization, approached Broncs Head Coach Travis Romsa, about having his varsity team conduct a community project. The Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60 was needing help in beautifying the grounds around their Post building. The Burns Broncs made quick work in laying out astroturf around the building. The Burns Broncs sent eight of...
Casper, Wyoming, Aug. 21, 2024 – Agricultural operations in Wyoming have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses and damages. USDA Disaster A...
Summer is in full swing here in Wyoming and seasonal heat has brought its share of problems. Data from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) as early as August 13, 2024, shows that more than half of the Cowboy State is feeling the effects of abnormally dry to severe drought conditions. The dried-out plants and high temperatures create ideal conditions for the sparking of wildfires that pose a danger to the region's natural plants and wildlife. While our state's firefighters...