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The smoke signals at the Burns Ag shop coming off the grills was an invite to all of the people in the area for the third annual Burns Future Farmers of America BBQ. Friends, families, members, teachers, and new students of the Burns High School were welcome to the FFA BBQ. This has been happening since first year advisor Will Luna began teaching at the Burns High school. It started for the parents in order to get to know him and ask questions about the program. Now the BBQ is a great start to t...
With a change in meeting time, the Pine Bluffs Town Council came together at 5:00 p.m. on August 28th. Absent from the meeting was Dennis Michaud, who showed up as the meeting was ending. After the welcome and Pledge of Allegiance was done by Mayor Justin Fornstrom, the council then went into regular business mode. Councilmember Allie Leitza made a motion to accept the agenda. It was seconded by Councilmember David Crouse. The motion carried. Moving on to the public hearings on renewal of liquor licenses, the following were listed: Retail: The...
There is new addition to Hughes Therapy Services and to the Town of Burns. Sarah and Kevin Hughes started this business in 2021 as Hughes Therapy Services. They goal was to make sure their services was affordable and convenient to Laramie county residents. The Hughes' love to help people with their health. They are the first ones on the field or on the court checking if a player is okay or if there are any problems. Hughes has started a Tuesday walking club. They are checking walkers blood...
August was the start of the Burns Lions Club. After the club received their charter they were out to help others during the month of August. On "Night Out" the Burns Lions Club was able to serve hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, and a drink. The evening started great until the weather had a different opinion. In August, anytime of the year the people in Laramie County love to get rain. Rain means great crops, no fires, and water to drink. But during the event it gave the Night Out a run for...
It is miraculous to consider how much access and exposure we have to information through our computers, phones, televisions, radios and newspapers. Unfortunately, we need to be on guard because too much of this buzz can be false information. Marketing (sales) can be good and important as it moves commerce, and I'm not saying industry doesn't sponsor credible scientific research. However, marketing can be harmful when selling a weight-loss program that gives false hope, when peddling virility...
On August 28, Legislative Candidate Matthew Malcom and independent voter Jim Roscoe filed a complaint in state district court in Cheyenne contending that Wyoming’s laws prohibiting a candidate who is unsuccessful in a party primary from running in the general election as an independent violates the Wyoming State Constitution. “Residents in my district have reached out to voice their frustrations with our election system. They are upset that now they will have no choice on the November ballot,” said Malcom. “This is about freedom at the polls....
The Burns/Pine Bluffs cross-country team had their first meet on August 30th in Cheyenne at the Little America Golf Course. The team is a bit smaller than last year, but the kids are still as dedicated and excited to run. According to Coach Rousseau, “Our team has changed a bit. Our HS girls’ team is the smallest we have ever been, but that includes a brand new to the sport Makayla from BHS.” According to Coach Rousseau “Shanae had her work cut out for her today driving in the XC bus Olympics, we were a part of a logistical nightmare, but she...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and its partners continue to improve 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operations to enhance what’s available to help Wyoming residents. Two call centers within Wyoming are part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system, which is a national network of crisis centers that provide support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The free and confidential 988 line can be reached every day, all day by phone, text or online chat. “We highly encourage residents to consider contacting the lif...
Laramie, Wyo.-Aug. 23, 2024-The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources welcomes two new faculty members to the Department of Veterinary Sciences and the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL). Alexandra Brower is the new WSVL director. "Brower brings with her a wealth of leadership and management experience in veterinary diagnostic medicine in an academic setting," says Jonathan Fox, department head of veterinary sciences. Brower obtained her doctor...
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - When Pfc. Brayden Sumare's bus pulled into Fort Leonard Wood, nothing could have prepared him for the twist of fate that awaited him just inside the doors of the 43rd Adjutant General Reception Battalion. The 18 year old graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in the summer of 2023, between his junior and senior years of high school. He arrived at Fort Leonard Wood in July, to complete his initial entry training. Sumare, a native of Pine Blu...
It seems like an eternity since the Hornets football team was back on the field but that is only for the spectators. The team has been officially practicing since the first day of school. According to head coach Will Gray many of the players have been hitting the weight room and practicing on their own over the summer. Physically the team looks in good shape with many new members and some returning players. Last Friday the team hosted a three-way scrimmage against the Southeast Cyclones,...
As many coaches have said, a successful football season starts in the gym. The Broncs football-team had taken this to heart, and was hitting the gym. Although, official practice did not start until the first day of school, many of the players were hitting the gym and working on the field on their own during the summer break. According to new head coach Travis Romsa "This was good to see." Coach Romsa also did some recruiting over the last year and has added some new players. The Broncs played...
The Lady Hornets volleyball team started the 2024-25 season winning all four of their matches in a tournament. The Lady Hornets faced the Guernsey-Sunrise Lady Vikings, Hulett Lady Devils, Kaycee Lady Buckaroos and the Upton Lady Bobcats. The Lady Hornets picked up where they left off last season where they finished fourth in the state. The Lady Hornets faced off against the Guernsey-Sunrise Lady Vikings in their first match. Jessica Hoffman showed why she is an all-state player hitting eight kills to lead the team. Right behind her is Hattie...
The Lady Broncs Volleyball team kicked off the 2024-25 season in a tournament where they faced the Wright Lady Panthers, Glenrock Lady Herders and Newcastle Lady Dogies. This was the first game for Anndee McKinney and the team for the season and much was learned in the tournament. The team ended up losing all three matches. In their first game against the Wright Lady Panthers the Lady Broncs had a bit of trouble getting started. The team lost the first match 25-17 to the Lady Panthers but there were some good shots from the front line and...
Hornets football is back in full swing. Hornets Head Coach Will Gray is looking to better his season and head back to the state championship. The team started the season last year with a bang going 6-0 in their first six games. The team beat Guernsey-Sunrise 76-0 and Moorcroft 46-0. The team looked to be going back to the state championship. Then something happened and the team lost the next three games including the first game of the postseason. According to Coach Gray the team seemed to...
After a very disappointing season last year the Burns Broncs football team has begun the long process of rebuilding. With new Head Coach Travis Romsa, the Broncs have been working hard in the off-season to get into shape and bring along some of the new personnel that they have. They have been hitting the weight room and field exercises over the summer. Coach Romsa has been recruiting hard and has been able to increase the roster to almost 40 players. With just enough players to field the team...
