Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Once a year the Pine Bluffs Senior Center has their annual meeting. It is the time for election of new board members and to catch up for the year. The meeting touches on what is being done throughout the year, what is happening with the different programs and to have a great meal that is served by the board along with some awesome pies. This year the meeting is on September 25th. The voting for the board will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The dinner will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and...
The Albin Ambulance is changing another item with the Laramie County Fire District No. 3 and the town is still cleaning up the burn area. The Albin Town council met on September 12th for their monthly meeting. For new business there were only two items on the agenda. First was the Elective Officials dinner. There were some awesome helpers at it. A couple of the council members want to reward them for their hard work. The council members that were present at the meeting agree but could not vote on it until the next council meeting. Mayor Kelly...
Humans always need a doctor to help them feel better. Well, animals need someone like doctors to make them feel better too. These doctors are called a veterinarian. Being in a rural community veterinarians are very important to the farmers and ranchers. In Pine Bluffs the people have had veterinarian clinic in town for over 50 years. The clinic has changed owners but the demand for a veterinarian is very important to the community. Bluffs Veterinarian Clinic is adding another veterinarian to...
The Pony Express was the premium way to get ones mail back in the day. Mail has always been important to the world for decades. It is how people communicated for years with loved ones. A letter telling a person how the family is doing was a relief to others. It was how a person got to know each other as friends and sometimes possibly a husband or wife. Later it helped businesses, too. Now days there is less hand written letters. The art is slowly being lost. However, in Burns, the Post Offices'...
F. Darlene Smith, a remarkable woman whose life was filled with love, and community, took her final bow on August 12, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on May 31, 1941, in Chadron, Nebraska, she blossomed into a life characterized by independence, creativity, and a generosity of spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Darlene's educational journey began at the Parks School of Business in Denver, Colorado, where she graduated with a degree in Secretarial Studies in 1959. It was a...
CHEYENNE, WY – In recognition and support of September 16th-20th as National Only Citizens Vote Week, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray made the following statement calling for both state and federal laws requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. “As I have said previously, I am in complete and total support of both state and federal laws requiring proof of U.S. citizenship, to ensure that illegal immigrants are banned from voting in the United States,” Secretary Gray said. “Only U.S. Citizens should be voting in our elections. The ongoi...
My personal connection with adoption began nearly 30 years ago. As my mentor Dr Holm and I hurried to the hospital, he told me about the child he and his wife Joanie had recently adopted. Rick loved being a father, even more, it seems to me, than he loved being a doctor. He couldn't quite believe that he got to parent this amazing little person, that he was blessed not just with Joanie and his sons, but with this precious girl who was now their daughter. His besotted delight so moved me that I...
Laramie, Wyo.-Sep. 11, 2024-The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR) will host its first annual open house Saturday, Sept. 28. The College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources Open House is part of UW's Homecoming week, which begins Monday, Sept. 23. It will take place at the Laramie Research and Extension Center Hansen Teaching Arena, located at 470 Highway 230. The open house is scheduled for 1-3 p.m., between the UW...
Protecting something or someone is normally a natural occurrence, whether it be animal or human. However, throughout the years in the world rules have changed and violence has increased. Law enforcement are people who are there to protect the communities and help people to follow the rules. But at times, it is dangerous for both law enforcement and the people that are involved with the issues, a well as innocent bystanders. Equipment today, is important for both parties that are involved....
Each year from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. The Biden-Harris Administration’s Small Business Boom is being driven in large part by Hispanic founders, business owners, and innovators. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is shining a spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurial spirit of this diverse community, whi...
Veterans give their life, time, and families to the military. They have gone through rough times to keep the United States safe in all ways. In doing so the government, and the people of United States have not given back to them. They are not bitter for their time and energy. For them it is an honor to have served in the military. The Wyoming Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association held a fundraiser at Pine Bluffs Distilling in Pine Bluffs, Wyo. There was food, cornhole, and lots of laughter. The...
Burns/Pine Bluffs cross-country track team traveled across the state line to Kimball, Nebraska to run in the Kimball Invite. The weather was perfect for the event and the kids performed outstandingly. The meet only runs four races and according to head coach Ashley Rousseau, "It's always awesome to see the team's internal competition on courses like this. We had at least one harrier in each of the races make it to the podium!!! Our boys also beat Torrington and was a close SECOND PLACE behind...
Hornets football continues to dominate their opponents for their second win of the season. The Hornets traveled to Guernsey, Wyoming for their match up against the Vikings. The Hornets were coming off the dominating win against the Shoshoni Wranglers and wanted to keep the momentum going. The first quarter of the game looked like neither team could produce any points. After that the Hornets became dominant and stung the Vikings 6-70. The second quarter and for the rest of the game the Hornets...
The Burns Broncs football team scored a first win of the season against the Tongue River Eagles last Friday. The team traveled to Dayton, Wyoming to face the Eagles on the gridiron. The team started the game a bit down but fought back. Coach Romsa said this, "We started our first two offense plays with fumbles that TR recovered. Last year's team would have quit, and we would have gotten blown out. The way our kids responded and stepped up is what we have been preaching to them and they finally...
The Lady Hornets volleyball team competed in the Big Horn Tournament last weekend. The three-day event had the Lady Hornets hitting the court eight times against that many teams. The grueling tournament would test the Lady Hornets’ stamina and determination as they faced teams from all across the state. However, the Lady Hornets were up to the challenge and finished the tournament with a 7-1 record. The Lady Hornets currently are seated number one in the conference and have a seasonal record of 12-3. In their first game the Lady Hornets w...
Laramie, Wyo.-Sep. 17, 2024-The University of Wyoming has opened registration for its third annual High Altitude Bull Test and Sale. The program offers bull producers the opportunity to collect data on individual bull performance and offers a venue for producers to market bulls that have undergone pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) testing. Testing is conducted at the Laramie Research and Extension Center (LREC), located at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Bulls in the test are evaluated for their...
The Lady Broncs volleyball team is still rebuilding and getting back to the championship level that they were at last year. Coach McKinney is still working hard with the girls and getting them comfortable in their positions and responsibilities. The team headed to the Rawlins invite tournament last weekend. They faced teams from Pinedale, Powel, Buffalo and the host Rawlins. The Lady Broncs did not fare well and came home with a 0-4 record from the tournament, a seasonal record of 0-12. In their first game against the Pinedale Lady Wranglers...
The Wyoming News Now team has selected Pine Bluffs' own Justin Lerwick as the week's Prep Athlete of the Week. Lerwick was last year's quarterback for the Hornets but has transitioned to wide receiver this year. Lerwick said that he and Carsten Freeburg had a battle to see who the starting quarterback would be, and Freeburg won. He brings a running game to the position that he did not. In an interview Lerwick said, "When you start your career playing quarterback, you really know what everybody's...
Casper, Wyoming – Athletes, Unified Partners, and teams from around the state have been enthusiastically training for the State Fall Tournament in Casper from Wednesday, October 9th through Friday, October 11th, hosted by Special Olympics Wyoming. The tournament will feature Bocce, Bowling, Cycling and Soccer competitions. Events are scheduled in various Casper locations throughout the three-day event. Locations include El Marko Lanes, Natrona County High School, Boomtown Bowling, North Casper S...