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  • Grace Steenbergen recognized by Senator Barrasso

    Penny Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    This summer one of Burns High School's 2022 graduates, Miss Grace Steenbergen, served as an intern for Wyoming's U.S. Senator John Barrasso in his Cheyenne, Wyoming office. On July 19, 2023, she was recognized and thanked by Senator John Barrasso (R) from the floor of the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. Senator Barrasso addressed his fellow senators and formally entered into the Congressional Record the following, "Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation...

  • Roads and Road Conditions discussed at Albin Council

    Karen Lipska|Sep 21, 2023

    There was discussion about the roads around Albin and some signs being replaced. The Albin Town council met on September 14th at 7:00 p.m. All council members were present except for Kelley Kriz. Mayor Kelly Krakow gave updates. The elective official training needs to be done by July 2024. He will let everyone know about the online classes. Mayor Krakow will be a sit in with the council along with the town clerk. Mayor Krakow brought to the council's attention that February 21st through the 23rd will be Winter conference at Little America. He...

  • Pine Bluffs High School inducts Two into Honor Society

    Karen Lipska|Sep 21, 2023

    Pine Bluffs High School was elated to start their year with their first ceremony. The David J. Souders Chapter of the National Honor Society held their induction ceremony at 9:00 a.m. September 19th. A few of the students attended the ceremony and with the new inductees parents. This organization has been going on in Pine Bluffs since 1963. This organization is for students that have a 3.5 GPA or more. The students are looked at for their different qualities. In this, there are four areas that...

  • Fall a new seaon of changes and colors in the area

    Karen Lipska|Sep 21, 2023

    The weather is changing and so is the season. September 23rd is the first day of fall. Some people love the weather where others hate the knowledge that winter is close behind. Fall is old English meaning to drop. This came about in the 1500's. Fall has signs of cooler weather, plants become dormant, and leafs are falling off the trees. Harvest is showing up in every field and garden. Animals are gathering food to be prepared for the winter months. Birds are migrating south towards the Equator....

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    Wyoming Livestock Board|Sep 21, 2023

    The Wyoming Livestock Board wants to remind producers that it is very important to keep the mailing address for their recorded brand(s) current. By law, the Livestock Board must notify the brand owner, by mail, at the address shown on the brand records. If you are not sure of when your brand is scheduled for renewal, or are not sure if the Wyoming Livestock Board has your current address, please contact the Wyoming Livestock Board via phone, mail, email, or fax at following address: Wyoming Livestock Board, 1934 Wyott Drive, Cheyenne, WY...

  • BLM announces oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

    Bureau of Land Mgmt|Sep 21, 2023

    Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov. 28, 2023, to offer 47 oil and gas parcels totaling 46,250.57 acres in Wyoming. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in April 2023 and held a public comment period in June 2023 on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input opened today and will close Oct. 19, 2023. The parcels the BLM has analyzed, as well as maps a...

  • Barrasso, Lummis Introduce Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

    Sep 21, 2023

    WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) joined Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) in introducing legislation that nullifies the Biden administration’s out-of-touch law which would increase the upfront costs of homes and impact what appliances people in Wyoming put in their homes. “For years, President Biden has pushed an extreme energy agenda that drives up the cost of owning a home and feeding a family. People in Wyoming and across the country are seeing this fundamental part of the American Dream slipping further and fu...

  • UW Invites Wyoming Teens and Parents to test New Healthy Eating App

    Sep 21, 2023

    Laramie, Wyo.—Sept. 18, 2023—Researchers at the University of Wyoming are recruiting Albany County parents and teens interested in testing a new mobile app promoting healthy eating. The app’s purpose is to encourage teenage girls to improve their nutritional habits, says Grace Shearrer, assistant professor of family and consumer sciences in the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. Funded by the American Diabetes Association, the project is part of a three-year study assessing whether type 2 diabetes is a probl...

  • Burns FFA Chapter Awards

    Karen Lipska|Sep 21, 2023

    Burns High School was well represented this year at the Laramie County fair. Burns Future Farmers of America members worked hard year round to learn and achieve different awards throughout the year. These are the results for Laramie County Fair and some of the results for Wyoming State fair on how well the members did. Burns Chapter - FFA Pen of 3 Market Beef - First place ( Laramie County Fair) FFA Pen of 3 Chicken Boilers or Fryers - Eight place ( Laramie County Fair) FFA Pen of # market...

  • Tackle Hunger Food Drive Win Against Food Insecurity

    Sep 21, 2023

    CHEYENNE, WYO – More than 21,500 pounds of food were donated to Wyoming anti-hunger organizations through the Tackle Hunger Food Drive. The food drive was a partnership between Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon's Wyoming Hunger Initiative, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming (BCBSWY), Ridley's Family Markets, and the University of Wyoming to fight food insecurity. This is the third year for Tackle Hunger, which collected approximately 24,000 pounds of food in the previous two food drives. In a...

  • A Lasting Impression through Professional Military Education

    Maj Micky Fisher WANGuard Public Affairs|Sep 21, 2023

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Air National Guard sends several officers to various professional development opportunities each year. Among those opportunities is Professional Military Education (PME). PME is part of a developmental system that helps prepare officers from all services for command and staff work in a joint context. "A primary part of our Wyoming mission is to provide ready and professional personnel and formations capable of winning the fight. To do this, we need to invest in o...

  • Panthers caged as Hornets take victory

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    The Pine Bluffs varsity football team traveled to Wright to take on the Wight Panthers on the field of battle. The Hornets are on their way to another state championship going undefeated this year. Last weeks game against Guernsey was a Hornets blow out and huge morale booster for the team. The 76-0 win pushed the team even harder to their game against the Panthers with high hopes for a repeat. The Hornets came away with the win but according to Coach Gray, "it was an ugly win." He added, "we'll...

  • Lady Broncs take match over Lady Tigers

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    The Lady Broncs had a busy weekend last week. On Friday the Lady Broncs took on the Niobrara County (Lusk) Lady Tigers at home in a conference game that the Broncs needed a win from. The Tigers are 1-10 and hoping to climb out of the dungeon to a better record. The Lady Broncs are the reigning state champions and look to be on the road to another championship. In the first game the Broncs and Tigers were feeling for each other's weaknesses. After a back and forth game with both teams getting...

  • Burns Broncs corraled by the Newcastle Dogies

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    The Burns Broncs varsity football team is having a rough start to the season. Losing their first three games they were looking to turn things around at home. The Broncs were hosting the Newcastle Dogies in Broncs Stadium. There is an added incentive for the Broncs as this was the homecoming game for the Broncs. So the pressure was on. The Broncs defense was tough. They held the Dogies to only seven points in the first quarter. The Dogies won the toss and elected to receive the kickoff. The...

  • Lady Broncs take 3 game series over Lady Hornets

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    In what could only be called the Game of the Week, the state champions Burns Lady Broncs varsity volleyball team traveled to Pine Bluffs to take on the up and coming Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets. The Hornets are a young team with new members and a new head coach. Travis Werner, the new head coach for the Lady Hornets brought with him a new program that the girls are learning. The Hornets still have hitters Emily Haas and Jessica Hoffman along with setters Kelsie and Kaylea Bymer. The entire team is...

  • Lady Hornets take match against Lady Tigers

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    The Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets varsity volleyball team faced the Mitchell Lady Tigers on Thursday, September 14th. This non-conference game would be a nice warm up for the match against Burns that would be coming up on Saturday. The Mitchell Lady Tigers are ranked first in their district in Nebraska and looking to put a few more notches in their belt. The Lady Hornets are a young team but learning the program quickly Coach Werner says. The Lady Hornets started off strong behind the serving of Emily Haas. Jessica Hoffman got a nice set from...

  • Lady Broncs JV charge the Lady Hornets JV win 25-14

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    The Burns Lady Broncs JV volleyball team faced the Pine Bluff Lady Hornets JV team in a match held in Pine Bluffs. Both teams are well coached and gaining in experience and ability. On this day it would be the Burns Lady Broncs that would be victorious. Game one started with the Lady Broncs running up a four-point lead. Josi Barrett was looking strong at the net. She hit several kill shots and was able to get some nice touches back to the Hornets for a point. Number 28 was accurate with her serves and nailed a few service aces. The Broncs were...

  • Lady Hornets JV Play hard against the Lady Tigers JV

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    The Pine Bluffs Junior varsity volleyball team saw action on Thursday of last week when Pine Bluffs hosted the Mitchell Lady Tigers from Nebraska. The Junior varsity team looked good as they were passing the ball and hitting their kill shots. Reese Graves, a 5ft 8in sophomore was getting some good sets and nailing her kill shots. She was also hot on defense diving for Mitchell’s shots. Keefer Fornstrom is also keeping the ball from hitting the floor and holding the Tigers back. Meadow Loyd hit several service aces to help the Lady Hornets. I...

  • Hornets JV leash the Doggers JV 24-0

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    The Pine Bluffs Hornets JV football team hosted the Lingle/Ft Laramie Doggers last Monday afternoon. The junior Hornets are coming off a loss to the Kimball Longhorns and are looking to redeem themselves. The young Hornets defense was much stronger and more responsive to the Doggers offense and were able to shut them down in the first half. The Hornets with solid performances by their quarterback and running back were able to find their way through the Doggers defense to the endzone. The Hornets front line was able to control the defense and pu...

  • B/PB Cross Country compete in Rawlins

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 21, 2023

    Your Burns/Pine Bluffs cross-country track team traveled to Rawlins, Wyoming to compete in the Rawlins Invite Meet. In the words of Coach Rousseau, “What a beautiful day for a Cross Country race!! Holy cow–most of us are a bit sunburned to prove it too.” It was a beautiful day and the team did not let it go to waste. They ran some of their best races this year and cut their times drastically. Coach Rousseau said, “ Week 4 proved to be our best one yet–and heading into Saratoga (always a rocking race for our kids) we have some new goals to...

  • Second Annual Hike for Hunger Wyoming Presented by Home Instead Taking Place October 7, 2023

    Sep 21, 2023

    Cheyenne, WY – 9/13/2023 – The 2nd Annual Hike for Hunger WY will take place on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at the Hynds Lodge and Amphitheater. The Hike for Hunger WY #HikeforHungerWY is an outdoor adventure event that raises awareness of hunger and food insecurity in Laramie County. This event will feature outdoor fun, food, music, and more for the whole family! Attendees can experience two guided hikes through the beautiful trails of the Medicine Bow National Forest on a 1/2-mile loop tra...

  • Wyoming Stable Token Commission Names Anthony Apollo Executive Director

    Sep 21, 2023

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has announced the appointment of Anthony Apollo as Executive Director. Mr. Apollo will administer the Commission and direct its efforts to issue Wyoming stable tokens. Mr. Apollo brings extensive experience in the digital asset and blockchain space to the position. He most recently served as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rensa Incorporated, a multimedia development, distribution, and crowdfunding platform on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains. He previously co-founded two b...

  • Burns Broncs Homecoming Neon Nights

    Karen Lipska|Sep 21, 2023

    The week of homecoming at Burns High School was full of spirit building up to the big day on Friday. Throughout the week there had been different dress up day themes. There was babies or boomers which a person dressed as a toddler or a senior citizen, soccer mom or barbecue dad which dressed you in your favorite mom or dad gear, rhyme without reason which a student or staff grabbed a friend and dressed as two random things that rhyme like dairy and fairy, and for the final day, black and orange. Wear your bronc gear. At night there had been...