Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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The Cheyenne League of Women Voters is providing local voters with several online tools to become informed before casting their ballots in the primary election either early or on Aug. 20. Throughout July, League members interviewed candidates in contested races for Wyoming House districts, Senate District 6, Laramie County Commissioners, Cheyenne Mayor and City Council Wards I and II. Cheyenne LWV Vice Chair Dr. Keren Meister-Emerich, who has spearheaded this project, explained, as an interview was conducted through Zoom, the video was...
Over the years, one of the most asked questions I get from entrepreneurs is what grants are available for new businesses and how do I get a business loan. Securing business capital can be frustrating and defeating for many individuals that have had the dream of turning their unique idea into a new small business. Grants are mostly non-existent for most startups unless your local community organizations or government agencies offer financial incentives. To help reduce barriers for startups, the...
Laramie, Wyo.-July 30, 2024-This summer, the University of Wyoming launched its first controlled environment agriculture class. Controlled environment agriculture (CEA), at its most basic, is producing food indoors. It involves facilities ranging from standard greenhouses to hydroponic vertical farming complexes. The new summer course, funded by the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP), offered a unique opportunity to start building a skilled workforce in CEA for the state of Wyoming. "This...
Laramie, Wyo.-July 30, 2024-Just in time for canning season, the University of Wyoming Extension has updated and expanded its signature food preservation publication, "Preserving Food in Wyoming." This free downloadable resource is designed to help Wyoming residents safely can or freeze their harvest at home. Appropriate for both experienced and aspiring food preservers, the publication provides research-tested recipes and step-by-step instructions for preserving vegetables, fruit, meat and...
CHEYENNE, WYO - First Lady Jennie Gordon's Wyoming Hunger Initiative, in partnership with the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, allocated $118,400 this summer to anti-hunger organizations in the form of "unrestricted" funding defined as expenses to anti-hunger organizations that may not fit the criteria for infrastructure or food. Wyoming Hunger Initiative prides itself on being uniquely positioned to provide the framework and foundation for successful collaborations and solutions to hunger statewide...
August 1, 2024 - New blood tests provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific yield swift and precise results to aid clinicians in crafting tailored treatment strategies for patients. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is excited to announce the addition of advanced tests from Thermo Fisher Scientific to its array of services, aimed at bolstering the diagnosis of allergy and autoimmune diseases for patients. The newly introduced blood tests encompass the ImmunoCAP™ Specific IgE whole allergen tests and ImmunoCAP™ Specific IgE allergen com...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon was briefed by State Grants Integration Manager Dru Palmer and Grant’s Management Office Administrator Christine Emminger regarding the recent launch of the Wyoming Grant Assistance Program (WYGAP). The briefing was captured during the taping of the Governor’s Morning Gather podcast, released today. WYGAP is a technical assistance program, administered by the Wyoming Grants Management Office, designed to provide local governments, tribal organizations, state agencies, non-profits, and small busin...
Our beloved bacon is under the research microscope, along with wildfire smoke, simple blood tests for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes/weight loss drugs that may protect our brain. All of these and more were under discussion when over 14,000 researchers from around the world gathered in Philadelphia and virtually last week for the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). “The creative energy and expertise being brought to the table to find preventions, treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease are very excit...
Pine Bluffs was full of activities during the first week of August. The celebration of Trail Days is a time for families, friends, and classmates to get together and reminisce. It is a time for some competition, challenges, hugs, and maybe a bit of dancing. It was the 74th Trail Days that started with the Coronation of the Trail Days Queen and Attendants. This years queen was Kaitlynn Schnell, daughter of Klent and Sara Schnell. The first attendant was Kierstyn Klinginsmith, daughter of Ryan...
Senior year is the year that a lot of students really look forward to. However, for one Senior at Pine Bluffs High School, senior year will be a bit different for him. Gage Woolington, two years ago started having nose bleeds at football practice. While nose bleeds are not unusual this was not the norm for Gage. Of course, Gage and his parents went to the doctors. At the time the symptoms pointed to allergies. The doctor sent them home with pills and nasal spray. Being a kid and seemingly bullet...
Pine Bluffs’ Mayor Justin Fornstrom called the meeting of July 24, 2024 to order. After the Pledge of Allegiance was said, the Town Council went right into the meeting. With the agenda, and consent agenda approved and passed with motion, they moved into new business. Mayor Fornstrom read Resolution 2024-12 - “A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the warranty deed and any other final closing documents for the sale of the property located at East 8th Street, Block B, in Pine Bluffs, Laramie County, Wyoming.” After the reading Counc...
Burns residents are excited to have something new in the community. The Burns Community Center was started in February for residents to be able to have activities and meetings for social gatherings. In the last few months the Burns council had worked on getting a senior center in Burns. In the past there was a senior center for the residents to have food. Now with the help of the Pine Bluffs Senior Center the town of Burns will have a Senior Center again. They have hired Danielle Roberts for...
Recently at the monthly meeting of the Pine Bluffs Ambulance Service there was some additional training held. EMS staff participated in a full scenario involving a patient in cardiac arrest. According to Patrick Currie, Director of the Ambulance Service, meetings and training are held monthly to keep their skills sharp. Currie, who has been the Director since July of 2023, works diligently with the EMS crews to stay on top of training and anything new that comes down for them. Recently, many of...
The Laramie County Clerk’s office will accept candidate applications for school and college boards of trustees beginning Weds., Aug. 7, through Mon., Aug. 26. Names of filed candidates will appear on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. There are three at-large positions to be filled on the Laramie County School District #1 board. Laramie County School District #2 has one trustee position for Areas C, D and F, respectively, and two positions for Area E. Four candidates will be elected to the Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees. Ca...
Pain in your mouth is difficult to ignore, especially when it affects everyday activities like speaking, eating, or sleeping. Here are some of the most common reasons to visit your dentist. The first sign to visit your dentist is a persistent toothache. Sometimes our teeth can hurt temporarily due to things like teeth whitening or sinus issues. However, if a toothache does not go away, or goes away and then comes back, this is a good sign to visit your dentist to identify the source of pain. Pai...
What does this program do? The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing. Who may apply for this program? • Agricultural producers An entity directly engaged in production of agricultural products where at least 50 percent of their gross income coming from a...
Burns, WY – Burns FFA officers recently lent a hand at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Challenge Rodeo. The Challenge Rodeo, a highlight of Frontier Days, and is designed to provide a unique rodeo experience for children with special needs. The event featured various activities, including roping, riding, and interactive games, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Burns FFA officers played a crucial role in the smooth operation of the event. Their responsibilities r...
On August 7, 1782, General George Washington - then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army - established the Purple Heart award, originally designated as the Badge of Military Merit. The Purple Heart exists in its current form since 1932, and is awarded to service members "wound- ed or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces". During World War II, almost 500,000 Purple Heart medals were produced in...
Locals always look forward to listening to one of the local bands. Being in Laramie County, Wyoming, people watch different kids grow up. The old saying, it takes a village to raise a child, well Pine Bluffs and Albin residents have done just that with these kids. They have watched them grow, and become young men and a young lady that have a passion for music. The Galactic Lemonz was formed in 2016 by three young teenagers in the eastern Laramie County area. The members are Jason Weller, who...
It is always great to have a hometown person in the area that is making a name for their self. People from Laramie County feel and believe Brody Cress will always be a hometown boy. They look forward to him coming to Laramie County every year. He was raised in Hillsdale, Wyoming, went to school in Cheyenne and supports all the different towns in Laramie County. Cress is Professional Saddle Bronc rider that competes at Cheyenne Frontier Days every year. Like every athlete they need sponsors to su...
"Our memories get more lost the older a person gets." said Esther Davison. Davison is a unique person to visit with. Davison is a retired teacher that had written two books. The quote above is why she wrote the books. To tell a little of her history is to be able to give a person a little insight about the books. Davison was born in Shanghai, China raised in a missionary family. Her family was from Canada then moved to Pennsylvania. Davison went to college in western Pennsylvania and graduated...
It has been a year of working projects and learning different skills. Laramie County fair starts July 31st through August 10th. The first show is dogs on July 31st. For the next days is horses, rabbits, beef, poultry, swine, sheep, small animals, and other shows. There are several different events. Some of them is pig wrestling, muttoning busting, soda pop baseball, demolition derby, and more. Throughout the time the pie eating contest and classes is in the open class. All ages can put in...
This well known exceptional couple has been here in Pine Bluffs all of their lives. They are quiet but active in the community along with their families. Joleen and Greg Marquardt have known each other since Kindergarten. They may have been in some of the same classes but until they were both working for Joleen's brother is when they discovered each other. Greg was in football his freshman year but farming was his calling. Joleen has an interest in speech and drama was always her passion. In...
A discussion about the generator and upcoming information in the community was at the council meeting in Burns council on July 22nd. The council voted and approved of the Resolution of 07-22-24 and being a sponsor with the athletic calendar. Taft Love, who is running for Senate District 6 introduced himself. He gave some of his background and what he has done in the past to help Laramie County. It has been a few years trying to get the new lines at the different houses. He is excited to be running for the district. Council member Jenna...
Tis the season! Hot, sunny, and dry air, (although we have been experiencing some rare humidity), however, it is summer time. It is always nice to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors with others and your animals. But you can also end up with problems if you are not careful. Too much sun and heat can get to a person. Some of the symptoms may appear quickly, with in 10 minutes, but sometimes it can take hours. A person can have a throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 103 F, hot, red, dry or damp skin, ra...
