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Laramie, Wyo.-Oct. 15, 2024-The University of Wyoming is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matthew Helie as the new associate director of UW Extension, where he will provide leadership for the 4-H Youth Development program. As one of two associate directors, Helie will oversee 4-H educators statewide and guide the team at the Wyoming State 4-H Office. "Through the interview process, it became clear that Dr. Helie invests in people and has valued relationships through his career," says...
Local Breast Cancer Survivors Nicole Sisson The news that yourself or someone you know has cancer is a scary development in one's life. But for a woman to hear that she has breast cancer is a shock. Cancer in any form is scary and shocking. It can be an emotional roller coaster ride for the fighter and the family of that fighter. Nicole Sisson received such news when she had a mammogram two years ago. She went into get her yearly mammogram, and that is when they found the spot. It was so small...
Wyoming News Now has named Carsten Freeburg as the Prep Athlete of the Week for the week of October 7th. Freeburg and the Hornets hosted the number three team in the 1A 9-man conference and dominated the game. The Hornets won the game 15-51. Carsten had the best game of his season throwing for 320 yards and four touchdowns. Freeburg also had 44 yards running and scored two touchdowns on the ground. In an interview Freeburg said, ""Our run game was slow, so the passing game really saved the day a...
Students work hard to build skills that help them in the future. Pine Bluffs National Honor Society David J Souders Chapter 11081 is thrilled to have such incredible students in the organization. This organization helps them with scholarships, leadership, service, and character. The students have to apply to be able to be in the organization. There are five teachers that look over the applications to determine if the student fits the criteria of the Pine Bluffs National Honor Society. These...
Most folks remember or still watch once a year, "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Halloween spiel. Well, in Carpenter Wyoming the neighbors of Karen and Stan Butler are watching a great pumpkin, too. Karen Butler had a friend in Illinois that liked their giant pumpkins. She would explain and share their experiences about the pumpkins. How they would put them in contests and carve them into toboggans to go down the hills. Butler thought it would be fun to grown one, so her friend sent seeds f...
Back in the old days the kids loved spring because they were able to fly a kite. The fathers would put two sticks together and have the kids design the paper that would be glued to the sticks. Then the string would be attached along with the tail. Kites are a symbolization of freedom and courage. At the Eighth Annual End of the Trail Kite Festival in Pine Bluffs Wyoming, was showing the freedom of the wind that encouraged people to fly a kite. The people love to come to the event to get some...
New benefit cards and a modernized system will help the Wyoming WIC Program work better for participant families, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Tina Fearneyhough, WIC program manager with WDH, said participants should already have received new cards. The new ones start working October 1; old ones will not function after September 30. The Wyoming WIC Program has long featured electronic benefit cards eligible participants take to local stores to get nutritious foods at no cost. Currently, 75 stores across the state accept...
The Carpenter Elementary School gym was full of people and excitement. It was an event for the entire community to attend. This event is highlighting a new project in the Carpenter area that is helping with the students at Carpenter Elementary. The company name is Tall grass, which is a new company in the area. They have been working on a big project out in the Carpenter area about CO 2. There are methane areas needing a place to put the CO 2. With the help of research and determining if it...
Artificial Intelligence or A.I. has gone from Science Fiction to a reality. This technology continues to evolve and find new applications in the world, including the world of medicine. With any new advancement, there are pros and cons to be considered when implementing it into regular use, especially in medicine. In 2023 the Journal of Medical Internet Research published an article where they had ChatGPT take 2 of the 3 USMLE exams. Step 1 is taken by third year medical students and all...
The inaugural Wyoming Farm to School (WF2S) Day was celebrated statewide by 33 school districts on October 2, marking a significant step in supporting Wyoming farmers and ranchers, and ensuring students have access to fresh, locally grown products. WF2S bridges the gap between local producers and school cafeterias, highlighting the importance of healthy food and agricultural education. Governor Mark Gordon kicked off the celebration on September 18 by signing the official proclamation. On...
From time to time, media outlets around Wyoming love to run scandalous "exposés" about "outside groups" that secretly influence Wyoming legislation. It's all very cloak and dagger, they say, for Wyoming leaders to look beyond their own backyard for innovative solutions. Each exposé includes the standard quote from whichever governor happens to be in office or some generic middle-of-the-road legislator about, "Wyoming solutions for Wyoming problems." Recently, Cowboy State Daily took its turn. G...
**Cheyenne, WY** – Governor Mark Gordon has officially proclaimed October 6-12, 2024, as Fire Prevention Week in Wyoming. This year's theme, "Smoke Alarms: Make Them WORK for You," highlights the life-saving importance of smoke alarms and the role they play in home safety. We lost three Wyoming residents in home fires in 2023 and Wyoming fire departments responded to 2,317 house fires. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms are crucial tools in preventing tragedy in your home and business. They p...
The spirit of the Bronc was throughout the school of Burns and high with emotions. The orange and black was everywhere for the last full week of September. A Bronc is born on the wild side. The horse is strong willed, and is willing to take on everything in the world. This showed during homecoming week. The daring of thinking outside of the box was apparent at Burns High School. It showed during the week as students and teachers dressed up in different styles. Monday was pajama day, Tuesday was...
The ballot box was set and the tables were decorated. People were coming in to the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. in Pine Bluffs. It was the Annual meeting for the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. The Senior Center has been going since the early 1970's. It was started in the VFW building on Main and 4th street. This year the senior center has added on to itself with the Burns Senior Center which is under the name Pine Bluffs Senior Center,Inc. The program keeps growing and helping the seniors...
Mayor Justin Fornstrom welcomed everyone to the Wednesday, September 25th meeting of the Pine Bluffs town council. After the Pledge of Allegiance the town council jumped right into business. The first item is the agenda. Town Councilmember Allie Leitza moved to accept the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Janna Kestner. Motion passed unanimously. Next item was the consent agenda. Councilmember Leitza moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, it was seconded by Councilmember Dave Crouse. Mayor Fornstrom asked...
You would never know what might be found in the park. Normally, it is people having fun, relaxing, playing football or soccer. Possibly families having picnics while the kids are playing on the swing set and other equipment. Last April a person found bunnies in the park. An Easter Bunny to be precise. Now there was something new in the park. It was not something you would expect see everyday in a town park, but being a small town people loved it. For this time it was pigs in the park. No...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Concerned about paying winter heating bills? The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is now accepting online applications for the 2024-2025 season. LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible, low-income Wyoming families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. This year, LIEAP is only accepting online applications, starting on Oct. 1 through March 31, 2025. The online application requirement means households will need to complete the application through the...
Good dental health in children is crucial for overall well-being. Healthy teeth enable proper chewing, speech development, and contribute to self-esteem. Prioritizing dental health through education, preventive care, and regular check-ups lays the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. The following topics are common discussion points of children's dental health. First Dental Visit Children should visit the dentist by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth...
It was a tough year for the Pine Bluffs Future Farmers of America. Everyone thought they were ready but the judges had a different opinion. All of the members of the Pine Bluffs FFA worked their hearts out to have a great project for the year. They checked the feed rations and made sure all animals were well walked and trim for fair. It is awesome that members participate and work their fingers to the bone for the best results they can achieve. It is brave and incredible to see skills that were...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In September, the Wyoming Air National Guard completed a high-profile exercise, Cheyenne Samurai, “exploding” into the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater, more than 5,000 miles from their home station. Delivering 15,000 pounds of cargo, the multi-role mission crossed 15 time zones, each way, stopping only for fuel and aircrew changes. This mission builds upon the foundation of previous Air Mobility Command endurance operations, demonstrating the value of C-130Hs in the USINDOPACOM theater and reinforcing the Cowboy Guard...
Over 40 bowlers traveled to the Cheyenne Red Lion for the Wyoming State Jamboree bowling tournament to compete for state titles. Two of the bowlers scored big. Tristen Zitek and Codel Charvat both won state titles. Codel Charvat, from Kimball, Nebraska bowls in a league at Pine Bowl here in Pine Bluffs. Charvat won the State Singles Scratch event championship. He received a nice plaque and bragging rights. Charvat bowled a 268, 266 and 264 totaling a 798 series for the singles championship....
The Future Farmers of America members worked hard year around trying to improve in skills and showing them to others in agriculture. These skills will help build the members for their future in the world. Skills like welding, building, keeping record books,knowing about different grasses and seeds, the quality of animals, what each animal is used for and how to promote the animal for their qualities. The FFA is a stepping stone and reassures the members they are on the right track. The Laramie...
If you are an aviation enthusiast or just like to fly you have probably heard the name Richard Bastian of Bastian Aviation. Bastian has been flying since 1966 and has been very active in building aircraft and flying acrobatics. Bastian has won numerous trophies including placing second at Nationals that was held in Czechoslovakia. The Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame, in conjunction with the Wyoming Aeronautics Commission, named Richard Bastian the 2024 inductee into the Wyoming Aviation Hall of...
The shovels were all lined up in a row, waiting to be used to break ground by members of the Pine Bluffs Town Council and representatives from HDR Engineering, and Prospect Construction. Pine Bluffs Town Administrator Kimberly Patterson welcomed everyone and thanked them for joining to commemorate the commencement of the construction of the north property development - the Prairie View subdivision. At this time, she invited Pastor Joshua Tangeman to deliver an invocation and asked everyone to...
Laramie County voters may cast their General Election ballots early Tues., Oct. 8, through Mon., Nov. 4 in the atrium of the Laramie County Governmental Complex at 309 W. 20th Street in Cheyenne. Voters have fewer days to vote in advance of the election this year because a new law reduced the number of early voting days from 45 to 28. County Clerk Debra Lee said the atrium polling site will be open to voters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Oct. 8 through Nov. 4, except for county holidays. Voters will enter the atrium through the...