Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Once a year on top of the bluffs in Pine Bluffs the kites are flying big and high. This was the seventh annual End of the Trail Kite Festival. Pine Bluffs Recreation gave out 100 kites free to the first kids through the line. Parents and grandparents were out with the kids teaching them how to set up a kite and how to fly a kite. Smiles were on everyone's face for the day. If anyone needed a break there were vendors to explore from airplanes spinning their propellers in the wind, cotton candy,...
The booths were set up, the animals were in their pens, and the buses filled with kids were heading to the Archer Complex. For at least 20 years the Laramie County CowBelles and the different Laramie County Future Farmers of America have been hosting this event the Ag Expo. Laramie County CowBelles believe that the livestock industry is important. They promote in the pubic and encourage producers to learn about their understanding along with their love of agriculture. These ladies have also...
A discussion about the water main that broke was one of the topics at the Burns council on September 25th at 5:30 p.m. All the council members minus Rick Lakin were present at the meeting. There were six guests and town clerk Toni Shiery. Dennis Bastian was excited and had the honor to offer his proposal for the Betty’s Wall sign. Bastian knew Betty Nussbaum who took care of the wall with a caring heart. The mayor moved to have Bastian create the sign within the price of $7000. It was approved by the council. Guest Terry and Diane Hackencamp as...
It is always great to learn new things at any age. The Pine Bluffs Senior Center is hosting an eight week nutrition class. The class is Cent$ible Nutrition program. The first class was about the portions on a persons plate. What the protein should be for one person, how much vegetables and carbs on a plate. The instructor, Tammy Ware, goes through the rights and wrongs for people. At the end of the class the students have a chance to make something. At this time it was zucchini bread. The...
CHEYENNE, WY – On September 25, 2023, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray certified the "People's Initiative to Limit Property Tax in Wyoming through a Homeowner's Exemption" following the committee of applicants' submission of the requisite number of sponsors. Pursuant to Wyoming law, the people may propose and enact laws by initiative upon completion of the requirements set forth in W.S. 22-24-301 et seq. Following final certification, the Secretary of State's Office shall prepare p...
CHEYENNE– The Department of Workforce Services Workers’ Compensation Division proposes a significant decrease in workers’ compensation rates. For 2024, the overall rate indication is a decrease of 6.5% compared to the overall Industry Base Rates in 2023. Base rate changes at the class level will vary, but businesses may see up to a 20.1% decrease. The 2024 proposed class rates are listed on the department's website at: dws.wyo.gov/employerservices. The Department will hold a public hearing on the proposed changes on Oct. 19, at its offic...
Pine Bluffs had excellent, hard working kids at the Laramie County Fair and Wyoming State Fair. Pine Bluffs Future Farmers of America were showing their knowledge and skills. These members demonstrated how to be brave and show determination to be successful in what they love to do. This shows how great work has paid off. Brynlee Loyd - FFA Horses- Speed - FFA Barrel Racing - First place Laramie County Fair, FFA Horses - Speed - FFA Pole Bending - First place Laramie County Fair, FFA Horses -...
Farm stands are always fun to go to and see what is new and fresh. The Lucky Buffalo Farm stand has opened up just east of the turn off at Hillsdale on the I-80 highway. The grand opening was in July but they are just getting fresh vegetables now. The owners are Joee Rain Pavlica- Kavi, Tim Kavi, and Nick Pavlica. Nick Pavlica grew up in a farming ranch lifestyle raising their own beef and having the fresh meat. Throughout the years Nick was going through jobs and living in different places. Peo...
It is fall with livestock judging in full force. Pine Bluffs Future Farmers of America went to Laramie County Community College to a livestock judging event. The members have an opportunity to use their judgement on what a judge would pick in a contest. They look at the animals and scrutinize the muscles, frame, the filling out of the body, if fat is an issue, kind of breed, and the kind of animal. Pine Bluffs sent two teams to the event. The first team, Tanner Long, Keaton Lukassen, Merlin...
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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Albin Elementary School cafeteria was full of attendees for the Laramie County School District #2 board meeting. Chairman Mike Olson asked everyone for a moment of silence to reflect on the terrorist attacks that happened 22 years ago. There were several subjects that had several people in the community upset for the night. The first subject was about Albin Elementary School. They was a lot of concern about talks about the school closing. The first person to talk was Albin Mayor Kelly Krakow...
