Malting groundbreaking set for Friday

After years of planning, the Wyoming Malting Company facility in Pine Bluffs is about to become a reality.

Groundbreaking for the event, located on the north end of Beech Street in Pine Bluffs, is set for Friday, July 1 at 3 p.m.

The $3.4 million facility is being funded through a loan from the Wyoming Business Council. Cheyenne LEADS will own the property and lease the facility to Wyoming Malting.

According to a press release, the project is expected to create nine jobs over the next 10 years.

During the Pine Bluffs June 20 Town Council meeting, representatives from Wyoming Malting Co. and Ch...