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Cheyenne, Wyoming - The State of Wyoming is proud to announce the upcoming Wyoming State Government Jobs Expo, an event designed to highlight available state jobs and promote careers in public service. This premier event will take place April 16, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Wyoming State Capitol. Several communities from across the state will also host events throughout the day. Please visit ai.wyo.gov/expo for a list of events, locations, and times. The Jobs Expo hopes to attract a wide variety of job seekers, from seasoned professio...
A Moment of silence for a lost member of the community and Mayor Justin Fornstrom made a proclamation at the meeting of the Pine Bluffs Town council on Wednesday March 27th. This moment of silence was for Tom Mohren. Mohren has been in the Pine Bluffs community since 1982 as a Pine Bluffs Police officer. Mohren became chief of police at one point in his career. He was on the town council and has been on several different committees. Mohren always had a joke for people. He loved his family and the community. Mohren helped a lot of people out in...
There is an old joke where a man walks into his doctor's office and says, "Doc, it hurts every time I do this. What should I do? To which the doctor replies, "Simple, don't do that!" While the advice seems trite and maybe even insulting, like most jokes, there is some truth in it. Pain is one of the ways your body tries to protect you from even worse injury. Pain tries to keep you from walking on a sprained ankle or lifting things with a broken arm. In those cases, the advice from the doctor is accurate. We cast broken bones to immobilize...
Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold two separate wild horse and burro adoption events in April. The first event will have approximately 30 untrained horses up for adoption and sale at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral. The second event will be held at the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility and have approximately 40 untrained horses and 10 untrained burros up for adoption. The Wheatland event begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 19, when animals can be previewed until the live competitive auction starts at 9 a.m. R...
With spring upon us, many across the start to think about “Spring Cleaning” to get ready for the warmer weather. As part of this process, water is one item that not many may think of when building their cleaning lists but should. If you consume water from a well or use well water in your lives, a water test is a great idea. In Wyoming, it is recommended to test your well for bacteria (total coliform) and nitrates every year. Regular testing for bacteria, nitrates, and more for drinking wat...
Buffalo, Wyo.-April 8, 2024-The University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Task Force will offer a free webinar Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. The hourlong event is geared toward Wyoming sheep producers interested in updating their lambing barn facilities and technology. The presentation will feature guest speakers Regan Smith of Smith Sheep & Stuff and Cord and Kristin Bieber of Bieber Land & Livestock and Skull Creek Targhees. UW Extension sheep specialist Whit Stewart and UW Extension educator...
A beloved community tradition is set to bloom once again as Pine Bluffs High School students prepare for their annual bedding plant sale. Held in the high school's greenhouse, the sale has become a cherished event that not only showcases the students' green thumbs but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and pride within the community. For years, the Pine Bluffs High School greenhouse has served as a hub of activity, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities in horticulture and...
F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Members of the Twentieth Air Force came together to dedicate their headquarters building during a ceremony on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, April 4, 2024. The building was renamed Erwin Hall in honor of Henry "Red" Erwin, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1945 after he was severely injured during a bombing run over Japan in January 1945. His son, prior Alabama state senator Henry Erwin Jr., attended the event presided over by Maj. Gen. Stacy Huser,...
Laramie, Wyo.-April 8, 2024-The University of Wyoming's small but mighty collegiate wool judging team competed in three regional contests this year, beginning with a strong performance at the 7220 Wool Judging Invitational in Laramie and concluding with an impressive finish at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, S.D. Members of the 2024 team are Sydney Camp from Grand Junction, Colo.; Elisabeth Dooley from Casper; Cameron Herrick from Laramie; Mary Thomas from Gering, Neb.; and Allie Van...
A new author has inspired youth about science - fiction reading. Jared Michaud introduced his new book at the Pine Bluffs Library on Friday April 5th. Michaud loved to read. His family has been in the Burns and Pine Bluffs area all his life. Michaud went to Laramie County community College for journalism, and did some work with the Wyoming Eagle. Michaud learned that creative writing is different compared to journalism. He found out he wanted to be more creative and write his own book. Michaud...
The students who play instruments were excited about playing as a group for the first time. The players have so much going through their heads. First, is to impress the conductor with the individual's talent, next to be able to play with new friends, and last is the bragging part to the parents on the experience. At the Music Festival, Laramie County School District #2 music teachers put on a workshop for the students to be in a contest for the first time in music. It is a time for the students...
Music festival Julie Andrews from the Sound of Music has nothing compared to the students of Laramie County School District #2. Pine Bluffs, Albin, Burns, and Carpenter students, elementary through Junior High school, (fifth through eighth grades) had an excellent time at the Music Festival. The annual Music Festival in Pine Bluffs, held at the Pine Bluffs Historic High School happens each spring. This Music Festival is for the students to show off their skills to the judges and to their...
Easter Egg Hunts in town have been happening for years. These hunts have been put on by the Pine Bluffs Lion's Club. Every year if the weather is nice the Easter egg hunt is on top of the Bluffs at the golf course. The wide open space lets the kids scatter and run to the eggs quicker. There are five age categories for the kids. The toddlers, pre-school through kindergarten, first grade through second grade, third grade through fourth grade, and fifth grade through sixth grade. Each group had a...
Bids, quotes, and what is going at the Burns Community Center was on the agenda for the Burns Town council meeting on March 25th. Laura Hunter gave a big thanks for the new equipment in the exercise room. She is now looking for a sanitizer or towels to wipe down the equipment after a person has used it. This will help keep the room more sanitized. Plus it will help keep the new equipment in great shape. Hunter will be doing a proposal for the next meeting with the wipes attached to the wall. She is sure the memberships have increased because of...
It is always good to have food on the table. At times it is rough for some people to be able to do that. The economy is broken with gas prices high, rent along with utilities increasing, and food prices rising by the month. Alisha Michaud, director of the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, has seen people struggling with the simple task of putting food on the table. There was a food pantry before the Covid pandemic, but the food was barely coming in and the people did not respond to it very well....
Easter egg hunts normally start on the Saturday before Easter in general, but on Easter is the family Easter egg hunts. First thing in the morning the Easter bunny puts Easter eggs all over the house and yard along with a great Easter basket filled with goodies. However, one family decided to do the Easter egg hunt a little different. The Gleckler family would normally have an Easter egg hunt in the morning. As the years have gone by they have added an Easter bunny. This year was different for...
As a general internist who does primary care for adult and elderly patients, I talk to patients a lot about arthritis and joint replacement surgery. This type of surgery, also known as arthroplasty, is one of the most common types of elective surgery done in the United States. Knees, hips, and shoulders are the most frequently done arthroplasties, and most of those surgeries are done for severe osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is due to wear-and-tear of the...
Wyoming Humanities is honored to present New York Times-bestselling author Aiden Thomas ("Cemetery Boys") in conversation with Emy diGrappa, exploreing life, writing, and so much more. This free live event takes place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16. Registration is required. Registration is required and can be done at https://webinar-portal.net/webinars/wyh/registration_240416.php Aiden Thomas is a trans, Latinx, New York Times bestselling author of young adult novels. They received an MFA in...
No one plans to call 9-1-1, but now you can plan. Sign up for Smart911to give 9-1-1 valuable information about yourself, family members, your home, pets, and even vehicles that will be immediately available to 9-1-1 when you make an emergency call. This information can save valuable seconds or even minutes during an emergency. Smart911is private and secure and provided to Laramie County citizens and local public safety agencies. Protect your loved ones by creating a Smart911 Safety Profile. You can provide 9-1-1 with life-saving information...
Easter is here. It was a big weekend of Easter egg hunts. It is always exciting to to see what the kids will find at the hunts. This year the Albin Easter egg hunt was changed to the Saturday before Easter. It has normally been on the weekend before Easter. This is so people can enjoy family or travel to family functions. Since there are so many Easter egg hunts held the day before Easter, having it the week prior gave everyone more opportunities to attend attend other Easter egg hunts. Change...
The town of Burns was full of activities on Saturday March 30th. There was something for all ages in the town. There was breakfast at the Burns Community Center in the morning, but the main activities were around the town hall. In the south gym was the Easter craft fair. There were over 20 vendors at the event. It started at 9 a.m. and went to 3:00 p.m. There was baked goods, airplanes, jewelry, flowers, sewing goodies, soaps, Girl Scout cookies, the new church, and wind chimes. But the longest...
Domestic sheep provide ecosystem services – from reducing fuel loads and spreading seeds so new plants will grow, to controlling weeds and invading vegetative species – all without the use of chemicals or machinery, all while depositing fertilizer into their environment. Sheep are a vital part of medical research to improve the human condition. Sheep were some of the first animals used for successful blood donation (in 1667!) and womb transplants (in 2007), and were also used to create art...
The Laramie County Fire Academy 2024 is not just for young volunteers, it is also open to those who are brave enough to pursue their goal of fire and rescue service like Leland Williams, fireman for District 6. A multi-year veteran of the US Army and US Navy who served in the Middle East in Armor and as an infantryman with medical training. It is not unusual to see this man carrying nearly half of his weight in firefighting gear, or packing up to enter a major structure fire, respond to hundreds...
No one plans to call 9-1-1, but now you can with a plan! Sign up for Smart911 to 9-1-1 valuable information about yourself, family members, your home, pets and even vehicle information that will be immediately available to 9-1-1 when you make an emergency call. This information can save valuable seconds or even minutes during an emergency. Smart 911 is private and secure and is provided to Laramie County Citizens and local public safety agencies. Protect your loved ones by creating a Smart911 Safety Profile. You can provide 9-1-1 with life-savi...
