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During the weekend of April 6, 2024, High West Energy suffered widespread outages across its service territory due to high winds and winter conditions. This outage resulted in the loss of approximately 600 poles, downed or twisted line, and about 3,000 members without power during the peak of the storm. This represents the largest recovery effort High West Energy has undertaken since the winter storm of 2019, during which over 300 poles were lost. The outages stretched from north and south of...
Spring clean up and an ambulance fundraiser was on the agenda at the Albin Town Council monthly meeting on April 11th. This was a first in a year that Mayor Kelly Krakow had nothing to report. He also tried to keep the town informed about items that pertain to the council and town. There were two major votes at the meeting. There was the resolution of the Emergency Management Agency that was presented by Jeanine West, the Director at Cheyenne/ Laramie County Emergency Management. This resolution will help guide the town officials on how to...
At each state convention there are incredible keynote speakers that make the convention great to be at. The Wyoming Future of Farmers of America Sate Convention is not any different than others. To open the first night was Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady of Wyoming Jennie Gordon. Governor Gordon told the members about where he came from and about his ranch up by Sheridan. Wyoming. He told the audience about his wife, who was not a ranch person when they first got married but now she is more...
All ages love to play bingo to win great prizes. Burns and Carpenter Elementary schools held their 34th Annual Taco Bingo event at Burns Elementary School on April 13th. The Taco Bingo fundraiser was started to earn money for different trips for the elementary students and educational purposes. When the event first started, the schools traded back and forth using the school gyms. As the years went by the event had grown to be big. The groups decided to keep the event at the Burns Elementary...
LARAMIE COUNTY, WY- Laramie County Assessor Todd Ernst wants to remind eligible veterans that between January 1, 2024, and the 4th Monday in May is the time to notify his office of their wish to use the exemption on their 2024 property taxes. The property tax benefit may only be claimed in one county annually and shall only apply to the principal residence of the veteran or qualifying surviving spouse. Ernst stated, “Veterans must have received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or its equivalent or been active duty between 12/7/1941 and 1...
Safe Kids Laramie County will start having monthly car seat inspections April 27, 2024, in Pine Bluffs from 10 AM to 1 PM. We are reminding families that kids under 9 must be secured in an appropriate child restraint in the back seat of the vehicle. Children in rear-facing infant seats must not be in front of an active airbag. It is a PRIMARY offense to not have your child safely and properly secured. Child safety seats are required by law in every state because they provide the best protection for infants and young children. However,...
It’s human nature to tell stories about the past, and doctors aren’t immune to that impulse. The second year medical students rotating through my clinic have me reflecting on my own years as a fledgling physician, and the changes I’ve seen in my decades of practice. I remember one late evening spent in the PICU watching over a toddler who had meningitis. At one point I turned and bumped into a bedrail, which came crashing down. Both my preceptor and I jumped, and I probably even shrieked. The child, however, didn’t even blink. That’s when we k...
Laramie, Wyo.-April 9, 2024-The University of Wyoming Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) program will host a leadership symposium in Laramie Monday, April 22. The event will be held at the UW Gateway Center from 9-3 p.m. Interested parties can also attend the symposium via Zoom. The symposium, titled "Navigating Western Waters: Addressing Water Challenges in the Western Region," will address water use, law and policy, and scientific perspectives about water challenges in the...
Wyoming, USA – April 15, 2024 - Prepare to witness an extraordinary gathering of valor and camaraderie as the annual Veterans Talking To Veterans (VTTV) event unfolds at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming on May 25, 2024. Organized collaboratively by the Wyoming Veterans Commission, the National Museum of Military Vehicles, Mentor Agility and VA Sheridan health care, this event aims to transcend the ordinary, bringing forth a day filled with fun, discovery, and empowerment for veterans and their families. The event b...
Throughout all branches of the military, April is set as the Month of the Military Child. This is done to honor the youngest members of the military families. This special month long honor to the military child was established in mid 1980s by Former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. This was set up to recognize the over 1.2 million military children for the sacrifices and challenges they face on an everyday occurrence. From their parents (yes sometimes both gone) going overseas, via a one...
It is always great to see members working towards goals on leadership in Future Farmers of America. This last week, April 10th through April 13th was the Wyoming State FFA Convention. At this time the election of new officers is being worked on throughout the time of the convention. Different members in Wyoming FFA applied to be officers before the convention. They take all the applications at the beginning to the Convention and start with interviews. The members go into the different...
Linemen take a risk everyday on their jobs. While there are many who would not do this job due to fear of heights, being in the weather, or just not their desired career, it takes a special breed to do this job. Recently, here in the tri-state area, the horrifying winds that reached in excess of 92 miles an hour brought down more than 900 poles. Many communities and out lying areas were without power when the poles were downed, snapped near the bottom, taking down the wires with them. On this...
The Laramie County District Five Fire Board showed their appreciation for the services of Pine Bluffs Volunteer Fire Fighters on April 8, 2024 with a special dinner and award celebration at Curries Family Dinning of Pine Bluffs. Praise and special thanks were given to those firefighters attending the dinner for their outstanding volunteer work protecting our community from fires and performing emergency services 24/7. Chief Derek Walls thanked the fire board for the dinner and ceremony. Chief...
“Know before you go and be ballot ready.” That’s the advice the Laramie County Clerk has for those intending to vote in this year’s election. “There are two major changes in store for voters this year—a law prohibiting crossover voting and one reducing the period for absentee-early voting from 45 to 28 days,” said Clerk Debra Lee. The party crossover law affects voters who change political parties so they can vote for candidates who do not appear on their Primary election ballot. Under the new law passed last year, currently registered vo...
New club and clean up was presented at the Burns Town council meeting on April 8th at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are increasing with more people coming in. The council is now checking with the audience to see if they have any questions or concerns. Every two years the councils of the area need to make a resolution for the emergency plan. Jeanine West, director of Cheyenne/ Laramie County Emergency Management presented a Laramie County Emergency Response Plan. This plan is only for the council to see. It is not for the public because of security...
Promoting hard work to students is one of the goals for the Lions Club. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club had their first of the month meeting at Currie's Fine Dining. Student of the quarter, is to encourage hard working students in High School. This is for a student to know that they are doing good and it helps with mental health for them. It is an honor for the Lions Club, an honor to the student, and their family. Pine Bluffs Lions Club and Burns Lions Club had the opportunity to honor the students...
Mayor Justin Fornstrom called the meeting of the Pine Bluffs town council of April 8th to order at 6:00 p.m. All councilmembers were in attendence as well as the town attorney Alex Davison. After the Pledge of Alligence was said, the council went right into the agenda and moved on into the items to be discussed. Councilmember Allie Leitza mad a motion to approve the agenda, it was seconded and the motion passed. Moving onto the Consent agenda, a motion was made by Councilmember Allie Leitza to accept the consent agenda, which was seconded by...
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,...
