Week of July 25, 2024
Week of July 25, 2024
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking everyone, especially landowners, to report dead sage grouse to the department so the birds can be tested for West Nile virus. While there are no signs of an outbreak, Game and Fish asks the public annually for reports to help in the management of the state's sage grouse populations. West Nile virus is spread by certain mosquitoes, and research has shown sage grouse have a low resistance to the virus, which can be and is usually fatal to the birds....
A discussion about the generator and upcoming information in the community was at the council meeting in Burns council on July 22nd. The council voted and approved of the Resolution of 07-22-24 and being a sponsor with the athletic calendar. Taft Love, who is running for Senate District 6 introduced himself. He gave some of his background and what he has done in the past to help Laramie County. It has been a few years trying to get the new lines at the different houses. He is excited to be running for the district. Council member Jenna...
This well known exceptional couple has been here in Pine Bluffs all of their lives. They are quiet but active in the community along with their families. Joleen and Greg Marquardt have known each other since Kindergarten. They may have been in some of the same classes but until they were both working for Joleen's brother is when they discovered each other. Greg was in football his freshman year but farming was his calling. Joleen has an interest in speech and drama was always her passion. In...
Every year the residents of Pine Bluffs look forward to seeing who will be chosen to reign as queen and attendants for Trail Days. The royalty for 2024 will be: Kaitlynn Schnell, daughter of Klent and Sara Schnell is a Junior at Pine Bluffs High School. Schnell has two siblings, Kale and Kennedi. She was 2023 attendant last year, and this year Schnell has the honor to be Trail Days Queen for 2024. She said, "My favorite memory as queen so far is traveling to the parades, meeting new people, and...
4th Saturday Summer Speaker Series continues at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument this Saturday, July 27th at 1pm. Learn about the Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Deer of Badlands and Agate Fossil Beds, the Santuccimeryx. This tiny species of deer was recently found and classified by 2 park rangers and paleontologists, Mattison Shreero and Ed Welsh. They recently published a paper regarding this little mammal and are excited to share it with Agate Fossil Beds visitors on Saturday. Mattison Shreero is...
It's the season again. I'm a farmer, so I primarily run my life depending on which season it is. Typically, while everyone else is on camping trips and hanging out at the lake during the summer season, we are working. You can't grow much here in Wyoming during the 5 to 6 months of winter we get to enjoy each year, so we must seize the moment. Summer means tilling, planting, harvesting, and a whole lot of other things that take up nearly every minute. There's honestly just not much downtime. It...
It is always a mystery as to who done it, and at the Trail Days Melodrama that's exactly what it is. The Trail Days Melodrama Is one of the highlights during Trail Days. It is the curiosity of who is playing what part and having a good laugh for the celebration. Because there have been an increased number of people coming to the melodrama, they have moved it into the old gym at the Historic Pine Bluffs High School on 607 Elm Street. This year we are being presented with; If It's Monday, This...
Tis the season! Hot, sunny, and dry air, (although we have been experiencing some rare humidity), however, it is summer time. It is always nice to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors with others and your animals. But you can also end up with problems if you are not careful. Too much sun and heat can get to a person. Some of the symptoms may appear quickly, with in 10 minutes, but sometimes it can take hours. A person can have a throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 103 F, hot, red, dry or damp skin,...
Mental health treatment within the criminal justice system plays a pivotal yet often overlooked role in both the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. This is often overlooked by the general population due to attitudes against the incarcerated and the lack of overall media attention. It is my belief that change needs to take place. Firstly, while many in society have negative outlooks on incarcerated or previously incarcerated individuals, most fail to realize that...
Whether you’ve just started your career or are nearing the end of it, retirement is probably at the top of your mind. Setting goals and planning are essential to ensure you have enough money to enjoy your retirement however you wish, but when should you start planning? There’s no specific age when you must start planning for retirement, but the earlier you can start saving money, the better. Fidelity Investments recommends you save at least one time your salary by age 30 and 10 times your salary by age 67. If you’ve already started...
CHEYENNE, WY – For the 2024 Election Cycle, the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office is announcing a new polling place locator, where voters can enter residence information to locate their polling location or voting center for the Primary Election on August 20th, and the General Election on November 5th. Voters will also be able to view ballot information for candidates certified by the Wyoming Secretary of State. The polling place locator feature is one of many tools voters have to learn more about the 2024 Election in Wyoming, and can be...
Dario Soto, 89 years of age and resident of Medicine Bow, Wy.. Passed away in Cheyenne on July 20,2024. Coach Soto was a graduate of Pine Bluffs High, A Navy veteran, and a grduate of the University of Wyoming. Funeral services pending, Services can be found at...
