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  • Derner wins at Western Junior Livestock Show

    Submitted|Oct 20, 2016

    Rebecca Derner competed in the Western Junior Livestock Show in Rapid City, South Dakota on October 7th. She won the extra heavy weight class with her lamb purchased from Lee Club Lambs of Baggs, WY. Derner was also the Reserve Champion Senior Lamb Showman. Derner is a senior at Burns Junior Senior High School, where she serves as the Vice President of the Burns FFA Chapter. Derner is also a member of the Clover Club 4-H club....

  • Learning all about fire safety

    Submitted|Oct 20, 2016

    The Pine Bluffs Kindergarten students were treated to a ride on Laramie County Fire District No. 5 firetrucks earlier this month as they learned about fire safety. The students throughout the month have been learning about firefighters and their gear, fire safety at school including fire drills and why to practice them, as well as about fire safety at home including what smoke detectors are and not playing with matches. October is designated Fire Safety Month across the count...

  • Erickson seeks second term to LCCC board

    Submitted|Oct 13, 2016

    Don Erickson is running for his second term to Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees. He serves as Board Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance and Facilities Committee. “I thoroughly enjoy my work on the Board and would like to continue serving the people of Laramie County”, Erickson said in a prepared statement to the Pine Bluffs Post. He is pleased the Eastern Branch of LCCC continues to provide educational opportunities for students and residents in eastern Laramie County. He said, “LCCC’s presence in Pine Bluffs is working well...

  • Shults completes T-6 training

    Submitted|Oct 13, 2016

    Second Lieutenant James Shults of Pine Bluffs recently completed fixed-wing T-6 pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. He was selected for Air Force helicopter pilot training. Shults has reported to Fort Rucker, Alabama to complete his undergraduate pilot training....

  • Lady Coyotes split matches

    Submitted|Oct 13, 2016

    On Thursday, Oct. 6 the Pawnee Coyotes traveled to Prairie and lost in three games. Coach Mary Burson said, “Pawnee Coyotes fell short of any wins against Prairie. The Coyotes just couldn't get it together to come up with the wins. Regardless of the outcome of the match, the Coyotes always show great sportsmanship and leave with a smile on their face.” The Coyotes traveled to Longmont Friday October 7 and were happy to come home with a big win. Burson added, “Pawnee Coyotes took their third win of the season against Longmont Christian Warri...

  • Lady Broncs down Glenrock; host Pine Bluffs Friday

    Submitted|Oct 13, 2016

    It wasn’t pretty, but at this point of the season, a win is a big win as the Burns Lady Broncs beat Glenrock last Friday, 3-2 (25-16, 25-16, 14-25, 23-25, 15-8). “We came out strong, lost some steam in game three,” said coach Christina Patterson. “We fought back and ended up winning in five.” Individual stats: Katie Norris- 5 aces, 10 kills, 10 digs Kylie Trembath- 4 aces, 13 digs Willow Martin- 3 aces, 7 kills, 18 assists, 10 digs Ariana Cudney- 3 aces, 3 kills, 2 blocks, 10 digs Isa Sanchez- 9 kills, 2 blocks, 13 assists, 11 digs Rachel Ke...

  • Happy homecoming for Coyotes

    Submitted|Oct 6, 2016

    On a really hot sunny day, Pawnee Coyotes hosted North Park from Walden for their Homecoming Game October 1, where a large group of fans cheered them on. The Pawnee band played throughout the game. The girl's choir sang the National Anthem. North Park had 22 players. Coach Doug Miller said, "It was a real good win for the team after last weeks game beating 7th ranked North Park. We started out the same way for a few series but the guys got things going. It was a must win game for us to keep any...

  • Lady Hornet volleyball is on a winning streak

    Submitted|Oct 6, 2016

    The Pine Bluffs High School Lady Hornets Volleyball Team had a very successful weekend. Last Friday, the girls played at Lusk and won in four sets: 26-24, 22-25, 25-17 and 25-16. Saturday, the girls hosted Glenrock and also won in four sets: 23-25, 25-19, 25-19, and 25-21. The girls travel to Southeast on Friday....

  • Pawnee homecoming royalty

    Submitted|Oct 6, 2016

    Pawnee High School crowned its 2016-17 homecoming king and queen last Friday. Pictured from left are junior attendants Josh Duggan and Gracie Robinson and homecoming king Tyler Krieger and homecoming queen Christine Koerting....

  • Cowbelles corral fourth-graders for Ag Expo

    Submitted|Sep 29, 2016

    The Laramie County Cowbelles hosted their annual Ag Expo September 13 and 14 with over 1,000 fourth-graders from Laramie County in attendance at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne. With booths ranging from water conservation to honey bees to learning to rope, the fourth-graders learned about a wide range of agriculture. They also learned about milking cows, stages of wheat from seed to flour, animal byproducts and the amount of sugar in various foods. Also included was an animal exhibit where the...

  • New alert system to help Southeast Wyoming families find missing seniors with Alzheimer's

    Submitted|Sep 29, 2016

    One of the worst scenarios for families caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease is a loved one wandering or getting lost. It causes immediate panic and concern, and unfortunately happens all too often. In fact, nearly 50 percent of some of these family members have experienced a loved one with Alzheimer’s wandering or getting lost, according to a new survey conducted by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network. Of those, nearly one in five called the police for assistance. To help families keep their lo...

  • Lang joins National Guard

    Submitted|Sep 22, 2016

    Kelby Lang, a 2007 graduate of Pine Bluffs High School, recently enlisted in the Army National Guard. He took the oath on February 26, 2016 and shipped out to Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. on August 22, 2016. Kelby is currently in 10-week Basic Combat Training as an infantryman. After completion of basic training, Kelby plans to continue his Advanced Individual Training for another four weeks at Fort Benning. Kelby lives in Saratoga, Wyo. and is a lineman for Carbon Power and Light. He is also a volunteer firefighter and a member of the Search...

  • Pawnee Senior Homecoming Candidates

    Submitted|Sep 22, 2016

    Here are the Pawnee High School Senior Homecoming Candidates L-R: Joey Sanders, Adam Perryman, Christine Koerting, Drew Ellis, Owen Wahlert, Brook Mercer and Bruce Schnug Not pictured: Tyler Krieger...

  • Delta Club hangs barn quilt

    Submitted|Sep 8, 2016

    The Delta Club met at the Palm's metal outbuilding on Thursday August 18th, 2016. Hostess was Joy Barnes. In attendance were Pat Palm, Vernita Anderson, Marcel Harrell, Elaine Whitley, Dorothy Seymour and Martha Cannon showed up late. We spent the morning painting a 8X8 quilt block to be hung on the side of the Quonset. Ladies returned numerous times to work on this project. Hours and hours later with the help of Pat's husband Chuck, their hired man Randy and numerous neighbors, the block was...

  • Free energy-saving tree from the Arbor Day Foundation and Black Hills Energy

    Submitted|Sep 1, 2016

    In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees initiative, Black Hills Energy is distributing approximately 1,100 free trees, one per household, to customers who reserve one beginning today. A free tree can be reserved on a first come, first served basis at www.arborday.org/blackhillsenergy . The 3- to 4-foot-tall dormant trees will be delivered directly to customers for fall planting in October. "Our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation in the Energy-Saving Trees program offers us the opportunity to promote the...

  • Chaires graduates with honors

    Submitted|Aug 18, 2016

    Grace Tillman Chaires graduated Summa Cum Laude from Central Christian College on May 21st. She was on the President's Honor Roll with a 4.0 GPA all eight semesters. Grace's degree is in Business Management. She was awarded the "Wall Street Journal" Senior Business Award and was named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges". She was inducted into Alpha Kappa Sigma, Sigma Beta Delta and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Societies. Grace just celebrated her 20th Birthday prior to...

  • PBHS Class of '51 celebrates 65th reunion

    Submitted|Aug 18, 2016

    On August 5, 2016, 10 of the original 23 graduates of Pine Bluffs High School class of 1951 celebrated their 65th reunion at a lovely dinner at Little America in Cheyenne. The members enjoyed an evening of reminiscing and sharing mementos from their high school years as well as a few from elementary and junior high. Eleven of the students were classmates from first grade to the day they graduated in 1951 Five of those members were in attendance at the reunion. A great time was definitely had by...

  • 2016 Trail Days Tractor/Pick Up Pull Results

    Submitted|Aug 18, 2016

    TRACTOR PULL 3500 DIV 1: Jim Russell 96.9 FT/42 John Deere B Mark Lambert: 29.2/49 John Deere MT 3500 DIV 2: Jim Russell 71.5 FT/42 John Deere B 3500 DIV3: Jeff Johns 187.8 FT/37 Allis Chalmers WC 4000 DIV 1: Justin Talmage 202.2FT/52 Minneapolis Moline ZA Matt Haas 185.0 FT/52 Farmall Ivan Kranz 182.4 FT/32 John Deere A 4000 DIV 2: Bob Barlow 115.5 FT/ 50 John Deere B Al Franklin 94.4 FT/52 John Deere B 4000 DIV 3: Bob Greenrod 197.3 FT/56 Minneapolis Moline 445 Jeff Johns 193.6 FT/37 Allis...

  • Breeden named 2017 CFD Lady-In-Waiting

    Submitted|Aug 18, 2016

    Emily Breeden was named 2017 Lady-In-Waiting after a selection process including submitting a written application, an accomplishment book, a horsemanship skills demonstration, and an interview. Emily, the daughter of Kyle and Tip Breeden, is a 2014 graduate of East High School. Emily currently attends Laramie County Community College, majoring in Special Education. She grew up actively participating in Cheyenne Frontier Days events; and has represented the Daddy of 'em All as a Dandy for four...

  • Fornstrom attends conference in Indianapolis

    Submitted|Aug 18, 2016

    Melissa Fornstrom, Pine Bluffs High School senior, recently attended the National Student Leadership Conference in Indianapolis sponsored by the High School Athletic Associations. Melissa is serving her second year of a two year term on the Wyoming High School Activities Association Student Advisory Council. Students from twenty-seven states including Hawaii, and also students from Canada attended the conference. Melissa joined fellow council members Macie Hayes of Douglas, Danielle Mitchelson...

  • Panhandle women hit the links

    Submitted|Aug 11, 2016

    Even though the day was hot and steamy, 40 ladies from the Panhandle Senior Women’s Golf Association gathered together for an enjoyable day of golf at the beautiful Scottsbluff Country Club this past Monday. Results from the tournament: First place team – Gail Magers, Joey Eberhardt, Aliene Schilz and Pat Rogers. Second place – Sandy Huckfeldt, Jane Holechek, Claudia Benda and Kathy Anthony. Third Place – Dee Vogel, Lynn Schukei and Nancy O’Connell. Fourth place – Daria Faden, Karen Koch, Beth Korell and Kay Heggem. There were three teams...

  • Early voting ends Monday

    Submitted|Aug 11, 2016

    Early voting sites for Primary Election set up in Albin, Iron Mountain; voting continues in Atrium through Aug. 15. The Laramie County Clerk’s Office is setting up early voting sites in Albin and Iron Mountain for voters who wish to cast their ballots in advance of the state’s August 16 Primary Election. County Clerk Debra Lee said election teams will bring voting machines and materials to the outreach sites. Voters may vote at the Albin Community Center, 430 5th Ave., on Tues., Aug. 9, or at the Iron Mountain Country Church, 1971 Rd 109, on...

  • Malm to play in volleyball all-star game

    Submitted|Jul 21, 2016

    Jessica Malm of Albin, a 2016 Burns High School graduate, has been selected to play in the Wyoming Coaches North/South All-Star Volleyball game, July 23 in Casper. She is the only Class 2A player on the South team and will play the libero position. She is the daughter of Howard Dixie Malm and the granddaughter of Gordon and Fanny Malm. Her coach is Christina Patterson....

  • Richard and Louise Person are Albin Day grand marshals

    Submitted|Jul 7, 2016

    The Grand Marshals for the 88th Annual Albin Day are Richard and Louise Person. The Persons celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in May. They began dating during their senior year at Albin High School, both graduating in 1954. Richard grew up on a farm just east of Albin in Banner County, Nebraska. Louise grew up on a ranch near Meriden, Wyoming, owned by her great-grandfather. After marrying Louise, Richard brought his wife back to the farm, where he has spent all of his 81 years. In...

  • High West Energy offers free Windows 10 upgrades through July 29

    Submitted|Jul 7, 2016

    Last summer, Microsoft made a bargain with current users. Any PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8 installed could download the new operating system update, Windows 10, plus get free operating system updates for years to come. To help make the transition easier, Microsoft pushed out an upgrade advisor through Windows Update to notify eligible users. The upgrade advisor app and the upgrades stop on July 29, 2016, the first anniversary of the Windows 10 launch. After this date, the updates will not be free. For assistance upgrading an operating system...

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