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  • PB Police Department goes to the "Dogs"

    Penny Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    After Mayor Justin Fornstrom greeted everyone, he called the meeting to order. After the Pledge of Allegiance was said, the town council jumped into the meeting full speed. Motions were made and both agenda's were accepted. Moving onto new business, Mayor Fornstrom changed the line up of the items under new business. Sheriff Brian Kozak was scheduled to be present to discuss the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Pine Bluffs and the Laramie County Sheriff's office. This item was moved down...

  • Burns Mayor resigns, Joe Nicholson pro temp

    Karen Lipska|Feb 15, 2024

    Another chapter closed in the history of the Burns Town council on February 12th. The meeting was full of information for the future of the town. The council looked at different projects during the meeting. The big announcement of the evening was the resignation of Mayor Jim Clark as of February 11th. Mayor Clark sent an email to the council that was read by Mayor pro tem Joseph Nicholson. It stated, " I James Clark, resign my position as mayor of the town of Burns, turning my keys over to Joe...

  • Robyn M. (Hottell) Becker

    Feb 15, 2024

    Robyn M. (Hottell) Becker, 60, of Bushnell, died at her home in Bushnell on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Cremation has been held and Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Sagebrush in Kimball with services conducted by the family. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Robyn's tribute wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to the Bushnell Fire Department. The family has entrusted the...

  • Laramie County Community College announces Fall 2023 graduates and honor roll

    Feb 15, 2024

    CHEYENNE, WY — Laramie County Community College is proud to announce the list of graduates for the 2023 fall semester and those students earning a place on the president’s and vice president’s honor rolls. Under the list of graduates, students earning high distinction (HD) graduated with a cumulative grade point average between 3.75 and 4.0, and students graduating with distinction (DS) earned a cumulative GPA between 3.5 and 3.74. Students earning president’s honor roll recognition have earned a cumulative 3.75-4.0 GPA, and students on the...

  • University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean's and Dean's Freshman Honor Roll

    Feb 15, 2024

    The University of Wyoming lists 104 students from Laramie County on the 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. For more information about the University of Wyoming, view the webpage at www.uwyo.edu. Laramie Cou...

  • University of Wyoming Fall Semester President's Honor Roll: Laramie County

    Feb 15, 2024

    The University of Wyoming lists 165 students from Laramie County on the 2023 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. For more information about the University of Wyoming, view the webpage at www.uwyo.edu. Students are: Albin Stuart Lerwick Edwin Morales Burns Daljit Kaur Hope Taylor Langseth Carpenter Mika Li...

  • Farm, Ranch, Business

    Feb 15, 2024

    Routine brucellosis surveillance testing has identified two brucellosis affected herds within Wyoming’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA). Harsh winter weather conditions in 2022-23 increased commingling between wildlife and livestock, increasing the risk of transmission between species. The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) was also able to release two herds previously under quarantine following completion of required herd management testing protocol. Park County cattle producers maintain vigilant annual brucellosis surveillance testing, w...

  • Prairie Doc Perspective Week of February 11, 2024

    Debra Johnston MD|Feb 15, 2024

    I confess that occasionally even doctors get squeamish. Or perhaps more honestly, this doctor does. My personal list has gotten pretty short, but one of the things that still makes me squirm is something I nevertheless frequently recommend to my patients. So what is this mysterious and rather ominous medical recommendation? Nasal saline irrigation. The practice of rinsing the nose out with liquid probably originated centuries ago in India, and it remains part of spiritual ritual as well as traditional medicine around the world. However, it...

  • Public health Airman saves life

    Sen Amn Sarah Post 90th MW Public Affairs|Feb 15, 2024

    Everything happens for a reason, in the opinion of 1st Lt. Ha Eun Ryoo, 90th Operational Readiness Medical Squadron public health flight commander. Which is why she believes it was no accident that she was pulling through the gate at Fort Sam Huston, Texas, at the same moment a child stopped breathing, requiring CPR to save their life. To live her dreams of studying in the communicable health field, Ryoo earned a genetic developmental biology degree from Stony Brook University, New York, then be...

  • Lady Hornets Sting Lady Broncs

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    In the battle across the freeway the Lady Hornets traveled to the town of Burns, Wyoming to face the Lady Broncs. The Lady Hornets are starting to come together as a team and playing some of their best ball of the season. Just in time for regionals. Despite the loss of one of their starters the Lady Hornets are finding ways to win ball games. The Lady Hornets are coming off a very physical game and win against the Southeast Lady Cyclones and want to continue their winning streak. The Lady...

  • Hornets saddle the Broncs

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    The Hornets were able to saddle the Broncs in their conference game on Saturday. The Hornets had a bit of a problem in the beginning with the Broncs as they were not able to control the ball and sink the shots. The Broncs actually outscored the Hornets in the first quarter. After that the Hornets took over and never looked back. The Broncs did give the Hornets all they could handle, and it was not decided until the second half. Wyatt Carter would score the first points with a tip in from a...

  • Chief versus Chief

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    During halftime of the Lady Hornets varsity basketball game, the Kimball radio station KIMB sponsored a friendly competition between police departments. It was suggested that the chief of the Kimball police department and the chief of the Pine Bluffs police department compete at center court for a $500 purse. The competition would be a timed event to see who could do the most push-ups. Both chiefs agreed and the stage was set. Unfortunately, Pine Bluffs Police Chief Austin Smith fell ill and was...

  • Cody Hape setting records at UW

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    Cody Hape, the Burns Broncs track and field star of last season is continuing his rise to the top of his field. Hape, who was the 2A state champion in the 400m run last season has run the third fastest time in the 400m in Wyoming collegiate history. This will put him in the record book in this event. Hape attends the University of Wyoming and had been competing with the track and field team in both the indoor and outdoor meets. Last week Hape beat the collegiate third place record in the 400m...

  • Lady Broncs unable to contain swarming Lady Hornets

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    In a very close game, the Lady Broncs were unable to contain the potent offense of the Lady Hornets of Pine Bluffs. The two teams faced off against each other in a conference game last Saturday. The Lady Broncs are 9-12 on the season with a 3-2 conference record and seated in the number two slot. Coming off the impressive win against Niobrara County on Friday the Lady Broncs were primed for the Lady Hornets. The Lady Broncs took control early in the game putting on the full court press against the Lady Hornets. Jordan Griess sank a couple of...

  • Broncs overcome by Hornets Swarm

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    The Burns Broncs fell prey to the Hornets swarming offense last Saturday. The Broncs, with a seasonal record of 1-20 were able to control the Hornets potent offense for the first quarter. After that the Hornets buzzed all around the Broncs. Having watched the Broncs play it is hard to believe their record. The team seemed disciplined, controlled and hustled up and down the court. The only downside would be their shooting and situational awareness. The Hornets took advantage of this and defeated the Broncs in a game that was closer than the...

  • Broncs fall prey to the Tigers

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    The Broncs were unable to cage the Tigers in their away meeting last Friday. The Broncs were out matched by the Tigers and unable to get around their defense or slow their fast-paced offense. Mason Medley stood out among the Broncs with a valiant effort scoring 23 points on the night. Most of Medley’s points came inside the arch and from the free throw line. Medley had 23 points on the night, hitting eight for 10 from the floor and seven of 14 from the free throw line. Medley also led the team in rebounds with eight. He also had one assist, o...

  • LCSD No. 2 honors Board, student, and teacher

    Karen Lipska|Feb 15, 2024

    A big shock came to five students and their parents at Burns High School. Laramie County School District # 2 had their board meeting on February 12th at Carpenter Elementary School. There was some recognition for the district at this meeting. This week and next week the school board was being recognized for all their hard work. Being school board trustees is not for everyone. They have to be available, willing to go to the activities throughout the district, know about legislation, policies,...

  • Pine Bluffs Indoor Track Senior Night

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

  • Indoor Track Teams rides into Mustang Invite

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    The Burns/Pine Bluffs indoor track team competed in the Mustang Invite indoor track meet held in Casper, Wyoming. The team did well when you consider the weather and the long trip to Casper. Several of the competitors were able to break the top 10 while the girl’s 4x800m relay team broke into the top three with a third-place finish. Emily Haas finished in ninth place in the girls’ shotput. On the boys’ side the Sprint Medley Relay team finished seventh and the 4x200m relay team finished 10th. Ethan Norris finished ninth in the 55m hurdles and 1...

  • Hornets Battle Longhorns

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    A non-conference match up against the 13-7 Kimball Longhorns had the 7-13 Hornets working hard for every point. The Hornets are definitely saving their best ball for the latter half of the season. This caliber of playing by the Hornets would be championship quality. And both teams were definitely up for the challenge. The Longhorns were able to outscore the Hornets and keep them from getting into their game. Even with the defense of the Longhorns three of the Hornets team were able to score in...

  • Lady Hornets buzz the Lady Longhorns

    Jim Merryfield|Feb 15, 2024

    In a spirited competition at the Hornets Nest the Lady Hornets tipped off against the cross-border Kimball Lady Longhorns. This would be a non-conference game mainly for bragging rights. On a sad note, the Lady Hornets lost one of their starters, Kelsie Bymer to an injury. Looks like she may be out for the rest of the season. The Lady Hornets wasted no time setting the stage for their dominance in the game. Jessica Hoffman would be the first to score with a nice lay-up. Avery Gray got a nice put...