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  • Weather Service issues 95 warnings July 20 - 30

    Zach Spadt|Aug 2, 2018

    Over a 10-day period, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne issued 95 total warnings. As a breakdown, that's 74 severe thunderstorm warnings, 14 tornado warnings and seven flash flood warnings. Compare that to a low of eight warnings issued in 2009, all severe. In 2016, the NWS Cheyenne office issued 71 warnings, all of which were severe over the same 10-day period of July 20 - 30. Of those, 59 were severe, 10 were tornado warnings and two were flash floods. The NWS Cheyenne office covers...

  • Western comedy 'Blazing Guns' featured in melodrama

    Aug 2, 2018

    A Pine Bluffs Trail Days tradition is back again this year. “Blazing Guns,” a western comedy, takes place inthe lobby of the Roaring Gulch Hotel, where the hero, Harry Heartstone is found in pursuit of villain, Snipe Vermin. Unusual is that the hero and villain are brothers. Performances of “Blazing Guns” will take place Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Historic Pine Bluffs High School. It features Jordan and Taylor Crouse, Bret and Kristina Steger, Sarah Coverdale, Laine Vasko, Amber Abrams, Matt Hockersmith and Joleen...

  • Taking flight

    Aug 2, 2018

  • Romsa Farms - Six generations on the farm

    Penny Merryfield|Aug 2, 2018

    Originally from Norway, the Romsa family first settled in Iowa. However, during the 1900's, when land was free to grab and farm, or ranch, the Romsa family made the trek to Albin, Wyoming and established the Romsa Farm in 1906. Six generations have now worked the farm. Starting with wheat as their crop, the Romsa Farm has extended out to corn, hay, as well as the wheat, but now also raise commercial angus cattle. Currently on the farm, are three generations working it. Howard and Mary Kay...

  • Texas Trail Museum elects new board at annual meeting

    Penny Merryfield|Aug 2, 2018

    Members of the Texas Trail Museum and their guests enjoyed a dinner of barbecue beef brisket, beans, salad and a beverage at the annual meeting which was catered by Rick and Estelle Wagner. After dinner, everyone headed through each room of the museum for a tour by curator, Mary Chowns. Many new items were out for display for everyone to see since the last annual meeting. The current directors before elections were Becky Martinez, Scott Zimmerman, Fran Purkey, Frank Smith, Sharon Shmidl, Jerry...

  • Clifford Jeffrey Wise A Veteran's Story

    Penny Merryfield|Aug 2, 2018

    Clifford Jeffrey "CJ" Wise was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1979, but spent all of his young years in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. The son of John and Diane Wise, CJ followed in his dad's boots and joined the United States Navy. CJ graduated from Pine Bluffs High School May of 1997 and upon graduation entered into the military. "It wasn't just that I was following in my dad's footsteps, but the Navy offered me the best option for being a diesel mechanic, which was what I wanted." said CJ. After basic...

  • Sandy Vetter and her dog "SE" take awards at United Doberman Club National Show

    Aug 2, 2018

    Sandy Vetter and her Doberman SE, recently returned from Sedalia, Missouri, after competing in the United Doberman Club National Show. Held at the beautiful and historic State Fair Complex, they were one of many teams competing in the Obedience Trials. There were three separate trials during the week long show. Team SE came away with three High In Trial awards. Their scores were 193, 192 ' and 194 . A perfect score is 200. It was a ''bucket list" goal for Vetter to be able to compete at a...

  • Mud volleyball is back

    Aug 2, 2018

    There will be fun and friendly competition for everyone at this year's Pine Bluffs Trail Days. Below is a summary of some of the activities for all ages. Trail Days Longhorn Stampede 5K run and walk/1mile walk WHEN: Saturday August 4, registration is at 6:30. The 5K run/walk follows at 7 a.m. and the 1-mile fun walk will take place at 7:05 a.m. WHERE: Pine Bluffs Community Center FEE: $25 AWARDS: First-place winners in each age division in the 5K will receive a $25 gift certificate to Foot of...

  • Youth rodeo returns to Pine Bluffs Trail Days

    Aug 2, 2018

    Though the registration deadline to enter the Texas Trail Days Youth Rodeo has passed, there’s no reason to not stop by and watch some classic events. This year’s rodeo looks to feature mutton bustin for children ages 5 and under. Mutton Bustin is like bull riding but for younger crowds. Children compete to see who can hang on to a bucking sheep. Kids ages 6-10 will have the chance to enter calf riding. It’s similar to mutton bustin but with calves. Junior events, (ages 13 and under) include steer riding, boys and girls goat tying,...

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