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  • Council approves dog bite ordinance, snow removal plans

    Zach Spadt|Sep 6, 2018

    Pine Bluffs town council members on Tuesday passed an ordinance that would make it illegal for pet owners' dogs to bite people. Currently, the town does not have an ordinance on the books regarding dog bites. The ordinance came about as town officials were exploring modifications to the town's bond schedule. Town Attorney Alex Davison said it was then that officials realized the town doesn't have an ordinance on the books. Ordinance 2018-03 must pass two further readings to be enacted into munic...

  • Primary results certified

    Sep 6, 2018

    The Wyoming State Canvassing Board certified the primary election results on Wednesday morning, August 29th – making what were previously unofficial results official. The State Canvassing Board examined the results of state-level races across Wyoming and certified 117 winning candidates to be placed on the 2018 General Election Ballot. The State Canvassing Board is comprised of: Governor Matt Mead; Secretary of State Edward Buchanan (chair); State Auditor Cynthia Cloud; and State Treasurer Mark Gordon. “The 2018 Election is only half-way ove...

  • Mariano G. Paniagua

    Sep 6, 2018

    Mariano G. Paniagua, 85, of Pine Bluffs, died on Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born on November 27, 1932. A memorial service is scheduled for September 11, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Pine Bluffs, Wyoming....

  • Equine Import requirements strongly emphasized by Wyoming Livestock Board

    Sep 6, 2018

    CHEYENNE: In response to a recent case of Equine Infectious Anemia in Colorado, the Wyoming Livestock Board is strongly reminding horse owners and dealers of the requirements to bring horses and other equids into the state. To come into Wyoming, all equine – including donkeys, horses, and mules – are required to have an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate) issued by an accredited veterinarian from the state of origin. These certificates are valid for 30 days. Additionally, a negative EIA test (commonly known as...

  • New Laramie County Public Works Director Announced

    Sep 6, 2018

    Laramie County, WY,: The Laramie County Commissioners are pleased to announce that David S. Bumann will be the new Laramie County Public Works Director. Mr. Bumann has been serving as Assistant Public Works Director since May 2017. David has a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and has worked in the field at both the State and Federal level of Government. The Commissioners are confident in the ability of Mr. Bumann to seamlessly transition into his new role. While the Commissioners regretfully accepted Rob Geringers’ resignation a...

  • 46 Recommended to practice law in Wyoming

    Sep 6, 2018

    CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Bar today announced that 46 people have been recommended for admission to practice law in Wyoming. PLEASE NOTE: The list below reflects those applicants who have satisfied ALL requirements for admission. The Wyoming Supreme Court and the Wyoming State Bar cannot release results until ALL requirements are met (i.e. MPRE scores received, Character & Fitness checks are complete). The Wyoming State Bar and the Wyoming Supreme Court would like to congratulate these future members of the Wyoming State Bar. The f...

  • Fall is upon us and so is Harvest Part 2

    Mike Heath Laramie County Master Gardners|Sep 6, 2018

    I don't know where the time went last week. When I get to writing about something that truly interests me, I lose track of the words. Planting is nice, but the harvest, even with all the work that it promises, is my favorite time of the year. Besides being work that I enjoy, I think it's the anticipation of the fresh vegetables and the future prospect of eating everything that I've canned or frozen. The best thing about growing your own vegetables, beside the sheer enjoyment, is knowing what...

  • Marti L. Mace A Veteran's Story

    Penny Merryfield|Sep 6, 2018

    Family history and the dream of a six year old girl to be a soldier in the military was Marti L. Mace's driving force to her enlistment in United States Army. "I wanted to follow in my dad, and grandfather's footsteps, but there wasn't a Marine recruiter in our town, so the Army is where I landed!" said Mace. Mace was born in February of 1961 in Ulysses, Kansas. She attended Johnson High School in Johnson, Kansas and received her GED in 1978. She immediately entered the military. Her grandfather...

  • Governor appoints new Justice to the Wyoming Supreme Court

    Sep 6, 2018

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Matt Mead has appointed Kari Jo Gray to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Gray replaces Justice E. James Burke who has served on the Court since 2005 and retires effective October 8, 2018. A native of Lusk and long-time Douglas resident, Gray has served as Governor Mead’s Chief of Staff since the Governor first took office in January 2011. Previously, in partnership with Frank D. Peasley, she was in private practice for twelve years in Douglas. Under Governor Geringer, she served as Director of the Wyoming Department of Fam...

  • Hornets blank Yuma

    Zach Spadt|Sep 6, 2018

    From pretty much the start of Pine Bluffs High School's first football game of the season Friday night, the wind was at their back. After receiving a Pine Bluffs kickoff, the Yuma (Colo) Indians quickly fumbled the ball and Pine Bluffs recovered. A few plays later, Donte Jacobsen quickly connected with Andrew Fornstrom in the Indians' end zone for a Pine Bluffs touchdown. Marvin Reza added a successful point after attempt to make the score 7-0 in Pine Bluffs' favor. The Indians appeared to threa...

  • Lady Hornets come up short against Yuma

    Zach Spadt|Sep 6, 2018

    It wasn't the home opener the Lady Hornets wanted Friday night here in Pine as they dropped three matches to the Yuma (Colo.) Indians. Pine Bluffs lost 22-25, 9-25 and 16-25 in three sets during their match Friday night. "Yuma is a great team and we gave them a game for the first one then played scared for the next two. We have to learn to compete. If you give 100 percent and lose, so be it. But when you play not to lose it doesnt work. It is a great lesson for us this early in the season,"...

  • Pine Bluffs-Burns runners find success in Gering, will compete closer to home Friday

    Zach Spadt|Sep 6, 2018

    Pine Bluffs-Burns cross country runners didn’t let the heat stop them from having a strong second meet of their season last Friday when they competed in Gering, Neb. “With six races and over 30 runners, we have a full day and lots of things to be happy about,” coach Ashley Rousseau said. Girls varsity For the first time, Gering race organizers separated participating schools into categories based on their size, though they all competed together. That benefited the Pine Bluffs-Gering varsity girls as they were able to run away with a first...

  • Hornets, Lady Hornets play at home Friday night

    Sep 6, 2018

    The Pine Bluffs High School football and volleyball teams both played their first games at home last Friday....

  • A Day at the Races - Julesburg Dragstrip

    Penny Merryfield|Sep 6, 2018

    Racers geared up and prepared to run the quarter track at the country's oldest dragstrip - Julesburg on Sunday, September 2 for the last points race of the season. Sunday's points race grew with more cars entered due to the Revelation Steel Labor Day Bracket Challenge. Racers from the tri-state area and as far away as Albuquerque, New Mexico competed at the track over Labor Day weekend. Track manager, Todd Barowsky stated, "This was a great success, and a Huge thank you to all of you that made...