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  • Locals participate in Special Olympics Convoy

    Karen Lipska|Sep 23, 2021

    The Wyoming Truck Convoy is a celebration of the trucking industry and its support of Special Olympics Wyoming athletes which occurred on Saturday September 18th in Cheyenne Wyoming. There were 51 trucks who participated in the event. This has been happening since 2005 throughout the U.S. and Canada. Each year is gets bigger. This benefits the Wyoming Special Olympics. It raises money for the sports, so families do not have to pay to participate. Wyoming Special Olympics is for youth that have...

  • Free Parenting Class in Pine Bluffs

    Karen Lipska|Sep 23, 2021

    The Pine Bluffs Police Dept. in conjunction with Crossroads Community Church, Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, the Town of Pine Bluffs and Life Choice will be offering a Free parenting class to be held on Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. These classes will start on October 4th and run through November 8th. This class does not matter if you are new parent or have youth in school, even grandparents may want to attend to help with parenting. Information is always good to have to help with raising or our youth in this day and age....

  • Safety is Key issue for Burns Town Council

    Karen Lipska|Sep 23, 2021

    Town safety is a major concern for Mayor James Clark. He has been wondering about hiring someone to be a town marshal. This is because the Sheriff's departments have not been in the area. He was thinking around 20 hours per week for the individual to work. Mayor Clark knows of some candidates that could possibly fill that role. The individual would not be full time, and they would not have benefits. Plus, they do have a vehicle for that person. This would help with dog issues and to generally help the community to feel safe. Mayor Clark has...

  • Letter to the Editor

    Jackie Fornstrom|Sep 23, 2021

    Dear Editor, I am writing to address the article published in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle regarding Kay Dersham’s recent resignation from Laramie County School District #2. One would assume that if Kay genuinely believed the COVID protocols and practices that she insisted upon for the children of LCSD #2, she would practice them at school and in her personal life. However, because Kay lives in our community, I can tell you she most certainly did not. We have unelected bureaucrats from Anthony Fauci down to the local health board, who have r...

  • VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest

    Sep 23, 2021

    CHEYENNE: Do you know a high school student that needs help paying for college? The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. The Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay....

  • Fall is upon us and so is harvest Part 2

    Mike Heath Laramie County Master Gardners|Sep 23, 2021

    Now that the harvest is finished it's time to do something with all of the delicious veggies. Or maybe, like me, you're still harvesting. I was out this morning picking crabapples. Normally I'm not able to harvest them because the wind blows them off the tree before they are ripe. This is only the second time in about 15 years that I've been able to get ripe fruit. I know some of you are saying, "Yuk!" but don't discount crabapples. Although nearly all crabapples are edible that doesn't that...

  • Mother of Exiles

    Staff Sgt L B Murphy|Sep 23, 2021

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The symbol of our country is a woman, a mother, who would sacrifice anything for the sake of her children. This is no accident. Through a stroke of good timing and determination, two Airmen from the 153d Airlift Wing in Cheyenne, Wyoming, made Lady Liberty proud on the night of Sept. 10, 2021. In an emergency delivery, a child was delivered by administrative specialists Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer N. Ballenger and Tech. Sgt. Shyloh A. Vallot, to a guest family from A...

  • Cookies at the rest area help fund Veteran Programs

    Penny Merryfield|Sep 23, 2021

    Throughout the summer months, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60 can be found out at the Pine Bluffs Rest Area, with cookies, water, and lemonade. They set up a couple of tables, and display their "goodies" which are available to anyone who stops by. "There is no charge, it is by donation only and all the funds raised go to help our veterans." stated Diane Wise, Auxiliary President. Wise further added it is a nice way to greet those travelers either entering our great state or exiting on...

  • Pine Bluffs Senior Center brings Dances back to the center

    Karen Lipska|Sep 23, 2021

    Classic country, Bluegrass, Americana and Gospel were the sounds emanating from the Pine Bluffs Senior Center Sunday afternoon Sept. 19, from 2 to 5 p. m. Folks gathered at the senior center to enjoy some good music supplied by Yellowstone Road who started off their musical repertoire with an instrumental titled "Panhandle Rages," one of their favorites. This was the first dance in three years at the PB Senior Center. People were more than happy to come on out and listen to some good music....

  • LCCC recognizes National Steel Day with welding competition

    Sep 23, 2021

    CHEYENNE, WYO. – In conjunction with national Steel Day, Laramie County Community College is partnering with Puma Steel and the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) to host the 3rd annual Steel Day welding competition Sept. 22- 24. High school students from four states will compete in a preliminary competition on the LCCC campus, Sept. 22-23. Fifteen welders will qualify for the Steel Day welding competition finals on Friday, Sept. 24. The qualifying rounds of the competition will be held in LCCC’s state-of-the-art welding lab, all...

  • Live music at the Knotty Pine Saloon

    Karen Lipska|Sep 23, 2021

    "The Randy Burghardt Band was live at the Knotty Pine Saloon" on the evening of September 3, 2021. Originally from South Dakota Burghardt started his love for music at a young age with piano lessons. Later he took up guitar and at the age of 12 started writing songs. He was involved in a music program through high school then started playing in bands at 15. In 2012 Burghardt moved to Cheyenne Wyoming to be more centralized. He was nominated for the 2016 Rocky Mountain Country Music Association...

  • Pine Bluffs Hornets smoke Saratoga Panthers

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 23, 2021

    The Pine Bluffs Hornets Varsity football team traveled to Saratoga to take on the Panthers in their third game of the season. If the Hornets are able to keep their play up they will be in line for the state championship game. They have already knocked off the number one team, Lusk and now they have beaten the fifth ranked team the Saratoga. The Hornets beat the Panthers 55-0. A sound victory and well coached and played game. Quarterback Stu Lerwick (#12) lead the team with a solid performance....

  • Lady Broncs Volleyball have victory and defeat

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 23, 2021

    The Burns Lady Broncs volleyball team played two matches last week. They went to Rawlins and then hosted the Torrington team here at home. In Rawlins the Lady Broncs beat the Outlaws in 3 straight games. The Lady Broncs beat the Outlaws 3-0. The first game was close and had to go into a sudden death match. Since you have to win by two points it took the Lady Broncs an extra point to win. They beat the Outlaws 26-24. The second game was close at 25 to 21. The third game was better for the Lady...

  • Burns Broncs edge passed Herders in close game

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 23, 2021

    Burns Broncs took on the Glenrock Herders last week. The team was looking to put another mark in the win column. The Broncs played hard and strong and beat the Herders 26-22. They started off strong and their first play from scrimmage Joel Morales had a 42 yard touchdown run. Later they had a 22 yard pass from quarterback Caden David to Cooper Lakin for another touchdown. Glenrock finally got on the board with a five yard touchdown run. The Broncs answered with a five yard touchdown run of...

  • Senior Night for the Burns Broncs

    Karen Lipska|Sep 23, 2021

    Parents and seniors lined up for their last year of football season in Burns on Friday September 17th. Eight Seniors on the football team will be graduating this year. It is always a bittersweet time for everyone. They introduced the players who gave advice to the undergraduates and messages to the parents/guardians. The first senior to take the field was Ozzy Flores. His parents are Yesenia and Jose Flores. Ozzy Flores' advice is to make memories, you are only in high school once. His message t...

  • Lady Hornets fall to the Herders

    James Merryfield|Sep 23, 2021

    The Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets volleyball team played the Glenrock Herders team in a conference match up. They were enthusiastic and energetic but were not able to overcome the Herders. They did take the match to the limit and played all five games but in the end they ended up losing 3 -2. The Hornets lost the first game 16-25. They came back in the second game and won 25-23. The third game would belong to the Herders as they beat the Hornets 19-25. But the Hornets would not let up and beat the He...

  • Coed Volleyball takes the court

    Karen Lipska|Sep 23, 2021

    "Bump and Spike" That's the name of the game when you're involved in Coed Volleyball for the fall season at the Pine Bluffs Community Center. Wednesday September 15th was the start of the season for five teams battling it out for the coveted title of Best Coed Volleyball Team in Southeastern Wyoming! Well, at least in Pine Bluffs. Each Wednesday until October 20th the teams of Ball Blockers, The Beauty Box, Ball Busters, I'd Hit That and Diggity will be hitting, spiking, digging, assisting and...

  • Burns/Pine fall to Laramie in Dual Meet

    Jim Merryfield|Sep 23, 2021

    The Pine Bluffs/Burns cross country track team traveled to Sinclair, Wy to compete in the Rawlins Cross Country Innovational 2021 meet. The team did well as the boys placed fifth and the girls placed fourth in the meet. Emma Gonzalez placed second in the 5000 meter run continuing her run for another All-State Award recognition. In the boys 5000 meter run Dylan Ashworth's time of 20:19.23 seconds was good for 28th place. Ethan Norris was close behind as he finished in 31st place with a time of...

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  • Governor activates Wyoming National Guard to provide Hospital Assistance

    Governor Gordon|Sep 23, 2021

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming’s hospitals have sought additional support to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge in hospitalized patients. There are approximately 200 people with COVID-19 in Wyoming hospitals today, which is near the peak number the state has seen during the pandemic. Governor Mark Gordon has activated guardsmen who have stepped forward to provide temporary assistance to hospitals throughout the state. Governor Gordon has called approximately 95 Soldiers and Airmen to State Active Duty orders, assigned to hospital loc...

  • COVID Terrorism

    Mike Heath|Sep 23, 2021

    Kathy Emmons, Executive Director of the City-County Health Department, sent a letter to Governor Gordon requesting authorization to implement a county-wide mask mandate. Her position is being strongly supported by County Commissioners Troy Thompson and Gunner Malm. Their actions should not surprise anyone. These three have worked tirelessly, since the beginning of the COVID dilemma, to suppress our freedoms and control our lives. On September 7th, the Commissioners voted 3-2 to give county employees $500 if they would get vaccinated. That’s Y...