Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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On Saturday, October 3rd, Pine Bluffs participated in the first virtual Wyoming Academic Challenge competition. When the dust settled, they were victorious. The team not only brought home first place, but also each team member received a 1-year scholarship from Western Wyoming Community College. "The technology element is new for us, but the kids responded to this new challenge well and brought their A-game," said Kestner, the PBHS WAC coach. Without buzzers in this new format, questions...
The Pine Bluffs Senior Center's Annual Meeting, Board Election, and Member Appreciation Lunch was held September 30th, 2020. With 75 members in attendance, a roast beef dinner was served by the Board of Directors. Homemade pies were also made by the Board of Directors. two positions were open for election on the Board, Dema Gilbert and Janyce Harms were elected to serve three year terms. With over 30 members in attendance the annual meeting started at 12:00pm. Annual Income and expenditures,...
As you may be aware, many of Wyoming's first responders are volunteer, yet maintain the same level of professional licensure as anywhere in the nation. The more rural the area, the greater the need for the medic next door, and we are proud to answer the call for help. Normally we have classes and trauma conferences to keep pace with the demands of the job and required continuing education. This year has been a bit different, so we are doing what our state does best, building our own...
Sadie's opened their doors for a soft opening on Wednesday, September 30 to a group of customers who had long waited to come and dine at the cafe built by Jack Hockersmith and family. The following day was a regular opening, and though the morning was not as busy as the lunch time, it gave the staff time to adjust to new equipment. Veronica, Robyn and Shayna were eager and dealt with the abundance of customers entering. Ronnie, Korbyn and Belle were ready to prepare the food. Local baker, Kelly...
Happy Anniversary! It is with deep gratitude that I wish Wyoming Hunger Initiative an official "happy anniversary" today! When I launched my Initiative last October, I had a very specific goal in mind: to do whatever I could to support anti-hunger nonprofit organizations working tirelessly throughout the state. While this goal hasn't changed, the scope of Wyoming Hunger Initiative has grown in ways no one could have imagined in October 2019. I've often joked with my team in the past year that it feels like we've been building a car as it...
WOW! How about that smoke Saturday morning? I went out to the shop not long after daylight and it was pretty clear when I went out. I spent the morning getting my garlic ready to plant and it was 1 p.m. when I stepped back outside. Needless to say, I was shocked at what I found. All I can say is, "Otherwordly". I don't know what else to call it. The world was yellow, smoke was hugging the ground, and it looked like it was almost night time. I've been in worse, but that was a lifetime ago. A...
CHEYENNE:The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging Wyoming families to make plans for fall celebrations this year that accommodate COVID-19 concerns while also offering fun and meaningful activities. “Many of us look forward each year to the fun of Halloween, as well as to Día de los Muertos activities,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH. “While some adjustments are needed to help keep people safe this year due to the pandemic, there are still options available for enjoying these holida...
Life started out in Laramie, WY where Michael Hobbs was born to Michael Glenn Hobbs and Sylvia Karen Hobbs. During his childhood he would move to Alliance, Nebraska. Hobbs would graduate from Alliance High School in 1999. His heart is still true to his "Bulldogs" of Alliance. "My grandfather was in the United States Air Force, and while I had this dream of going in the military and becoming a United States Marine, it just wasn't in the cards." Hobbs stated. "I loved to hear the stories from my g...
Members of the Pine Bluffs High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter holds their Fall Leadership Conference with the assistance of High West Energy. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions this event which is normally held in Casper and is a statewide event could not be openly held as normal. Mary Jacobsen from Pine Bluffs High School advisor for FBLA worked with High West Energy's Jim East, Marketing Director to obtain a meeting room to hold this event. While this conference is...
CHEYENNE ------ It seems like we just recently made our decisions about health insurance and now it’s time to do it again. Now is the time for all Wyoming consumers to evaluate their health insurance choices for plan year 2021. The Wyoming Insurance Department advises ALL consumers to be aware of the Open Enrollment periods for both Medicare and the ACA Marketplace. If you get your health insurance through an employer, check with your human resources representative about open enrollment dates for that particular employer insurance group. M...
Pine Bluffs vs Lusk Saturday Oct 3rd, and for the month of October the volleyball girls are wearing pink to represent breast cancer month. The Varsity team started out touch and go but at the end Emily Haas finished the first game with her serving. Second game was again touch and go at the beginning. But at the end having an eight point lead finishing with Savannah Eggli serving won the second game. Third game the girls came on strong winning that game also. All teams of the Pine Bluffs...
Shoshoni is a good football team. They are big upfront and have speed in the backfield. We have to play error free football to be successful this week. They run a lot of different concepts on offense, so we’ll have to be locked in and ready to play. 50 offensive plays for 207yds Rushing--OUCH! #12 Stu Lerwick 13 carries for 16 yards #11 Andrew Loay 2 for 6 #19 Isiah Schultz 11 for 14 #15 Dalton Schafer 1 for 4 Total 30 carries for 40 yards Passing #12 Stu Lerwick 11/20 for 167 yards 2TD's 1 INT Receiving #7 Marvin Reza 3 for 81 yds 1 TD #32 B...
On October 2nd the Wheatland football team visited the Burns Broncs for a Friday game. The Wheatland team was just too much for the Bronc’s as they played their way to a 53 to 0 victory over the hard playing Broncs. The Bronc’s ran the ball 33 times for a total of 54 yards. They did not have any better success in the air as they passed the ball 11 time completing 4 for a total of 34. The Wheatland defense was just to strong for the Burns offence. Wheatland had better success running the ball than the Broncs with 20 attempts and 108 total run...
Today we were in the first “heat” at Wheatland. Due to Covid-19 protocols, Wheatland hosted two separate meets and even is running Junior High tomorrow too to decrease the number of people at the park. Holy moly what a beautiful race--everyone rocked it today!!! There were two races today and they were merge results and send official results this evening. So these are unofficial times taken by our amazing manager Kassie Madden! JV Girls started the day--many of them are young freshman and they are rounding out their season, but they were on FIR...
Thursday night was an exciting night for soccer. Kids learn skills to use in everyday life. Skills like respect, sportsmanship, working as a team along with the basics of soccer. These players enjoy what they have learned. Mainly putting smiles on everyone's faces from parents, grandparents,coaches, others, and themselves. If you have not been to game try one. It with put a smile on your heart....
We call them Little Football players but they have the biggest heart. On Saturday Oct 3rd their was football game in Burns Wy. Theses football players took their new skills to a game. At this level they learn so much. The basic of tackle so no-one will get hurt. To hanging to the ball right so less fumbles and more touchdowns. Along with working as a team and sportsmanship. These players, like every sport putting a smile on each person...
