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  • Bushnell seeks helping hand

    Allie Hurley|Oct 9, 2014

    The Bushnell community is asking for contributions to help upgrade road signs. After the last Village Board Meeting in Bushnell, Norma Szobody, the secretary for the Community Center Board, volunteered to launch a fundraising project to raise money to replace the village's stop signs. Szobody said federal laws requires all villages and cities to have highly reflective signs to enable emergency vehicles to find addresses. This will put Bushnell in compliance with the traffic and street signs....

  • Wyoming rush hour

    Bill Sniffin|Oct 9, 2014

    For years, the giant billboard showing cars working their way down a street through a Wyoming cattle drive was stationed on the busiest highway in New York City. It was figured that this image was seen by millions of frustrated and stranded city-dwellers stuck in stalled traffic. Caption on the billboard read: “Rush Hour in Wyoming.” I was on the travel commission back in the 1990s when our brilliant director Gene Bryan came up with that idea. That image, which was snapped by the late Lan...

  • Fall Wildland Fire Prevention

    Oct 9, 2014

    Due to a wet spring and summer, some grassy areas are dry and flammable; and could go up in flames with one careless spark. Remember, during dry conditions, one less spark means one less wildfire. Here are some suggestions to help prevent unwanted wildland fires: For Campers, Hunters and Drivers: • If you do not need a fire do not build one. • Use established camp fire rings when available. • Make sure campfires are away from overhanging branches, steep slopes and leaves. • Keep water and a shovel near the campfire. • Douse campfire with wate...

  • Sheriff's department warns of scam

    Oct 9, 2014

    The Laramie County Sheriff's Department has been made aware of a scam by an individual posing as a lieutenant from the Laramie County Sheriff's Department and using a cloned “307” number. The Sheriff's Office received a report from a citizen who had been left a voicemail from an individual identifying himself as a Lieutenant from the LCSD. He stated that an arrest warrant had been issued for that individual, and then for them to call 307-460-1123 for additional instructions. The Sheriff's Office is advising anyone who may receive a call similar...

  • Joe "Martin" Ornelas

    Oct 9, 2014

    Joe "Martin" Ornelas, 88, of Pine Bluffs, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Pine Bluffs. He was born Aug. 15, 1926, in Worland, Wyo., and had lived in Pine Bluffs all of his life. Martin was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, and playing cards – maybe cheating just a little. In his younger years, he was an avid dancer. He enjoyed all sports and was a big Raiders fan. Martin is survived by his wife, Mary Ornelas; two sons, M...

  • Community Calender

    Oct 9, 2014

    Items for possible inclusion in the weekly community calendar should be typewritten or legibly printed. All submissions should include the name and daytime telephone number of the person submitting the information in case questions arise. Items which may be included in the calendar are church events, club meetings, and school events. If your club will not be meeting or has a change, please contact us so we can update the calendar with the correct information as soon as possible. Items should be received on Monday at 5 p.m., one week prior to th... Full story

  • Area listeners receive fun, free therapy

    Allie Hurley|Oct 9, 2014

    A relationship therapist now provides Laramie County listeners a candid, informative and fun forum to talk about love, relationships and how to maximize their lives with her radio show. "There's nothing off limits, and I've been having a lot of fun," said Laura Berman, Ph.D. "Uncovered with Dr. Laura Berman" can be heard on a local radio station, weekdays from 9 p.m. to midnight. The show includes top hit music along with call-in questions for life and love advice from Berman. The show started...

  • Lady Broncs split weekend games

    Allie Hurley|Oct 9, 2014

    Burns High varsity volleyball team split its two matches last week. The Lady Broncs won on the road against Kimball last Thursday in a sweep. The Lady Broncs won the first set, 25-14. The Lady Longhorns tried to take over the second set, but Burns prevailed, 25-22. The Lady Broncs closed out the match with a close win in the third set, 26-24. "We played outstanding against Kimball and fought back in the third set," said Burns volleyball coach Christina Patterson. Burns had 12 aces in the win. Al...

  • Burns drops shootout to Glenrock

    Allie Hurley|Oct 9, 2014

    The Burns High varsity football team lost a shootout, 38-26, to Glenrock on Friday night at South High School in Cheyenne. The Broncos rallied for a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to prevent them from falling to 1-4 this season. Glenrock struck twice in the first quarter. Herder quarterback Dillon Farley completed a 16-yard TD pass, and Alex Arnold added a two-point conversion run. The Herder's Tanner Bopp added a 1-yard scoring run and Dillon Rowe added the two-point PAT run to give Glenrock a 16-0 advantage after the...

  • Pawnee over Genoa-Hugo/Karval

    Submitted|Oct 9, 2014

    Bryce Schnug scored three touchdowns and teammate Luke Duggan racked up 225 yards rushing and a score to help Pawnee to a 52-31 victory on the road last Friday against Genoa-Hug/Karval. The Coyotes got off to a slow start and trailed 18-6 after the opening quarter, but its offense kicked into gear in the middle quarters to open things up. Pawnee put 22 points on the scoreboard in the second quarter and 18 more in the third. “We didn’t show up for about a quarter and a half,” said Pawnee coach Doug Miller said. “They went up 25-6 on us, but the...

  • Pine Bluffs volleyball team wins a pair

    Allie Hurley|Oct 9, 2014

    By Allie Hurley [email protected] The Pine Bluffs High varsity volleyball team had a perfect 2-0 week, sweeping both Lusk and Saratoga. The Lady Hornets downed Lusk last Friday, 25-16, 25-10, 25-7. Brooke Darden had two aces, 24 assist and 11 digs in the match for Pine Bluffs, while teammate Jaden Ragsdale recorded 12 kills and eight digs. Additionally, Jesi Zitek had three aces and seven digs, Marina Howard had six kills and two blocks, Melissa Fornstrom had three aces, four kills...

  • Governor Mead is Disappointed Wyoming's Wolf Management Case is Remanded Back to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

    Oct 9, 2014

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Judge Amy Berman Jackson remanded gray wolf management in Wyoming to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). “I am disappointed in Judge Berman Jackson’s ruling. Wyoming has been successful in its management of gray wolves. There were more wolves in Wyoming at the end of 2013 than in 2012. Wyoming has managed wolves well above the minimum and buffer population numbers,” Governor Mead said. “Overturning the USFW delisting decision on a technicality highlights Wyoming’s concerns with the Endangered Species Act”. The g...

  • Visit Cheyenne Unveils New Outdoor Adventure Campaign

    Oct 9, 2014

    Visit Cheyenne has unveiled a new promotional push to highlight the recreational opportunities west of Cheyenne in Curt Gowdy State Park and Medicine Bow National Forest. These activities include hiking, mountain biking, camping, bouldering, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more. The campaign includes a new brochure entitled Cheyenne Adventure Within Reach, a new website, CheyenneOutdoors.org, and a new public relations effort about the area. “We have great recreational amenities within 30 minutes of Cheyenne, and we’re trying to ensure t...

  • Sail your taste buds to a new world

    Oct 9, 2014

    Sometimes we are gently nudged into trying new dishes. We go to a potluck or football party and put a scoop of unfamiliar on our plate. Sometimes, we are pushed out to a sea of tastes our little buds find too foreign to try again. Columbus Day is Monday. It’s a good time to pack our buds and try some new flavors and dishes. The success of dishes is in good part to how it looks and how easy it is for the preparer. However, much of a dishes chances to be used again is due to its flavor. Columbus came from a land with many spices, seasoning and w...

  • Banner Co. News

    Barb Cross|Oct 9, 2014

    Happy Fall,ya’ll! Wow, what a beautiful time of year. We still have green leaves and grass, plus fall colors and great weather. I just love it. Hope it is good for you too. I have to tell you, those Gulick girls are at it again. They recently got together to celebrate Maxine Lannings’ 95th birthday at her home. Sisters attending were Glenna Streeks, Janett Connour, and Janice Snyder; others were Harold Conour, Roy & Kay Edmunds, Kelly, Jennie & Richard Haefele, Tom, Kristen & Kaylie Trump, Sha...

  • Albin News

    Charlene Smith|Oct 9, 2014

    The Wyoming wind has returned. Now, don’t get too upset. It does have its purpose, like everything in life. Think of the time we would spend shaking all the trees to make the leaves fall without it. Or gathering all those tumbleweeds in our bushes and fences all on our own would be a time consuming chore without our faithful wind. What a nice start to fall we have had, though. The dusting of snow and cooler temperatures for a few days weren’t that terrible. This week was filled with more nic...

  • Hereford News

    Carolyn Ragsdale|Oct 9, 2014

    For the special this week Karel Smock read, “The Aftermath of Daylight Savings Time.” The topic for the day was Communion and after burning their burdens, the congregation partook of Holy Communion. Pastor Opdycke taught on Prayer from the scripture in Luke 18:1-8. In this scripture, a judge who cared only about himself dealswith a widow woman who seeks justice. The judge finally gave the woman justice so she would stop bothering him. God cares about his people. God is loving, merciful, com...

  • Looking Back

    Oct 9, 2014

    1 years ago October 9, 1914 Warren Richardson, candidate for county commissioner, has lived in Wyoming for more than 30 years; hence, is thoroughly familiar with the needs of the county and is able to render efficient service in the important position he seeks. He is a strong advocate of good roads and if elected, he pledges himself to a thorough and systematic improvement of all roads of the county, consistent with reasonable economy. His motto is, “Good roads for less money. Economy and efficiency. It is not what you spend, but how you s...

  • No till notes: 'Menoken Farms'

    Mark Watson|Oct 9, 2014

    The Menoken Farm is located outside Bismarck, N.D. This is a farm owned and operated by the Burleigh County Soil Conservation District. The Menoken Farm is a 150-acre educational farm dedicated to restoring the health of the soils on the farm. The Menoken Farm is a farm every producer involved in production agriculture should visit. The Burleigh County Soil Conservation District team is moving this farm toward sustainability by eliminating fungicides, insecticides, GMOs and commercial...

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