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New Police Chief sworn in for Pine Bluffs
Monday's town council meeting introduced attendees to Pine Bluffs new Chief of Police Chance Walkama. Walkama is originally from Upstate New York and has been in Pine since 2013. Walkama was...
Strong emotions brought out at Pine Bluffs High School with Rachel's Challenge visit
On April 20, 1999, Rachel Joy Scott became the first victim in the Columbine High School shooting. Rachel was known as a bright light, a shining example, and a genuinely nice person. People who knew...
Pine Bluffs Distillery introduces three new whiskeys at a grand debut
This weekend at the Pine Bluffs Distillery three new whiskeys made their debut. Chad and Theresa Brown were on hand along with the soulful sounds of Canadian duo Winnie Brave to introduce Pine to...
Road Closes coming to I-80, I-25
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Work to repair the Parsley Boulevard bridge over Interstate 80 will begin Monday, Sept. 16, and will result in traffic restrictions and lane closures during the project. Parsley Boulevard will be closed to northbound traffic...
When to plant a tree
Trees. Beautiful and highly coveted in Laramie County. Did you know that at one time, and not all that long ago, there were hardly any trees in Laramie County except for those on the bluffs in Pine...
Homecoming is upon us!
With homecoming just around the corner, students are getting revved up for a fun week of activities and games. September 16th through the 20th, Pine Bluffs High School will be full of excitement....
Honor Coin for a Veterans family
The idea of the challenge coin can possibly be dated back to ancient Rome. It is said that if a soldier performed well during battle he would be paid his daily wages plus one extra coin. Some...
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Since the American Revolution, people fighting to secure the freedom of the United States have at some points in time been held as prisoners of war (POWs). But it took more than 200 years for our...
An interview with 'Kansas'
Cheyenne Civic Center will get a chance to host legends this Sunday night when they bring in eight time gold record winning Kansas. The band debuted their first album in 1974 and haven't looked back...
Emotions and anger displayed at Burns Town Council meeting over ambulance and volunteers use of POVs
In an emotional and sometimes heated debate the Burns Town Council once again dealt with the topic of using personal vehicles to arrive at emergency calls. In last month's council meeting Mayor Jim...
Leo Urbanek new Pine Bluffs Senior Center board member
Good food, good company, and an election turn out that put the town hall to shame. With an overwhelming 47 votes, Leo Urbanek won a seat on the senior center board. A familiar face from the Lions...
Earth Science Week toolkits available to Wyoming classrooms
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) is once again offering toolkits to junior high school classrooms statewide in celebration of Earth Science Week Oct. 13–19. The American Geoscience Institute (AGI), which has held Earth Science Week every...
Secretary of State's Office celebrates Anniversary of Louisa Swain's Historice Vote
The Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (WCADVSA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the WCADVSA’s 10th Annual P.E.A.C.E. Awards. The 2019 P.E.A.C.E. Award recipients are: Outstanding Advocate – Jess Barnes,...
Journey into Hydroponics, Part 3 - Growing plants without soil
This week I took down my hydroponic system in the greenhouse. No, it wasn't because of disappointment or failure or anything like that. I've learned all I could from that particular system and I had...
Pine Bluffs Volleyball on the Rise
The Pine Bluffs volleyball team has been in season for 3 weeks. The girls had their first tournament 2 weeks ago in Douglas, and ended up being the champions of the tournament, they went 6-0. I had...
Veteran's History Project
Taking part in the Veteran's History Project (VHP) this weekend was more than just an interview for me. In 2017 there was an estimated 47,220 veterans living in the state of Wyoming, of those only...
High Plains Archeological Center - a hidden gem in Pine Bluffs
September is Wyoming Archeology Awareness Month, and as luck would have it Pine Bluffs is home to its very own archeology dig. Nestled up in the side of the bluffs the High Plains Archeological...
WYTOPP exam results in - tests scores on the rise
For those with school aged children, testing has been something that is an inevitable part of every school year. For those of us that are long done with school, memories of the all day long SAT testing still linger somewhere in the backs of our...
Water valves, railroad crossing and snow removal topics at Pine Bluffs Town Council
Tuesday’s town council meeting opened with a discussion of the water main break this past winter. While crews worked diligently to open and close valves to divert the water, there was still several hours that residents went without water. This...
Laramie County Library to host Local Author Day in partnership with Cheyenne Arts Celebration
CHEYENNE: On Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Laramie County Library will host the third-annual Local Author Day in the gallery of the library. Authors local to the region will be at the library throughout the day to promote their...
Journey to Hydroponics Part 2, Hydroponics Systems
After last week's article I think you may have gotten he impression that I'm sold on hydroponics. If so, you would be correct. But, the question that remains is, "what kind of hydroponic system will...
Pheasants Forever
The student chapter of the Texas Trail Ringnecks is encouraging students to join our chapter. Pheasants Forever is all about helping children and even adults gain information about hunting, conservati...
Patriot Day An American Day
What is a "Patriot"? According to the Oxford dictionary, a patriot is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. This does not require a uniform, but sometimes does....a policeman, a...
