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  • Burns swears in new Mayor and Councilmember

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    The big event of the night was the swearing in of the mayor and the new council member. Town Lawyer Greg Hacker, swore in Joseph Nicholson as mayor. Mayor Nicholson thanked all the people that came to interview for the council position. The council said it was tough to choose one person. Mayor Nicholson announced that Jenna Nussbuam is the new council member. He then swore her into the position. At the end of the evening Mayor Nicholson gave assignments to all the council members. Council member...

  • Short Meeting for Town Council

    Jim Merryfield|Mar 14, 2024

    The town of Pine Bluffs city council met on Monday evening. The council members approved the Alcohol request for the Community Center and the Building Permit for the high school for the gymnasium addition. After a short discussion on some of the lots on the north side development plans, the council voted to approve the final plat for the development. A “plat” is the final plans and diagrams that will be submitted to the county for the development. The council voted unanimously to approve the plat. Councilwoman Alli Leitza passed along...

  • Straight from the "oven" in Carpenter

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    The smell fresh bread is one of the most enticing smells. It makes the stomach growl and the mouth water just knowing how incredibly good it will taste. That is what Samira Tennyson's bread is to all that have tried it. Tennyson is originally from Switzerland. She came to the United States because of her boyfriend. They met online and hit it off great. Tennyson and her boyfriend moved to Cheyenne a year ago, they then moved to Carpenter in November. She said, "The community is great and I love...

  • More funds raised for Pine Bluffs Police Department Drug Dog

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    Knowing that there is an extra officer on duty always makes people feel a little bit safer. That is what the Pine Bluffs police department is trying to do for Pine Bluffs. However, this extra and new officer has four legs and has special training in sniffing out what is bad. Sergeant Rodney Kemp of the Pine Bluffs Police Department is working on raising money for a canine for the department. He has raised about $5,000 dollars for the new program. On March 12th, Sergeant Kemp received a $100...

  • Burns and Pine Bluffs Student of the Quarter

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    Each quarter, a student in Laramie County School District #2 is chosen on their great grades and activities. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club and Burns Lions Club have the honor of featuring the students. The Burns Lions Club had the privilege to host the Students of the quarter at their monthly meeting. The families and students joined the club for dinner before the meeting. These students have exceptional grades that have gotten the teachers and counselors attention. The Burns High School Student...

  • Prairie Doc Perspective Week of March 10, 2024

    Elizabeth A Milton LPCC LPC MH MS|Mar 14, 2024

    Transitioning to become a parent can be one of the most pivotal changes in a person's life. Rarely are the hard moments of this change talked about enough. For example, did you know 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men suffer from postpartum depression? Parents of any culture, race, age, or income level can be affected. We commonly hear and get confused about postpartum depression being the "baby blues". This is a common misconception. The baby blues are very common and happen to 80% of women in...

  • Albin Farmer Wins First Place in 2023 National Corn Yield Contest

    Mar 14, 2024

    St. Louis, March 6, 2024: Albin farmer Lee Peterson earned a first-place state award in the 2023 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest with a yield of 128.47 bushels per acre. Peterson won with DEKALB® DKC43-75RIB brand blend in the Strip-Till, Minimum-Till, Mulch-Till, Ridge-Till Non-Irrigated Class and is one of the top corn growers in the nation. "We congratulate Lee on this outstanding achievement," said Jamie Horton, DEKALB Brand Manager. "In today's...

  • Paighton Romsa takes Regional Creed Contest

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    The Creed in Future Farmers of America is the one of the first important articles that the FFA members memorize when they start in the FFA organization. The Pine Bluffs FFA Chapter has been working hard for the members to participate in the contest. Advisor Sally Wheeler is so proud of how her members have been successful in all of their activities. The Creed contest had started local with nine members participating. Only two of the students were able to move on to the district contest. Both of...

  • Accomplished Handbell Ringer performs in Pine Bluffs

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    The sound of ting and ring with notes of music rang through the Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church. A listener said, " Instruments can sing a song in their own way." Handbells were started as simple as shells which which were struck with a stick of wood. The metal bell was traced back to 300 BC. It has been found that priest's had bells sewn on to their garments. The credit for the development of the modern handbell is accorded to brothers Robert and William Cor in Aldbourne Wiltshire,...

  • Bushnell Fire Department holds Annual Chili Supper

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    The heat of the hot soup and chili was scorching on how awesome the smells were at the Bushnell Fire Department Hall. It was great night on March 9th with the Bushnell Fire Department Annual Chili Supper. They have had this Annual Chili Supper for over 50 years. The fact is, the firefighters do not remember the exact date they started the event, but remember their fathers hosting the supper. The firefighters and ladies had made four different soups. There was a mild chili, hot chili, oyster...

  • Why on-Scene Responding Requires Teamwork

    Mar 14, 2024

    When you see black smoke filling the sky nearby, there are emergency services being called to the scene. Recently Laramie County had several such emergencies requiring multiple fire departments in Laramie County. The extreme danger of these fires summoned many 911 calls to assist Cheyenne which included several military fire rescue; Colorado fire rescue agencies; US Forestry personnel and equipment and approved public agencies to provide their services to help fight these fires. The Happy Jack...

  • Burns has three to place at State Math

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    One plus one equals two is the basics of math when a kid first starts school. But in Junior high and High school the students go into the formulas, pairs of numbers, letters, and equations. That was what about 410 students did at the regional State Math contest held in Cheyenne at the Story gym on Wednesday February 28th. All the students were from the Laramie County area. There were five tests for the students to participate in. The first four of the tests are twenty minutes of individual...

  • Wyoming CLASS back on agenda for Pine Bluffs Town Council

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    The vote of Wyoming CLASS was on the agenda at the Pine Bluffs Town Council meeting on Wednesday February 28th. The consent agenda had the normal approval of meeting minutes and claims. It had an invoice of the General engineering & Electric Infrastructure project which was a total of $ 24,958.12. That would include the hydraulic modeling at $5,667.50, construction improvement plan at $1215.25, GIS migration at $5,402.00, and electric infrastructure upgrades at $12,673.37. The last item on the consent agenda was one building permit for 1289 N...

  • Ribbon cutting ceremony marks opening of new Kimball hospital

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    For years the Kimball hospital has been the place to go when someone has been injured or sick in Kimball, NE., and the surrounding communities. But time takes it's toll on buildings and sometimes it is better to start from the ground up than just repair. On February 26, 2024 the new hospital was opened that was well needed in Kimball. There were over 200 people that attended the open house. Kerry Ferguson, Director of Community Relations and Foundation of Kimball Health Services said, "We were...

  • Wyoming Energy Authority Announces State Energy Program Grants

    Mar 7, 2024

     CHEYENNE, WY, March 4, 2024 – The Wyoming Energy Authority’s State Energy Program announced today the opening of its annual grant program for energy audits and retrofits for K-12 Schools and Local Governments. In the 2024 grant cycle, the State Energy Program will provide grants to K-12 schools for lighting retrofits, local governments for energy efficiency retrofits, and small businesses for energy audits and retrofits. Applications are open from March 1 to May 31, 2024. The grants available are up to $50,000 and have different...

  • Tax Takeaways from the 2024 Budget Session with Senator Tara Nethercott and Representative Dan Zwonitzer

    Mar 7, 2024

    CHEYENNE, Wyo — On Wednesday, March 27th, the grassroots initiative Wyoming Tax Facts and the Equality State Policy Center will co-host a Tax Facts: Lunch & Learn webinar reviewing the tax implications of the 2024 Budget Session with Senator Tara Nethercott and Representative Dan Zwonitzer. This session is the fourth installment of the Tax Facts: Lunch & Learn series and builds on the knowledge gained in preceding webinars. In the previous session, Former Governor Dave Freudenthal and Senator Cale Case described how our current tax structure...

  • Farm, Ranch, Business

    Hudson Hill Writer UW Extension|Mar 7, 2024

    Dayton, Wyo.—March 1, 2024—The University of Wyoming Extension is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Wyoming Ranch Camp, to be held at the Padlock Ranch Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14. Open to applicants ages 18 and older, Ranch Camp combines hands-on learning opportunities with team problem-solving and practical lessons in ranching economics, diversification, soil and range science, livestock genetics and more. Workshops and activities are led by UW Extension...

  • Farm, Ranch, Business

    Amber Armajo Writer UW Extension|Mar 7, 2024

    Worland, Wyo.-Feb. 28, 2024-High school and middle school students are encouraged to hop online Tuesday, March 19, for an interactive virtual career night organized by the University of Wyoming Extension. Hosted on Zoom, the annual event offers an opportunity for young people to interact with professionals in fields ranging from agriculture, firefighting and wildlife management to video production, tourism and exercise physiology. Participants will also receive information on postsecondary...

  • Spelling Bee Champ

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    Being able to spell a word is a skill pretty much everyone has. D-o-g, C-a-t, we've all been there, some of us many, many years ago. Our memory stores so much in our brains that spelling is just a natural occurrence. However, some have an incredible knack for spelling. But to spell the word without looking it up in the dictionary is awesome. The Laramie Country Spelling Bee was held at the Laramie County School District #1Administration Building 's Auditorium. This event brought all the schools...

  • Art Submissions sought for Zonta Club of Cheyenne Ninth Annual Art Contest

    Mar 7, 2024

    CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Zonta Club of Cheyenne is seeking entries from artists of all ages and style and experience for its 9th Annual Art Contest. This year’s theme is Art Against Abuse. Artists are asked to convey their unique vision of how to promote positive change given the multifaceted impact of domestic violence and human trafficking on victims, their families, and our community. Art in any medium (except performance art) is welcome including drawings, paintings, prints, textile, photography, poetry, and sculpture. Submissions must be dr...

  • Jasmine Lloyd A Veteran Story

    Penny Merryfield|Mar 7, 2024

    Jasmine Lloyd came into this world to Richard and Tina Lloyd in December of 2000 in the town of Mount Vernon, Washington. She would stay in Washington until after her high school graduation in 2019 from Sedro-Woolley High School. Upon graduation, Lloyd decided she would enter the military, as it was way too expensive for college at that time. "Besides," she stated,  "I wasn't the best student at that time." Loyd knew with all the military influence in her life it was the right decision for her...

  • News and updates for the Burns Community Center

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    Coffee and tea with some great time visiting is at the Burns Community Center. The place has been steady since they have opened on February 5th. The center has had no less than ten people or more a day, of course it all depends on the activities and weather of the day. They have received a great response to the place. Katie Ryan and her volunteers have even received a congratulations from Senator John Barrasso in the mail for opening the community center back up. There have been about 316...

  • Protecting the "Axe"

    Warren Wittstruck|Mar 7, 2024

    It's teamwork that protects the axe The Axe is one of the most ancient tools known to mankind. From its inception during the Stone Age (c. 2000 BCE), the stone head axe was made of sharpened flint. First used to cut down trees for firewood, to kill and butcher animals for food, and to defend against predatory animals or the enemy of a village. In the Bronze Age (c. 3200-600 BCE), the axe head was made of bronze, an alloy of copper, tin, arsenic, and other metals. Its function was the same as...

  • District 5 Rob Cleveland Recipients

    Warren Wittstruck|Feb 29, 2024

    This is a true story about the Rob Cleveland Award. Rob Cleveland led by example with honesty, courage, honor and dignity to support those around him. His service to public safety in Laramie County and surrounding communities set an example of true leadership for all first responders. The recipient of this award has gone above and beyond to show their support and coordination to the Laramie County Fire Chiefs Association. The commitment to service over the last year has shown exemplary...

  • Joseph Nicholson voted to be Mayor Pro Tem for Burns

    Karen Lipska|Feb 29, 2024

    Working on Main Street and a new business was on the agenda at the Burns Town Council meeting on February 26th. One of the first items was to find out the council never voted on Joseph Nicholson to be mayor pro tem when Mayor Jim Clark was on the council. Clark just appointed him. Because of this not being voted on by the council, the council made it official by voting Nicholson to be mayor at the meeting. All approved. There were three building permits to approved by the council. The first one was 224 E Fourth Street with a pole barn 30 feet...

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