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CHEYENNE, WYO – First Lady Jennie Gordon's Wyoming Hunger Initiative in partnership with the John P. Ellbogen Foundation allocated $85,000 in March to anti-hunger nonprofit organizations in each of Wyoming's 23 counties to help with the rising cost of food as the need increases and the availability of resources decreases. While grassroots efforts are underway in every Wyoming county dedicated to reducing hunger and combating food insecurity, demand on resources statewide has exponentially i...
When you drive across this state, what you see is unlike almost any other place in this country. I've spent time touring agricultural operations around the world and there are very few places, if any, like the state of Wyoming. The open spaces, the dedication of our producers, and the communities they help sustain feel different than almost any you'll come across anywhere. As you drive, you'll see cattle spread across the range and long periods of uninterrupted views of the land. That's just...
The word art brings up questions to be curious about. True Troupe had put a play on at the Little theatre in the Pine Bluffs Historic High School on Saturday March 23rd. True Troupe is from Cheyenne, they put on different plays throughout the year. ART was the name of the play. It originally came from Paris in 1994. It is a comedy about three friends with some drama. A person in this region would question modern art at any point. A lot of people in Wyoming are used to western art vs modern. This...
In the heart of Wyoming, amidst the rolling plains and rugged landscapes, a young leader is emerging from the ranks of the Pine Bluffs FFA chapter. Spencer Rabou, a familiar face in the Albin community, has set his sights on the Wyoming FFA State Office in the upcoming 2024 elections. Since his seventh-grade year, Rabou has been an active member of the Pine Bluffs FFA, immersing himself in the organization's ethos of leadership, agriculture, and community service. Raised in a family deeply...
Practice makes perfect as the old saying goes, however, in this case it is true for two of the members of the Burns Future Farmers of America. Rylie West and Hadyen Hubbard won the Regional speech contest in Laramie, Wyoming. They each had separate contests they were in. West was in the Creed speech contest. This is his third win this year for the Creed. The Creed is five paragraphs that describe the strong beliefs and values about agriculture. It has the belief that inspire past, present, and...
Grace Fain Steenbergen, 2022 Burns High School alumni is in the news again. Steenbergen has completed one of the hardest half marathons in Texas. Steenbergen competed in the Bearathon sponsored by the Baylor University Student Foundation. She completed the half marathon in 2:09.35. She placed 109th of 629 female participants and 99th of 408 females in the 15-24 age category. Overall, she was 479th out of 1205 runners that participated in the event. Steenbergen was selected to join Senator John...
Powell, WY - The Burns FFA Livestock Team showcased their prowess at the recent judging contests held in Powell and Casper, Wyoming. In the Powell competition, the team secured an impressive 2nd place finish, demonstrating their dedication and skill in livestock evaluation. Leading the charge was Blair Sanchez, whose exceptional performance earned her a 4th place overall finish. Sanchez's proficiency was evident as she clinched 2nd place in reasons, 2nd in swine, and 4th in sheep categories,...
A challenge was thrown out to the Pine Bluffs Future Farmers of America and Burns Future Farmers of America chapters. They were asked to design a cover for the special FFA section for the Pine Bluffs Post. The Pine Bluffs Post loves to feature the two FFA chapters of Laramie County School District #2 in a special section. Last year was the first time the challenge was put out to the the two FFA chapters to design the front cover. It was fun and interesting to see the members get creative with de...
The Laramie County Clerk’s office is holding its first-ever voter registration pop-up event on Sun., Mar. 24, at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. The event takes place in the Cottonwood Room, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Staff from the Clerk’s office will be on hand to register new voters, update registrations for those who have moved, those who want to update their party affiliation, request absentee ballots, or have questions about the coming elections. The requirements for registration are: U.S. citizen, resident of Laramie Cou...
The time has begun again for an amazing fundraiser that never goes out of style. Bar Bucks, the fundraiser that helps so many at a stressful time of the year. Christmas, although joyful and festive can also be stressful. Bar Bucks is a program for the bars in Laramie County to help raise money for the Christmas basket program. This program is to make sure that families in Laramie County have food for Christmas holiday. This program has been going for at least 23 years. In the past, the Lions...
Discharge of all fireworks and outdoor fires are prohibited in unimproved areas. All campfires are prohibited. Trash or refuse fires between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., inside containers provided with spark arresters and located within a cleared radius of a minimum of 15 feet of burnable materials. RESOLUTION# 240JOS-24 "RESOLUTION IMPOSING STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS FOR LARAMIE COUNTY AS A RESULT OF EXTREME FIRE DANGER" WHEREAS, pursuant to W.S. § 35-9-301 through 35-9-304 the Laramie County Board of County Commissioners has the power to...
I start this update by again thanking the Pine Bluffs Post for the opportunity to inform citizens on recent developments occurring in our town. In January, the Town Council adopted revisions to the Charter Ordinance with regard to the election schedule. The filing period for candidates seeking municipal office is May 16-31. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 20th, with the general election to be held on Tuesday, November 5th. For each open position, the two candidates receiving the most votes in the primary election will...
The updates on the Mobile home/ RV park and an upcoming fundraiser was discussed during the Albin Town Council meeting on March 14th. The new business of the night was the elected officials meeting and a WAM voting delegate. Every quarter the elected officials in Laramie County have a meeting and dinner. This is for the elected officials to catch up on each town's policies plus to get to know each other or catch up with friends. This time the meeting will be in Cheyenne at the Botanic Gardens. Mayor Kelly Krakow and the rest of the council is...
Cheyenne, WY – March 17, 2024 at approximately 4:35 PM, LCFA responded to a wildland fire, started when a gas flare ignited, off County Road 134. The fire was extinguished by 5:52 p.m. Crews put out hot spots and cleared scene at 7:45 p.m. “The winds and dry conditions contributed to the fast spread along with difficult terrain and access.” Deputy Fire Chief Manny Muzquiz, LCFA. The 134 Fire burned 125 acres of grassland. There were no homes or structures damaged. Agencies assisting LCFA- FD1, FD 3, FD 4, FD 5, FD 6, Wyoming Air Guard Fire,...
All the kids love the Easter activities and the adults love to be able to have time to spend with friends and family. People always plan for events during the Easter weekend. The weekend has activities that are great for all ages. If a person likes to go to church, Good Friday service is available at the Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church and at Fellowship in Carpenter. On Sunday Morning there are several churches starting at the regular time for Easter in the communities with a special celebration of Easter. There are a couple of new...
Jared and Laurie Schinzel have lived in Burns, WY since 2017. They have 3 children Cooper, Luke, and Kaycee. Both grew up in farming/ranching families and have started a small, registered Hereford cattle business. Having grown up in rural communities, they have a heart overflowing for the people of rural Wyoming. As their family grows and becomes more connected to the community of Burns and surrounding areas, they see a need for a rural church to invite others into God's oasis. Their vision is...
I hate the wind. In over 50 years as a Wyoming resident, I have always detested it. As a farmer, it is heartbreaking to observe the life-giving soil moisture disappear as the wind wreaks havoc on the fields we will be planting soon. Each morning, I listen to my friend, Don Day, hoping that he will offer me a reprieve from the elements and reassure me that rain is on its way. There is no doubt that living in Wyoming has plenty advantages. Unfortunately, the weather isn't always among them. I...
Powell, Wyo.-March 12, 2024-Those interested in community leadership will be intrigued by the latest installment of the University of Wyoming's Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) 2024 seminar series to be held in Powell Monday, April 1. The seminar, hosted by Northwest College, is titled "Leading the Field: Family-Run Businesses, Industry, and Community Leadership." It addresses everything from successional planning to finding ways to work together in a family-owned business....
Laramie, Wyo.-March 13, 2024-The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Rob Ziegler as the new livestock production and marketing extension specialist with the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Ziegler earned his bachelor's degree in animal and veterinary sciences from UW in 2018 while working as a laboratory technician for the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory. He went on to earn a master's degree in ruminant nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2020. His...
The 2024 Wyoming State Leadership Conference for the Future Business Leaders of America was held in Laramie, Wyoming last week. Over 525 students from around the state converged on the UW campus to compete in business related events included prepared speeches and presentations, role play events and case study scenarios. Students performed in front of a panel of judges on knowledge of the business topic as well presentation skills. Chapter President Maddie Brown who has been attending the state...
At the request of Sheriff Brian Kozak, Laramie County Commissioners approved funding positions for our School Resource Deputy (SRD) program. Sheriff Kozak and the administrative staff developed an SRD policy based on best practices from the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) to clearly define what roles deputies will have within our schools. With policy in place, a Corporal was assigned to supervise the program. Deputies Fertig and Konegni completed NASRO SRD certification...
Every year is the state conference for Future Business Leaders of America in March. It is a time for the members to show off their skills on what they have learned against other members. This year the conference was in Laramie. This an event that all over Wyoming the members come to go to nationals. Burns took 19 members to the conference. There were workshops to attend and learn about colleges and leadership workshops. When the competition came around on Friday is was full of members. It was...
Every year the Hillsdale Ladies invite the community to have some late winter fun. They have a fundraiser for scholarships for Laramie County School District #2, which includes Burns High School and Pine Bluffs High School. The Ladies love to make sure everyone is well fed for the evening of events. This year they spiced things up with Mexican food. The ladies prepared chicken fajitas, beef and chicken enchiladas, tacos, and green chili with several desserts. This food is always homemade and...
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...
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 com...
