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PODCAST: Mia the Walmart Dog and Her Human, Billy
In our latest Report to Wyoming podcast episode I chat with Billy Welch, the owner (he would say dad) of Mia. If you shop at the West-side Walmart in Casper then chances are you already know Mia takes her job as a greeter and therapy dog very seriously. In this...
Broken Turbine Blade Near Cheyenne
Do we have a sagging wind turbine blade near Cheyenne, Wyoming?. Several things could cause a break like this. The Facebook page Wywindhere is a group of concerned citizens in the area that keep an eye on local wind turbines and post the problems that they see. This photo was...
The Jackson Boys Race to Survive
KHOL · The Jackson Boys push their limits and break a rule on Race To Survive. Two Jacksonites are trying to survive — climbing, canoeing, killing their own food — on national television. Oliver Dev and Corry Jones are featured on the current season of Race to Survive: New Zealand. Race to Survive is a competition where contestants must rely on a combination of endurance racing, survival skills, and intuition as they navigate 150 miles of New Zealand’s harshest terrain. Contestants have to climb mountains, raft down rivers, rappel down cliffs, and in new this season, contestants were given no food. They had to forage, hunt, or earn every calorie. It’s like an adventure race on steroids. Nine teams of two compete for a grand prize of $500,000.
Don’t Miss the Fun and Ride Safe with WRTA Safe Ride This Weekend!
Fremont County is gearing up for a fun-filled weekend with the Riverton Rendezvous and Rocky Mountain Rebels Car and Bike Show in Riverton, and the Lander Pig Roast in Lander! To ensure everyone enjoys the festivities safely, the Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA) is offering extended hours for their Safe Ride program.
Laramie County Circuit Court initial appearances (7/18/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Laramie County Circuit Court. All persons cited are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Official charges are subject to change by the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office. Initial Appearances. Bryan Edward Dunn, 56 –...
Dubois Hosts Wild West Weekend: Rodeo, Brews, and Cowboy Culture
The spirit of the Wild West gallops into Dubois this July 26th and 27th. The Dubois Chamber of Commerce, along with chamber partners have wrangled up a weekend packed with events celebrating the region’s rich Western heritage. Friday Night Lights. The festivities kick off Friday evening with the classic...
‘He Was Proud to be the Coach at Wyoming’
LARAMIE -- His catchphrases are sorely missed. So is his wit, humor and, most importantly, influence and reputation. Just ask his peers. "He's always got some strange slogan -- like something about a horse or something," Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford joked last Thursday, talking about Wyoming's recently retired bench boss Craig Bohl. "It's so off the wall but it breaks the monotony and the silence of everybody in the room. But you talk about a guy who cares about this game and who was invested in this game and wants to see things done the right way.
Mother of victim in fatal Oxford Drive shooting speaks out about DA’s decision not to prosecute
CHEYENNE — Last month, Laramie County District Attorney Sylvia Hackl confirmed that her office will not be prosecuting the man who shot and killed 38-year-old Derrick Montoya. At his mother’s apartment on Oxford Drive, Derrick was shot multiple times and died within a minute of suffering his injuries on March 30, according to his death certificate, which is dated June 7. The document was ...
35th Anniversary of Lane Frost's Death at CFD Honored
CHEYENNE, WY., July 18, 2024 — It’s been 35 years since then 25-year-old bull rider Lane Frost was killed in the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo arena. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is honoring the anniversary with a special Lane Frost exhibit and a screening of LANE: Life | Legend | Legacy.
Mustangs C team ready to host state tournament
As they prepared to host the Wyoming Class C American Legion Baseball Tournament in Cowley, the Lovell Mustangs C squad tuned up for the tournament by hosting a doubleheader Saturday against a talented traveling team from Billings, the UD Expos Navy 14U squad. The Mustangs fell to the Expos 11-0...
Here Are Great Areas To Access The North Platte River
Construction projects on I-25 are now affecting people who are out recreating on the North Platte River in Casper. WYDot and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department have issued a warning to the public to be careful and avoid the I-25 bridge area. Crews have begun demolishing the southbound bridge to prepare for construction of a new bridge over the next few months.
Kyle True issues video of 2nd town hall meeting about gravel pit
CASPER, Wyo. — Kyle True, CEO of Prism Logistics, issued the video of his town hall event last Thursday. True and his company have requested a limited mining operation for 15 acres on state school land near Coates Road west of Casper. At the second town hall he conducted...
Blue It Forward: Amanda Knight
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - All around us there are spirited people who have the power to change the world. In our Blue It Forward, each week we celebrate them alongside Blue Federal Credit Union. This week’s recipient is Amanda Knight. She runs the Capital City Cheerleading program...
Fair Board to hold daily working meetings during 2024 fair
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Fair Board will be holding a working job assignment meeting on Saturday, July 20 in addition to daily meetings during the duration of this year’s Campbell County Fair. The Saturday meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the CAM-PLEX Energy Hall...
Make-A-Wish delivers Disney magic to 11-year-old at 1WYO Serving Up Wishes event
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — When you’re an 11-year-old boy, life often revolves around sports and video games. Kaleb, from Cheyenne, is no exception. Not only does he love video games, sports, riding his bike, playing with his friends and football, but he also specifically loves Wyoming Cowboys Football. This made his wish reveal at the first-ever Make-A-Wish Wyoming and 1WYO Serving Up Wishes event on April 20 a truly spectacular surprise.
New Smith’s opening Saturday in Heber City
A Smith’s Marketplace Saturday is opening in Heber City, and no, you are not experiencing an intense bout of déjà vu. The new location at 744 North Main Street is less than half a mile from where the existing Smith’s sits only a few blocks away. The older site was opened in 1997.
Sundance Reveals Six Final Contenders For Fest Relocation; Park City Bid Among Frontrunners
After months of taking bids, the Sundance Film Festival has narrowed its search for a possible new home beginning in 2027 to to six contenders. One of five far-flung cities across the nation could be the new setting for the Robert Redford-founded indie festival, or Sundance could stay in its long-time home in Utah under a new deal, it was revealed Friday. Along with the united Utah bid of Park City and Salt Lake City, the final contenders for a revitalized Sundance are Atlanta, GA, Boulder, CO, Cincinnati, OH, Louisville, KY, and Santa Fe, NM.Sundance South: Sen. Raphael Warnock On...
Lowering your credit card interest to save hundreds can be as easy as picking up the phone
SALT LAKE CITY — If you need to borrow money for a home, a car, or even just groceries, the odds seem stacked against you. Money is more expensive to borrow. Banks are lending less. Heck, even the interest rates on credit cards we have carried for years are hitting record highs.
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