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Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Hosting ‘Casper Pink Ribbon Run’ This August
Coming up the first week of August 2024, Casperites, as well as people from all across the state of Wyoming, will have the opportunity to participate in one of the state's most powerful causes. The Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative (WBCI), is hosting the Casper Pink Ribbon Run on Saturday, August...
Cheyenne Frontier Days Unveils Plans For New American Indian Village
Cheyenne Frontier Days Officials unveiled plans for the new Morningstar American Indian Village on Friday. The new village is slated to open in 2026 near the CFD Old West Museum. Renee Middleton, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation, told Townsquare Media the goal is to have the new facility open in time for Frontier Days 2026, which will be the Year of the Native American at CFD. Middleton said the new facility is made possible in large part by a grant from the Hughes Foundation. She added that Frontier Days officials will raise additional money for the village's educational component. Middleton said the total final cost of the village is "still up in the air right now. But I can tell you right now it's already over $10 million."
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...
Remembering Todd Kidd: A Hero From Casper With a Lasting Legacy
The victim of a deadly shooting in a bar and restaurant in Denver last week was born and raised in Casper. Todd Kidd died trying to take a gun from 14-year-old Steven "Echo" Marquez, who was arrested in Casper this week and is now being held for investigation of first-degree murder. Per standard protocol, the Denver District Attorney’s office will make the final determination of charges.
PODCAST: Recapping Mountain West Media Daze
LARAMIE -- Sixth?. Jay Sawvel said during Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas he sure hasn't witnessed a sixth-place team working out every day this offseason. Wyoming's new head coach also did what you might expect when he heard the news: shrug, downplay. I agree. I picked the Cowboys...
“NO SHAME!” Angry Barrasso Yells At Secret Service Director
Those who know Senator John Barrasso, personally, and those who have seen him enough in the media, know him as a mild-mannered and soft-spoken man. Even when Wyoming Senato gets passionate on an issue we see only a slight uptick in his temperment. So it was a little surprising to...
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...
Wyo. Coaches Association South Volleyball Preview
The South Volleyball team competing in the Wyoming Coaches Association on Saturday in Casper has plenty of height and plenty of ability. There's a host of All-State players on the roster and Brooke Hansen of Burns is a two-time pick. There's also a good set of setters so this group has the talent to win on Saturday.
Sleeping In Isn’t A Great Idea When You Visit Yellowstone
One of the biggest complaints many people have about visiting Yellowstone National Park, besides the animals not cooperating, is the traffic. Millions of people travel worldwide to visit the park, and it seems they all come simultaneously. It's bad enough when you get caught in a bison jam for hours,...
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Gets Underway On Friday
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 gets underway today (July 19), although the first round of rodeo action won't start until tomorrow. But the carnival midway will open at 10:30 a.m. at Frontier Park, and the first night show of CFD 2024, featuring the Turnpike Troubadours and the Red Clay Strays will be tonight at 7.
DETAILS: 2024 Beartrap Summer Festival Notice
DATE(s): Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th. On Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th Townsquare Media Casper will be hosting the Beartrap Summer Festival in Washington Park. We are thrilled to be guests in your neighborhood and it’s important to us that we communicate clearly with you, the neighbors.
Despite Recent Gains, Wyoming Farmland Values Show Signs of Slowing
Farmland values in Wyoming have made modest gains over the past six months according to the latest Benchmark Farm Value Trends Report issued by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit. Values for Wyoming farmland have shown an average increase of 2.7% in the past six months and 5.1% in the past 12 months.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Family-Friendly ‘Summer Hits at Hat Six’ Event Happening This Saturday in Evansville
If you are looking to enjoy some good live music, great food and outdoor family fun, you do not want to miss "Summer Hits at Hat Six" this weekend. The official Hat Six Travel Center Facebook page made the announcement with a graphic and a message that read:. OUR 3RD...
Wyo. Coaches Association North Boys Basketball Preview
The North boy's basketball team has a couple of players from 3A schools that will be a huge factor for them. Eli Patterson from Buffalo is a 4 time All-State Selection and Gunnar Erickson of Powell made All-State this year as the Panthers won the 3A State Championship. Both of these guys averaged 14 points a game this past season so they will be tough to stop.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
‘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.
Wyoming Camper’s Frightening Bull Moose Encounter
For those who love to Camp, Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains offer almost too much to see and do. Just watch out for some of the wildlife. This YouTube page is called Tiny Cabin Life. Some of you might remember the host. He used to have a television show called Rock...
‘Blast From the Past’ Drag Racing Event Taking Place in Douglas This Saturday
COST: Spectators - $10.00 | Children 12 years old and under - FREE. The official Central Wyoming Motorsports Facebook page also shared the payout structure for this Saturday's event and a reminder for the track test, which stated:. July 20th Blast from the Past Shootout payout updates!. Big Tire =...
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