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How To Avoid Falling Victim To Wyoming’s Heat
No one is surprised that it's July and hot in Wyoming. Since heat is only a factor a few times yearly, we sometimes forget how to beat the heat and stay healthy. Remembering what to do when the thermometer rises and if you get overheated, knowing how to treat your symptoms could save your life.
Cheyenne Police Trying to Identify ‘Person of Interest’ in Fraud Case
The Cheyenne Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the man pictured above. Public Information Officer Alex Farkas says the man is a "person of interest" in a fraud case, but she couldn't share any further details. Anyone who recognizes the man or who knows his whereabouts...
Cheyenne Man Gets 15-20 Years for Killing Mother’s Boyfriend
A 26-year-old Cheyenne man who on April 1, 2024, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his mother's boyfriend will spend the next several years in prison. Cheyenne Man Sentenced to 15-20 Years in Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter. Laramie County District Court Judge Robin Cooley on Tuesday...
Daily Heat Records For Parts Of Southeast Wyoming Could Fall
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says high-temperature records for the date could fall across southeast Wyoming over the next few days. What are the records? For example, the hottest day ever recorded in Cheyenne for July 14 and 15 is 100 degrees. For July 16, it is 98 degrees according to the agency.
PhotoFest! State Track & Field Rewind-Day #2
As we look back at the 2024 State Track Meet in Casper, you can't help but admire and appreciate the effort that these athletes displayed. It wasn't a given that they would qualify for State in the first place but on the other side of the equation, some boys and girls had zeroed in on a state championship. There was no shortage of motivation, that's for sure.
Cheyenne Police Nab Another One of Laramie County’s ‘Most Wanted’
The Cheyenne Police Department on Tuesday took down another one of Laramie County's "Most Wanted" fugitives. According to a booking sheet, 50-year-old Cheyenne resident Patrick Benjamin Pacheco was taken into custody at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 715 E. 15th St. at 4:15 p.m. on July 9, 2024, after police were called to the location for a possible wanted person.
Happy Birthday Wyoming! July 10 Is Wyoming Statehood Day
Wyoming celebrates another year of statehood today (July 10). According to the website wyohistory.org, Wyoming's territorial delegate to Congress, Joseph M. Carey, had proposed a statehood bill for Wyoming in March of 1890. There had been previous such proposals which had gone nowhere in Congress, but this time Carey's proposal...
Central Wyoming Rodeo Kicks off in Casper
The Central Wyoming PRCA Rodeo began on Tuesday night in Casper with a nice crowd on hand on opening night. The goal here is to qualify for the Saturday short-go so the top 12 from the week will make that Saturday show. There were some accomplished cowboys that competed on...
Central Wyoming Rodeo-Mutton Bustin’-Tuesday
The Central Wyoming Rodeo kicked off in Casper on Tuesday night and one of the more entertaining events is the Mutton Bustin'. The young boys and girls try and stay on those gnarly sheep for as long as they can which is easier said than done. It's a crowd favorite every year at the CWFR and there's a free pair of boots up for grabs.
UPDATE: Missing At-Risk Teen Found, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office Says
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing at-risk teen. According to a department Facebook post, 13-year-old Andy Stevens left his home at 7:13 p.m. on July 9, 2024. The Sheriff's Office says he was wearing black sweatpants, a black shirt,...
Check Out These Cabins In The Beautiful Wind River Canyon
Airbnb rentals have changed the number of options you have for lodging when you're on vacation, need time away, traveling, or just looking for somewhere new to explore. Since moving to Wyoming a few years ago, I've made it my mission to see and explore as much of the state as possible. I've done a pretty good job of that, and it's hard to choose my favorite place so far, but the Wind River Canyon is near the top of my list.
Wyoming Bear Finds Lost GoPro & Manages To Turn It On
Imagine losing a GoPro camera in the snow and not finding it for a long time. Then, imagine that when you do find it, and you play back the video, you see that somebody found it before you. Their face was recorded. Wyoming, 2021: Hiker loses a GoPro while on...
UPDATE: Body Found at Mirror Lake Was Wrapped in Tarp, Albany County Sheriff’s Office Says
The Albany County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide following the July 4th discovery of a body at Mirror Lake, a popular picnic and fishing stop about 14 miles west of Centennial on Snowy Range Road (Wyoming 130). According to a press release, an autopsy was conducted today, July 9,...
This Wyoming TV Show Will Not Be Getting A Third Season
“Outer Range” that strange time travel show from Amazon Prime Video that takes place in Wyoming, has been canceled. OH COME ON! That really leaves us hanging on what was going to happen. The first season came to us in 2022. The second season was dropped on us all...
Man Drove With Female Hanging From Window, Laramie County Deputy Says
A 44-year-old Greeley, Colorado man is facing a felony charge after allegedly driving through Cheyenne with a female hanging from his window. According to a booking sheet, it all started around 12:20 a.m. on July 8, 2024, after a deputy with the Laramie County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a report of a female screaming to call the cops.
PhotoFest! State Track & Field Rewind-Day #1
The 2024 State Track and Field Meet provided some memorable moments over 3 days in May. State Track is the largest culminating event on the Wyoming high school sports calendar and we want to share a few more photos from each day of competition. Shannon Dutcher provided these fantastic images so take a peek and look for someone you know. Enjoy!
Bond Set for Cheyenne Man Charged With Felony Theft
Bond was set at $1,000 cash Monday for a 33-year-old Cheyenne man charged with felony theft. According to a booking sheet, James Deboyed Estrada was arrested at 9:32 p.m. on July 3, 2024, after a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper stopped the vehicle he was riding in at milepost 363 on eastbound U.S. 30 for having expired registration.
Cheyenne Community Drug Forum Tonight At Laramie County Library
The second in a series of Cheyenne Community Drug Forums will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room at the Laramie County Library. Laramie County Commissioner Gunnar Malm, Sheena Hennig, Joee Speicher, and Josephine Carlson will be panelists. The discussion will center on substance abuse recovery and treatment and the resources that are available in our area.
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation of Cheyenne Walmart
The Walmart in southeast Cheyenne was evacuated Monday afternoon due to a bomb threat. According to police spokeswoman Alex Farkas, officers were called to the store at 580 Livingston Ave. at about 2:30 p.m. after a suspicious note was found in the bathroom. "The building was evacuated, and officers responded...
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