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Strange Reason A Massive Number Of Birds Need Wyoming
Fall is coming, and it's a big time of year for the birds in Wyoming, which will begin their migration. It's estimated that 5.6 million birds have already begun to migrate, and Audubon Rockies asks that you help prevent their confusion as they travel south for the fall and winter.
Top 10 Wettest August Recorded In 2024 In Cheyenne, Laramie
August was a wet, warm month across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. Cheyenne had it's eighth-wettest August on record, while Laramie had its second wettest. Laramie also had its second warmest August on record. The agency posted the following...
Two Wyoming Towns Listed as ‘Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs’
As of 2022, the population of Hispanic residents throughout the state of Wyoming is around 10.5%, which is an estimated 60,518 people. After seeing those numbers, it is no wonder that not one, but two Wyoming cities ranked in the top 50 for Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs (2024). This...
What Happened to Wyoming’s New-Look Offense in Tempe?
LARAMIE -- The question was a simple one. If you called your best friend after the game and he asked "what on earth happened?" What would your response be?. "We kind of got sucker punched a little bit by our own doing early and we didn't respond to it very well."
Coloradan Hit With Charges After Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend
A 32-year-old Hudson, Colorado man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling his girlfriend. According to a booking sheet, Brandon Lee Keller was arrested at 1:23 a.m. Sunday after a Laramie County Sheriff's deputy responding to a third-party report of a female having been assaulted by her boyfriend found him hiding in a field.
Eleven Former Wyoming Cowboys Land on NFL Rosters
LARAMIE -- Remember when it was a tall task to find Wyoming football players in the NFL?. For years it was Malcom Floyd and, well, seemingly no one else. There have been a few standouts over the last couple of decades: Mitch Unrein, Patrick Chukwurah, Derrick Martin, Mark Nzeocha, Chase Roullier and more.
Admitted Sex Offender Withdraws From LCCC Board Race
A candidate who admitted to being a registered sex offender has withdrawn his candidacy for the Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees race. The Laramie County Republican Party on Tuesday accused Anthony Schmidt of pleading guilty to sex offenses involving children in 2002 as well as soliciting sex from children in following years.
Domestic Incident at Cheyenne Motel Leads to Felony Charge
A 38-year-old man with a history of domestic violence is facing a felony charge after allegedly beating his girlfriend. According to a booking sheet, Cheyenne police were dispatched to the Sands Motel at 1022 W. Lincolnway at about 11:44 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 for a physical domestic. Police say...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Releases Winter Forecast For SE Wyoming
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released it's predictions for the upcoming winter of 2024-2025. For the high plains, which includes the area just east of the Rocky Mountains from Canada south to northern Texas, including Cheyenne, southeast Laramie County, and communities such as Torrington and Wheatland, the forecast is ''Winter temperatures will be warmer than normal in the northern parts of this region—and colder than normal in the southern areas. Expect the coldest periods in early and mid-January and early to late February.''
Anthrax Confirmed In Wyoming Cattle Herds, No Human Cases
Anthrax has been confirmed in several Carbon County cattle herds, according to the Wyoming State Veterinary Lab. According to a news release from the Wyoming Livestock Board, the diagnoses are the first confirmed case of anthrax in Wyoming Cattle herds since the 1970s. Wyoming Department Of Health Issues Statement. Anthrax...
Laramie County Deputies Capture Another ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitive
Another fugitive on the Laramie County Sheriff's Office's "Most Wanted" list has been captured, the second this month. According to a department Facebook post, deputies picked up Kevin Porter Tuesday night. The Sheriff's Office says Porter had an active warrant for probation violation on an original charge of possession of...
Around the Mountain: Odom’s Rebels No One-Hit Wonder
LARAMIE -- The Mountain West had six opportunities to knock off Autonomous-4 opponents last weekend. Only one accomplished that mission. While Wyoming and Colorado State got manhandled, and New Mexico, Fresno State and Hawaii gave valiant efforts, it was UNLV that went on the road and took care of business.
Know Wyoming’s Foe: Idaho Vandals
LARAMIE -- The Wyoming Cowboys (0-1) will open the home portion of the 2024 schedule on Saturday, hosting Idaho (0-1) in Laramie. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. and the game will be televised on TruTV. The contest will mark the 400th game in War Memorial Stadium and fans are...
Motorcyclist Who Died After Crashing Into Cheyenne Building Identified
The 20-year-old man who died after crashing his motorcycle into a building in north central Cheyenne last Wednesday, Aug. 28 has been identified as Wyoming resident Ayden Maitner. According to a fatality crash summary released Tuesday by the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Maitner was riding eastbound on East Lincolnway around 8:05...
Wyoming Motorcyclist Killed in Labor Day Weekend Crash
A 40-year-old Wyoming man is dead after crashing his motorcycle near Douglas over the Labor Day weekend, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says. The crash happened around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 near mile marker 1.5 on Wyoming 59. According to a fatality crash summary, Ray Daugherty was riding southbound...
Laramie County GOP: LCCC Board Candidate Is A Sex Offender
The Laramie County Republican Party has released a statement on a candidate for the Laramie County Community Board of Trustees, Anthony Schmidt. The statement was posted on the LCGOP Facebook page:. Townsquare Media of Cheyenne has emailed Anthony Lee Schmidt at the email address listed on the Laramie County Clerk...
Cheyenne Police Need Help Identifying Suspect in Theft/Fraud Case
Police in Cheyenne are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a theft and fraud case. According to a department Facebook post, a shopper at T.J.Maxx noticed her wallet was missing from her purse, and a short time later, was alerted that her debit card was being used to purchase items at Target.
Why Are These Funny Looking Things In Wyoming?
Have you ever seen this funny thing while driving cross country?. There used to be a lot more of them. If you are into conspiracies, then let's say it's part of an elaborate government mind control plan (it's not). While many are being decommissioned around the nation a few will...
Woman on Laramie County’s ‘Most Wanted’ List Captured
Another fugitive on the Laramie County Sheriff's Office's "Most Wanted" list has been captured. According to a booking sheet, 33-year-old Cheyenne resident Justina Marie Lopez was arrested at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1 after deputies contacted her at 6304 Highland Road. The Sheriff's Office says Lopez had an active...
Hello, September, Here’s What’s Happening In Cheyenne This Week
I hope you had a great, relaxing and long weekend this past weekend. Mine was filled with football, beer and all the foods that go with it. It is football season in Wyoming. We'll skip over a certain Wyoming football game to keep the good vibes going. Now, we're in...
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