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Cheyenne, Laramie Expecting Partial Cloud Cover For Eclipse
While much of Wyoming will have today's partial solar eclipse obscured by cloud cover, the event will be more visible in Cheyenne and Laramie than in most other areas of the Cowboy State. Wyoming is well out of the path of areas that will see a total eclipse, but a...
Gas Prices Keep Climbing, Up Four Cents Since Last Monday
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 22.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 3.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.02 per gallon.
Two Wyoming Projects Awarded with Energy Matching Funds, One to Look at Minerals Near Jeffrey City
Two Wyoming projects have been approved to receive Energy Matching Funds (EMF). ATR Partners has been awarded $9.85 million for its Alpha Enriched Air Enhanced Oil Recovery, Carbon Sequestration & Hydrogen Pilot Project in Campbell County, and Visionary Metals Corp has been awarded up to $1 million for its King Solomon Nickel and Cobalt Project in Fremont County.
This Is By Far the Best Thing to Do At the Denver Zoo
When was the last time you have been to the Denver Zoo? The zoo began back in 1896 in Colorado and continues to expand, grow, and evolve. If you live in Colorado, it might be time for you to make another trip. The 84-acre zoo is not only one of...
Photofest: Cheyenne East Track Meet
The annual Okie Blanchard Invite Track Meet was held on Friday at Cheyenne East and the weather was just plain great. On the ladies' side, Cheyenne East finished first in the team standings with 141 points, Laramie took 2nd with 114, Central 3rd at 83, Torrington 4th with 79 and Southeast was 5th with 55.
PhotoFest: Kelly Walsh Invite Track Meet
Ten schools took part in the Trojan Invite Track Meet hosted by Kelly Walsh in Casper on Friday. Those teams took advantage of some favorable weather this time of year with the Thunder Basin girls placing 1st in the team standings. The Bolts rolled up 156 points with Kelly Walsh taking 2nd at 128.9, Lander 3rd with 121, Natrona 4th with 88.7, and Cody 5th with 82.7.
Wyoming Finishes Play at Cowboy Classic
MARICOPA, Ariz., – The Pokes wrapped up action at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic on Tuesday finishing the second round and the third round after lighting shortened action on Monday. UW fired a 292 (+4) in the second round and the same in the final round for a three-round total...
Cowgirls Win 4-1 Over San Jose State
LARAMIE -- The Wyoming Cowgirl tennis team made it a 2-0 weekend at home Sunday, behind the strength of a 4-1 victory over San Jose State. After dropping the doubles point, the Cowgirls responded by winning four consecutive singles matches to claim the win. Wyoming (14-8, 5-2 MW) got a...
Remembering Wyoming’s 2017 Eclipse
Monday, April 8th, 2024, a solar eclipse moves across the United States. The last solar eclipse visible in the U.S. occurred on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Its path of totality started on the West Coast and worked its way across the nation, running right down the center of Wyoming. For...
Is Anyone In Wyoming Actually Excited For The Eclipse?
Of course, some people are very excited about the eclipse, but since there won't be totality in Wyoming now, some aren't. Another factor that may play against us in Wyoming is weather conditions. According to NOAA.GOV, the forecast is cloudy, with a chance of precipitation during the time the eclipse will happen.
Visit An Old Wyoming Town Frozen In Time
Are you already thinking about places you would like to visit this summer?. Think about South Pass City, Wyoming. It's a true old West town that is frozen in time, on purpose. It's easy to find, but still a long drive. South Pass City is just west of Jeffrey City...
BREAKING: Cheyenne’s Dutch Bros Announces Opening Details
It's a brewtiful day for coffee lovers of Cheyenne: a new coffee spot is coming soon to a location near you! Dutch Bros has officially announced its first Cheyenne location as of today, April 8, in a press release detailing projected opening dates and hiring information. Dutch Bros Comes to...
Wyoming Ghosts Are Happy To See Paranormal Group
You may think that scary things only happen in October. A group from Cheyenne called Way Out West Paranormal has proof that's not true. Over the years, I've had the chance to tag along on quite a few ghost hunts and, on a couple of occasions, caught things that are difficult to explain.
National Weather Service: 90 MPH Wind Recorded In Cheyenne
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service reports a wind gust of 90 miles per hour was recorded in the South Greeley area of Cheyenne on Saturday. The agency posted the following on its website:. Yes, that 90mph wind gust in the vicinity of Cheyenne is real. We had...
90 MPH Winds Possible In SE Wyoming, Blowing Snow In Some Areas
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says wind gusts of over 75 miles per hour are likely in southeast Wyoming this weekend. Wind speeds could approach 80 miles per hour in Cheyenne and top out at 90 miles per hour on the I-80 summit and other wind-prone areas.
Win Big at the SE Wyoming Home Expo This Weekend
Sunday - 10a - 3p Exhibitors will be on hand to assist you with your upcoming home projects along with several cash 'n carry vendors, a coffee truck and a food truck. A full list of exhibitors can be found at www.cheyennehomeexpo.com. Hourly Raffle Prizes. SATURDAY. 9a - Townsquare Media...
WYDOT Says People May Need To Adjust Travel Plans This Weekend
With a winter storm and winds possibly gusting over 70 miles per hour in the weather forecast for this weekend, a travel map from WYDOT says people may want to consider adjusting travel plans for Saturday and Sunday in some areas. WYDOT Travel Map Says Travel Impacts Could Be High.
Cheyenne NWS Office: ‘Difficult If Not Impossible’ Travel Conditions
A winter cold front and strong winds are expected to blast southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle this weekend. Besides snowfall and potentially slick roads, wind speeds could hit 75 mph in some areas. That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following...
Game & Fish Picks Bone with Individual Cited for Possessing Live Wolf in Cheyenne
If you've ever wanted to own a real wolf in Wyoming, a word of warning—it's illegal, not to mention dangerous. The ASPCA notes that wolves raised as pets "can cause grave injury to humans, especially as they mature." Wolves aren't domesticated creatures that have resided with humans for generations—they are wildlife. Additionally, wild wolves are considered predatory animals in Wyoming, and ownership of a purebred wolf is strictly forbidden by U.S. law.
You Can’t Always Trust Weather Apps In Wyoming
If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. Weather is hard to predict, even for the best meteorologists. There are just too many variables. That's even more true in places like Wyoming where there are several high mountain chains and low flat plains. That topography makes the weather out here highly unpredictable.
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