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GALLERY: Wyoming Football’s NFL Pro Day
LARAMIE -- Frank Crum was all smiles -- and hair -- after Wyoming's annual NFL Pro Day last Tuesday in Laramie. Of course, these workouts are old news for the Cowboys' 6-foot-8, 313-pound left tackle. He competed at the NFL Combine two weeks ago in Indianapolis. There he ran a...
New Wyoming License Plate Designs Hitting the Streets
Next year, the Green River series license plate will be phased out and replaced by a Wyoming flag design -- a project which has kept WYDOT's tag plant busy as they prepare more than two million plates for Wyoming counties to distribute to customers. Before 2001, the Wyoming State Penitentiary...
Wyoming’s Caden Powell Enters Transfer Portal
LARAMIE -- Caden Powell is on the move. Wyoming's 6-foot-10 forward announced Thursday he is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, becoming the second Cowboy this week to leave the program. Jacob Theodosiou, a freshman guard from Ontario, Canada, is also seeking a new home after just one season in Laramie.
Treyton Welch Turns Heads at Wyoming’s NFL Pro Day
LARAMIE -- Why wasn't Treyton Welch invited to the NFL Combine?. That's the feedback Jay Sawvel received Tuesday when it came to the performance of Treyton Welch. The senior tight end had an impressive showing in front of scouts and personnel from more than 26 franchises at the Cowboys' annual pro day in Laramie. While specific numbers weren't made available to the public, what we do know is the Buffalo, Minn., product did throw up 225 pounds on the bench press 25 times.
Wyoming Governor Signs Several Bills Into Law
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Wednesday signed several bills into law. He issued a line-item veto on one bill, allowing another to become law without his signature. Senate File 57. This bill creates a hearing aid program for eligible low-income adults. Senate File 19. In the words of a news...
Senator Affie Ellis Says She Is Retiring From Wyoming Legislature
A Republican state lawmaker from Laramie County says she won't be running for another term in 2024. Sen. Affie Ellis, who is a member of the Navajo Nation, was the first female Native American in the Wyoming Legislature. She was first elected in 2016 and served two terms in the Wyoming Senate.
Laramie County Gardening Expert Offers Free Workshops
Laramie County Advanced Master Gardener Mike Heath is offering a series of free workshops on gardening-related topics over the next weeks. In addition to being a Master Gardener through the University of Wyoming Extension Program, Heath is also a vegetable judge at the Laramie County Fair and is the Floriculture Superintendant at the fair. He has been gardening for 45 years. He also is a guest on a monthly gardening program on KGAB radio.
Wyoming’s Ian Munsick Performs RedWest Fest: Tickets on Sale Now!
Have you heard the news? A new country music festival is coming to the West this fall. RedWest Fest makes its debut at the Utah State Fairpark from October 4th to October 6th, bringing up-and-coming country stars to the stage, including Wyoming's own Ian Munsick. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now; here's what you need to know:
See The”Devil Comet” As It Passes Over Wyoming
A two-tailed comet is streaking above Wyoming. Well, sure, and the rest of the world too, but anyway. It's officially called 12P/Pons-Brooks and was first seen way back in 1812 by French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons. The last time it flew by Earth was in 1954. This comet will be visible...
Will Wyoming Have Gross Scary Guests This Year?
Wyoming has 20 different annual Cicada species, but will we see more in 2024? Luckily, probably not any more than usual. Some parts of the country will see more than usual because of a rare double brood. In Spring 2024, weeks after the April 8 total solar eclipse, two broods...
Wyoming Exposed: Thrillist Shines Light on Hidden Gems and Rodeos
The average Wyoming resident knows how awesome it is to live here, but to many, it is a well guarded secret, not to be shared with the rest of the country, if not the entire world. The secret is out!. A recent article posted by travel and entertainment website, Thrillist,...
Andrew Peasley Shows off Arm Strength in Front of NFL Scouts
LARAMIE -- Andrew Peasley pretended to take a snap under center before quickly turning and extended his right arm as if an imaginary running back was coming to take the handoff. He swiftly yanked the football back into his body and completed his five-step drop before peering to his left and unleashing a deep, arching ball that nearly scraped the roof of Wyoming's indoor practice facility.
Barrasso Calls Biden Admin ‘Out-Of-Touch’ in Response to New EV Mandate
Today the Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards, known as the tailpipe rule, to cut back on emissions from cars, trucks, and SUVs, inching closer to the strict standards set out by the Environmental Protection Agency. The new rule is part of Biden's ambitious climate agenda. The rule sets...
Governor Gordon: Rumors About Agreeing To House Migrants A Lie
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon says rumors about migrants being housed or transported to Wyoming with his support are "completely false." In a recent post on his Facebook page, Gordon said ''Wyoming has not and will not provide support or resources to organized efforts to relocate immigrants to our state, and will resist any organized attempts by the federal government or others to do so to the fullest extent of the law.''
Casper’s Irish Dance Group Is Excited For World Competition
When you're young and have older siblings, you are often forced to attend their competitions, sporting events, or other activities. You often get so burned out on their activities that you'll want to avoid doing them yourself. That's not the case for Casper teen Tom Gorman. It was the fear...
Why Does the Moon Change Colors? The Answer is Out of This World.
This morning, the moon gleamed a vibrant yellow in the sky over my hometown of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Around midnight last night, it was a gleaming pearly white. As I began my morning commute, I couldn't help but wonder...why does the moon change colors?. Lunar Rainbow: Why the Moon Changes Colors.
Keep Calm & ‘Carry On’! Kansas Heads to Cheyenne This Fall
One of the greatest rock bands to come out of the 1970s will take the Cheyenne Civic Center stage in October 2024. The band has three multi-platinum and nine gold albums to its name. They ranked on the Billboard Top 100 for 200 weeks (yes, 200!) in the 1970s and '80s with the hit single 'Dust in the Wind.'
Wyoming’s Pro Day Features 10 Cowboys, Attracts 26 NFL Teams
LARAMIE -- University of Wyoming Football held its annual NFL Pro Day on Tuesday and the interest in former Cowboys was high as 26 NFL teams were represented to workout 10 draft-eligible Pokes. The 10 former Cowboys displayed their talents in hopes of earning an opportunity to play professional football...
Which NCAA Tournament Teams Have Wyoming Ties?
LARAMIE -- Who are you rooting for in the upcoming NCAA Tournament?. It certainly isn't Wyoming. Blowing a nine-point lead late in the opening round of last week's Mountain West Tournament brought any hopes of a miracle postseason run to a screeching halt. Those aspirations were already slim -- and that's being kind -- before the Cowboys even landed in Las Vegas.
Wyoming Basketball Loses Freshman to NCAA Transfer Portal
LARAMIE -- Both Noah Reynolds and Nate Barnhart entered college basketball's version of free agency the day the NCAA Transfer Portal opened a season ago. Seven others would soon follow, including the Mountain West's Preseason Player of the Year Graham Ike, leaving Wyoming's basketball roster in ruins. Fast forward one...
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