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1 Dead, 1 Injured After Van’s Tire Blows on I-25 in Wyoming
Tire failure led to a deadly rollover crash on Interstate 25 in Converse County Wednesday night, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says. The crash happened around 9:42 p.m. near mile marker 151, about nine miles south of Glenrock. According to a fatality crash summary, 27-year-old Colorado resident Juan Lopez Lopez was...
Win a Trip to San Antonio to Experience Def Leppard’s ‘Summer Stadium Rock’ Tour with Journey and Steve Miller Band
Pack your bags-- we want to send you and a guest to experience the magic of Def Leppard's 'Summer Stadium Rock' tour this August. We want to fly you to San Antonio, Texas where you'll see Def Leppard, Journey, and Steve Miller Band in concert at the one and only Alamodome--talk about an experience you'll never forget.
Wyoming Department of Health Warns of Medicaid Renewal Scam
The Wyoming Department of Health is warning Wyoming Medicaid clients and their family members to be cautious of potential coverage scams. WDH spokeswoman Kim Deti says a handful of clients recently received calls asking for their credit card information to process payments to renew Medicaid coverage. Calls Seeking Credit Card...
Online Poll Finds Property Taxes Top Issue In Wyoming In 2024
With over 700 people voting, a Townsquare Media online poll conducted over the last several days found a plurality of respondents citing high property taxes as the top election issue in Wyoming this year. Slightly more than a third cited high property taxes as the top issue. Diversifying the economy...
Nation Takes Notice of Wyoming County’s Suicide Rate
Some national media outlets have taken notice and are genuinely confused about where the highest suicide rate, per capita, is. You expect major overdose deaths in places with high populations that sit at major international crossroads — Los Angeles, New York, various Texas border cities. But in Wyoming? Middle-of-nowhere...
Laramie Soccer Has Sights Set on a Championship [VIDEO]
It's been eight years, but the Laramie Lady Plainsmen soccer team has a shot at a state championship this weekend at the 4A soccer state tournament in Rock Springs. Laramie is coming off the regular season and regional titles in the 4A East. They draw Natrona County in the first round at Rock Springs High School at 2 p.m.
Shaq aka DJ Diesel Coming to Denver at Red Rocks This October
Basketball legend, multiplatinum selling Hip-Hop artist, NBA champion and All-Star, Shaquille O'Neal is bringing an awesome party to the Denver, Colorado area in October. For those that don't know, Shaq has also been deejaying since the 1980's during his time attending LSU. He does by the name of DJ Diesel where he has been ranked as one of the top disc jockeys in the entire world.
Four Inducted Into Wyoming Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
The Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police inducted four retired lawmen into its Hall of Fame during a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the Wyoming Capitol. Former Rawlins Police Chief Mike Reed, former Albany County Sheriff Jim Pond, former Torrington Police Chief Billy Janes, and former Laramie County Sheriff Danny Glick (pictured left to right) were recognized for their service to the people of Wyoming.
Laramie Track Seeks Success at State Championships [VIDEO]
The Laramie High School track team will compete at the 2024 Wyoming High School State Track Championships in Casper, Thursday through Saturday. Laramie has 27 qualifiers for this year's state track meet. There are 15 girls and 12 boys. LARAMIE HIGH SCHOOL STATE TRACK PREVIEW 2024. Laramie finished fifth in...
Laramie Softball Readies for the 2024 State Tournament [VIDEO]
The Laramie High School softball teams clinched their spot at the state tournament last Saturday with a dramatic win over Cheyenne Central, 15-11. After Wheatland lost to Thunder Basin, LHS started planning for their first game in Gillette at the 2024 state championships. Now, Laramie looks to make some noise this weekend.
PODCAST: Sunny Days Ahead in Laradise
LARAMIE -- Sundance Wicks is coming home. He's no doubt bringing that trademark energy with him, but does that equate to victories the way it did last season in Green Bay?. That program improved by 15 games in the win column and was in the conversation for a Horizon League title. The Cowboys, on the other hand, toiled in mediocrity as a record six Mountain West programs appeared in the NCAA Tournament.
Defining Women: Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawsuit Rally Update In Denver
Supporters of six members of the University of Wyoming chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit over being forced to accept a transexual member rallied at a Denver courthouse on Tuesday. The rally was organized by the Independent Women's Forum. Among those attending the rally was Riley Gaines, a nationally known...
Governor Gordon Applauds Decision On Chinese Bitcoin Company
Governor Mark Gordon is speaking out in support of a presidential order banning a Chinese bitcoin property from owning property near F..E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. You can read the order issued by President Biden here. According to the Associated Press, the president called the purchase by MineOne Partners LTD of the property "a national security threat."
Wyoming High School Soccer State Championships Scoreboard 2024
It is State Championship week for Wyoming High School soccer. The season’s culminating event will be in Green River and Rock Springs on May 16-18, 2024. Four teams will earn a state championship by the end of Saturday. Class 3A matches are at the turf fields at Green River High School and Lincoln Middle School. Turf fields at Rock Springs High School and Rock Springs Junior High are being utilized to host 4A matches for the three-day event.
Wynonna Judd Returning to Wyoming at the Ford Wyoming Center
Legendary Country music singer, Wynonna Judd, is making her way back to the Equality State this upcoming September. Wynonna's "Back to WY" tour will be making a stop in Casper at the Ford Wyoming Center on Friday, September 13th, 2024. She will be performing her debut album (Wynonna) and her sophomore album (Tell Me Why), in their entirety.
Bon Appetit! Taste of Laradise Comes to Laramie This June
There's no place like Laradise. Whether it's a stroll Downtown or a hike in Vedauwoo, a deep dive into space at the University of Wyoming Planetarium, or catching the game at the War, Laramie's offerings make her a paradise for those who call it home (yes, hence the nickname, Laradise.)
Cheyenne Day Of Giving Organizers Say 2024 Event Was A Big Success
Cheyenne Day of Giving organizers say the 2024 event, held on Friday, May 10, set records for donations of food and personal care items. Event founder Greta Morrow told Townsquare Media via email ''It was such a good day! We had decent weather for the first time in a few weeks, and the donors kept driving up and dropping off donations all day!''
Planting Tips Based On Cheyenne And Laramie Freeze Dates
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says today (May 13) is Cheyenne's typical last-freeze date. Laramie, meanwhile, has a typical last-freeze date of June 7. The agency posted the following on its Facebook page:. ''Spring is in the air this week, but are we totally done with freezing...
Three Pokes Hop in Portal 24 Hours After Linder Departure
LARAMIE -- College players have a 30-day window to leave their current program if the coach departs for another job. Three Cowboys didn't waste any time doing just that. Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams, Tyree Ihenacho and Obi Agbim announced on social media Friday afternoon they will be looking for a new home roughly 24 hours after news broke that Jeff Linder would be leaving to take a top assistant position at Texas Tech.
PhotoFest: 3A East Regional Track Meet
The regional track meets were held over the weekend with spots at the State Meet on the line plus a momentum builder for the big show in Casper starting on Thursday. Wheatland was the host of the 3A East regional with great weather conditions, all things considered. On the boy's side of the meet, Douglas placed 1st with 190 points, Buffalo 2nd with 160.66, and Wheatland 3rd with 102. For the ladies, Buffalo accumulated 190.5 for 1st, Torrington 2nd with 140, and Douglas 3rd with 117.5. Here is the list of the top 2 finishers in each event.
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