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New Video Nails What It’s Like To Live In Sheridan, Wyoming
In our modern times, Realtors like to post videos explaining why folks who have never been to their area should consider buying a home in their town. Now and then someone puts out a video that perfectly captures the spirit of the community they represent. A new YouTube video shows...
PacifiCorp Extends Wyoming Coal & Gas Power, Reduces Wind & Solar
PacifiCorp is Rocky Mountain Power's parent company. They have just issued changes to their energy strategy. This news from PacifiCorp is opposite to what we have been told the energy trend is supposed to be. They have decided to scale back on wind and solar while increasing productivity at their...
Laramie Man’s Bull to Be Inducted Into ProRodeo Hall of Fame
Famous bull Mr. T of Burns Rodeo Company in Laramie will be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame this summer, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) announced Monday. Mr. T was a rank bull who left his mark in the PRCA by bucking off his share of ProRodeo Hall...
Seth Ulvestad Announces Run For Wyoming Legislature
Seth Ulvestad says he is running for House District 11 in the Wyoming Legislature as a Republican. That seat is currently held by Rep. Jared Olsen, who recently announced that he will be running for the Wyoming Senate. In his campaign announcement, Ulvestad says ''Growing up in Wyoming, Ulvestad experienced...
Kevin Costner on ‘Yellowstone’ Return: ‘I’d Love to Do It’
Season 5 of Yellowstone will resume in November. Could Kevin Costner be back to play John Dutton?. On Tuesday (April 9), the actor addressed the elephant in the room in the most direct way yet. He was at CinemaCon, a convention of the National Association of Theater Owners in Las Vegas.
Cowboy Football Enters Week Three of Spring Practice
LARAMIE -- The Wyoming Cowboy football team hit the field on Tuesday marking the third week of spring practice. It marked the seventh of 15 practices with the team gearing up for another open practice this Saturday. Open Practice on April 13 – Autographs Following Practice. Wyoming will host...
Air Force Loss Last Fall Still Not Sitting Well With These Pokes
LARAMIE -- 34-27. Those numbers, in bold white font, lingered over Wyoming's seventh practice of the spring Tuesday afternoon inside War Memorial Stadium. That's the final score from the Cowboys' trip to Colorado Springs last October. With a chance to vault to the top of the Mountain West standings, the...
New Google Earth View Of Wyoming Is Mind-Blowing
Google Earth has gotten so much better over the years. Their 3D images look much more realistic than they did when Google first came out with them. Below is a video giving us a tour of Wyoming in 3D Google Earth. Farther below is a quick guide on using today's...
Ian Munsick Headlining Big Show In Wyoming This Year
On Saturday, October 5, the Ford Wyoming Center will welcome Wyoming native and Warner Music Nashville recording artist Ian Munsick. The Country & WESTern Tour kicks off at the beginning of September and will wrap up here in Casper on October 5. When Ian rolls into town, he's bringing Shane Smith and The Saints, as well as Zandi Holup.
PhotoFest: Rock Springs Track Meet
The annual Ted Schroeder "Meet of Hope" track and field event was held on Friday in Rock Springs and there were some superlative individual performances. Christopher Wilson of Green River, who is one of the finest track athletes in the state won 4 events and that's not easy to do. On the girls' side, Jaylee Antonino of Mountain View took the top of the podium in 3 events.
WATCH: Cheyenne Truck Driver Miraculously Saves Trailer Blowing in the Wind
A new video has recently gone viral showing a semi-trailer truck almost tipping over due to the Wyoming wind. The was posted by Shayla Baugher on her personal Facebook page a few days ago. The same video was also posted to TikTok by account "troythompson360". The TikTok version has already viewed over 3.4 million times and has amassed over 11,000 comments in the last three days (originally posted on Saturday, April 6th, 2024).
15-Month Investigation Nets 32 Arrests, 16,385 Fentanyl Pills
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak says a fentanyl distribution investigation that was launched following a tip from a very observant jailer has led to 32 arrests and 16,385 fentanyl pills (3.61 pounds) being seized. Kozak made the major announcement during a Tuesday news conference. Kozak says it all started on...
Is John Hoyland’s Confidence Back? Who Said it Ever Left?
LARAMIE -- The approach. The swing. The fist pump. John Hoyland calmly stepped into a chip-shot field goal at the buzzer, sailing the ball through the uprights as time expired in the desert. The 24-yard kick capped a 12-play, 87-yard drive and vaulted Wyoming to a 16-15 victory over Toledo in the Arizona Bowl.
Internet Argues Over A Beautiful Picture Of The Wyoming Sky
Pictures have been criticized for many years, but now, with the addition of artificial intelligence, people are even more skeptical. Programs to doctor photos are accessible to anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or computer, and you don't have to be trained to use them. You can type in a few words to describe what you're looking for, and your generated photo is ready in seconds.
10 Reasons NOT to Move to Wyoming According To Locals
It's not that the people of Wyoming don't like outsiders moving to their state. But you have to be well suited for the state. Here are 10 reasons NOT to move to Wyoming according to people from Wyoming. We did a survey asking residents of Wyoming why they wouldn't live...
Wyoming’s A Great Place To Live Out Childhood Fantasies
Toby Keith wrote the song 'I Should've Been A Cowboy' in minutes while sitting on the edge of a bathtub, and it's been the anthem for many who dreamt of becoming cowboys. Wearin' my six-shooter, ridin' my pony on a cattle drive. Stealin' the young girls' hearts. Just like Gene...
PhotoFest: Worland Track Meet
Worland's D&D Invitational Track Meet drew plenty of teams from the Big Horn Basin and beyond on Thursday and the competition was fierce. Powell took first in the boy's team standings with 162.5 with Worland 2nd at 121, Thermopolis 3rd with 107, Lovell had 82 and Burlington had 76. Powell's Caden Nelson won two events and so did Worland's Noah Mitchell.
Sawvel Confident Pokes’ Pass Rush Will Improve in ’24
LARAMIE -- Jay Sawvel is confident Wyoming will have a much more productive pass rush from its defensive ends this season. That shouldn't be too difficult. The Cowboys got to the quarterback 24 times in 2023. Just 11.5 of those came from the edge, including four each from DeVonne Harris and Braden Siders. Sabastian Harsh landed three.
Olivia Caldwell Foundation Breaking Down Barriers To Mental Health Care For Wyoming Children and Their Families
The Olivia Caldwell Foundation partners with Care Solace, a social purpose organization focused on removing barriers in accessing mental health care. This collaboration provides families in the care of the foundation and its partners with access to Care Solace’s care coordination services at no cost to the family. Individuals...
Warming Trend Expected In SE Wyoming, 70s Possible By Friday
After an unusually windy weekend that saw gusts top out at 90 miles per hour in Cheyenne, the National Weather Service is calling for much calmer, warmer weather over the next few weeks. The agency posted the following on its website:. Week Ahead Forecast calls for warming temperatures through the...
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