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Impactful Wyoming Spring Storm This Weekend
This weekend's forecast (Saturday, March 6th through Monday, March 8th) has been tough to nail down. Forecasters know that a spring storm is coming. You can watch a weather video on this storm, below. But as for what area gets the brunt of it, well that has been up in...
Who’d of Thunk? Worn-Out Wood from Wyoming Snow Fences are a HOT Commodity!
In a recent Wyoming Department of Transportation report, Public Affairs Director Doug McGee discusses why snow fences are an invaluable protection against drifts and ice on the roads. Although their design is fairly simple, they're far from maintenance free. The fences need to be repaired and sometimes replaced about every...
How To Survive A Scary Wyoming Water Situation
Water can lead to many scary situations, especially if your vehicle is submerged. It's estimated that just under 400 people per year die from drowning after their vehicle went into the water. I remember nothing in my driver's education classes that taught me what to do if my car was...
BREAKING: UW Freshmen Manyawu, Combs Entering Transfer Portal
LARAMIE -- "Yeah, I plan to." That was Cam Manyawu's response when asked after the Cowboys' first-round ouster in the Mountain West Tournament if he was returning to the Wyoming basketball program for his sophomore season. Plans change. The 6-foot-9 forward Thursday entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to multiple...
WATCH: Wyoming Football Adds Last Names to Jerseys
LARAMIE -- Jay Sawvel said after he was officially hired in December that names still weren't going on the back of jerseys, though he would implement a white-on-white uniform combination at some point. He prefaced the entire conversation. "I have the right to change my mind on this," he said.
Cheyenne Police Release Video of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
The Cheyenne Police Department has released video from last month's deadly shootout in northwest Cheyenne. The shooting took place on Friday, March 8 at a home in the 5200 block of Fishing Bridge. According to Public Information Officer Alex Farkas, officers were dispatched at 6:18 p.m. to a report of...
Albany County Sheriff Issues Statement On Animal Cruelty Investigation
The Albany County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is continuing in an animal cruelty case, including pending criminal charges. That's according to a post on the agency's Facebook page. According to the post, the sheriff's office responded to a welfare check for animals on Moulton Road on March 30. The check resulted in four seperate citations for animal neglect.
Wyoming High School Sports Pics of the Week: Mar. 28-Apr. 2
The spring season in Wyoming high school athletics is moving along and with our spring weather, you just never know what the conditions will be. We have some images for your viewing from softball, soccer plus track and field. Some of these athletes are coming off a quick turnaround from basketball or indoor track but they have a high-intensity level.
Cheyenne National Weather Service Warns Of Weekend Weather Hazards
The National Weather Service says the weather forecast for southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle for this weekend is ''tricky." But the agency has posted a timeline for potential hazards for the area, incluidng Cheyenne and Laramie, The weather service posted the following on its website:. 5:15 AM 4/4 -...
Western States Outraged Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
Some wildlife species that were removed from the endangered species list by the Trump administration will be put back on under the Biden administration. This move has reignited the debate about the purpose of the Endangered Species Act. If a species is endangered, then it is protected. But if a...
Wyoming Has No Public Nuclear Fallout Shelters
The popular and classic video game Fallout is coming to Netflix as a TV series. Fallout is a post-nuclear role-playing video game that began back in 1997. It's a mid-22nd century post-apocalyptic and retro-futuristic world, decades after a global nuclear war between the United States and China. So, let's imagine...
Wyoming Meteorologists Warn Of Big Weekend Storm
I hope you've been enjoying this week's weather. You're going to hate the weekend. Expect the wind to pick up on Friday across Wyoming. This rather large system, which might be the big Spring storm we have been waiting for, starts to move into the state on Friday. The Eastern...
Man Killed in I-25 Crash in Wyoming During Easter Snowstorm
A man is dead following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Johnson County, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says. The crash happened around 11:05 p.m. on Easter Sunday, March 31, at milepost 261.5 on Interstate 25, about 7.5 miles north of Kaycee. Man Dead After Pickup Driver Loses Control on Icy Bridge...
70s Possible In SE Wyoming Ahead Of Possible Snow This Weekend
Southeast Wyoming can expect almost any kind of weather in April, and our latest forecast reflects that. We expect near-summer-like weather over the next couple of days ahead of another winter weather this weekend. That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following...
UW Golf Set to Host Cowgirl Classic in Arizona
LARAMIE -- The Cowgirl golfers return to action for the first time since March 12 hosting the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes in Maricopa, Ariz. on April 3-4. The Wyoming Cowgirl Classic marks the fifth event of the spring for the Cowgirls, as UW will wrap up the regular season on April 9-10 at the Bobcat Classic before the Mountain West Championships take place April 16-18.
Wyoming Coaches Association Reveals Winter Coach of the Year Awards for 2024
The 2024 Winter Sports Season selections for ‘Coach of the Year’ honors have been released by the Wyoming Coaches Association. The winners were chosen by their fellow WCA coaches. These coaches are scheduled to be honored in a ceremony at WCA Clinic and Hall of Fame weekend in Casper this summer.
Cowboys First Open Practice Will Take Place Saturday in Laramie
LARAMIE -- Jay Sawvel said he's opening up two practices to the public this spring for one simple reason. "People love Cowboy football," the rookie head coach said. "I do know that." This upcoming Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m., fans can get their first glimpse of this program that is...
T’Vondre Sweat’s Compliment Still Reverberating for Pokes’ O-line
LARAMIE -- The Outland Trophy is handed out annually to the top interior defensive lineman in all of college football. T'Vondre Sweat was that guy in 2023. The 6-foot-5, 362-pound tackle was also dubbed a unanimous All-American selection. The American Football Coaches Association, the Associated Press, the Football Writers Association of America, the Sporting News and the Walter Camp Football Foundation gave him that distinction.
Pokes Practice Report: Don’t Mistake Kindness for Weakness
LARAMIE -- Don't for one second mistake Jay Sawvel's kindness and playfulness for weakness. Sure, he's already proven to be more lax than his predecessor Craig Bohl, but that's not difficult. He doesn't mind the blaring tunes at the beginning of practice, the fancy footwear his receivers are wearing or even busting out a new third uniform combination for his team.
Interesting Questions For Wyomingites To Think About
I'll admit that I'm at the age where my life is a walking dad joke. I love a good pun and will spend time scrolling through social media to find fun ones for future use. When I found this one on the pun_bible Instagram page, I thought it was perfect for sharing with Wyomingites.
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