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2-Part Storm System to Impact Southeast Wyoming, Western Nebraska
The first wave of a two-part storm system is expected to hit the Sierra Madres today through Friday. Up to 8 Inches of Snow, 40 MPH Wind Gusts to Hit Sierra Madres. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 6 a.m. Friday, with 5 to 8 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected.
Wyoming Lawmakers To Vote On Special Session, Top Leaders Against
Members of the Wyoming Legislature will formally vote over the next few days on whether to hold a special session to override vetoes of several bills by Governor Mark Gordon. An informal straw poll of lawmakers reached the needed 35 percent threshold in both houses on Wednesday to trigger the vote. A simple majority in both houses will be needed to call a special session. The deadline for voting is Sunday night, and ballots must be postmarked by Monday.
Wyoming’s AD Weighs in on State of Men’s Basketball Program
LARAMIE -- Tom Burman hears your frustration with the men's basketball program. In fact, Wyoming's Athletics Director shares most of your concerns. In a near 20-minute interview with the local media Tuesday, Burman touched on subjects like Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), scheduling, roster building and what it will take to get fans back inside the Arena-Auditorium. He also spoke about the transfer portal and its impacts on this team since Jeff Linder took the reins back in 2020.
Wyoming Wildlife Managers Tasked with Developing Feedground Management Action
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Pinedale last week for its March meeting and voted to approve the department’s Feedground Management Plan. Regional wildlife managers will now be tasked with developing adaptive Feedground Management Action Plans with local stakeholders. “This is not a plan to shut down...
Pokes Practice Report: Sawvel Era Off to ‘Refreshing’ Start
LARAMIE -- Blaring music? Dancing? Cheetah-print cleats?. In the words of the great Vince Lombardi: "What the hell is going on around here?" Jay Sawvel spent his first practice as the Cowboys new head coach, bouncing between position groups, giving instruction and playfully chatting with players. Admittedly, he lingered around the safeties.
Wyoming Doesn’t Have Alligators…but it has GIANT Snappers
A Wyoming fly fishing guide shared a gem of a video on social media today of a big monster on the river bank:. Wyoming is home to four turtle species: three that live in water and one that lives on land. Snapping turtles are aquatic and hang around lakes, rivers,...
Start Counting Those Steps: How Far You Have to Walk at Colorado’s DIA
You’ve said it hundreds of times if you’re a business traveler. If you’re a vacationer, you’ve gone to the airport excited and ready to relax, and then it starts out anything but. You show up at Colorado's DIA, check your bags, and survive that looooong Denver...
Freaky Map Tricks California Transplants Out Of Wyoming
A freaky, fun map is making its way around social media. Since so many people from California want to move to Wyoming, here are some Wyoming towns they can move to. This handy map, seen below will guide them to towns like,. Casper (California). What about the wonderful town of...
Governor Signs Wyoming School Choice Into Law
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed the state’s first school choice program into law. Though he did line-item veto, part of the measure. HB 166 – gives parents a choice in what schools are available to them. It's more commonly known as the Wyoming Education Savings Accounts (ESA) Act.
Big Tech Turns Back To Wyoming Coal For Reliable Power
America is building new computer data centers along with brains for artificial intelligence. Data centers worldwide could double our energy needs in the next few years. But Silicon Valley’s tech giants can't create all of this unless they have enough affordable, reliable energy to run it all. Massive batterie...
Chancey Williams Invites Laramie to an Unforgettable Party
Chancey Williams is one busy man these days. He's been on tour across the country, from West to East, and through America's heartland; the Wyoming native has blazed along the way to country stardom this last year. Though his schedule is jam-packed, Chancey took a moment to chat about his...
Here’s What That Red, Yellow, or White Dot on Your Tire Means
Some new tires have a red or yellow dot and others don't. It depends on the manufacturer. Even the less common white dot appears on tires and here's why because knowledge is power. Those dots are purely for the mechanic who aligns your tires on your car, sometimes called balancing...
PhotoFest! NC/KW vs. RS/GR Softball
The softball season is underway so when the weather cooperates, it's time to get out there and play. Rock Springs and Green River made the trip to Casper over the weekend for a pair of doubleheaders at Crossroads Park and it's live and learn this early in the season. On...
Soaring Elk Populations and Greater Access to Hunting Land Yield Record-Breaking Season for Wyoming Hunters
Last year's elk hunting season was wildly successful with nearly a 5% increase in harvest compared to the previous season; nearly 29,000 elk were harvested. This comes at a time when Game and Fish look to hunters as a crucial part of managing elk populations. For the past two decades, elk herds have been growing.
Wyoming’s Wyatt Wieland Says Goodbye to Football
LARAMIE -- Sometimes it's simply just time to move on. That, in a nutshell, is why Wyatt Wieland was absent from the competition at Wyoming's annual Pro Day last week. That doesn't mean it was an easy decision. "It was something that I kind of thought about all season," the...
Want A Full Day Of Adventure On Casper Mountain?
Living in Casper, you may take the opportunity in our backyard for granted. All year long, there is something to do that can keep you busy and entertained and get you exercising while you enjoy the great outdoors. If you don't believe me, there's a big event coming on April 6 that you will want to attend and check out.
Fans Push For Return Of Longmire
It's a little hard to believe that the first Longmire episode aired 12 years ago. Based on the Craig John novels, the show stars Robert Taylor as the Sheriff of Absoroka County, and first premiered on A&E Network. But A&E canceled it after three seasons. Actor Robert Taylor knew there...
Which Easter Candy Is The Second Most Popular In Wyoming?
Ask almost anyone what candy they're looking for during Easter; the answer is almost always Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs. (Yellow on the map below) I feel we ask that question every year and get the same answer. This year, I thought it would be fun to mix things up a...
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