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Restaurant Portions Are About to Get a Lot Smaller — Here’s Why
Inflation is shrinking wallets lately, and that's not the only thing. Everything seems to cost more money, no matter what it is. Consumers are noticing higher prices at restaurants — even their favorite fast food joints — but leave feeling just as hungry as when they came in.
Cheyenne Police Need Help Identifying Check Fraud Suspects
The Cheyenne Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two men suspected of check fraud. According to Public Information Officer Alex Farkas, the men (pictured above) entered the Jonah Bank of Wyoming branch at 2015 Central Ave. at about 3:25 p.m. on Sept. 12 and attempted to cash a fraudulent check.
Carrie Underwood Was Not the First Choice to Replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’
Carrie Underwood is a perfect choice to replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol — she knows the show better than most stars — but fans will be surprised to learn that she was not showrunners' first pick. Despite competing on the show and winning Season...
Wyoming High School Student Arrested For Having Gun In School
Police in Rock Springs arrested a high school student on Thursday for having a gun on campus. That's according to a post on the RSPD Facebook page. According to the post, an evacuation drill was held a Rock Springs High School on Thursday. During the drill a teacher found out that a student had a gun. The teacher notified administration and confiscated the gun. Law enforcement was still on campus for the drill, and arrested the student.
Wyoming High School Sports Pics of the Week: Sept 19-21
The fall season in Wyoming High School sports has been as busy as it's ever been. Pick a direction and you're bound to find some athletic event. The weather has been decent this fall which is always a plus and we have a ton of photos to share with you from around the state—a big thank you to all the photographers who contributed their fantastic work.
13 Country Artists Who Skipped the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
The 2024 People's Choice Country Awards had an attendance problem. Half of the awards were announced during a show-ending prize dump, because the winners weren't there to collect them. There were eight nominees in the People's Artist of 2024 category and only one (Kane Brown) was in attendance. This explains...
Old Dominion Admit They Struggle at One Thing as a Band: ‘We Suck at It’
Old Dominion are one of the most decorated country music groups of the decade, with countless ACM and CMA Awards to their credit, as well as nearly a dozen No. 1 hits. But they don't do everything right. We sat down with the "Break Up With Him" singers on Taste...
Cheyenne, Laramie Tie High Temperature Records Thursday
An unseasonably warm day on Thursday saw temperature records for the date tied or broken across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. Both Cheyenne and Laramie tied their all-time high temperature records for the date. The agency posted the following...
Post Malone’s Pick of the ‘Greatest Country Song Ever Written’? You Won’t Guess
If you've paid any attention at all to modern country music in 2024, you know the impact Post Malone has made on the genre. He understood the assignment: Posty came to Nashville, put his feet on the ground and got extremely involved in the country music scene. Malone called on...
Darius Rucker Has What Inside His House? Tour His Bachelor Pad [Watch]
Darius Rucker has found some zen in his life after a turbulent few years. The "Wagon Wheel" hitmaker and his wife of two decades, Beth, split in 2020, and he was arrested on possession charges in early 2024. He fully accepted his charges — Rucker pleaded no contest and received...
Luke Bryan Reveals How He + Wife Caroline Keep Their Marriage Fresh [Exclusive Interview]
Luke Bryan just released his new album, Mind of a Country Boy, and it features some very personal songs that will no doubt resonate with his fans. One of the songs on the record is titled "For the Kids," and it is all about a couple doing what it takes to make it through a sometimes-mundane relationship for the sake of their children.
WyoPreps Game of the Week: #3 Southeast at #5 Lusk [VIDEO]
For the second time in three weeks, Lusk, WY gets the spotlight. It is the place for the fan-voted, small school WyoPreps Game of the Week, as third-ranked Southeast visit visits the No. 5 Lusk Tigers. The Cyclones are 3-0 on the season and 1-0 in conference play. Lusk is 1-2 overall and 0-2 in league games.
WyoPreps Game of the Week: #2 Cody at #4 Powell [VIDEO]
The Big Horn Brawl was voted as the WyoPreps Game of the Week. The two Park County rivals square off, as No. 4 Powell hosts second-ranked Cody to open 3A West Conference action at Panthers Stadium. The Broncs are off to a 3-0 start, while Powell is 3-1. Cody has...
Kelsea Ballerini Brings ‘Two Things’ to People’s Choice Country Awards [Watch]
Less than a week after dropping her new song "Two Things," Kelsea Ballerini brought the new track to the People's Choice Country Awards stage on Thursday night (Sept. 26). The country singer opened her performance staring into her reflection on the floor of the stage. As the camera panned up, Ballerini began the song positioned in a field of flowers. Eventually she rose to her feet and walked the stage, engaging the crowd with her vulnerable lyrics.
Here Are the Lyrics to Brad Paisley, ‘Truck Still Works’
Brad Paisley sings about an old love and an old truck during "Truck Still Works," his first release to country radio since joining a new record label team. The singer debuted the song during the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards on Thursday night (Sept. 26). Longtime fans will recognize the themes and Fender guitar lines — it recalls hits like "Mud on the Tires" from 2004.
Here’s Why Jelly Roll Missed the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
Jelly Roll was a breakout star at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards, but he was nowhere to be found on Thursday night (Sept. 26). The "I Am Not Okay" singer was referenced by MGK during his acceptance speech for Crossover Song of 2024. Overall, he was nominated in seven PCCA categories. So, what happened?
Dasha Stunned After First People’s Choice Country Awards Win
Up-and-comer Dasha won Female Song of 2024 at the People's Choice Country Awards in a thrilling upset on Thursday night (Sept. 26). Dasha's hit song, "Austin (Boots Stop Workin')," beat out country veterans and stratospheric superstars in this category, besting artists including Beyoncé, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson and more.
MGK Recognizes Jelly Roll Feud While Accepting Double People’s Choice Country Awards
MGK jumped out of his seat when his name was announced as winner of the Crossover Song of 2024 at the People's Choice Country Awards. He was celebrating "Lonely Road," a "Country Roads" (John Denver) interpolation that he made with Jelly Roll. Those two have a history. MGK also thanked...
Shaboozey Thanks Beyonce After First People’s Choice Country Awards Win
Shaboozey was the first artist to take the stage to receive a trophy at this year's People's Choice County Awards. He was crowned New Artist of 2024. "I'm so honored and extremely humbled," Shaboozey said as he read an acceptance speech he had prepared. "I never would have thought in a million years that I would be up here at the Grand Ole Opry accepting something like this."
2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Winners — See the Full List
The winners in the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards have been announced, and the list includes many of the biggest artists in contemporary country music. Shaboozey was the first winner of the night, taking home awards for New Artist of 2024 and New Artist Song of 2024. Dasha and MGK were among the surprise winners, while Morgan Wallen took home a number of important categories, making him the night's biggest winner.
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