Kari Eakins
High Winds Threaten to Close Interstates in Southeast Wyoming
The approach of the first winter storm of the season has brought extreme high winds with it, prompting the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) to close Interstate 25 to high profile vehicles from Cheyenne to Glendo. Troopers in the Laramie area have responded to seven blown over vehicles between Laramie and Arlington, including six semis and one pickup pulling a 5th wheel trailer. Peak wind gusts have b
Repairs Will Close Laramie River Greenbelt Trail October 5-7
The Laramie River Greenbelt Trail has a scheduled closure for repairs from the spring runoff and flooding of the Big Laramie River adjacent to the BP Amoco property can be completed. The trail will be closed south of Curtis Street to the canal bridge on Wednesday, Oct 5th at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, Oct. 7th at 8:00 a.m.
Time for Freezing Peaches – Country Cooking
Now that fall is here it’s time to preserve all of the great produce that’s been growing through the summer. If you have never canned or simply don’t have time this fall, freezing is a great alternative, especially for non-citrus fruits. Below are instructions for freezing peaches. Supplies are minimal, the fruit will be good for up to 12 months and this same method works fantastic for pears.
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Outside the Stadium: Your Wyoming-Nebraska Gameday Guide
The City of Laramie is expected to at least double in size on Saturday for the Wyoming-Nebraska football game. The University of Wyoming has increased seating inside the sold out War Memorial Stadium and will keep Tailgate Park open during the game with the action showing on a big screen for the three-to-five thousand fans anticipated to arrive in Laramie without tickets.
The masses descending on
Laramie Domino’s Offers ‘Special’ Deal to Nebraska Fans
With thousands of Husker fans coming to Laramie this weekend, many Laramie businesses have decided to cater to the incoming crowd and offer some University of Nebraska apparel or offer specials that may be appealing to Husker Nation. The Domino’s Pizza in Laramie is not one of those businesses.
Free Contemporary Music Concerts in Laramie Next Week
A celebration of modern classical music and living composers, New Frontiers, will be held Sunday, Sept. 18 – Thursday, Sept. 22 at the University of Wyoming. The Laramie Contemporary Music Project offers free concerts plus master classes and other events.
The opening concert, “New Frontiers: Peace and Clarinets” features the AdZel Duo and will be Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Concert Hall.
Voir Dire Competition Wants You in the Jury
While most people try to do all they can to get out of jury duty, the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association is hoping some people will volunteer for the job. At least 50 volunteers are needed to serve as jurors for a jury selection competition. The annual Voir Dire Competition is for students attending the University of Wyoming College of Law. It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Room 170 of the
Join the Laramie GPS Mapping Party
There will be a free community GPS mapping party from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the historic Laramie Railroad Depot. The event is being hosted by the University of Wyoming Geographic Information Service Center (WyGISC) as part of their 15th anniversary celebration.
Always A Cowboy 8k Gears Up for 10th Anniversary Run [AUDIO]
Organizers are hoping for 250 participants in the 10th anniversary run of the Always A Cowboy 8k run and 5k walk. Steve Kaiser from Gem City Bone and Joint joined Kari Eakins and Steve Kiggins on Sportsline Live to discuss the details.
Once-Blind Artists Highlight University of Wyoming Photo Exhibit
If you were blind, what would you most like to see? Insight into that question can be granted at the “Circle of Light” photo exhibition in the University of Wyoming Union. The featured photos were taken by people who received eye transplants to regain their vision.