I was born in Rapid City, South Dakota. My parents named me for General Douglas McArthur (it was Pear Harbor Day, and McArthur is the link). I mostly grew up in Butte, Montana, but have a brief history in Pinedale and Newcastle, Wyoming. I received an undergraduate degree in Journalism from Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Straight out of college, my first professional radio job was at KBFS in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Followed by KTFI in Twin Falls, Idaho; KAAT-FM in Oakhurst/Fresno Calif., and other jobs too numerous to mention including 15 years (total) in two stints with KQSW/Rock Springs, where I was news Director and co-hosted the morning show. Why go back a second time? The owner was a friend of mine. People thought I was crazy to go there, but the people you know are what makes a community. I also worked as a TV anchor/reporter for KTWO television in Casper in 2000, and as a correspondent for the State News Service. I first came to Cheyenne to work for KMUS IN 1996. Came back here in 2008, and have been with Townsquare Media and KGAB since.
Doug Randall
Wyoming Missing Persons Website To See Changes Starting On Monday
The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation has announced changes to its ''Wyoming Missing Persons" website designed to make the site more user-friendly.
The changes will take place on Monday, Oct. 2. According to a news release from the agency:
''The enhanced web platform facilitates publicly sharing missing person records upon database entry, detailed views, filter capabilities, and a mi
Rabid Bat In Rock Springs Prompts Vaccination Reminder
Pet and livestock owners are being reminded about the importance of vaccinations after a rabid bat was found in Rock Springs for the first time since 2007.
That's according to a release from the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's spokesman Jason Mower says the bat was found in the yard of a home in North Rock Springs...
Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible In Wyoming Next Month
Weather permitting, Wyoming residents should be able to see a partial solar eclipse next month.
But you will need special glasses to view it safely.
According to the Riverton Office of the National Weather Service, the eclipse should start around 9:10 to 9:15 a...
Nine-Year-Old Mountain Climber Conquers Wyoming Peaks
Nine-year-old Sam Baker's middle name is literally Adventure.
But in his case it's not only his name, it's literally what he does.
As in climbing mountains that all but a few adults would shy away from.
Sam lives with his family in Colorado Springs...
Wyoming Sheriff’s Office To Auction Off Cars, Bids Start At $100
The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office will auction off abandoned and court-forfeited vehicles on Tuesday, October 3 in Rock Springs.
According to the agency's Facebook page, the following cars and trailers will be auctioned off:
- 1997 Buick LeSabre (starting bid of $252);
- 1999 Dodge van (starting bid of $100);
- 2002 Buick Rendezvous (starting bid of $100);
- 2001 Toyota Sequoia (starting bid
Online Poll: Do You Plan To Get The New COVID-19 Shot?
The Wyoming Department of Health is urging Wyoming residents over the age of six to get the latest COVID-19 shot.
In a Tuesday news release, the WDH quotes state epidemiologist Dr. Alexia Harrist as saying “The newly available COVID-19 vaccine versions have been updated. Even if y...
Air Cargo Company To Operate New Facility At Cheyenne Airport
Fly Cheyenne on Tuesday announced that the air cargo company Alpine Air Express is partnering with Cheyenne Regional Airport.
According to its website, Alpine Air Express was incorporated in Utah in 1975 and was a passenger airline until 1999, when it discontinued passenger service...
Wyoming Department Of Health: Update Your COVID Vaccinations
The Wyoming Department of Health is urging everyone over the age of six months to get an updated COVID-19 vaccination.
A WDH news release quotes state epidemiologist and state health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist as saying
“We’ve seen the virus that causes COVID-19 continue to change and we’ve learned protection from COVID-19 vaccines is valuable, but does decline over time." She goes on to ...
Possible Last Blast Of Summer Weather This Week In SE Wyoming
The calendar may say it's officially autumn, but southeast Wyoming residents can expect what may be the final taste of summer weather for 2023 this week.
That's according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service.
The agency posted the following on its website:
''A gorgeous week is expected across southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska...
Large Hail, A Few Tornadoes Possible In Parts Of Eastern Wyoming
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has issued a weather statement for two rounds of severe weather that are possible in parts of eastern Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle starting later today.
The agency issued an email that included the following key points:
● Isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms possible today and tonight.
●...
80-90 MPH Winds Possible In SE Wyoming Today
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for southeast Wyoming and parts of the Nebraska Panhandle today.
The warning includes the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie.
The agency posted the following on its website:
Just in time for the calendar to flip to astronomical fall, we are expecting the winds to return to southeast Wyoming from their long summer vacati
29-Year-Old Washakie County Woman Still Missing
A 29-year-old Worland woman reported missing on July 22 still has not been found, according to the Washakie County Sheriff's Office.
The Wyoming Missing Persons website includes the following listing for Breanna Chelsey Mitchell:
''Missing Person, July 22, 2023, Washakie County, Wyoming: Breanna Chelsey Mitchell, age 29, was last seen in Washakie County on July 22, 2023. She...