Riverton Man Wins Wyoming Weigh-In With 1,045 Lb. Pumpkin
Ron Hoffman was the big winner at the 2019 Wyoming Pumpkin Weigh-In in Worland this weekend. Hoffman's largest pumpkin tipped the scales at 1,045 pounds.
Events
University of Wyoming’s “Black 14” Honored 50 Years Later
This week, 50 years after they were removed from the Cowboys, members of the Black 14 have been honored in a week-long event at their former University.
Forget Area 51, Check Out The Green River Intergalactic Spaceport
Right now, the Facebook event that is set for September 20th has about 2.1 Million respondents saying they are "going to storm Area 51." We have a better idea.
UW Offers Free Rides + Football Tickets For High School Students
The University of Wyoming is going deep on Campus Pass Day this year, offering transportation to Laramie and free tickets for the Cowboys football game against Idaho on Saturday, September 14th to every high school student in the state.
Tie-Breaker Decides 2019 Wyoming Hot Dog Eating Championship
The Cowboy State has a new top dog. After finishing in a tie with defending champion Billy "No Belly" Floyd, Casper resident Johnny Haase won an eat-off to claim the 2019 Wyoming Hot Dog Eating Championship.
Laramie Public Art Coalition Officially a 501c3 Non-Profit
"Public art is not just about paintings on a wall - it’s about bringing art to every aspect of the community, giving community members a voice in their public space, respecting artists and the profession, and working together with artists to create cultural experiences that reflect the v…
Laramie Skatepark Needs Help Hitting Grant Funding Mark
"Many large granting bodies need non-profit organizations (like us) to hit a 20% funds raised before they will commit to a project. The Tony Hawk Foundation is one of these grants, and their deadline is Sept 3rd."
Celebrating 128 years of Bicycle Clubs in Wyoming
On this day in 1891, the Laramie Cycling Club was organized.
Wyoming's Biggest Sailing Regatta Celebrates 50th Anniversary
In 1969, the Pinedale Boat Club held their first race at Fremont Lake. 50 years later, the Fremont Lake Sailing Regatta is considered one of the top events in the country,
Wind Turbines Silence 'Battle Of Old Wyoming' Punk Rock Festival
The annual Battle of Old Wyoming punk rock festival in Medicine Bow was called off because the historic Virginian Hotel, which has hosted the event for the past decade, was completely booked by workers building wind turbines.
Kids Cannon Shoot Is The ‘Most Wyoming’ Event Ever
At the annual event, kids learn how to load and fire a real cannon, blasting pop bottles, lead balls, and bowling balls 500 yards into the air.
Mrs. Wyoming, Liz Tolin, Raising Funds to Compete In Mrs. America
A fundraiser hoping to raise $3,000 for her travels has been set up in an attempt to make sure Mrs. Wyoming can go and represent the Cowboy State.