Memorial Day

Thousands of motorists will take to the roads this Memorial Day weekend, and law enforcement will be cracking down on those who don't buckle up.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2221 and Auxiliary and the American Legion Husted-Pendleton Post 14 and Auxiliary in Laramie are sponsoring Memorial Day services throughout Albany County.

Those wanting to get outdoors for the holiday weekend in southeast Wyoming will have plenty of options, although many of those options may be hampered by wet weather.

We have information on local government closures for Memorial Day as well as trash pick up information, landfill hours, and Recreation Center hours.

Most University of Wyoming administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Normal business hours (7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) will resume Tuesday, May 26. The UW Libraries will be closed Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, and will reopen Tuesday, May 26, at 7:30 a...

According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, as of Tuesday no fatal crashes have been reported over the Memorial Day weekend.

The University of Wyoming has announced that most UW offices will be closed and summer classes dismissed for Memorial Day.

On Monday, the public is invited to a Memorial Day Service, sponsored by the American Legion Post 14 & Legion Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2221 & Auxiliary. There will be a number of events roaming about the Laramie community on Monday morning, but it all begins 8 AM at the Harmony Gardens on Highway 230. At the...

Memorial Day, and this weekend has come to mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people in our nation. The day itself was originally known as “Decoration Day” and originated after the American Civil War in 1868. It’s celebrated on the last Monday in May and became an official federal holiday in 1971...

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home. In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty u

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies. Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a months-long break from the grind. Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend. Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame. Check them out after the jump.