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Corn for a Cause: An Annual Cornhole Tournament

Resilient Ministries will be holding a public cornhole tournament this Saturday, August 14th, along with music, other yard games, and outdoor fun! Justin Scott, the Director of Resilient Ministries explains that the tournament is a way to bring the community together for fun outdoor games,

Bird e-Scooters Will Soon Flock to Laramie

Bird, a California-based, shared electric scooter company, will soon be bringing e-scooters to Laramie on a trial basis. The City of Laramie is partnering with Bird at no cost to the city. Scooters will be available through a mobile phone application, and riders pay per minute to use the scooter. The program is expected to begin by mid- to late August.

Little Snowy’s: Stop By for a Sweet Treat

Shelbyyarchin@gmail.com | Shelby Yarchin As the temperature keeps rising into the upper 80’s in Laramie, it becomes even more important to find a good way to stay cool. Aside from shoving ice cubes into your pockets and making the occasional visit to the community pool,

Laramie’s Drag Queens Fighting for a Good Cause

The Laramie Railroad Depot is nestled on First Street right behind a row of businesses and next to the occasional Farmers Market. It’s a building famous for its rich Wyoming history and industrial architecture. But on June 26th the depot hosted a new kind of event; A Draglesque show.

The Unforgettable Experience of Wyoming Girls State

Wyoming Girls State is a weeklong learning experience and citizenship training for girls who have completed their junior year of high school. Sponsored and organized by American Legion Auxiliary, Girls State is held at LCCC in Cheyenne, Wyoming. During the week, delegates learn about the process

Scout Park Development Project To Begin Late June

City Of Laramie Press Release Laramie, Wyoming – On June 28, 2021 Big Huhnks Excavation will begin the Scout Park Development Project.  This project includes the installation of a walking path, restroom, two playgrounds for ages two to five and five to twelve, plaza, irrigation/sod

Quick-Thinking CPR Action Results in Life-Saving Award for Officer TJ Johnson

BY TOM KOCAL for This is Laramie 815-275-3025 TKocal915@icloud.com LARAMIE – “If we’re called upon, that’s what we have to do.” Humble words from Laramie Police Officer Terrance “TJ” Johnson upon receiving the Laramie Police Dept. Life-Saving Award Wednesday, June 16. Johnson was nominated for the honor by

Fire Restrictions in Effect for Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland

Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect today, June 16, for the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland. This includes National Forest System lands located in Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Natrona, Niobrara, Platte, and Weston counties in Wyoming, and Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties in northwest Colorado.