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Where is Wyoming's Lottery?

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:49 +0000

If you're hoping to buy a lottery ticket in the state of Wyoming, you've got to some time on your hands before you can.

Who is the Public Employee in Wyoming with the Biggest Paycheck? Here's the Answer

Aaron "Tallest DJ" Traylor — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:40:11 +0000

In all of the American states, the highest paid public employee works at a college. Of those, 40 are sports coaches. Where does Wyoming fall in that mix? We've got the answer

Wyo History Website Celebrates Official Roll-Out

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:44:29 +0000

A website dedicated to the History of Wyoming is hoping to grab the attention of "everyone" with its official roll-out.

Winter Weather Again Takes Aim On Wyoming

Brian Scott — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:56:19 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued has issued a number of special weather statements and winter weather watches in advance of the next system heade to the Cowboy State.

For Central Wyoming expect 3-6 inches in the mountains East of the Continental Divide from Lander to Casper with lesser amounts of snow expected for the lower elevations of the area. The

X Factor Auditions Coming To Denver

Brian Scott — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:09:35 +0000

Are you a solo singer? A girl group? duo? boy band? or a vocal group? Maybe you and your friends have always wanted to form a group or maybe you gave up on your dream of being a singer years ago? Well, now IS your time - it’s never too late to follow your dreams! The X Factor is headed to Denver in May and looking for the best talent in the Rocky Mountain region

Who Are The Wealthiest People In Wyoming & How Much Are They Worth?

DJ Nyke — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:23:12 +0000

With all the hoop-lah about jobs, it's nice to know the state of Wyoming has it's share of billionaires... not millionaires. Now you know who to ask for a loan.

A top the list is Christy Walton who

Cheyenne Wyoming Runner Recounts Boston Marathon Bombing [AUDIO]

Brian Scott — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:37:55 +0000

Cheyenne resident and runner Jennifer Hanrahan had to overcome an ankle injury and surgery to get to this years Boston Marathon and nothing was going to stop her.

Another Big Winter Storm Takes Aim On Wyoming

Brian Scott — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:10:58 +0000

Winter storm warnings and advisories have been posted over a large area of Wyoming for the second week in a row.

Gov. Mead Signs Lottery Bill Into Law

Rich Denison — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:15:35 +0000

Gov. Matt Mead on Wednesday signed into law a bill allowing the state to create a lottery or join a multi-state lottery, such as Powerball.

U.S. Marshals in Wyo. Turn to Facebook to Help Catch Fugitives

Trevor T. Trujillo — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:56:04 +0000

The Wyoming offices of the U.S. Marshals' Department have recently taken to facebook in an attempt to spread the word about fugitives in the Wyoming area.

Deadline Is March 20 To Register Black Bear Sites

Associated Press — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:30:36 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Black bear hunters who want to use bait for the spring season have until March 20 to register their existing baiting sites. Hunters who registered baiting sites last year can register the same sites between March 1 and March 20. Bait sites are registered for the year and cannot be changed [...]

Attend Wyoming Disability Awareness Walk on March 30

Erin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:57:11 +0000

[button href="http://www.nowcapservices.org/aware" title="Click Here For More Info and/or to Register" align="center"] Have fun while you help raise awareness for people with disabilities at NOWCAP Services’ 9th annual Wyoming Disability Awareness Walk! It’s coming up on Saturday, March 30th in Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Gillette, Newcastle, Riverton, Rock Springs, Sheridan and Worland. All walkers get a free t-shirt and [...]

Harlem Shake Invades University of Wyoming

DJ Nyke — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:59:37 +0000

As Harlem Shake Mania continues to sweep the internet, the country, and you guessed it… even Wyoming, the comparisons to other videos run rampant. Having created a Harlem Shake video of my own with my fellow co-workers(see here), I have high expectations/standards for other videos in the same category. Having seen some pretty shoddy examples, [...]

How Many Wyoming Cities and Towns Can You Find in this Word Search?

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:25:20 +0000

How many Wyoming cities and towns can you find in this word search? See how many you can get without looking at the list!

Wyoming FFA Association Asks for Your Help on Facebook

Erin — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:33:42 +0000

Ok, as sick as we all are of the rampant 'I'll get if I get likes'...here's one that (as Wyomingites) we can actually support!

The Wyoming FFA Association is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

The Wyoming FFA State Convention mentioned in the

Wyoming Man Claims Montana Cash Jackpot

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:37:31 +0000

A Wyoming man has claimed a $120,000 jackpot in a Montana lottery.

Do You Buy Lottery Tickets When You Travel? (Survey)

Trevor T. Trujillo — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:02:58 +0000

The Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill that would either allow Wyoming to implement its own state lottery or to participate in a multi-state lottery like Powerball or Mega Millions.

Should Wyoming Add The 'Veteran' Classification To Drivers License Cards? [POLL]

DJ Nyke — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:12:42 +0000

Currently, there are five states pursuing legislation this year, which include Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey, South Carolina and Kansas to have the veteran classification added to state issued ID cards & drivers licenses. Twelve states have already adopted the process since 2011: Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Utah, with New Mexico jumping [...]

Top 5 UFO Sightings in Wyoming [VIDEOS]

Aaron "Tallest DJ" Traylor — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:46:05 +0000

Unconfirmed reports of unidentified flying objects have been circulating the web featuring videos of evidence allegedly filmed in and around Wyoming state. Eye witnesses and camera-ready community members have been able to capture instances of flashing lights, giant orbs, and other strange occurrences above Wyoming over the years, and today we have practically every video [...]

Weird, Lesser Known Laws in Wyoming

Ian Delap — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:42:05 +0000

Wyoming, just like every other state, has it's own set of laws. Most of these laws are widely acknowledged and accepted. If you dig deep into the Wyoming law book, you will find some obscure laws you probably didn't know existed. You may have broken the law and didn't even know it. This list should get you back on track to being a law abiding citizen.