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Short Draw Fire in Wyoming & Montana Consumes 40,000 Acres, Several Structures
According to the Powder River County Sheriff's Office, the Short Draw has a line all the way around it. Crews continue to work diligently to fight on going hot spots. On the Wyoming border crews are fighting the areas that continue to be a problem. The fire is currently at...
The Many 2024 Food Recalls You Need to Know
The many food recalls of 2024 have left us all wondering: Is anything safe in our pantry?. Various kinds of foods and many brands found in our grocery stores have been affected by widespread food calls in the U.S. this year, from cinnamon to popcorn, apple juice and beyond. Some...
What is ‘Paperclipping’ and Why is It So Popular in the Dating World?
If you find yourself suddenly dipping your toe back into the world of dating, be prepared to study up on your terminology before you download all of those apps onto your phone. The dating world continues to adopt and use words to describe situations that you rarely encounter among your...
Top Dogs of 2024: The Most Popular Breeds in America
Choosing a loyal companion is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make. Each year, the American Kennel Club tracks dog registrations to see which breeds are the most popular in the United States. For 31 years straight, from 1991 to 2021, the Labrador retriever has topped the list—but watch out, there's a new breed occupying the #1 spot.
Who Are the ‘Big 4′ of Songwriting Duos?
Plenty of songwriters prefer to work alone, crafting hits entirely on their own. Others find their best work comes out of collaboration with another person. Often, the connection appears innate, as though the talent was there from birth and only needed the right circumstances to be revealed to the world.
Obituaries: Potter; Young
Gary Wayne Potter, born June 2, 1954, in Casper, Wyoming, to Thelma and Charles Ralph Potter, passed away on September 8, 2024. Gary attended Grant Elementary, Dean Morgan Junior High School, and graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 1973. Gary began his career as a surveyor and found his...
Fifth Graders Invited to Mini KEY Camp October 28
All Natrona County fifth graders are invited to attend Mini KEY Camp on Monday, Oct. 28. Much like the summer KEY Camp for seventh and eighth graders, Mini KEY Camp offers students unique enrichment opportunities academically and socially, according to Brittney Good, community education program coordinator. The camp runs from...
Pearl Jam Reimagines Ted Nugent’s ‘Stranglehold’ as Anti-Gun Song
Pearl Jam put their own spin on Ted Nugent’s 1975 single “Stranglehold,” changing the lyrics to make it an anti-gun anthem. The moment took place during Pearl Jam’s concert in Baltimore on Thursday, Sept. 12. Roughly halfway through their set, guitarist Mike McCready launched into “Stranglehold”’s familiar opening riff.
Iron Maiden Announces Three New ‘Future Past’ Funko Pop Figures
The latest series of Funko Pop figures dedicated to Iron Maiden's longtime mascot Eddie has been announced, and it features designs tied to the band's current The Future Past tour. The tour's set list focuses heavily on the band's 1986 album Somewhere in Time and their most recent effort, 2021's...
How Valuable Is Your Hard Earned Money In Wyoming?
Data shows that 20 to 40% of marriages end because of money. People who have financial issues are 20 times more likely to commit suicide. You've heard the phrase, "The love of money is the root of all evil," which seems accurate. When you work hard for your money, you...
It’s Important To Know How To Identify Wyoming’s Animals
It's called a case of mistaken identity. We've all done it from time to time. Remember when you thought you saw a person you knew, but it turns out you were wrong, and it wasn't them? When you realize it, you've already waved or even started to call their name, and they look at you like you're an idiot.
35 Stunning Photos of the Best National Parks to See Vivid Fall Colors
If you're not visiting these National Parks in the fall, you're really missing out. Sure, it's easier to load up the entire family for a vacation during the summer when the kids are home on break. Unfortunately, everyone else has that same idea leading to massive crowds and a somewhat disappointing family outing.
Natrona County Arrest Log (9/12/24 – 9/13/24)
This log may not reflect all arrests for this time period. For example, police will not release any information about juvenile arrests. State law prohibits any official from identifying a person accused of a sex crime until the defendant is arraigned in district court. Everyone listed here is presumed innocent...
Wyoming’s Radio Talk Host Found Living In Back Of SUV
Wyoming's radio talk show host Glenn Woods was found sleeping in the back of his SUV near the grass airstrip in Glendo, Wyoming. That's an all-time low for a guy who's heard on radio stations across Wyoming and around the region. He spent the entire weekend there and refused to...
Elvis Costello to Release ‘King of America & Other Realms’ Box
Elvis Costello will release a sprawling new box set on Nov. 1, titled King of America & Other Realms. As its name suggests, the six-disc set includes a newly remastered edition of Costello's 1986 album King of America, originally co-produced with T Bone Burnett. Additionally, it features a previously unreleased live concert recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 1987, plus more unreleased demos, outtakes and live recordings, a 35-page essay by Costello himself and rare photographs. As a press release succinctly puts it, the set "celebrates and explores the songwriter’s lifelong love, fascination and influence of American music."
The 13 ‘Friday the 13th’ Victims That Most Deserved to Die
Jason Voorhees has killed a lot of people. Some of them had it coming. The hockey mask-wearing, machete wielding star of the Friday the 13th film series sometimes finds himself on the right side of the scales of justice, even if his methods are gruesome and completely devoid of checks and balances.
Has the Cure Revealed Their New Album Title?
The Cure has not released a new album in over a decade, but it now appears that may change soon. Fans of the band have been sharing photos and videos of mysterious black postcards they've received in the mail with the words "Songs of a Lost World" embossed on them, along with the date 1/11/24 in Roman numerals. While no further information can be found on the card, this may suggest the tile and release date, Nov. 1, of a new album. The band also recently changed their social media imagery to an all-black theme.
Adrian Belew’s Beat Begins All-Star King Crimson Tribute Tour
Adrian Belew's all-star tribute to '80s-era King Crimson got underway Thursday night at San Jose Civic in California. Beat also includes his long-time former King Crimson bandmate Tony Levin, Steve Vai and Danny Carey of Tool. They're presenting music from 1981's Discipline, 1982's Beat and 1984's Three of a Perfect...
Eric Clapton Decries Rock Hall of Fame as a ‘Frat Boys Club’
Eric Clapton is the only person inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times, but that didn’t stop the famed musician from sharing some choice words about the institution. “I think of it as a frat boys club that happened to lure [me] in,” the guitar...
Bret Michaels Wants a Poison 40th-Anniversary Tour in 2026
Bret Michaels expressed his desire for a Poison 40th-anniversary tour in 2026 following days of back-and-forth between the singer's various bandmates about their 2025 plans — or lack thereof. "It's no secret, I have stated previously that in 2025 I'm planning to perform limited shows to focus primarily on...
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