KGAB 650AM » Jon Green http://kgab.com KGAB, Your source for Cheyenne news and talk Tue, 21 May 2013 23:44:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Christensen's Outburst on Video [Strong Language] http://kgab.com/christensens-outburst-on-video-strong-language/ http://kgab.com/christensens-outburst-on-video-strong-language/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:55:03 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=174111 Warning: the video has language that many will find offensive.

A video of Wyoming Cowboys football coach Dave Christensen delivering an obscenity-laden outburst to Air Force coach Troy Calhoun last week has been released on YouTube.

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]]> http://kgab.com/christensens-outburst-on-video-strong-language/feed/ 0 Did Facebook Release Your Private Information? http://kgab.com/did-facebook-release-your-private-information/ http://kgab.com/did-facebook-release-your-private-information/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:01:08 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=124796 Monday afternoon, we posted a story about Facebook inadvertently publishing many users' private messages in their Timeline history. Facebook subsequently claimed the mix-up was a false alarm: people were mis-remembering old wall posts as private messages.

Many Facebook users, however, continued to claim they had in fact had private messages released into the wild. I remain uncertain about my own Timeline page - which remains locked down at this point. So did Facebook mess up, or not?

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]]> http://kgab.com/did-facebook-release-your-private-information/feed/ 0 Maybe. Maybe not. (J. Green/TSM) UPDATED: Facebook Says Privacy Breach 'False' Rumor – BBC http://kgab.com/facebook-accidentally-publishes-private-message-information-heres-how-to-fix-it/ http://kgab.com/facebook-accidentally-publishes-private-message-information-heres-how-to-fix-it/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:00:42 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=124275 Update: The BBC is reporting the  postings are actually public posts. It can be difficult to remember what's public and what's not when dealing with messages/posts that are four or five years old. But this is a good reminder that anything on the internet - even if you think it to be private - probably isn't.

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]]> http://kgab.com/facebook-accidentally-publishes-private-message-information-heres-how-to-fix-it/feed/ 0 (Justin Sullivan/Getty) Commentary: Reid with Journalist Ed Klein http://kgab.com/commentary-reid-with-journalist-ed-klein/ http://kgab.com/commentary-reid-with-journalist-ed-klein/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:49:13 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/commentary-reid-with-journalist-ed-klein/ Ed spent years researching Obama’s political links and motivations--including his very rocky relationship with the Clintons--and Bill Clinton's contempt for Obama (something Bill forgot to mention in the  political quid pro quo speech he gave for Barry at the Dem national Convention).

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]]> http://kgab.com/commentary-reid-with-journalist-ed-klein/feed/ 0 Who Are These Digital Cowboys? http://kgab.com/who-are-these-digital-cowboys/ http://kgab.com/who-are-these-digital-cowboys/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:10:55 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=97841 You've probably heard mention of the Digital Cowboys on KGAB, and we wanted to take an opportunity to introduce ourselves, and let you know why we're here.

Pete Aras joined Townsquare Media several months ago to help businesses with marketing and digital presence

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]]> http://kgab.com/who-are-these-digital-cowboys/feed/ 0 The Digital Cowboys, Pete and Jon. (C. Cochran/TSM) Share Your Cheyenne Frontier Days Photos with Us! http://kgab.com/share-your-cheyenne-frontier-days-photos-with-us/ http://kgab.com/share-your-cheyenne-frontier-days-photos-with-us/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:43:18 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=91024 Click here to share your CFD photos with KGAB!

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]]> http://kgab.com/share-your-cheyenne-frontier-days-photos-with-us/feed/ 0 Squirrel Creek Fire Now at 9K Acres, 12% Containment http://kgab.com/squirrel-creek-fire-now-at-9k-acres-12-containment/ http://kgab.com/squirrel-creek-fire-now-at-9k-acres-12-containment/#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:56:25 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=85198 The Squirrel Creek Fire south of Centennial has grown to 9,085 acres as of 8 pm July 3, according to the incident command. Containment stands at 12%, with crews successfully completing fireline around some of the fire perimeter.

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]]> http://kgab.com/squirrel-creek-fire-now-at-9k-acres-12-containment/feed/ 0 The Squirrel Creek Fire Sunday night. (Trevor T. Trujillo/TSM Laramie) Cheyenne's Biggest Flea Market is This Weekend! http://kgab.com/cheyennes-biggest-flea-market-is-this-weekend/ http://kgab.com/cheyennes-biggest-flea-market-is-this-weekend/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 17:25:43 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=76527 Be sure to come down to Cheyenne's Biggest Flea Market this weekend, June 1-2, at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Exhibit Hall off 8th Ave.!

And if you've got older models of merchandise, clearance or overstock items or just want to offer some excellent deals this weekend, we may have room left for you, but be sure to call today!

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]]> http://kgab.com/cheyennes-biggest-flea-market-is-this-weekend/feed/ 0 The 2011 Flea Market. (Robin Mosley) Cheyenne International Film Festival Continues Tonight, Tomorrow [PHOTOS] http://kgab.com/cheyenne-international-film-festival-continues-tonight-tomorrow-photos/ http://kgab.com/cheyenne-international-film-festival-continues-tonight-tomorrow-photos/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 22:21:25 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=74325 The Cheyenne International Film Festival continues Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, with programs in downtown Cheyenne celebrating Wyoming–themed film and more.

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]]> http://kgab.com/cheyenne-international-film-festival-continues-tonight-tomorrow-photos/feed/ 0 Bullying Hurts Webinar [VIDEO] http://kgab.com/live/ http://kgab.com/live/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 23:39:38 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=69552 Archived video from the hour-long Bullying Hurts webinar is below, along with a transcript of questions submitted by readers. You can still submit your name to Bullying Hurt's email list at the bottom of this page

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]]> http://kgab.com/live/feed/ 0 Bullying Hurts webinar Tuesday night. (Amy Richards/TSM) KGAB to Host Bullying Hurts Webinar May 15 at 6:30p http://kgab.com/may15/ http://kgab.com/may15/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 23:28:48 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=69588 KGAB and kgab.com will host a live and interactive webinar dedicated to tackling issues of school bullying on the evening of Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 pm.

Marvin Nash of Bullying Hurts will be joined by our own Dave Chaffin, Laramie County Coroner Marty Luna and Todd Burns, Principal at Bain Elementary School

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]]> http://kgab.com/may15/feed/ 0 How to Win with Criagslist in Cheyenne http://kgab.com/how-to-win-with-criagslist-in-cheyenne/ http://kgab.com/how-to-win-with-criagslist-in-cheyenne/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:34:37 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=66060 Craigslist can be a powerful tool for buying selling cars and other items, finding a new job, renting a house and any number of other things. But it can be difficult to get the most out of CL in Cheyenne (and across Wyoming) due to our low population and long distances.

I’ve put together some tips for getting the most out of Craigslist in Cheyenne and other small communities. Read on for suggestions on getting the greatest mileage possible in the Craigslist universe.

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]]> http://kgab.com/how-to-win-with-criagslist-in-cheyenne/feed/ 0 Craigslist What are the Dog and Cat Licensing Requirements in Cheyenne? http://kgab.com/what-are-the-dog-and-cat-licensing-requirements-in-cheyenne/ http://kgab.com/what-are-the-dog-and-cat-licensing-requirements-in-cheyenne/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:08:40 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=59715 I just moved from the county into the sprawling metropolis big city of Cheyenne, and wondered: what do I have to do to make my dog legal?

A few years back, I lived in Thermopolis, where there is a registration fee for dogs. I asked around the office here and no one was entirely clear about whether I needed a separate tag here, too.

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]]> http://kgab.com/what-are-the-dog-and-cat-licensing-requirements-in-cheyenne/feed/ 0 The author's formerly pregnant dog, Mama. (J. Green/TSM) Come Laugh with Us St. Patrick's Day Comedy! http://kgab.com/come-laugh-with-us-st-paddys-day/ http://kgab.com/come-laugh-with-us-st-paddys-day/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:05:11 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=54472 It’s St Patrick's Night Live! Comedy at the Historic Atlas Theatre, Saturday March 17! Put on some green and spend St. Patrick's Night laughing with two great comedians!

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Many of you know Dave Walsh as the voice of the Wyoming Cowboys and have heard his daily radio broadcast, "Wonders of Wyoming," a revue of Wyoming's treasures that airs on great radio stations throughout the state.

Dave has now expanded Wonders with a companion website at www.wondersofwyoming.com!

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]]> http://kgab.com/wonders-of-wyoming-now-online/feed/ 0 I-80 Closed West to Sinclair http://kgab.com/i-80-closed-west-to-sinclair/ http://kgab.com/i-80-closed-west-to-sinclair/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:31:45 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=50719 The Wyoming Department of Transportation lowered the gates on Interstate 80 west out of Cheyenne shortly after midnight Thursday morning, as a midwinter storm and high winds continued to bear down on the Northern Rockies.

Shortly afte

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]]> http://kgab.com/i-80-closed-west-to-sinclair/feed/ 0 I-80 at the Summit shortly after midnight. (WYDOT) Statement from Hill on CST Story Citing Investigation http://kgab.com/statement-from-hill-on-cst-story-citing-investigation/ http://kgab.com/statement-from-hill-on-cst-story-citing-investigation/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:25:24 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=47585 The Wyoming Department of Education released the following statement in the latest chapter of their fracas with the Casper Star Tribune:

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All it takes is an email to csc.contest@gmail.com with your name, address and phone number, along wit

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]]> http://kgab.com/cfd12tix/feed/ 0 Blake Shelton (Ethan Miller/Getty) The Wyoming Forum Live Video http://kgab.com/the-wyoming-forum-live-video/ http://kgab.com/the-wyoming-forum-live-video/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:00:06 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=29805 Live video from the 29th Annual Wyoming Forum at Little America in Cheyenne.

]]> http://kgab.com/the-wyoming-forum-live-video/feed/ 0 Comedy Night at the Atlas Friday! http://kgab.com/comedy-night-at-the-atlas-friday/ http://kgab.com/comedy-night-at-the-atlas-friday/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:00:03 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=15818 Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, headliner for Friday Night Live! Comedy at the Historic Atlas Theatre Friday, has had quite a career! From being a bouncer with The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Police, he’s had a 25-year career in veterinary medicine that saw him named “Specialist of the Year in Private Practice” in 2006, and over 20-years of performing as a professional stand-up comedian.

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