Kari Eakins
Special Olympics Wyoming Summer Games Coming to Laramie
The 40th Anniversary of Special Olympics Wyoming will be celebrated in Laramie during the Summer Games on May 10, 11 & 12. Competition over the three days will include track & field, swimming & diving, basketball, gymnastics and power lifting.
Wyoming Territorial Prison Opens New Exhibit [PHOTOS]
While many people are associated with the Wyoming Territorial Prison and their most famous prisoner, Butch Cassidy, the museum has taken a big step to ensure the history of the prison after it housed criminals is not forgotten. The “Science on the Range” exhibit is now open.
Fashion Show Celebrates 100 Years of UW Women’s Club
When you’ve been around for 100 years, you want to celebrate every one of them. That’s exactly the idea for the “Through the Ages Fashion Show” being hosted by the University of Wyoming Women’s Club as they mark their 100th anniversary.
Public Hearings Held on New Liquor Permits
Public hearings were held for the six retail liquor license applicants vying for one of the two new permits available in Laramie at a work session for the Laramie city council on Tuesday night.
National Museum Curator Speaking at University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming Department of Anthropology is welcoming the curator of North American archaeology at the American Museum of Natural History to present the 16th annual Mulloy lecture. The public is invited to hear David Hurst Thomas will speak on “Alpine Archaeology in the American West: Indians in Unexpected Places” with a reception to follow.
Laramie Community Clean-Up Day Looking for Volunteers
Every year, the City of Laramie organizes a community clean-up day to help the Gem City get ready for spring. This year it will take place on Saturday, April 14th and they’re hoping for another great turnout of volunteers.
Laramie Businesses Hosting ‘Prom Pre Prep’ Event
High school students will be able to book all their prom needs in one place this Thursday, thanks to four Laramie businesses coming together to host the first annual Prom Pre Prep. Absolute Acrylic Nail and Tanning Spa, Mountain Valley Bridal, Poppy’s and Studio 207 will make sure needs are met for nail, tanning, tuxedos, boutonniere, corsage, up do and make-up.
Laramie Judge Censured by Wyoming Supreme Court
Laramie Municipal Court Judge Tony S. Lopez was ordered to be publicly censured and fined by the Wyoming Supreme Court last Friday. Court documents show that Judge Lopez violated the Wyoming Code of Judicial Conduct when he expressed his opinion on towing charges during a Laramie City Council meeting.
‘Kony 2012′ Being Shown at University of Wyoming
(Stuart Price, AFP, Getty Images) Invisible Children has made quite the social media splash over the past few weeks with their new film Kony 2012. The half hour film has already been viewed over 85 million times on YouTube. While Invisible Children has taken its share of heat about their approach to stopping Joseph Kony, the University of Wyoming Student Activities Council (SAC) is offering
How to Prevent Identity Theft During Tax Season
The fastest growing crime in America is identity theft with over 8 million victims in 2010. While it isn’t as prevalent in Wyoming, which ranks 35th among states in identity theft complaints, tax season is an especially vulnerable time.