KGAB 650AM » Best of Cheyenne http://kgab.com KGAB, Your source for Cheyenne news and talk Tue, 21 May 2013 02:16:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 'Holidays With Heros' Going For Final Christmas Push [UPDATE] http://kgab.com/holidays-with-heros-going-for-final-christmas-push-and-needs-our-help/ http://kgab.com/holidays-with-heros-going-for-final-christmas-push-and-needs-our-help/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:04:19 +0000 Gailen Sprague http://kingfm.com/?p=220189 Christmas is going to be extra bright for some children and their families, and it's all thanks to our local law enforcement and firefighters...and YOU!!

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]]> http://kgab.com/holidays-with-heros-going-for-final-christmas-push-and-needs-our-help/feed/ 0 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 Cheyenne International Film Festival Opens Tonight – Schedule http://kgab.com/cheyenne-international-film-festival-opens-tonight-schedule/ http://kgab.com/cheyenne-international-film-festival-opens-tonight-schedule/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 22:29:42 +0000 Cheyennesquare.com http://kgab.com/?p=73916 Tonight is the kickoff of the Cheyenne International Film Festival, with a community reception at the Depot from 5-7 pm. Events continue through Sunday night; a full schedule is after the jump.

Our own Jon Green will be photographing the event and posting updates throughout the three-day event. Tickets are required for most events and are available online or at Phoenix Books & Music, 1612 Capitol.

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]]> http://kgab.com/cheyenne-international-film-festival-opens-tonight-schedule/feed/ 0 The Premiere of Cheyenne Autumn in 1964. 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 Cheyenne Movie Times — Here's How to Find Them http://kgab.com/cheyenne-movie-times-heres-how-to-find-them/ http://kgab.com/cheyenne-movie-times-heres-how-to-find-them/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:31:36 +0000 kgabradio http://kgab.com/?p=61458 Trying to find out when a movie is showing and when? Here is a list of Cheyenne’s movie theatres and how to find out that information!

Tip—If you have a smart phone, download the Flixster app. It is a very useful app! It shows you

]]> http://kgab.com/cheyenne-movie-times-heres-how-to-find-them/feed/ 0 Step Up Cheyenne is Coming http://kgab.com/step-up-cheyenne-is-coming/ http://kgab.com/step-up-cheyenne-is-coming/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:49:55 +0000 Dave Chaffin http://kgab.com/?p=59224 Step Up! Eat Well and Move Workshop series, Step Up Cheyenne is coming  soon. The Healthier Laramie County Action Team's Physical Activity and Obesity Workgroup will be presenting the first workshop on Successful Fat Loss Strategies and present the Step Up Cheyenne Introduction April 9 from 6-8PM  with Dr

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]]> http://kgab.com/step-up-cheyenne-is-coming/feed/ 0 Step Up Cheyenne Weight Loss Challenge Kaysen says Hail Damage Total Still Unknown http://kgab.com/kaysen-says-hail-damage-total-still-unknown/ http://kgab.com/kaysen-says-hail-damage-total-still-unknown/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:01:03 +0000 Doug Randall http://kgab.com/?p=54689 Cheyenne Mayor Rick Kaysen says the current tally of $719,000 in damages to city property from a pair of devastating hail storms last July will likely go much higher when the final total is known. Kaysen says the

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]]> http://kgab.com/kaysen-says-hail-damage-total-still-unknown/feed/ 0 Downtown Cheyenne during the storm. (J. Green/TSM) Chamber hosts Feb. 16 breakfast with local legislators http://kgab.com/chamber-hosts-feb-16-breakfast-with-local-legislators/ http://kgab.com/chamber-hosts-feb-16-breakfast-with-local-legislators/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:38:35 +0000 Dave Chaffin http://kgab.com/?p=48433  

CHEYENNE - The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Eggs and Issues breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 16 where local legislators will discuss legislation impacting the community.

The Eggs and Issues breakfast starts at 6:30 am at the Historic Plains Hotel ballroom. The

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]]> http://kgab.com/chamber-hosts-feb-16-breakfast-with-local-legislators/feed/ 0 KGAB's Dave Chaffin will be The Moderator of The Chamber Breakfast Win Cheyenne Frontier Days Tickets and We'll See You in Cheyenne in 2012! http://kgab.com/cfd12tix/ http://kgab.com/cfd12tix/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:56:28 +0000 Jon Green http://kgab.com/?p=37486 Do you want to win some night show tickets to the 2012 Cheyenne Frontier Days? We've got 'em!

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) KGAB's 10–Most Viewed Articles in 2011 http://kgab.com/kgabs-10most-viewed-articles-in-2011/ http://kgab.com/kgabs-10most-viewed-articles-in-2011/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:25:53 +0000 kgabradio http://kgab.com/?p=35917 With 2011 heading toward the dustbin of history, we've decided to look back and recount our most–read stories of the year. Mostly news, although some of our excellent political commentary also struck a chord. Read on f

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]]> http://kgab.com/kgabs-10most-viewed-articles-in-2011/feed/ 0 Social Media to Friend, Fan and Follow in Cheyenne – Jon's Top Five http://kgab.com/social-media-to-friend-fan-and-follow-in-cheyenne-jons-top-five/ http://kgab.com/social-media-to-friend-fan-and-follow-in-cheyenne-jons-top-five/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:00:57 +0000 Jon Green http://cheyennesquare.com/?p=3732 I spend a lot of time on social media, namely Twitter and Facebook, during the course of my workday. I know, sounds tough, doesn't it! Well, it can be. The question is: who do you friend (people on Facebook), fan (companies on Face

]]> http://kgab.com/social-media-to-friend-fan-and-follow-in-cheyenne-jons-top-five/feed/ 0 Rant: Intersections and Roads That Chap Our Hides — Jon's Top Five http://kgab.com/intersections-and-roads-that-chap-our-hides-jons-top-five/ http://kgab.com/intersections-and-roads-that-chap-our-hides-jons-top-five/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:17:14 +0000 Jon Green http://cheyennesquare.com/?p=3532 Ave. C at Prosser Rd. (J. Green/TSM)

Even though WYDOT is always whining for more money, let's admit it: we've got pretty good roads in Cheyenne. The last time I was in Omaha, I passed through a few potholes that were so bad I had to lock my hubs and turn my headli

]]> http://kgab.com/intersections-and-roads-that-chap-our-hides-jons-top-five/feed/ 0 (J. Green/TSM) Fourth of July Events in Cheyenne — Our Top Five http://kgab.com/fourth-of-july-events-in-cheyenne-our-top-five/ http://kgab.com/fourth-of-july-events-in-cheyenne-our-top-five/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:44:22 +0000 Jon Green http://cheyennesquare.com/?p=3190 With the July Fourth holiday right around the corner, we've corralled the best things for you to do over the holiday here in Cheyenne. Not into fireworks — or already have your own private celebration planned? Don't worry: we've still got you covered. Read on for our top th

]]> http://kgab.com/fourth-of-july-events-in-cheyenne-our-top-five/feed/ 0 Best Places to Cool Off in Cheyenne This Summer — Our Top Five http://kgab.com/best-places-to-cool-off-in-cheyenne-this-summer/ http://kgab.com/best-places-to-cool-off-in-cheyenne-this-summer/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:30:57 +0000 Cheyennesquare.com http://cheyennesquare.com/?p=2864 With warm weather here and warmer weather to come, we thought you would like to know some places you can get out of the heat and cool down!  Here are our top 5 places to cool off in Cheyenne this summer. Presented by Katrina Petersen and Dawn Priest.

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]]> http://kgab.com/best-places-to-cool-off-in-cheyenne-this-summer/feed/ 0 Ruby Juice (Dawn Priest/TSM) Best Places to Take Dad on Father's Day in Cheyenne — Jon's Top Five http://kgab.com/best-places-to-take-dad-on-fathers-day-in-cheyenne-our-top-five/ http://kgab.com/best-places-to-take-dad-on-fathers-day-in-cheyenne-our-top-five/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:18:20 +0000 Jon Green http://cheyennesquare.com/?p=2584 Jon is our resident computer guru, and agreed to share some top ideas for treating Dad on Father’s Day.

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]]> http://kgab.com/best-places-to-take-dad-on-fathers-day-in-cheyenne-our-top-five/feed/ 0 You Know You're From Cheyenne If… http://kgab.com/you-know-youre-from-cheyenne-if/ http://kgab.com/you-know-youre-from-cheyenne-if/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:53:36 +0000 Cheyennesquare.com http://cheyennesquare.com/?p=2729 Living in Cheyenne can be a unique experience. Anyone that can deal with the wind, snow, and 2-weeks of summer can attest to that!  Here are some other reasons You Know You’re From Cheyenne If…

  • You drive over horse droppings on Capitol Avenue the last full week of July
  • You get a free Cheyenne special hair-doo courtesy of the wind
  • You see locals wearing hats and holsters

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    ]]> http://kgab.com/you-know-youre-from-cheyenne-if/feed/ 0 The boots make the man? (J. Green/TSM) Best Places to Go Swimming in Cheyenne — Our Top Five http://kgab.com/best-places-to-go-swimming-in-cheyenne-our-top-five/ http://kgab.com/best-places-to-go-swimming-in-cheyenne-our-top-five/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:59:32 +0000 Cheyennesquare.com http://cheyennesquare.com/?p=2735 With summer finally here, we thought you would like to know where you can go to cool down!  Here are our top five places to go take a dip in Cheyenne.

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    ]]>     http://kgab.com/best-places-to-go-swimming-in-cheyenne-our-top-five/feed/ 0 (City of Cheyenne)     Best Places to Take Your Dog in Cheyenne — Gary's Top Five http://kgab.com/best-places-to-take-your-dog-in-cheyenne-garys-top-five/ http://kgab.com/best-places-to-take-your-dog-in-cheyenne-garys-top-five/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:01:49 +0000 Gary Freeman http://cheyennesquare.com/?p=2480 Gary Freeman hosts Across America on AM 650 KGAB Saturday afternoons from 1-3. Today, he takes us on a tour of the best places in Cheyenne for those who want to bring the dog along, and calls out a few places that cater especially to our best friends.

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    ]]>     http://kgab.com/best-places-to-take-your-dog-in-cheyenne-garys-top-five/feed/ 0 The Nirvana Pet Spa (J. Green/TSM)     Top Five Things to Do on Memorial Day http://kgab.com/top-five-things-to-do-on-memorial-day/ http://kgab.com/top-five-things-to-do-on-memorial-day/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 15:46:48 +0000 Cheyennesquare.com http://cheyennesquare.com/?p=2582 Someone tell Mother Nature, but Monday is the unofficial kickoff to summer.

    About time!

    The question becomes, now what? Well, we’ve got you covered.

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    ]]>     http://kgab.com/top-five-things-to-do-on-memorial-day/feed/ 0 Airman 1st Class Logan Smith of the Warren Color Guard (Airman 1st Class Dan Gage/USAF)