Good morning, Laramie.

A serial luggage thief stole bags from travelers at Denver International Airport between June and October, and Wyoming flyers remained cautious at larger hubs—while smaller airports like Casper and Jackson Hole reported few thefts due to their short walks to baggage claim.

After losing a bet on a horse race in England, Moreton Frewen—an adventurer—moved to Wyoming in 1879 to start a cattle ranch near the Powder River.

He and his brother helped form Johnson County and hosted British guests with hunting parties before a harsh winter forced them to sell the ranch.

Wyoming pilot Matt Guthmiller, who flew solo around the world and owns a fighter jet in Alpine, starred in the new Disney+ comedy series 'The Worst Flight Around The World' that premiered Nov.

7. He teamed up with Mexican comedian Juanpa Zurita+ to mix real flying skill with funny misadventures during the global adventure.

Cody musician Adrian Jay Mitchell, who once stayed with rock star Anthony Kiedis in Malibu, now works from a bedroom studio in Cody and released his new single 'Nobody Understands Me Like You' Friday.

He plans to grow his following while adding fresh sound to the local music scene — a continuation of the early break that shaped his career.

Wyoming’s FY 2025 tax revenue dipped to $1.3 billion, a 2.2% drop from last year, driven by a 21.9% fall in oil and gas collections — the decline hit energy-rich counties hard.

Rising investments in construction and tourism point to an economy shifting toward efficiency and digital growth — a sign of change in the state’s fiscal landscape.

Wyoming's Department of Family Services reported no November SNAP benefits were posted (as of November 12th) and is waiting for federal funding updates after new legislation restored SNAP funding through September 2026 after the shutdown.

Columnist Gail Symons explains how Leadership Wyoming’s long-running program brings together participants from across the state to visit coal pits, hospitals, and small businesses in order to build real leadership skills—helping future leaders understand local challenges.

The program now seeks more support through scholarships and employer backing so that emerging leaders from every community can join.

A widespread power outage disrupted electric service for 95,000 customers after two 500 kilovolt transmission lines near Medicine Bow tripped at 12:45 p.m., causing a chain reaction that shut down additional lines and triggered a fire at the Dave Johnston coal plant that was quickly controlled. By 4:30 p.m., nearly half of the customers had power restored — officials warn that unstable grid conditions may lead to further outages tonight.

A new fitness club, Ridiculous Bungee Fitness, has opened in Laramie—offering joint-friendly workouts with adjustable bungee cords that help users perform cardio moves with less strain.

Owner Kayla Gregory launched the club after training in Oklahoma and plans to expand once local support increases.

Thanksgiving Downhill Mile

8 AM – 2 PM — Indian Paintbrush Elementary School — Cost info not specified — Sprint, run, jog, or walk down this fast downhill mile course before Thanksgiving.

Turkey Trot

Join us at Optimist Park/Greenbelt for a 5K or 1 mile run on Thanksgiving morning. Registration opens at 7:30AM with the 1 miler starting at 8:30 and the 5K at 9:00AM.

Holiday Parade & Train Lighting

5-7 p.m. — Laramie Main Street — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a parade and festive activities including music and refreshments.