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Wyoming Senior Olympics featured in novel

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7 months ago

June 6, 2024

Wyoming Senior Olympics featured in novel

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) – The 2023 Wyoming Senior Olympics have been featured in a nationally selling novel. “Elli Dwyer’s Olympic Moment” by Diane Winger features the main character competing in the Wyoming Senior Olympics. Winger and her husband are Colorado residents and competed in last year’s Senior Olympics.

“We participated in the Wyoming Senior Olympics and it was a really cool experience and I said ‘OK, that definitely is going to be a major theme in in the book that I’m writing,’” Winger said.

Winger told Wyoming News Now that she was grateful that Wyoming still puts on the event. Colorado no longer has a “Senior Olympics” and games like the ones Wyoming puts on are disappearing across the country.

The weekend provides seniors a chance to not only compete but meet new people.

“Don’t don’t imagine that you can’t do it. If you’re interested in any of the many, many, many events, give it a try. Nobody’s going to make you feel embarrassed if you don’t do really well or you may surprise yourself and and win a medal,” Winger said.

The book is available for order on Amazon and Kindle. It can also be found at Winger’s website (https://wingerbooks.com).

The 2024 Wyoming Senior Olympics are right around the corner, they will be played in Cheyenne again from July 31 – Aug. 4th. Registration is open until July 20th. If you are interested you can register here.

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Pokes in the Pros: Week 16

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5 hours ago

December 24, 2024

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LARAMIE, Wyo. — It wasn’t his sharpest game of the season, but at this point in the season it’s more about the end result than it is a beauty contest.

That result was a 24–21 comeback victory for Buffalo over New England. Josh Allen was 16-for-29 for 154 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He added 30 yards on six carries.

For the season, the former University of Wyoming quarterback is 291-for-456 for 3,549 yards with 26 touchdowns and just six picks. He’s rushed it 97 times for 514 yards and 11 scores.

Buffalo, which is 12–3, hosts the New York Jets in Week 17. The Bills still have a shot at the AFC’s No. 1 seed and are also closing in on locking up no worse than the No. 2 seed.

Below is a list of the other former Wyoming Cowboys and how they performed in Week 16.

Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints

Granderson logged a decent game in the Saints’ 34–0 loss at Green Bay. He recorded three tackles.

For the season, Granderson lays claim to 53 tackles, 5.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one pass defended and 13 quarterback hits.

New Orleans, which is 5–10, hosts Las Vegas in Week 17.

Tashaun Gipson, San Fransisco 49ers

Gipson didn’t record a stat in the 49ers’ 29–17 loss at Miami. For the season, he’s registered three tackles and one pass defended.

San Fransisco, which is 6–9, hosts Detroit in Week 17.

Andrew Wingard, Jacksonville Jaguars

Wingard enjoyed a decent day in the Jaguars’ 19–14 loss at Las Vegas. He made one tackle and had a season-high three passes defended.

For the season, Wingard has recorded two tackles and now has three passes defended.

Jacksonville, which is 3–12, hosts Tennessee in Week 17.

Chad Muma, Jacksonville Jaguars

Muma didn’t record a stat in the Jaguars’ 19–14 loss at Las Vegas. For the season, Muma has logged 31 tackles.

Jacksonville, which is 3–12, hosts Tennessee in Week 17.

Frank Crum, Denver Broncos

Crum didn’t play in the Broncos’ 34–27 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers. For the season, Crum has played in six games, participating in 33 snaps, with 24 of those occurring on special teams.

Denver, which is 9–6, travels to Cincinnati in Week 17.

Treyton Welch, New Orleans Saints

Welch is currently participating on the Saints’ practice squad. He has yet to be elevated this season.

Logan Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals

Wilson was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury prior to Week 14. For the season, Wilson recorded 104 tackles, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, four quarterback hits and one pass defended.

Marcus Epps, Las Vegas Raiders

Epps’ season came to an end in Week 3. He tore his ACL after a 10-tackle effort. Epps finished the season with 19 tackles and one tackle for loss.

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Chance of a white Christmas wanes in southeast Wyoming

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December 24, 2024

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Chance of a white Christmas wanes in southeast Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Snow showers may grace Wyomingites west of the Laramie Range, but Cheyenne residents may only see rain during Christmas.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne reports that temperatures will continue to hover in the mid-40-degree range Christmas Eve through the end of the week. Skies will be sunny Tuesday.

Clouds will set in overnight and cover the skies during Christmas on Wednesday. There will be a slight chance of rain showers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4 p.m. Skies will return to mostly sunny Thursday.

The highs and lows over the next several days are as follows:

Wednesday: High of 49, low of 25
Thursday: High of 48, low of 27
Friday: High of 43, low of 27
Saturday: High of 48, low of 32

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Nellie’s Grub & Pub receives liquor license

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December 24, 2024

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Nellie’s Grub & Pub receives liquor license

Historic Airport Fountian in Cheyenne (Photo Courtesy of the City of Cheyenne)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne councilmembers have approved a liquor license for a restaurant that opened earlier this month.

At its regular Monday meeting, the Cheyenne City Council approved the application for a bar and liquor license from John and Kathy Brent, the owners of Nellie’s Pub & Grub. The eatery opened for business Dec. 10 inside Cheyenne Regional Airport’s terminal, 4020 Airport Parkway.

The Brents appeared at the City Council meeting Dec. 9 to discuss their applications and stood for questions. The two previously operated Rock Ranch Grill and Cafe 307 and have had experience working at other restaurants over the past two decades.

“Nellie’s Grub & Pub is the perfect place to unwind before or after a flight or to enjoy a meal with friends and family in a relaxed and welcoming environment,” Visit Cheyenne says about the eatery.

The liquor license is active starting Wednesday and will remain in effect until March 31. Nellie’s is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The restaurant closes at 2 p.m. Sundays. To learn more about the restaurant, such as menu items, visit its Facebook page here.

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