A look behind Cheyenne's recycling program
Wyoming Watch
Last week, Wyoming Tribune Eagle reporter Alyssa Tolman went on a ride-along with Cheyenne Sanitation Division’s recycling services to follow the path of the city’s recycling. On Wyoming Watch, she shares what she learned. Alyssa also discusses other ongoing city issues like potential new muffler requirements and restrictions for oversized vehicles parked on public streets that will go into effect this weekend. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday....
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Cheyenne fall sports preview
Wyoming Watch
As the high school fall sports season kicks off, WyoSports Editor Jeremiah Johnke brings a preview of the top things to look forward to in the coming months. This includes a potential change in Cheyenne's South High School football, which has the state's longest losing streak, and a conversation about whether Cheyenne's Central High School girls can repeat as cross-country champions this year. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback...
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Organic and regenerative farming in Wyoming
Wyoming Watch
On the unforgiving plains of southeastern Wyoming sits the Jessen Wheat Company. Eleven miles north of Pine Bluffs, the farm survives in a dry, windy and oftentimes harsh and unpredictable climate, making farming difficult even by conventional standards. The Jessens farm somewhat differently than the majority of farmers in Laramie County, since being certified organic, regenerative and reduced till makes them unique. On Wyoming Watch, WTE photographer Mile Gladstein shares his experience meeting with and covering the Jessens over the past eight months. Stick around until the end for a roundup...
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The Cheyenne Coin Shop murders
Wyoming Watch
In 2015, a double homicide was committed at The Coin Shop in Cheyenne. Nobody was arrested for nine years. This week, the man who made the initial 911 call reporting the incident, Douglas Smith, was sentenced despite continuing to defend his innocence. WTE's Ivy Secrest breaks down the crime and the week-long trial that played out in Laramie County District Court. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to...
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Jason Sanchez: Cheyenne Community Recreation and Events
Wyoming Watch
Jason Sanchez is the head of the city of Cheyenne's Community Recreation and Events department. He joined WTE reporter Noah Zahn on Wyoming Watch this week to chat about what some of his divisions are working on. The conversation included discussions about a new veterans memorial in town, ongoing safety updates at the downtown Spiker Parking Structure and sixth-penny sales tax priorities. Stick around until the end for a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].
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Behind the scenes at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Wyoming Watch
This week, we're sharing a conversation Noah Zahn had with our staff photographer Milo Gladstein. He told shared what it's like working behind the scenes at Cheyenne Frontier Days, something most of the hundreds of thousands of attendees who come back every year never get to see. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].
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The past and future of CFD's Indian Village
Wyoming Watch
Native Americans have been a key aspect of CFD since its inception in the late 1800s. This year is the final year of the Native American Indian Village as CFD constructs the new, larger Morning Star Indian Village, set to open next year. This week on Wyoming Watch, WTE's Ivy Secrest brought the mic to Frontier Park to speak with vendors and dancers as they reflect on their past and discuss the future. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide...
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Trouble in town for the Cheyenne Gunslingers
Wyoming Watch
The Cheyenne Gunslingers have been performing Old West-style melodramas in Cheyenne since 1983. They are now kicking off their 2025 season as Cheyenne Frontier Days begins this year. At the same time, the city of Cheyenne is considering relocating them once again to make way for the 15th Street Railcar Experience. The group of volunteers opposes this move, but feel they have little leverage as the city owns the land they perform on and the city’s governing body moves forward with the railcar project. This week on Wyoming Watch, Noah Zahn spoke with Roger "Lucky" Barnes, the chief...
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Conversation with Cheyenne band Bonamo
Wyoming Watch
Throughout the summer, the Wyoming Arts Council has helped organize “Tunes on the Trail,” a program bringing local musicians to perform unplugged sets in Wyoming’s natural and historic areas. Next Friday, it’ll be coming to Laramie County at Curt Gowdy State Park. This week on Wyoming Watch, arts and entertainment reporter Taylor Staples spoke with Bonamo, the Cheyenne-based band who will be performing. They're an acoustic trio made up of Kevin Ramler, Joe Evans and Steve Scott who plays folk, bluegrass and blues music. Stick around until the end for a...
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Touring Cheyenne's 133-year-old pumphouse
Wyoming Watch
Over the past several weeks, the Cheyenne City Council has been discussing whether to maintain, restore or sell the Historic Pumphouse building. This week on Wyoming Watch (formerly The Perch), WTE's Noah Zahn took the microphone inside the building and chatted with local stakeholders and elected officials about the future of the pumphouse. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stores from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes published every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to...
info_outlineWyoming author Craig Johnson is publishing his newest Wyoming mystery book this week, set in the Rock Springs area. This week, he spoke with the WTE's Taylor Staples on The Perch.
The new book, called “Return to Sender” is the 28th story in the series featuring stories of Sheriff Walt Longmire in the fictional Absaroka County in Wyoming.
In the interview, Johnson shared how he develops his stories by immersing himself in Wyoming history and culture and never falls out of love with continuing to get to know and develop his characters.
New episodes published every Friday.
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