An extraordinarily proud New England native, I was born in Northern Vermont and raised in a small border town called Franklin which boasts more cows than people and and exceptional views of foliage and Canada. At the encouragement of my father (an alum), I came to Laramie in 2007 hoping to become a Sports Journalist but quickly changed my mind and decided that I preferred talking over writing. Thus, I graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2011 with a degree in Communication. During my years at the University of Wyoming, I played a semi-mediocre role in the long-awaited rebirth of the UW Student Radio Station, serving as the station's first Sports Director and hosting a morning sports-talk show called 'Sorry To Wake You.' Frequently heard but rarely seen, I have been the Public Address Announcer for almost every sports team at the University of Wyoming and have announced a number of miscellaneous events (sports and otherwise) throughout the Laramie and UW community. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife Loryn and my dog June. I enjoy playing almost any sport the Laramie weather allows, spontaneous trivia competitions and all music that sounds good. I fight regularly to defend the honor of the Boston Red Sox; I cheer for the San Antonio Spurs almost entirely because of my admiration for David Robinson; my favorite sports writers are John Feinstein and Rick Reilly; my favorite band is Barenaked Ladies.
Wesley Kempton
New Year Brings Changes to Over-the-Counter Medications
With the new year and cold and flu season upon us, the Nebraska Regional Poison Center has sent out a few safety tips for you and your family.
Lawyer Claims Medication Caused Murder
A lawyer, representing Dennis Poitra Jr. made the case today that Poitra was on antipsychotic medication when he participated in a 2009 home invasion killing.
Attorney Elisabeth Trefonas asked the Wyoming Supreme Court earlier today to overturn Poitra's conviction, citing that he had taken an antipsychotic medication shortly before the murder and was unable to control his behavior...
Woman Dies in Crash — Husband at Scene
On Monday morning a 26-year-old woman was killed near Wright, Wyoming in a single-vehicle rollover crash.
Wyoming Highway Patrol reports Tanya L. Husmann of Wright was driving on Highway 59 when her minivan drifted into a guardrail, causing the vehicle to roll once...
Best and Worst Christmas Gifts
With a new year upon us, we now find ourselves reflecting on the whirlwind holiday season as we pack up our decorations and box our undesirable gifts to go back to the store. In the spirit of looking back on Christmases past, I asked the staff at KOWB and our local staff of Townsquare Media in Laramie to list some of the best and worst Christmas presents they had received in their lives- a few of them even answered my questions, and here's what they said:
Who Should You Vote For In 2012?
Three days into 2012, I will finally acknowledge that we are indeed in an election year. Like many others, I have done my absolute best to avoid election news and coverage more than 11 months from the actual election. That being said, the campaign races are heating up...
Laramie’s A-1 Towing Offering You a Free Ride & Tow Home on New Year’s
You have no excuse to get a DUI in Albany County this New Year's Eve, because A1-Recovery & Towing will be having their 15th Annual Safe Ride Safe Tow Home. Safe Ride Safe Tow Home is something A1 Recovery & Towing began following the death of Cal Ray Candelaria by a drunk driver.
Laramie’s First National Bank Robbed Wednesday Evening
The Laramie Code Red Alert, which was in effect following an armed bank robbery yesterday, has been lifted though the suspect remains at large. Code RED is the City of Laramie's emergency alert system.
The official announcement of the incident was made at approximately 10:00 a...
Gun Fired at Cheyenne Starbucks- None Injured
Patrons at a Cheyenne Starbucks got more than a shot of espresso Monday morning, when a gun inside a girl's purse fired inadvertently.