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
Brees’ Record is Shining Moment of 2011
As many of you surely know by now, with a fourth quarter touchdown pass to Darren Sproles in last night’s Monday Night football game against the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees became the holder of the National Football League record for most passing yards in a single season.
Governor Mead Supports Post Office Delay
Delays by the U.S. Postal Service are usually frowned upon this time of year. One delay however, is being encouraged by Wyoming Governor Matt Mead.
Wyoming Troopers Out in Force for Holidays
For many of us, the Holidays are a special time to be together with family, enjoy some time off of work and enjoy gifts from loved ones.
5 Ways to Tolerate Your “Loved Ones” this Holiday Season
Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year, Old Year, Birthday; whatever it is you’re celebrating this year, odds are you are going to be getting together with family. Yes, we all love family, and yes, it is good to spend quality time with family; but for many of us, five minutes is enough quality family time to last an entire year. For those who love the holidays but don’t love spending time with their family, this list of guidelines to tolerate those family members you just can’t stand is for you…
Laramie Man Receives National Award
A local man, developer of the Kid's Arena Horse Play game, is the recipient of a national award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents.
Oliver "Ollie" Hill of Laramie, received the National Communicator Award for Educational Package for his contributions to the education of equine knowledge...
Wyoming Natives are First Graduates of School of Energy Resources
Sabrina Forbis and Kyle McDonald, both of Wyoming, are the historic first graduates of the University Wyoming's School of Energy Resources (SER). Forbis, from Riverton, and McDonald, a native of Jackson, both received bachelor's degrees in energy resource science from the SER...
See the Total Lunar Eclipse Over Laramie
In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 10, there will be a total lunar eclipse visible over the skies of Laramie.
The total eclipse will likely be visible from 4:30 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. and can be seen in the west, just over the Snowy Range mountains in the horizon...
Slain Virginia Tech Officer Identified
The officer killed on the campus of Virginia Tech today has been identified as Deriek W. Crouse, 39, of Christiansburg, Virginia.
Crouse was killed during a traffic stop on campus shortly after noon eastern.
He is survived by his wife, five children and step-children, brother and mother...