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Join KOWB at Freedom Has A Birthday

Kari Eakins — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:20:30 +0000

For over twenty years, Freedom Has A Birthday has been the place to be if you’re in Laramie on the Fourth of July, so KOWB will be there! Stop by our booth between 10 AM and 3 PM for your chance at some free goodies, including t-shirts, or just to find out the latest in news, sports and talk.

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4th of July with no BBQ? – Survey of the Day

Wesley Kempton — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:45:40 +0000

You cannot celebrate Independence Day without having a BBQ… but what if you have no choice?

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Fire in the Sky to Light Up Laramie This 4th of July

Kari Eakins — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:42:58 +0000

My favorite part of the 4th of July has always been the fireworks. While fire restrictions will keep pretty much everyone in southeast Wyoming from setting off their own, you’ll still be able to enjoy a fireworks display in Laramie on Independence Day thanks to Fire in the Sky.

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Planning a July 4 Trip? Buy Your Plane Tickets Now — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:02:46 +0000

Thinking about taking a few days off for the Fourth of July holiday? If your plans involve a plane ticket, travel experts say now’s the best time to buy.

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Which Summertime Event Are You Most Looking Forward To? – Survey of the Day

Wesley Kempton — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:50 +0000

With all due respect to Mother’s Day, there are other holidays and events that many of us are more eagerly awaiting in the coming months. While the sheer idea of consistent enough temperatures to spend time outside is exciting, there are a few big national and local events set to occur over the summer that many of us are already anticipating.

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Joey Chestnut Destroys Competition to Win Fifth Straight Hot Dog Eating Contest

Radio Staff — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:55:05 +0000

In an age where dynasties are few and far between, Joey Chestnut has dominated his sport like few others.

Best of all, he let's the success go straight to his belly.

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Careful on Wyoming Roads: Extra Troopers Patrolling Fourth of July Weekend

Kari Eakins — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:22:30 +0000

If you're a part of the heavier than normal traffic expected on Wyoming roads over the Independence Day Holiday, there's an extra incentive to watch your speed. The Wyoming Highway Patrol began a statewide campaign on Friday with saturation patrols and increased enforcement activity through midnight on July 4th.

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Governor Mead Wishes Wyoming Citizens A Happy 4th [Audio]

Garrett Adams — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:39:20 +0000

The 4th of July is quickly approaching and as the nation heads into the holiday weekend Governor Mead would like to send a message to the people of Wyoming.

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21st Annual Freedom Has A Birthday is the Way to Celebrate in Laramie

L. Downing — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:13:25 +0000

America certainly knows how to make the most of an occasion, especially our very own Independence Day. The fanfare and the fireworks serve as a reminder of how much we have to celebrate. Still, it takes more than big speakers and pyrotechnics to do justice to our nation’s birthday and when it comes to an unforgettable community event, nobody does it quite like Laramie.

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Fourth of July Firework Displays And Events in Laramie – Our Top 5

Garrett Adams — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:01:57 +0000

Summertime in Wyoming is hard to beat especially with July 4th just around the corner. It's hard to deny that Independence Day is one of the most celebrated and enjoyed days of the year, mostly because there are a number of events to attend. Also, to be quite honest, most Americans know how to celebrate a birthday especially when that birthday belongs to the U.S.A. Here are a few events and ideas that might get you in the mood for 4th of July.

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The Biggest Fireworks Displays Across the Country

Jordan Breindel — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:00:25 +0000

Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway. In honor of the Fourth, here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the [...]

Senate to Skip July Fourth Recess to Work on Deficit

Stephanie Berning — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:18:18 +0000

Sen. Harry Reid said the Senate will skip its scheduled recess for the week of July 4th to continue working on cutting the deficit.

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Budweiser Supports 'Folds of Honor' this Fourth of July Holiday

Kari Eakins — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:00:46 +0000

Budweiser is putting its focus on America's military heroes this Fourth of July. They've committed to raise $2 million this summer to support the Folds of Honor Foundation (FHF), an organization that provides post-second

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