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
Shots Fired at Virginia Tech; Two Confirmed Dead [LIVE UPDATES]
Story last revised 12/8/2011, 9:03 p.m. MST.
Two people are dead on the campus of Virginia Tech University.
One University police officer was killed during a routine traffic stop and another person has been confirmed deceased at a nearby parking lot; the shooter remains at large...
Shots Fired at Virginia Tech; Two Confirmed Dead
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Story last revised 12/8/2011, 12:05 PM.
Two people are dead on the campus of Virginia Tech University.
According to the Virginia Tech University Website, shortly after noon eastern, a Virginia Tech police officer stopped a vehicle for a reported routine traffic stop near McComas Hall, the main gym on campus...
South Dakota Hires Former UW Football Coach
In 2005, he was hailed by Sporting News as "...the coach every major program with an opening will be courting with a multimillion-dollar contract."
On November 23, 2008, he was fired by the University of Wyoming at the conclusion of a 4-8 season...
Laramie’s Best Study Spots – Wes’ Top 5
Let's face it - Laramie is a college town. As such, the everyday life in Laramie largely revolves around the activities of the students and the schedule of the University. During school months, many outside of academia avoid most restaurants. Likewise, many outside of academia might avoid driving down Ivinson during school months or 15th Street.
Best Stocking Stuffers – Wes’ Top 10
For many of us, the conclusion of Thanksgiving has opened the doors to the gift-giving season. Some got the gift-purchasing out of the way on Black Friday, but others still have no idea what to get family and friends. While everyone has unique preferences of what gifts they might want to receive, and every family celebrates holidays in their own unique way, here are a few gift ideas to put in th
5 Alternative Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving is about the things we are blessed to have; it is about family; it is about food; it is about coming together; it is about tradition.
This year, to mix it up a little bit, we've come up with a few new foods to add to your Thanksgiving tradition...
Thanksgiving TV Times
Whether it's the tryptophan in turkey, the over-eating that comes with Thanksgiving dinner, or the energy needed to maintain civility with family members; Thanksgiving is a holiday that frequently ends up in front of a TV.
Thanksgiving Turkey Tips & Food Safety Tips
The holidays are here, a joyous time of year to get together, watch sports and eat unhealthy quantities of food.
Unfortunately though, a delightful Thanksgiving dinner can quickly turn for the worse due to even the slightest food-borne illness.