Mother's Day

New Orleans police say that a dozen people have been shot during a Mother's Day second-line parade.

Alexander’s Fine Jewelry recently asked the students of the various elementary schools in Laramie to create a piece of artwork that depicted what they loved most about their moms.

There are all kinds of great gifts that you could give mom this Mother’s Day, and in the end only you know best what that might be. However if the special mother in your life happens to have a bit of a green thumb, flowers can be a great idea to make them feel appreciated. If you happen to be buying the kind of flowers that go in a vase, make sure to take a look at our tips on making them last longer than normal. No matter what you do though, traditional flower arrangements won’t make it more than a few weeks as they begin to wither and eventually go in the trash.

Congratulations to Karen Lundahl who our readers choose as their favorite Laramie mom in our Mother's Day Tribute! A personal friend of Karen's, Ami Cass, nominated this wonderful Laramie mom who has been a parent for 19 years. In that time Karen has adopted and cared for 11 children!

On Tuesday, 22-year-old Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history. He celebrated the award with an unusually gracious acceptance speech, in which he showered praise upon the fans, his teammates and the players who had come before him. He saved his most emotional words for his mother, attributing all of his success to her, explaining that her tireless work ethic inspir

Whether you've already splurged on mom or are panicking at the last minute to find an easy way to show your appreciation for all she does, have no fear. The Internet is here to save the day with online Mother's Day cards. Some showcase your sense of humor, some get all mushy gushy and heartfelt, but all are delivered instantly with no postage cost.