101.9 KING Radio » History

Model Railroad Show in Frontier Park Part of Cheyenne Depot Days

Grateful Mike — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:38:23 +0000

Do you love model trains?

The Annual Sherman Hill Model Railroad Show will be set up at the Frontier Park Exhibition Hall Saturday, May 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The model railroad show is part of the Cheyenne Depot Days in downtown and can be included in your ticket price.

Any Cinco de Mayo Songs You'd Like To Hear on 'Your Sunday Brunch'?

Grateful Mike — Fri, 03 May 2013 02:30:25 +0000

What’s your favorite Cinco de Mayo song? On ‘Your Sunday Brunch‘ we’ll be playing some songs to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. If you have a suggestion, post it here and we’ll try to put it on for you between 7 and 10 a.m. on May 5. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 battle between the [...]

All Five Presidents Gather to Dedicate George W. Bush's Library

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:12:47 +0000

On Thursday afternoon at Southern Methodist University outside Dallas, President Obama and former Presidents Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter gathered at the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

LCCC Presents 'A Musical Monument for Gettysburg' Tonight at Civic Center

Grateful Mike — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:53:14 +0000

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, the site where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous address.

Tonight, April 23, the Laramie County Community College Wind Symphony presents 'A Musical Monument for Gettysburg' for free at the Cheyenne Civic Center beginning at 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted for the COMEA House.

Happy Earth Day! Save the Endangered Animals!

Jackie Mancini — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:27 +0000

Happy Earth Day, friends. Since 1970, April 22nd has been a day to celebrate the creatures of our earth, and remember how important it is to protect them. We’ve brought together some of the earth’s most endangered creatures to teach you a little bit about conservation. If we get to look at a babe while [...]

39th Annual Denver March Powwow is This Weekend at the Denver Coliseum

Grateful Mike — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:57:54 +0000

Have you ever attended a Pow Wow? The 39th Annual Denver Pow Wow hits the Denver Coliseum this weekend, March 22-24. The Grand Entry kicks off the festivities at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, and throughout the weekend enjoy storytelling, ceremonial dancing, shopping for Native American arts, crafts and food, drumming, music and singing. Click [...]

How Countries Around the World Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:57 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.

Learn About St. Patrick's Day Traditions at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Grateful Mike — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:11:32 +0000

St. Patrick's Day is Sunday, March 17, do you know why we wear shamrocks?

Find out where lots of the cultural traditions of St. Patrick's Day come from at the Paul Smith Children's Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens today, March 13, at 4 p.m.

The cost is $1 per child.

They'll be exploring the origins of leprechauns, the blarney stone and four-leaf clovers among other traditions.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:22:19 +0000

The longtime president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, died on Tuesday at the age of 58, following a two-year battle with cancer. During Chavez’s 14 years in office, the firebrand politician often clashed with other world leaders—particularly George W. Bush, whom he referred to as the devil during a 2006 speech at the United Nations. He was revered [...]

Cool New Muscle Car Postage Stamps Feature Iconic Autos

Mike Moody — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:50:13 +0000

You may think of the U.S. Postal Service as a dusty and outmoded institution, and we wouldn't argue with you, but it seems the good ol’ USPS is still doing something right. Just check out its latest batch of cool Forever Stamps featuri

PBS Documentary "End Of Track" Premieres March 10th [VIDEO-AUDIO]

Gailen Sprague — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:39:26 +0000

END OF TRACK, Premieres Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. on Wyoming PBS We had the pleasure of having the man behind the development of this outstanding documentary in the KING FM studios this morning! If you like trains and their history in our state, then you better make plans to catch this tonight or [...]

Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 500; Danica Patrick Finishes 8th

Joe Student — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:17:55 +0000

Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Brad Keselowski and Ryan Newman to win the first points race of the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Pole-sitter Danica Patrick finished eighth. Earlier in the race on lap 90, Patrick became the first woman to lead a lap at the Daytona 500.

With two laps left in the race, Johnson led Greg Biffle and Patrick, with Earnhardt in fourth, when the final charge began. Johnson, a five-time Cup Series champion, was able to dash away while Earnhardt made his m

Crater From World's Third Largest Asteroid Found In Australia

Mike Adams — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:30:57 +0000

After witnessing some of the damage that a dinner table-sized meteor did last week after crashing into central Russia, imagine the magnitude of destruction that would have occurred if that flaming rock was the length of 18 football fields. Now stop imagining, because scientists say it happened. Scientists recently discovered the impact zone of a [...]

The Top 10 Creepiest Disney Villains

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:05:14 +0000

While most Disney villainsÂ were bumbling idiots, there were a few who weren’t. These black-hearted rogues sent chills down our spines as we watched our favorite animated movies over and over again. Read on to find out why these characters were the creme de la creme of the Disney villain world! 1 Claude Frollo 'The [...]

Danica Patrick Wins Daytona 500 Pole, Becomes First Woman To Win A Cup Series Pole

Joe Student — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:53:51 +0000

Danica Patrick won the pole of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, becoming the first woman in NASCAR history to win the pole position of a Cup Series event. Patrick turned in a qualifying speed of 196.434, besting fellow drivers Jeff Gordon, Trevor Bayne, Ryan Newman and teammate Tony Ste

Internet Unsurprisingly Chooses Cat For Newest Monopoly Piece

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:37:08 +0000

The public has spoken and Monopoly will cast away the boring old iron token, a symbol of domestic housework from a simpler time (it's not even an electric iron), which has been included in the board game for almost 80 years.

In its place will be a cat. Hey, are you really that surprised? The internet loves cats.

Largest Glacier Calving Ever Filmed [VIDEO]

Gailen Sprague — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:17:04 +0000

I got this from my friend and didn’t think much of it until I actually watched it! When the sheer size of the event sinks into your brain…it is absolutely AMAZING! Take a few minutes and watch this video. Icebergs the size of Manhattan…really!On May 28, 2008, Adam LeWinter and Director Jeff Orlowski filmed a [...]

2013 NFL Hall of Fame Inductees Announced — Bill Parcells, Cris Carter Among Those Elected

GuySpeed Editors — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 06:40:44 +0000

Former Minnesota Vikings star receiver Cris Carter and 2-time Super Bowl winning coach Bill Parcells were among the seven names elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

It's Groundhog Day – Will We Have 6 More Weeks Of Winter? [VIDEO]

Gailen Sprague — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:00:48 +0000

Groundhog Day 2013 is going to be a great year! They are expecting the largest crowd to date to be there both in Punxsutawney and via the Web!Groundhog’s Day is one of those weird traditions that can trace it’s roots way back to the 18th Century, and no one knows who started it or why [...]

George Ball Talks Music With Grateful Mike and Plays on KING FM [AUDIO]

Grateful Mike — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 04:15:36 +0000

The local music scene is alive and kicking!

What bands have you been out to see play lately?

Since the Midtown Tavern started to sponsor our Live at 5:05 music, we've had several of the local bands playing at the former Anderson's Other Corner, 1303 East Pershing Boulevard, stop by the KING FM studios in downtown Cheyenne.