Hometown Heroes

Several legendary musicians have lived in Cheyenne, including Sammy Davis, Jr., Neil Diamond, Chris LeDoux and Scott Avett. The singer and his band The Avett Brothers are profiled in the new HBO film May It Last.

During his days at the University of Wyoming, Larry Nance, Jr. was the "Mayor of Dunk City". This month, he will become the first former Poke to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

In 1999, the Jamaican national bobsleigh team came to Evanston, Wyo. to train for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Four-time olympian Winston Watts never left.

To get pumped up for the big game on Sunday, let's find out how well you know these Super Bowl champions from the Cowboy State.

Alta, Wyo. is 5,708 miles away from PyeongChang, South Korea. Next month, USA freestyle skiier Jaelin Kauf is hoping to bring a gold medal back to her hometown.

The Frontier Auto Museum in Gillette recently expanded to include several Model T's and a 1918 Chevy delivery van, which is still running over a century later.

As an undrafted free agent out of college, nobody expected Jacob Hollister to ever play in the NFL. On February 4th, the New England Patriots tight end has a chance to become the 13th Super Bowl champion from Wyoming.

Cheyenne residents have 24 hours after a snowfall to clear sidewalks of snow. This is a good time to assist your neighbors, especially the elderly and infirm.

Maggie Smith isn't your typical 12-year-old; she's one of the toughest girls in the world. In March, the seventh grader from Rock Springs will represent the United States at the All-Female Japan wrestling tournament.

Wyoming Cowboys fans, it's time to show your Pokes pride! Test your knowlege of UW sports with these trivia questions about Laramie's legendary athletes, teams and coaches.