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'SNL' Preview: Ben Affleck Covers for Unimpressed Kanye West

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:14:38 +0000

This weekend will mark a monumental occasion for 'SNL,' not only elevating season finale host Ben Affleck into the five-timers club, but also bidding a fond farewell to veteran Bill Hader, potentially Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen as well. Less impressed with the proceedings is the controversial Kanye West, who barely manages to hide his disdain in the most recent promos for this weekend's all-new 'SNL.'

Become a Facebook Fan and Share Our Powerball Winnings

Matt Foster — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:33 +0000

With another huge Powerball payout right around the corner, and while we wait for our own lottery right here in Wyoming, we want all of our Facebook fans to share in our winnings… if we win anything.

The Powerball jackpot is currently valued at $550 Million and all you have to do to get in on the action is “

'Sad Cat Diary' Offers Hilarious Insight Into the Feline Mind

Emerald Catron — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:45:08 +0000

Internet superstar Ze Frank has made a video documenting the diary entries of sad cats. If cats could write a diary, and their brains followed the same brand of logic that human brains do, we imagine this is exactly what a sad cat's diary would be like.

Lawmakers Call for Coal Bed Methane Well Action [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:43 +0000

Some Wyoming lawmakers are calling for action to address hundreds of abandoned coal-bed methane wells in Wyoming. Amy Richards has a report. A Casper man is denying allegations that he threatened two people with a knife in April. Anthony Pollreisz has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Five Things You Could Do With $1,000, But Probably Won't

John Riggs — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:20:50 +0000

We're giving you a chance at $1,000 twice a day throughout May. There's a lot you can do with that money. It's easy to sit there and say, "if I won that money, I'd...," and let your imagination run wild. Empty promises, every one of them. Here are five things you could do if you won $1,000 that sound great but, in all honesty, you probably won't - let's be truthful, now.

Black Sabbath Perform 'End of the Beginning' on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:29 +0000

After much anticipation, Black Sabbath finally premiered the new track 'End of the Beginning' on CBS cop drama 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.' Sabbath got some pretty good TV time on the program, performing the new song before vocalist Ozzy Osbourne showed off his acting chops during an after-show interview.

Win Your Tickets To Sammy Hagar

Coop — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:34:06 +0000

Diane Rieger beat the box office for Sammy Hagar tickets that go on sale Friday. Win yours before you can buy them with Steve Cooper, 5 - 10 mornings on KING-FM.

HSAS Rebirth? Sammy Hagar + Neal Schon Recruit New Rhythm Section

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:26:49 +0000

After a break of a mere 30 years, HSAS are back -- sort of. Sammy Hagar and Journey guitarist Neal Schon have reunited for a few songs on Hagar's upcoming CD, and they recruited Hagar's Chickenfoot rhythm section of Michael Anthony and Chad Smith for the three tracks.

Save Your Money & Your Life

Coop — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:17 +0000

Keep a light foot and use your turn signals. The Cheyenne Police Department are bringing their high-visibility traffic enforcement to a rear view mirror near you. One violation you can count on getting slapped with is failing to use seatbelts for you and your passengers. These beef-ups happen 5 times a year (per Highway Safety grants) and [...]

Rush Deliver Towering 'Clockwork Angels' Show in Uncasville, Conn. – Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:28:01 +0000

“Glad you could make it tonight, we have six to eight million songs or so to play for you,” Rush bassist, vocalist and all-around prankster Geddy Lee jokingly said, addressing a sold out Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Thursday night (May 9). Although he may have been exaggerating a bit, it summoned loud cheers from the crowd at the mere thought of it. When you have 19 albums under your belt and many songs that clock in at six to seven minutes, the options are pretty wide open on any given night.

WYOmericana Caravan Kicks Off at Laramie's Gryphon Theatre May 15 [VIDEO]

Grateful Mike — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:25:18 +0000

Jalan Crossland 'Sixteen Tons' (YouTube)
Three of Wyoming's best bands are hitting the road throughout May and June beginning in Laramie on Wednesday night.
The WYOmericana Caravan kicks off May 15 at the Gryphon Theatre at 8 p.m. Bands featured are Jalan Crossland from Tensleep, Screen Door Porch out of Jackson and JShogren & The Shanghai'd from Centennial.

New Music Releases – June 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:15:38 +0000

The new music releases for June 2013 are highlighted by the long-awaited return of one of heavy metal’s greatest bands, Black Sabbath. Reunited for the first time in 35 years for a full studio album with original lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, ’13′ seems to find the legendary group (sadly minus founding drummer Bill Ward following [...]

Open Letter to All: Put Your Shopping Carts Back

John Riggs — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:15:43 +0000

You know that feeling when you want to throat punch the guy who left a shopping cart in a prime parking spot because he was too lazy to push it into one of those corrals? You wouldn’t be the cause of all this mess, would you? I don’t understand the philosophy on not pushing the [...]

KING Concert Calendar Includes Limp Bizkit at The Fillmore Auditorium

Grateful Mike — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:55:05 +0000

Have you been enjoying the warmer temperatures? Just as the weather heats up, so does the KING Concert Calendar.

There are lots of live entertainment choices in the area including Limp Bizkit featuring the return of Fred Durst and Wes Borland at The Fillmore Auditorium on Saturday, May 18, at 9 p.m.

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose + DJ Ashba Take In a Rolling Stones Show – Pic of the Week

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:46:01 +0000

With the Rolling Stones ’50 and Counting’ tour finally underway, the first few shows have proven to be star-studded affairs both on and off the stage. When the tour rolled into Las Vegas over the weekend even Axl Rose and DJ Ashba from Guns N’ Roses wanted to get in on the action, but it wasn’t as guest performers, a slot taken on the night by Katy Perry.

'Star Wars' vs. 'Star Trek': Which Is Better?

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:39 +0000

It’s a battle of the two most revered sci-fi universes. ’Star Wars‘ vs. ‘Star Trek.’ Come on, fanboys, you know you have an opinion on this one! It’s one of the most hotly debated questions in geek history, and both have multi-layered worlds that span almost every conceivable medium: films, TV series, books, video games, toys, etc. Both [...]

Leno Gas Pump Prank Goes Viral

Brian Scott — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:51:28 +0000

Since I am such an early riser, I rarely get a chance to watch the late night TV shows and had never seen the Pumpcast news before. What a great way to be introduced to the prank! Wil Sims, and wife Monifa, are now an internet sensation for playing along and having more fun at a gas station than has been seen in a while

Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Trailer: Luke Cage Revealed?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:39:33 +0000

Perhaps even more exciting than its actual debut last night, the Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' trailer has officially made its way online, setting fanboy tongues wagging for the new Joss Whedon-directed pilot to air this fall. The brief footage seen in the teaser naturally raises a number of questions as well, particularly the super-strong appearance of J. August Richards' mysterious character, but will he turn out to be Marvel strongman Luke Cage? The 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' are revealed inside!

Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield Sings David Bowie's "Space Oddity" On His Last Day Aboard the International Space Station

Coop — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:11:58 +0000

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Might as well end the adventure on a high note!

The Rolling Stones Are Not Too Cool For School

Coop — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:00:18 +0000

Tonight The Rolling Stones will perform in Las Vegas with Students from Green Valley school in Henderson featured in their “You Can’t Always Get What You Want. ” It all started with a confidential Facebook message. Their parents must be proud, and jealous. KLAS TV broke the story.