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Cheyenne Transit Program Needs Your Input

Gailen Sprague — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:06:42 +0000

The Cheyenne Metropolitan Transportation Organization (MPO) is updating the five-year development plan for the Cheyenne Transit Program (CTP) and is soliciting public input via an on-line Community Survey. The study is undertaken in cooperation with city officials. “Our bus system has evolved over 20 years and it is good policy to keep a close eye [...]

Should The U.S. Adopt Finland's 'Baby Box' For New Parents?

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:27:40 +0000

When it comes to maternity leave, The United States earns a pretty dismal ranking when compared to other countries, being the only first-world country, and one of only three countries (the others being Lesotho, Swaziland and Papua New Guinea) that does not offer paid maternity leaves. Not only do other countries have better systems in place for maternity leave, but they have some pretty great welcoming gifts for their newest citizens. In Finland, for example, new parents can choose between receiving the above maternity package filled with essentials for baby's first few months or a tax-free lump sum of 140 euros as a maternity grant.

Is Drinking Too Much a Problem in the US?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:18:37 +0000

Drink up. A new study has found 18% of men and 11% of women in the US drink more alcohol than is recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture, while 8% of men and 3% of women can be classified as “heavy drinkers.” Men should drink a maximum of two drinks a day, while [...]

Do You Believe There Are Any Clean Athletes? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:46:45 +0000

The latest report of Major League Baseball players using performance-enhancing drugs lists some prominent players. It makes us wonder whether anyone is clean these days. Alex Rodriguez was one of the first names to come out when the report from the Miami clinic surfaced a week ago. Now more names are coming out, including Ryan [...]

Right Or Wrong – See How The Urban Dictionary Defines Cheyenne [NSFW]

Gailen Sprague — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:36:11 +0000

The web-based dictionary of slang words and phrases known as Urban Dictionary contains nearly 5 million descriptions submitted by its users. To learn the actual meaning behind such words as “swag” and “YOLO”, this would be your go-to source. However, when you type the name of our city into its search engine, you’ll see that [...]

Wyoming Gun Control

ScottyJ — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:20:11 +0000

Wyoming is making national news with its law makers proposing a bill that would make any gun control measures passed by the federal government unenforceable in the state. The bill is called HB0104 I would really like to hear all your thoughts on this as gun control has been the big topic lately. I want [...]

Vote to Keep Your Favorite Monopoly Game Piece In Production

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:12:05 +0000

Sorry 'Monopoly' fans, you're going to have to say good-bye to one iconic game piece soon. According to a recent Facebook post, 'Monopoly' wants their fans to vote on which piece is their favorite. The item with the fewest votes will be kicked out of the game, 'American Idol'-style.

Is Thursday Night Football a Good Idea? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:23:22 +0000

The last few years, the NFL has offered fans a chance to catch a mid-week game, but only for about half the season. This year, Thursday night games have been extended all the way to the start of the season. And while it’s certainly nice to have an extra football day during the week, the [...]

How Should Schools Handle Bullying? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:13:06 +0000

Bullying used to be considered something kids just had to deal with, but these days there is more and more pressure on schools to take direct actions to end bullying. A recent survey asked exactly how:

Family Not Allowed to Board Flight Because Their Son Has Down Syndrome — Is It Fair? [VIDEO, POLL]

Mike Adams — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:00:24 +0000

A Southern California family claims they are victims of discrimination, since not being allowed to board a first class flight with their son who has Down Syndrome. While waiting to board a flight from Newark, New Jersey to their home near Bakersfield, California, Joan and Robert Vanderhorst say they were approached by a representative for [...]

Do You Support a Manned Flight to Mars? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:00:43 +0000

Mars is in the news these days thanks to the Curiosity rover which recently landed on the red planet. The goal of the six-wheeled robot is to find signs of life on Mars, and NASA also hopes that its 23 month mission will increase public awareness of the space program.

But will it rekindle interest in sending a manned mission to Mars?

What Did You Like Best at the 116th Cheyenne Frontier Days?

Grateful Mike — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:54:50 +0000

Merle Haggard & Marty Stewart 2003 (flickR User/glasater 99362)What did you like best about this year's Cheyenne Frontier Days?

Maybe you had some great pancakes, or loved something about the parade, discovered a new ride at the carnival, found out some history about Cheyenne's ghosts or saw one of your favorites in concert?
Let us know what you liked in the comment box.

What Fun Event Would You Love to See in the Olympics? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:01:47 +0000

The 2012 Summer Olympics are set to begin, and while we are excited for most of the scheduled events, there are a few sports we’d like to see included. Over the years, the Olympic committees has added various events to the list of sports in the games. We aren’t exactly sure what criteria needs to [...]

Does the Colorado Theater Shooting Affect Your View on Gun Control? – Survey of the Day

Nick Romano — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:14:58 +0000

Gun control has always been a major issue of debate in America — right up alongside the more recently heated topics of abortion, same-sex marriage and health care — but the tragic shooting of 71 people during a Colorado theater’s showing of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ has given this controversy a brand new spotlight. Some [...]

Do You Feel 'Phantom' Phone Vibrations? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:10:01 +0000

As our cell phones evolve to perform more and more functions, we become more and more tethered to the devices.

In fact, our phones have become so much a part of us that the majority of people report feeling ‘phantom’ phone vibrations during times in which nobody is actually trying to contact them.

Would You Date Somebody 15 Years Older Than You? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:00:20 +0000

While flings with a much older man — and by much older we mean at least a 15-year difference — have long been sighted amongst women in our culture (Exhibit A: Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas), it is only recently that romances where the woman is the much older partner have come into the forefront.

Are You Trying to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:37:10 +0000

You’ve been told since you were a little kid to eat your fruits and veggies. These time-honored words of wisdom seem to falling on deaf ears, though. Despite this drumbeat of nutritional advice, most Americans are still consuming less than half of the USDA recommendation of two-and-a-half cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit a day. [...]

Are Hot Dogs Still an American Favorite? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:00:16 +0000

July is National Hot Dog month, which makes sense since patriotic folks barbecue an estimated 150 million franks on July 4th alone. But a recent survey from organic meat producer Applegate suggests that the hot dog’s status as an American staple could be in jeopardy.

Would You Rather Give Up Sex or Lose Your Job? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:00:29 +0000

If you need any other indication that the job market is tough these days, consider this survey by online casino Roxy Palace. In it, 700 men were asked if they would live without sex if that meant they could keep their job. Forty-three percent of the poll’s respondents answered that keeping their job was more [...]

What's the Best Gift to Get Dear Ol' Dad Dad for Father's Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, making Father’s Day a bit of a challenge. But no matter what Dear ol' Dad wants its likely that Sears has it, and 101 9 KING FM is out at the Dad's & Grads sale today from 10am to 1pm checking it all out! Stop by and find the perfect gift for Dad! We'll be in the parking lot in front of the store on Dell Range Blvd!