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Should Smoking In Cars With Kids Be Banned in Wyoming? [POLL]

Ian Delap — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:11:11 +0000

Oregon legislature just passed a bill making it unlawful to smoke in a vehicle with children present. The bill is now sitting on the desk of Gov. John Kitzhaber awaiting signing. Should Wyoming pass a similar law? Smoking in Wyoming, especially Casper, has been a hot button issue for some time now. In September of 2012 [...]

Student Driver Attempts To Run Over Instructor After Failing Test

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:00:05 +0000

When a student fails a driving test, they sometimes respond emotionally. This means driving instructors will be confronted with tears, begging and even the occasional bribe when their charge struggles to parallel park or just can’t nail the three-point turn. It was the cones that did in a 21-year-old student driver from Mayfield Heights, Ohio. As in, she hit [...]

The Batmobile and 5 Other Hollywood Cars That Sold at Auction

Danny Groner — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:34:04 +0000

BAM! The original Batmobile sold at auction for $4.2 million this weekend which has both car lovers and cartoon lovers giddy. Famous Hollywood cars like those from 'Starsky and Hutch,' 'Knight Rider' and 'The Pink Panther' go up for sale from time to time, bringing out the most nostalgic buyers. Here's a look at how five memorable cars fared when they hit the open market, and what they fetched for sellers:

Children's Miracle Network Car and Motorcycle Show Saturday at Frontier Park

Grateful Mike — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:29:58 +0000

Do you love car and motorcycle shows? The 5th annual Children’s Miracle Network Car and Motorcycle Show is this Saturday, September 8, at Frontier Park’s Exhibition Hall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The registration fee is $20 on the day of the event, you can register between 9 a.m. and noon and it’s open to all [...]

Enjoy the Cheyenne Kiwanis Ribfest this Weekend at the Depot Plaza

Grateful Mike — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:26:32 +0000

Do you love barbequed ribs? Don't miss this weekend's Ribfest in downtown Cheyenne.

The 5th Annual Cheyenne Kiwanis Ribfest runs Friday through Sunday, August 19-21, at the Depot Plaza. Professional world champion barbecue teams compete for cash prizes and trophies and offer their award-winning food to the public.

Ribfest 2011 kicks off Friday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Saturday's hours also run from eleven to eleven, with a special luncheon with UW Men's Basketball coach Larry Shyatt and his assistants available for an extra fee.

Sunday's the last day for barbeque and features the annual car show and the awards ceremony, hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Flying Car One Step Closer To Reality [VIDEO]

Grateful Mike — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:15:43 +0000

Have you ever wanted to own a flying car?

Some of the futuristic items we dreamed about as kids are available now, like the robot vacuum, cash machines and watching movies from a device you can hold in your hand.

Well, now the flying car is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted the Transition Roadable Aircraft a series of special exemptions which has effectively made the plane-car hybrid street legal.

Man Invents Car Fueled by Whiskey

Gailen Sprague — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:31:44 +0000

In an effort to create the world’s manliest car, 62-year-old Mickey Nilsson has transformed a pile of junk into a sleek vehicle that runs strictly on Bourbon Whiskey. The Kentucky man says he was inspired by Caractacus Potts, the wacky inventor played by Dick Van Dyke in 1968′s ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.’ Nilsson began the [...]

Roundabouts Are Coming, Better Practice Your Curves

Grateful Mike — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:25:13 +0000

Have you ever driven on a roundabout? How about driving around one while singing the Yes song “Roundabout”? Roundabouts are used on roadways around the world and now they are coming to Cheyenne. There are several in town already if you want to get some practice driving on one. The Vandehei Project in north Cheyenne [...]

Wienermobile Visits Cheyenne [VIDEO]

Grateful Mike — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:59:49 +0000

Wienermobile celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day (YouTube) On Monday afternoon the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile was spotted outside of the American National Bank in downtown Cheyenne. It was driving north on Capitol Avenue and turned left on 24th Street right in front of the Wyoming Capitol building. We tried contacting the Wienermobile Hotdoggers but couldn’t [...]

Slash Auctioning Off His Prized Possessions

Grateful Mike — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:22:43 +0000

Do you feel overwhelmed with stuff? You’re not alone, just watch the Hoarders TV show. Even guitarist Slash, formerly of Guns N’ Roses, admits to being a hoarder of guitars, top hats, T-shirts, leather and other rock and roll paraphernalia. This weekend he will auction off many of his prized possessions in Beverly Hills at [...]

Mazda Recall Due To Spiders

Grateful Mike — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:52:40 +0000

Of all things, spiders have caused the recall of about 52-thousand Mazda cars. For some unknown reason, the yellow sac spiders are drawn to building webs in the evaporative canister vent line of the Mazda6 sedan. Twenty cases of spider infestation have been reported in 2009 and 2010 models with the four-cylinder engine and web [...]

Have $68K? Keep the Devil in Cheyenne

Jon Green — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:00:29 +0000

Cheyenne. When you think of Cheyenne, what sorts of vehicles come to mind? I know I was surprised a few months ago to see what appeared to be an early 90's Bentley sitting on a used lot here in town. But mostly, we see SUVs, pickups and the occasional Subbie. (Disclosure: I drive an old Ford F150 and love it.) Well, via eBay Motors, here's something we wouldn't usually expect to see on the roads in town...