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Why Oklahoma Schools Don't Have Tornado Shelters

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:00 EDT

Today we were joined by NewsChannel 5's News Director Chris Turner. Chris grew up in Oklahoma and has experienced several tornados. NewsChannel 5 has received a lot of comments and questions about why

Why Kids Kill

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:00 EDT

Law enforcement, school officials and others involved with juveniles gathered at the civic center Tuesday to find out "Why Teens Kill". Phil Chalmers, America's leading authority on juvenile homicide

Korean War Vets Honored

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:29:00 EDT

It's long been referred to as "The Forgotten War" but Tuesday afternoon, Korean War Veterans were recognized for their service and sacrifice.

LCSD #1 School Officials Talk About Tornado Plan

Andrew Heirty — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

As the devastation of Monday's tornado continues to be revealed, one thing that brings it close to home is student's losing their lives while taking shelter in schools. Today we talked to Laramie County

Cheyenne Collection Point Set Up for Oklahoma Donations

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

Employees of #1 Properties in Cheyenne is hosting a "Wyoming Cares for Moore" collection site at the #1 Properties at their Dell Range office/parking lot at 1660 Del Range Blvd. from 3pm-9pm this afternoon/evening.

Stabbing Suspect Arrested

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:00 EDT

Cheyenne police were called to 2825 East Lincolnway at 1am Monday morning to a reported stabbing. Officers responded to the call and found a man outside the Super Thrift who had been stabbed by another

Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Relief

Chris Turner — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:00 EDT

Giving to the Red Cross in Oklahoma is the safest way to ensure your money will go to the victims of the Oklahoma Tornados.

Governor Announces Anti-Impaired Driving Campaign

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

Governor Mead announced today that his council on impaired driving is beginning a new statewide multi- media campaign. Created in September of 2011, the council works on ways to make Wyoming's highways

Boys & Girls Club Expects Large Group For Annual Fundraiser

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:52:00 EDT

The annual Back-A-Kid Breakfast will be held at 7a.m. on Tuesday morning at the Little America Hotel & Resort. In 2012, more than 500 community and business leaders attended the event and this year over

Yiddish Food Festival

Chris Turner — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:13:00 EDT

It was music…dancing…and a whole lot of good food at Mount Sinai Synagogue. Community members packed the synagogue for the 8th annual Yiddish Food Festival. Patrons were entertained by a live klezmer

Poker Run for Stride

Chris Turner — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:17:00 EDT

You may have noticed more bikers than normal in Cheyenne Sunday, that's because they wre here to give back to Cheyenne's kids. High Country Motor Sports, Cheyenne Elk Lodge 660 and the Eagle's Nest all

Cheyenne Gunslingers Rehearsal

Chris Turner — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:09:00 EDT

One of Cheyenne's most popular summer acts is gearing up for the season… that's right.. that's the sound of the Cheyenne Gunslingers. They held a dress rehearsal Sunday as they get ready to entertain crowds

International Museum Day in Cheyenne

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:00 EDT

Saturday was International Museum Day and to celebrate it the CFD Museum offered free admission to the public. International Museum Day was created in 1977 to provide a reminder to Governments and the

Menard's Grand Opening

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT

The parking lot was jam packed as Menard's kicked off its grand opening celebration Saturday. The 10 day celebration will be every day until May 27th. Menard's will be offering daily prize giveaways and

Armed Forces Day at Frontier Mall

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:38:00 EDT

Every year since 1950, Americans have celebrated Armed Force3s Day. Saturday marked the 64th annual celebration. Wyoming's armed forces were out at Frontier Mall interacting with the community. Kids

Police Chief gets Dunked!

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:29:00 EDT

Warm weather, a Bar-B-Q and a dunk tank provided the entertainment this afternoon at Clear Creek Park near the Animal Shelter. That was Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak plunging into the water. People

March for Babies

Chris Turner — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:20:00 EDT

Cheyenne families gathered in Lions park Saturday, each of them sharing the common bond of having lost a baby or child or having a child cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit. Saturday's March

Bark Beetle Spraying to begin in Cheyenne

Kyle Markley — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Starting Monday, Cheyenne's Urban Forestry division will begin spraying for bark beetles throughout the city.

Spraying will go from 4 a.m. to noon each work day, starting with trees in Lions Park.

Midas Donates Vans to NEEDS

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:12:00 EDT

NEEDS Incorporated got some new wheels Friday afternoon. Midas owner, Nick Dodgson, handed over the keys to three vans. Dodgson recently replaced the courtesy shuttles at his Cheyenne, Fort Collins and

Young Artists Display Artwork at Capitol

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT

Twelve of Wyoming's top young artists were at the Capitol Friday to show off their artwork. Kids third through fifth grade from around the state were asked to make bookmarks showing the importance of

Governor Honors Armed Services Members

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:19:00 EDT

Many Americans will celebrate Armed Forces Day Saturday. To Pay tribute to the men and women in uniform who have served and are currently serving our country, Governor Mead signed a proclamation to mark

Workers Rappelling off of Capitol Dome

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:41:00 EDT

When you think of reppelling in Wyoming… Devils Tower or Vedauwoo may come to mind. But what about the state capitol? As part of a study to restore and rehabilitate the building, Vertical Access is repelling

Special Olympics Torch Arrives at Capitol

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:00 EDT

The torch for the 2013 Wyoming Special Olympics Summer Games made its way to the Capitol Building steps in Cheyenne Thursday morning. Cheyenne's Special Olympians gathered there to welcome the torches

Trash Truck Tips Over

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:28:00 EDT

shortly after 11:00 Thursday morning, a semi-trailer full of construction trash tipped over on the westbound I-80 on-ramp at College Ave.

Governor Speaks to Truckers

Chris Turner — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:14:00 EDT

The 74th annual Wyoming Trucking Association (WTA) Convention shifted into high gear Thursday. Speaking to the general membership, Governor Mead stressed the importance of maintain our roads, which he

Depot Days in Cheyenne this weekend

Kyle Markley — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:47:00 EDT

Cheyenne's 8th annual Depot Days begins this weekend.

The Depot has been working hard to prepare for this year's event and has plenty of things planned for the public.

Plane Crashes near Pine Bluffs

Kyle Markley — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:01:00 EDT

A scary moment for a pilot in Pine Bluffs early Wednesday afternoon.

Mark Nardin of Circle-S Aviation lost control of his single engine Cessna 188 and crashed into a field about two miles west of the Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport at approximately 11 a.m.

The plane did not catch on fire and no chemicals were on board. Nardin walked away from the crash and sustained no injuries.

Governor Signs Great Outdoors Proclamation

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:23:00 EDT

The weather couldn't have been much better today for Governor Mead to sign a proclamation declaring June as Great Outdoors month. A large crowd, including about fifty students from Hobbs Elementary, gathered

Next Week is National Emergency Medical Services Week

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:22:00 EDT

Ambulances lined 24th Avenue in front of the capitol this morning, but not for any emergencies.Next week is National Emergency Medical Services Week and to help draw attention Governor Mead signed a formal

Governor Releases New Energy Strategy For State

Andrew Heirty — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:21:00 EDT

Earlier today Governor Mead revealed his energy strategy for Wyoming. The state leads the nation in energy exports but until now the it hasn't really had a comprehensive plan when it comes to addressing

Attempted Abduction of 3 Year-Old in Laramie

Chris Turner — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

Abduction of 3 year-old boy foiled by care-giver

Community Marches Against Bullying

Kyle Markley — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:49:00 EDT

Parents, teachers, students, school administrators and public officials. All of them were in downtown Cheyenne Saturday morning for an anti-bullying march.

Wyoming's Fallen Officers Honored

Kyle Markley — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:44:00 EDT

Cheyenne area law enforcement agencies hosted the second annual Wyoming Fallen Peace Officer's Memorial Saturday afternoon.

Father & Son Ride for Equality

Kyle Markley — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:31:00 EDT

In less than two weeks, an important vote on the Boy Scouts of America's membership policy will take place.

If the vote passes it will allow openly gay youth to be admitted as scouts.

One father and son duo is riding halfway across the country to show their support for passing of the new policy.

Scam in Your Mailbox

Chris Turner — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:27:00 EDT

The latest Scam is in your Mailbox PLEASE CONTACT THE WYOMING ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE AT (307) 777-7847.

Cheyenne gets big grant from EPA

Kyle Markley — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:16:00 EDT

Cheyenne's west end project received a huge boost Thursday thanks to the Environmental Protection Agency in the form of a grant for $1 million.

Mayor talks budget and potholes at monthly meeting

Kyle Markley — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT

Mayor Rick Kaysen says his budget proposal is moving closer to being finalized.

His proposed budget of $54.6 million would include a 7% utility rate increase, a 3.4% increase for sanitation services and a 2.25% pay increase for non-uniformed city employees and police officers.

Cheyenne's water gets high marks

Kyle Markley — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:41:00 EDT

The results are in. Cheyenne's Board of Public Utilities has released the latest results for Cheyenne's water quality.

According to the report, Cheyenne's drinking water is safe and water quality meets or exceeds federal and local drinking water standards.

Holocaust survivor visits East High School

Kyle Markley — Thu, 9 May 2013 09:47:00 EDT

As the years go by, fewer people remain that have experienced landmark moments in our history.

The Holocaust is one of those moments and while few survivors remain, one was at East High School Wednesday to give her first hand account.

Wyoming Economic Outlook Tour stops in Cheyenne

Kyle Markley — Wed, 8 May 2013 23:44:00 EDT

The Wyoming Business Alliance's 2013 Economic Outlook Tour hit Cheyenne Wednesday.

Cheyenne is one of a dozen stops around the state to discuss how to strengthen economic development in Wyoming.

Women's Civic League of Cheyenne Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Andrew Heirty — Wed, 8 May 2013 21:36:00 EDT

The Women's Civic League of Cheyenne celebrated its 65th anniversary today with the theme "Strength of Sisterhood." The league began in 1948 with five women. Today, they have over two hundred and fifty.

This Week Is School Nutrition Employee Week

Andrew Heirty — Wed, 8 May 2013 21:34:00 EDT

This week is "School Nutrition Employee" week. School nutrition employees must balance many roles and follow a number of federal, state and local regulations to ensure that every school lunch offers students

S.W.A.T. Surrounds House in Northeast Cheyenne Wednesday Morning

Andrew Heirty — Wed, 8 May 2013 21:33:00 EDT

There are reports that S.W.A.T. and Laramie County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to 3610 Victoria Drive in northeast Cheyenne early this morning.News channel 5 spoke with one of the neighbors and

Governor Mead Signs Goodwill Proclamation

Andrew Heirty — Wed, 8 May 2013 20:56:00 EDT

To recognize National Goodwill Industries week Governor Mead signed a proclamation this afternoon honoring the organization in Wyoming. Goodwill Industries of Wyoming has been in existence for the past

Cheyenne Mustangs

Graham Hunter — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:46:00 EDT

The Cheyenne Mustangs play in Connie Mack division amateur baseball league.Competition comes largely from Colorado where the team faces off against programs that pull directly from 5A baseball talent.The

Rachel Erickson-Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year

Graham Hunter — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:00 EDT

Rachel Erickson was named the 2013 Gatorade girls soccer player of the year.The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary

Lady T-Birds Girls Soccer Team: A Look Back

Graham Hunter — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:05:00 EDT

East High School welcomed home its newest state champions this week. The lady Thunderbirds soccer team defeated the cross town rival from Central High School at the State Championship game in Rock Springs.The

Prep Athlete of the Week May 13-19

Graham Hunter — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:02:00 EDT

Cassidy Meade is the Prep Athlete of the Week for May 13-19.She won the 400 and 800 meter individual runs at the Wyoming State Track and Field Meet. She was also a member of Laramie High School's winning

4A State Track Finals

Kurt Maddox — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:38:00 EDT

Here are the Final Results of the Wyoming State Track meet in Casper.Licensed to Wyoming H.S. State Championship Meet HY-TEK's Meet Manager 5/18/2013 05:15 PM

Post 6 Preview

Graham Hunter — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:45:00 EDT

Post 6 baseball is looking to recover from two straight losses. They head to South Dakota this weekend for three games against Rapid City.

Elementary Track Meet

Graham Hunter — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:15:00 EDT

The Elementary School Track meet wrapped up on May 16 at Okie Blanchard Stadium.

Central High Sends Three Teams to State Competition

Graham Hunter — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:58:00 EDT

Central High School is the only school in Cheyenne sending both its men's and women's soccer teams to the state tournament.The women's team is a three-seed and will face Natrona County.The men's team will

UW Track Stars Named All-Conference

Graham Hunter — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:20:00 EDT

Eight members of the University of Wyoming Track and Field team were named to the Mountain West All-Conference Team after the weekend's conference meet.Brandon Douglas (110 Hurdles), Henry Ferreira (Javelin),

Prep Athlete of the Week May 6-12

Graham Hunter — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:02:00 EDT

Tevis Bartlett, a sophomore from East High School, is the Prep Athlete of the Week after strong performances at the Wyoming East Region Track and Field Meet.Bartlett was given a DQ in the 110 meter hurdles

Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.

Justin Bieber booed at Billboard Music Awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:28:00 EDT

Justin Bieber took home two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, but he certainly wasn't a winner when it came to the audience vote.

3 super-cheap marketing tactics

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.

June 1 is free fishing day in Wyoming

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:06:00 EDT

Both Wyoming residents and nonresidents may fish for free in the state on June 1.

Wyoming teen pregnancy rates decline

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:38:00 EDT

Wyoming's teen birthrate dropped by nearly 15 percent between 2007 and 2012, but officials are unclear as to why.

Comment period extended on grizzly plan

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:18:00 EDT

Federal wildlife officials are extending the comment period on proposed changes to a recovery plan for threatened grizzly bears in and around Yellowstone National Park.

News Minute: Here is the latest Wyoming news from The Associated Press

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:34:00 EDT

The last of five defendants charged with defrauding investors of more than $4 million by promoting non-existent wind farm projects in Wyoming and South Dakota has pleaded guilty to federal felony charges. Robert Arthur Reed,...

This Hour: Latest Wyoming news, sports, business and entertainment

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:34:00 EDT

A Florida man suspected of faking his own death has been arrested in Wyoming.

Last defendant pleads guilty in wind farm fraud

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

NM sees oil production jump 46%

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

Oil production in New Mexico has increased by nearly 50 percent over the last three years, making it one of five western states that have helped boost national production over the last three years.

Fla. man suspected of faking death found in Wyo.

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:01:00 EDT

A Florida man suspected of faking his own death has been arrested in Wyoming.

Groups petition Wyo. to toughen up oil-gas rules

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:33:00 EDT

A coalition of groups is asking Wyoming's state oil and gas regulatory agency to adopt tougher rules for oil and gas development.

Domestic dispute locks down 4 schools in Casper

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

Four Casper schools have been locked down because of a domestic dispute near one of the schools.

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:56:00 EDT

The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban openly gay boys belonging to the scouting movement.

Parents face tough choice when tornadoes bear down

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:46:00 EDT

With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only...

Conn. rail service returns to normal

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:36:00 EDT

Regular train service returned to Connecticut on Wednesday, five days after a derailment injured scores of commuters and damaged tracks.

Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:16:00 EDT

Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on.

Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:16:00 EDT

It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet.

Under scrutiny, Va. gov's mansion a dichotomy

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:46:00 EDT

An embezzling case that began with a chef being accused of stealing food from Virginia's Executive Mansion and morphed into a political scandal involving two of the state's most powerful politicians has some people...

Arias speaks out about case in jailhouse interview

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:46:00 EDT

In a surprise jailhouse interview just hours after a jury began deliberating her fate, Jodi Arias spoke out Tuesday about her murder trial, her many fights with her legal team and her belief that she "deserves a second...

600 police photos of Tucson rampage scene released

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:26:00 EDT

In the chaotic moments after a gunman wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, investigators quickly turned a patrol car into a makeshift whiteboard, using markers to scrawl relevant information about the investigation.

Garcetti builds growing lead as LA picks new mayor

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:26:00 EDT

Councilman Eric Garcetti, who jammed with pop star Moby and fashioned himself as a voice for a new generation of city leaders, has opened a growing lead in the race for Los Angeles mayor with the pool of uncounted ballots...

Amid immigration reform, calls to change asylums

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:16:00 EDT

As Congress debates legalizing about 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, immigration advocates are pushing plans they say will open the asylum process for thousands of more people who flee persecution in...

Fate of Colo. death row inmate in governor's hands

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:50:00 EDT

Gov. John Hickenlooper is expected to decide soon whether Nathan Dunlap will be executed for the Chuck E. Cheese killings.

Aurora 7th grader finalist in Nat'l Geographic Bee

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:05:00 EDT

A seventh-grader from Aurora is representing Colorado in the final round of the National Geographic Bee.

Colorado lawmaker receiving White House honor

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:05:00 EDT

A Colorado state senator is visiting the White House to receive an honor given to openly gay, lesbian and transgendered public officials.

News Minute: Here is the latest Colorado news from The Associated Press

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:33:00 EDT

Voters hoping to recall Rep. Mike McLachlan of Durango haven't collected enough signatures. The Durango Herald reports the campaign to recall the Democratic gun control supporter needed to submit at least 10,587 petition...

This Hour: Latest Colorado news, sports, business and entertainment

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:33:00 EDT

Voters hoping to recall Rep. Mike McLachlan of Durango haven't collected enough signatures.

Boulder County drilling moratorium not extended

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:37:00 EDT

A moratorium on processing new applications for oil and gas drilling in unincorporated Boulder County will end as scheduled June 10.

Wildlife officers euthanize bear in Boulder

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:25:00 EDT

Wildlife officers have killed a 2-year-old bear that broke into two homes in Boulder in search of food.

Attempt to recall state Rep. McLachlan falls short

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:00 EDT

Voters hoping to recall Rep. Mike McLachlan of Durango haven't collected enough signatures.

Colorado stoned-driving bill attracts lawsuit

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:16:00 EDT

The stoned-driving bill awaiting the Colorado governor's signature has attracted a lawsuit from a northern Colorado man who wants to block the measure.

Man sentenced for stabbing fellow federal inmate

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:37:00 EDT

An inmate at the U.S. Penitentiary in Florence has been sentenced to seven more years in prison, followed by three years on supervised release, for stabbing another inmate last year.

News Minute: Here is the latest Nebraska news from The Associated Press

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:06:00 EDT

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has vetoed $200,000 for an Omaha golf tournament from the state budget. The governor says funding for the U.S. Senior Open golf tournament is unjustified. Heineman also argued that the event...

Western Nebraska town warned to boil water

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:38:00 EDT

People in the western Nebraska town of Paxton are being told to boil their tap water before drinking it.

UNMC shows off its new eye institute in Omaha

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:21:00 EDT

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is showing off its new $30 million eye institute.

47K pounds of phone books collected for recycling

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:06:00 EDT

Residents in Lincoln and a group of Boy Scouts have collected 47,000 pounds of outdated phone directories for recycling.

Wind energy tax measure headed to final Neb. vote

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:13:00 EDT

A bill that would extend sales tax breaks to large wind-energy companies that locate in Nebraska is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

Omaha could lose power to increase sales tax

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:49:00 EDT

The city of Omaha could lose its power to ask voters for a local option sales tax increase, under a measure backed by Nebraska lawmakers.

Douglas County attorney: No charges in shooting

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:45:00 EDT

The Douglas County Attorney's Office says it won't file criminal charges against a woman shot by an Omaha police officer after she threatened police.

Heineman vetoes $200K in golf tournament funding

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:37:00 EDT

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has used a line-item veto to strike $200,000 from the state budget that was approved for an Omaha golf tournament.

Obama opposes GOP bill on Keystone XL oil pipeline

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:49:00 EDT

The White House says President Barack Obama opposes a House bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas.

Wyo. company outlines plan to buy Scottsbluff land

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:00 EDT

Scottsbluff city leaders are considering a proposal to build a meatpacking plant in the western Nebraska city.